The accelerating property market is enabling cash buyers to secure average discounts of over 13% compared to the prices paid by buyers needing a mortgage, new analysis by MPowered Mortgages reveals. The study of Land Registry records of sales completed in September 2024 found that across Great Britain, cash buyers paid £28,189 […]
Uncertainty was the theme of 2024, thanks to the general election, a ‘painful’ Budget and a slower than expected reduction in interest rates. But from a market point of view, uncertainty resulting in a slow-down has the advantage of creating pent-up demand in the period that follows. Whereas in 2024 […]
The Impact of Natural Light on Property Investment Returns Natural light is a feature that can significantly enhance a property’s appeal and investment potential. In fact, a recent survey revealed that under 30% of respondents would pay more for a property with plenty of natural light. Properties that optimise daylight […]
Here’s where rental yields have climbed the most so far this year… The latest analysis from Inventory Base, the UK’s market leading Property Inventory software, reveals that England’s landlords have benefitted from rental yield increases of up to +0.7% since the start of the year. Inventory Base has analysed how the average […]
As we move toward 2025, the UK real estate market is navigating a complex and ever-evolving landscape. Investors must weigh evolving factors such as political uncertainties, shifts in rental demand, and the impact of economic pressures on borrowing costs. Here’s five areas to watch in real estate in 2025: Political […]
What can I do as a landlord to ‘future-proof’ my business? Buy-to-let is a medium to long-term investment. To maximise your returns and see the benefit of capital gains – allowing for the market’s natural cycle over time – you should aim to hold a property for around 15 years […]
Top 5 pitfalls to avoid when remortgaging your home Remortgaging your home is more or less the same process as getting the mortgage when you first bought the property; however, it’s important to bear in mind that your circumstances may have changed. For example, you may have moved job – […]
Last week’s Autumn Budget included an unexpected 2% increase in the UK’s second home surcharge, raising it from 3% to 5%. The Chancellor latest step will discourage second home ownership, aiming to create more opportunities for prospective homeowners. Another stamp duty change from the Labour government – the end of the temporary nil rate increase […]
House prices climbed by 0.1% in October versus the previous month, although this monthly rate of growth slowed from 0.6%. On an annual basis they increased by 2.4%, with this annual rate of growth again slowing from 3.2% the previous month. Here what some of the industry’s leading experts have […]
BuyAssociation explores what Labour’s first Autumn Budget announcement could mean for property investors and landlords and how the housing market is expected to perform in the coming months. Inside the guide, they cover: Labour’s first Autumn Budget announcements and what they mean for you Current property prices and rental yield analysis Positive trends in mortgage rates Key updates on the Renters’ […]
