UK Property Investment Insights & Guides
Property investment guides, BMV strategies and market insights.
Leadership Shake-Up: BNP Paribas, Conveyancing Association & Knight Frank
Three major property sector moves: BNP Paribas appoints interim chief, Conveyancing Association chair steps down, Knight Frank hires planning specialist Davi
Read article →Sales Market Stabilises as Rental Shortage Intensifies (May 2026)
UK property sales market rebalances with rising stock levels, but rental sector faces acute shortage with 8 applicants per property. Analysis of May 2026 tre
Read article →Burnham rules out stamp duty reform in 2026 Budget
PM Andy Burnham rules out stamp duty reform in 2026 Budget, disappointing property sector advocates who argued reform would boost housing market efficiency.
Read article →One in Three UK Estate Agents Missing Critical Six-Hour Window to Secure Instructions
New research reveals 35.9% of estate agents send proposals outside the six-hour window linked to 73% higher conversion rates. Regional analysis included.
Read article →London House Prices Set to Fall £5,000 More by Year-End 2026
London house prices forecast to fall £5,000 more by end of 2026, with capital remaining UK's weakest market. Regional analysis reveals North East strongest.
Read article →Government Rules Out Rent Controls: Focus Remains on Renters' Rights Act
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner confirms government has no plans for rent controls in England, backing the Renters' Rights Act reforms instead.
Read article →Pet-Friendly Rental Searches Plummet 50% After Renters' Rights Act
Rightmove data shows pet-friendly rental searches fell 54% in May after Renters' Rights Act. Landlords retain refuse rights on valid grounds. Market implicat
Read article →UK Mortgage Rates Hit One-Month High Amid Middle East Tensions
UK mortgage rates rise to 5.59% on two-year fixes as geopolitical tensions and oil price spikes threaten interest rate cut prospects for homeowners.
Read article →Greater Manchester housing blueprint targets 14,400 homes annually
HBF unveils manifesto for Greater Manchester mayoral candidate, calling for devolved powers to boost housebuilding, affordability and home ownership in the r
Read article →Property Industry Urged to Shape Smart Data Future in Government Consultation
Property industry urged to respond to government's Smart Data consultation by October 2026. Could reshape data sharing in home buying and selling processes.
Read article →Two-thirds of landlords raising rents as costs bite in 2026
Handelsbanken survey shows 63% of UK landlords increased rents due to rising costs, while 41% became more selective about tenants ahead of Renters' Rights Ac
Read article →Property Tax Petition Hits 100k Signatures – Parliament Debate Looms
A petition calling for council tax and stamp duty reform has passed 100,000 signatures, triggering a Commons debate. Fairer Share proposes a 0.48% annual pro
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