UK Property Investment Insights & Guides
Property investment guides, BMV strategies and market insights.
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.
Read article →£41m Savills Auction Shows Resilient Buyer Demand Amid Market Uncertainty
Savills' £41m property auction shows strong buyer demand for residential and commercial assets, with 68% success rate despite market uncertainty.
Read article →Source of Wealth Checks: The Real Culprit Behind Conveyancing Delays
Conveyancing delays aren't lawyer sabotage—source of wealth checks consume 20-25% of legal time. Learn how agents and lawyers can collaborate to speed up pro
Read article →Prime rents surge as landlords navigate Renters' Rights Act and rising costs
Prime rental values rise 1.3% across regional markets and 1.2% in outer London as landlords offset higher borrowing costs and Renters' Rights Act impact.
Read article →Property Sector Leaders React to Andy Burnham's Move to No 10
Property industry leaders react to Andy Burnham's appointment as Prime Minister, expressing cautious optimism about housing delivery targets and devolution p
Read article →UK Property Auction Activity Surges 35% in June 2026
UK property auction activity surges 35% in June 2026. Sales up 31%, funds raised £519.7m. Strong regional growth in South West, Yorkshire, and London.
Read article →UK asking prices dip 1% in July 2026 as rate uncertainty grips market
Rightmove data reveals July asking prices fell £3,832 to £372,359 amid geopolitical tensions and mortgage rate pressures. Market awaits Bank of England decis
Read article →Burnham's Five Policy Headaches: What They Mean for UK Property Markets
Burnham faces housing shortage, social care reform, welfare pressures and defence spending as new PM. Property market implications analysed.
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