Property Market News

Homeownership dream fades as affordability crisis deepens – Skipton

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Just one in eight potential first-time buyers can afford the average property in their area, with the situation even more...

Post-Election Property Price Predictions: What to Expect in the Market

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

25th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

In this insightful episode, Ranjan Bhattacharya analyses the potential impact of the recent election on property prices. How will the...

Scottish house prices soar despite economic concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Scottish house prices defied economic headwinds to surge by an average of £6,868 last year, according to new figures. An...

Landlord exodus from the PRS as uncertainty and costs rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th July 2024, 2 years ago | 22

There’s been a surge in landlords exiting the private rented sector (PRS) with a dramatic rise in the number of...

House prices show improvement amid interest rates cut

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The housing market shows promising signs of improvement, according to new data. The Acadata House Price Index for June reveals...

Strong growth in Scottish property market despite challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Scottish house prices have hit another record high for the third consecutive month, averaging £225,636. According to the latest house...

£20bn boost for Build to Rent market as investors shift focus

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The UK’s Build to Rent (BtR) sector is set for a £20bn cash injection over the next decade, according to...

London rents down despite 14-year spike

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Average rents across London have skyrocketed over the last 14 years, according to a new report. Flat-share website SpareRoom reveals...

Post-election optimism boosts housing market recovery amidst challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Despite a sluggish housing market, a post-election bounce could boost optimism as a new government brings fresh hope for recovery....

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Housing market shows signs of recovery

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The housing market in England and Wales is showing signs of recovery, according to new data from e.surv. The average...

Prime London rents slow as supply increases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

London’s prime rental market is showing signs of cooling as increased supply meets returning tenant demand, property consultancy Knight Frank...

Halifax House Price Index flat but still up 1.6% on the year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Latest Halifax House Price Index for June seems to have flatlined with a small 0.2% decrease on the month,...

Scottish property taxes soar to record highs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Scottish property taxes have reached a record high, exceeding £628 million in the past year, according to analysis by DJ...

Bank of England stress test reveals massive financial vulnerabilities

Author: Adam Lawrence

3rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 6

This week I also analyse key reports from the Bank of England and Zoopla. Bank of England Stress Test: Supply...

Labour’s housing pledge faces a reality check

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

It will be impossible for Labour to build 1.5 million homes over the next Parliament, according to new data. Research...

Residential vs Commerical vs Stocks and Shares: The ultimate debate

Author: Adam Lawrence

1st July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

It’s a classic debate – resi versus commercial. I’ve been involved in it a whole number of times over the...

Does it still make sense to be a landlord or should we be looking to exit?

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

28th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

It’s time to cut to the chase. We’ve all been thinking it: is property becoming more hassle than it’s worth?...

House prices set to rise by the end of 2024

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

House prices remain flat in May but look set to be 1.5% higher by the end of 2024, Zoopla reports....