Top Agency says that UK Rents are Continuing to Rise
Rental growth is continuing with average rents up 8.3 per cent on the same time last year according to Hamptons, the lettings agency.
Will Rising Rents Tempt More Property Investors to Buy UK Property?
Hundreds of thousands of investors have long turned to residential property as a means of income, supported by low mortgage borrowing rates, solid demand from tenants, and stable...
Demand Soars in the London Rental Market
Rental value growth in prime London markets slowed in November as the gap between supply and demand narrowed, according to Knight Frank.
Supply Shortage and High Demand in the Prime London Rental Market
Rents are still rising rapidly in the prime areas of London due to a shortage of homes available to rent against a background of high demand from tenants.
Would-Be Buyers Now Looking to Rent – 23% Increase in Rental Enquiries
Would-be buyers are looking to the rental market as they pause their property purchase plans until there is clarity on mortgage rates in the new year, Rightmove claims.
Buying Investment property – Cash or Finance : Which is best?
For long-in-the-tooth investors, they know that borrowing money from the bank to buy property can make you a lot more money than paying cash. The only question that you need to...
Guide to Leasing Your Property in the UK
The UK is a mature property market and over time the government has introduced legislation to protect the consumer, which in this case is both the landlord and the tenant. The...
Biggest Mistakes You Need to Avoid When Investing in Property
Real estate is a great investment to make – if you know what you’re doing. Buying rental properties takes knowledge, determination and skill to pull off successfully. However,...
Overseas Buyers are Flocking to London due to Dollar Strength
Agents in London are predicting that 2023 will be an exceptional year for the prime central London (PCL) market following a recent increase in the number of cash buyers...
Buy To Let Hotspots - the Cities to Look Out for in 2023
Specialist mortgage lender Aldermore in the UK has named what it believes to be the five best cities for landlords to invest in for 2023.
House Owners Made Over £100,000 When Selling Their Property in 2022
Researchers claim that Homeowners who have bought a property in the past 20 years and sold in 2022 have typically made a gross profit of more than £100,000.
Demand for Rental Property Remained Strong in December 2022
According to the latest Rental Index from Goodlord, the rental market continued to be busy, with void periods unchanged as tenant demand continues against a lack of availability...
Demand for London’s Multi-Million-Pound Homes Rapidly Increases as the Weak Pound Attracts Foreign Buyers
There has been a noticeable increase in demand for the top end of London’s prime housing market, as wealthy overseas investors take advantage of the weak UK pound.
The Mood is More Positive for UK Property in 2023
The mood music surrounding the housing market appears to have become less dramatic with news from Nationwide that there could be a relatively soft landing.
2023 UK Property Market Predictions - What Could Happen to UK Housing Next Year?
2022 was an exciting year for the UK property market, as the post covid recovery continued. There was record growth in house prices and rents across the UK which is great news for...
Rental Boom Could Result in the UK From Sales Slowdown, Market Analysis Shows
A continued slowdown in the property sales market could lead to a rental boom, research by Alliance Fund has concluded.
Manchester Records Second Largest Increase in Rent Prices
Manchester has the second largest increase in rent prices in the UK, behind Newbury. Recent data from Rightmove reports that the average asking rent in the city increased by 20.5%...
Are the UK house prices set to fall? It’s not that simple…
Most property markets in the UK have seen double-digit percentage growth over the past 24 months both through and after the global pandemic as buying motives and drivers changed...
Understanding Property Yield and the Myths…
Rental yields are like the interest earnt on your savings in the bank. You save £100,000 with the bank and they offer 3% interest then you will receive £3,000 every year (less...
Rents Levelling Off in London in the Approach to Christmas
Foxtons says London’s market is levelling off - at least a little - for the Christmas period.
UK Property Sales Transactions are at their Highest Level for 5 Years
Property transaction volumes hit their highest level for five years during the third quarter of 2022, conveyancers claim.
Suitable Land in the UK for Over 1.2 Million Homes Unused, Report Says
Brownfield sites are previously developed land that is now unused, such as commercial sites including offices, factories, and old buildings that have been demolished. These sites...
Prime London Rents Increase due to the Lack of Supply
New figures released after Christmas by Knight Frank show that the number of new prospective tenants is 26.7 percent above the five-year average.
Why Invest in London Property? – A Summary for Real Estate Investors
When searching for your next investment, you can never go wrong with purchasing real estate - especially when the property is located in a globally decorated and renowned city...
Register of Overseas Entities for UK Property – Deadline Approaching!
All overseas entities owning UK property must supply their details to the Register of Overseas Entities by January 31, 2023. Despite this looming deadline, less than 7% of...
The Price of Property in the UK has Increased by 12.6% Over the Last Year
UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) latest house price index indicated that the price of property in the UK has increased by 12.6% over the last year with the average...
Do Sporting Events Affect Property Prices in England and the UK?
According to Barrows and Forrester, historical UK market trends appear to indicate that World Cup competitions for the English football team tend to boost house prices, arriving...
Areas of Urban Regeneration Can Offer a Good Investment Opportunity
Buying a property in areas actively undergoing urban regeneration can offer a good investment opportunity for purchasers looking to get onto or move up the housing ladder in 2023,...
UK Leasing Market Continues to Fly, Says Latest RICS Survey
RICS says tenant demand continues to rise, evidenced by a net balance of 35 percent of respondents reporting a pick-up in November.
Knight Frank Observes that Rental Stock in the UK is Still in Short Supply!
The value of the UK’s Build to Rent market has grown from £35bn in 2019 to £56bn today – a rise of 60% – according to Knight Frank analysis.
Growing Pressures on Buy-to-Let Landlords in the UK
With mortgage borrowing rates soaring, buy-to-let landlords are facing growing pressures to increase rents, as demand from tenants continues to rise. According to Propertymark’s...
Rents Hit New Record as City Tenants Look to Downsize
Average asking rents for new tenants outside of London have increased to a new record of £1,162 per calendar month (pcm).
Tenants will Pay More for Low-Carbon Home - Firm’s Claim
Research released today by Legal & General, a player in the Build to Rent sector, claims that renters are willing to pay far more for low-carbon homes.
Is The UK Property Market Heading for a Crash? Experts Think Otherwise!
JLL has issued its latest UK house price forecast, predicting that the housing market is set for a correction, rather than a crash, as mortgage borrowing costs rise.
Build-to-Rent Market Set to Increase Fivefold and be Worth £170bn by 2032
The number of completed build-to-rent (BTR) homes could increase fivefold in the next decade, reaching more than 380,000, up from 78,000 units now. Additionally, the sector’s...
More High-Value Rental Properties Will Become Available In The UK
Knight Frank are reporting that double-digit percentages in rental growth is set to continue as demand continues to outstrip supply in prime London postcodes.
Pent-up Demand Pushes London Property Spend to Seven-Year High!
Knight Frank’s latest figures on London’s property market show a 12-month spend of £2.8bn – the highest amount in seven years.
Foreign Property Investors must be Registered, says the UK Government
The UK government is urging all overseas entities who own property in the UK to register at Companies House. The Register of Overseas Entities came into force in August this year,...
Students Turn to the Private Rental Sector Due to Shortage of Beds in Student Accommodations
There are now more than three students for every student bed available in purpose-built accommodation, according to research by Stripe Property Group.
Buying Off-plan vs Ready-to-move-in – Which is Best for You?
When looking to invest in real estate, one of the debates that will naturally arise is whether to purchase property that is off-plan or ready-to-move-in. Over the years, market...
