In 2026 the UK residential investment landscape continues to be shaped by structural undersupply, affordability pressures, and regulatory change. Within this environment, high-quality, professionally managed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) have emerged as one of the most resilient and compelling income-focused asset classes. This is no longer a volume or […]
In property sales there are people who need to move and people who want to move. In the last few years, only those who have had to move have been active. Once conditions improve, those who want to move return to the show homes too. That shift creates a positive […]
The latest research from Searchland, the development site sourcing specialists, reveals that investing in improving the EPC rating of a property before selling can increase sale profits by more than £28,000. Searchland has analysed the estimated value premiums associated with improving a property’s EPC rating and measured it against the costs […]
Property has, historically, been a fairly reliable asset in the UK. If you’ve been a homeowner during the past few years, then the chances are overwhelming that your home is worth more than it was when you bought it. With recent rises in interest rates, this situation might change in […]
The latest research by Alliance Fund, the end to end real estate fund, has revealed that the nation’s property investors have benefitted substantially from the increasing value of new homes in the last decade, but with a potential market downturn looming, how can they safeguard against the uncertainty that lies ahead? […]
If you are considering expanding your property portfolio, there a plenty of reasons why a new build could be a great option. Here are just some of them: Versatile Unlike older properties, new homes are typically more versatile when considering renting. New build properties are typically designed to suit a […]
Wherever you live today, it may be possible to move somewhere a little different – and a little cheaper – especially if you are struggling to afford a home of your own where you currently live. You might fancy a city centre flat so you can go out and about […]
One of the big, big changes in property over the last 20 years is that it is now so easy to find finance for your properties. When I first started 20 years ago, buy to let mortgages had only just come in. Nobody quite knew what they were, or how […]
Over the last 10-15 years, the UK private rental and HMO (houses in multiple occupation) sectors have grown strongly. From student accommodation to shared housing, HMOs are an attractive option for investors and landlords, but they don’t come without some compromises. Mark Cotter, Real Estate Director and Anusha Peries, Real […]
After months of strict lockdown measures and the success of the UK’s vaccine rollout to date, society as a whole is beginning to open up once again. Many industries are reporting a notable rise in activity as a result, with the property sector particularly buoyant. House prices are rising sharply […]
