UK Property Investment Insights & Guides
Property investment guides, BMV strategies and market insights.
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
Read article →Tenant Fraud Surge: 77% of Landlords Report Rising Cases in 2026
New survey reveals 77% of UK landlords believe tenant fraud has increased. One in ten report direct experience with losses up to £5,000+.
Read article →UK House Price Growth Slows to 2.7% as SDLT Base Effect Bites
ONS data reveals UK annual house price growth eased to 2.7% in May 2026, with average property valued at £271,000. Regional variations significant.
Read article →UK Rent Growth Slows to 3.3% as NRLA Warns Against Controls
UK private rents grew 3.3% to June 2026, slowing from 8.7% in Oct 2024. NRLA warns rent controls would hurt supply. Earnings now outpace rental growth.
Read article →UK House Price Growth Slows to 2.7% as Market Enters Balanced Phase
UK house price growth slows to 2.7% in May 2026. ONS figures reveal balanced market conditions with regional disparities and ongoing affordability challenges
Read article →Regional Build-to-Rent Pipeline Faces Viability Squeeze Despite Record Investment
Knight Frank warns viability pressures threaten regional BTR delivery as investment hits £2.08bn. London dominates while tier 2 cities struggle.
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