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East London leads London’s property growth
Over the past decade, East London has emerged as a hotspot for property investors, with several boroughs experiencing significant house price growth. Barking and Dagenham,…
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Government move to scrap Valuation Office Agency sparks concern
In a major shake-up of property taxation administration, the UK government has announced it will scrap the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) as an arm’s-length body,…
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Paragon Bank unveils cheapest five-year buy-to-let rate in almost three years
Paragon Bank has launched a new set of limited-edition buy-to-let mortgage products, offering landlords their lowest five-year fixed rate since August 2022. The new deals,…
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Landlords offered five-year full rent deals to house asylum seekers
Landlords in parts of England are being offered five-year ‘full rent’ agreements to provide homes for asylum seekers, according to a new report. In a…
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Manchester tops rental yield table as London landlords see best year-on-year growth
Property investors targeting strong rental returns may want to look north, as new data reveals Manchester currently offers the best average yields in England and…
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London records sharpest drop in affordable housing
Latest data reveals a worrying shortfall in affordable housing delivery across England-most notably in London-despite a £2bn pledge from the government to boost social and…
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New investment firm offers landlords exclusive access to discounted off-market properties
A new property investment company, Sacks Properties, has launched this week with the goal of unlocking high-yield, below-market property deals for UK landlords and investors-specifically…
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Build-to-rent boom opens up new opportunities
The UK’s Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector has seen explosive growth over the past five years, with investors now pouring record levels of capital into purpose-built rental…
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Coastal investments stack up: Landlords eye long-term gains as seaside hotspots hold firm
As coastal properties draw renewed investor attention, a fresh analysis reveals which seaside locations deliver strong returns without falling foul of flood risk. The findings…
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Rental yields show promising stability across England and Wales
Rental yields across England and Wales are displaying encouraging stability, with the average yield reaching 7.4% in the first quarter of 2025, up from 7.1%…
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Prime London property prices offer biggest discounts in a decade
Prime London property prices are presenting some of the most attractive discounts in over ten years, with savvy landlords and investors seizing opportunities in a…
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Rents continue to climb as landlords see steady growth
Rents in England increased for the third consecutive month in March, according to the Goodlord Rental Index. This consistent rise highlights the ongoing strength of…
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House prices remain steady as landlords benefit from resilient market conditions
The UK housing market has demonstrated impressive resilience, with annual house price growth holding steady at 3.9% in March 2025, according to the latest Nationwide…
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ULEZ expansion linked to slower house price growth in London
The expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) may have improved the capital’s air quality, but it appears to have had a negative impact…
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Sharp rise in UK property businesses as landlords embrace limited company structures
A dramatic 46% increase in property business registrations in the UK reflects a significant shift in how landlords and investors are managing their property portfolios….
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Unlocking London’s housing market: Report urges support for developers
A new report from the London Assembly Planning and Regeneration Committee has laid out a series of recommendations aimed at boosting housebuilding in London. The…
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Labour considers forcing landlords to approve broadband installation requests
The Government is considering introducing new legislation that would compel landlords to allow tenants to install fibre broadband in rental properties. The proposal, which stems…
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Bigger homes driving house price growth as flats lag behind, according to Halifax
Demand for larger homes has been the driving force behind UK property price increases over the past year, according to new research from Halifax. Easing…
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Rentflation hits young tenants hard, but landlords face increasing pressure
New research from Barclays has revealed that ‘rentflation’ has cost young tenants an extra £1,616 over the past year, highlighting the ongoing strain on renters…
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Landlords urged to review insurance policies to avoid costly claims
Landlords and agents are being urged to review their insurance policies to avoid unexpected claim rejections, warns Michael Sears, NAEA Propertymark Commercial Panel Board Member….
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Scottish landlords welcome end of rent cap as market pressures mount
Landlords in Scotland are preparing for the end of the temporary rent cap on 1 April, which many say has unfairly restricted their ability to…
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Market resilience despite slowing sales activity
Sales activity in the housing market softened slightly in February 2025, with new buyer enquiries and agreed sales turning mildly negative, according to the latest…
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UK House prices continue upward trend with full year of growth
The UK property market ended 2024 on a strong note, with house prices recording a 3% annual increase, according to the latest Property Market Index…
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Benefits change threatens more financial strain for landlords
Landlords across the UK are bracing for financial pressure as upcoming changes to benefit rules could make it harder to recover rent arrears from tenants…
