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 UK government presented its 2025 Autumn Budget to Parliament yesterday with a clear intention to plug a large hole in public finances. The Budget relies heavily on the addition of personal and property-related taxes. Some of these measures will have a material long-term impact on the UK housing and […]
The Renters’ Rights Act has officially received Royal Assent, marking one of the most significant reforms to England’s private rented sector in decades. The new law will ban Section 21 no-fault evictions, replace fixed-term tenancies with open-ended agreements, cap rent increases, and introduce tougher property standards under the updated Decent […]
Managing rental properties successfully requires careful planning and consistent maintenance. While interiors receive frequent attention, roofs are often neglected until serious problems occur. Unfortunately, even small issues can grow quickly, leading to large expenses, dissatisfied tenants, and loss of rental income. By recognising potential trouble early and investing in preventative […]
The UK property market is experiencing demand from a much wider range of international investors than is commonly assumed, new research from RAW Capital Partners has revealed. The Guernsey-based specialist lender commissioned an independent survey of 300 UK mortgage brokers. It found that a third (35%) of broker frequently work […]
Sterling is enjoying two-year highs, central banks have started cutting rates and the UK Government has just released the October budget. Are we on the cusp of an opportune time to sell up and escape to warmer climes? Here is some food for thought… Stronger sterling A €400,000 house by […]
A new survey of buy-to-let (BTL) landlords in the UK has found: 60% are optimistic about the future performance of their property investments, both in terms of capital growth and rental returns. 57% say the Bank of England’s August rate cut had a positive impact on their investments. Two-thirds (58%) believe […]
The changing of the seasons is well underway, as the warmth of the summer becomes all the more distant a memory in place of seemingly endless wind and rain. While the Autumn has been a relatively mild one thus far, the dropping temperatures have nonetheless got many of us digging […]
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? […]
The chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced plans to cut stamp duty in the government’s mini-budget today in order to aid economic growth. The cut in stamp duty is intended to allow more people to move homes and provide first-time buyers with a better chance to get on the property market. The […]
