Property News Archives - Page 2 of 92

UK, Ireland and Portugal flags illustrating diverging rental policy directions in Europe

Why are comparable housing markets moving in opposite directions on rental policy?

3rd March 2026, 6 months ago | 6

Across Europe, governments facing similar housing pressures are making markedly different choices about how to regulate and tax private rental...

Rising rents illustrated by stacked coins and upward red arrow beside a model house

Housing market shows signs of recovery but rents set to rise – RICS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th February 2026, 6 months ago | 1

House prices appear to have stabilised, but supply remains constrained and rents are expected to rise, according to the latest...

Model house, calculator and magnifying glass on planning maps illustrating UK housing development and costs

Planning reforms alone will not fix housing crisis – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th February 2026, 6 months ago | 2

An industry body has warned the government that planning reforms alone will not be enough to deliver 1.5 million homes....

Map showing England split north and south with house price growth rising in northern regions and falling in the south

Rising house prices narrow the North-South gap

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2026, 7 months ago | 0

House prices in England and Wales have risen, narrowing the traditional North-South gap, according to new figures. Data from Garrington...

Mixed-age adults sharing food and drinks in a living room, reflecting the rise of older flatsharers

High rents drive rise in older flatsharers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd February 2026, 7 months ago | 0

Older flatsharers are becoming more prominent in the flatshare market, as younger renters are priced out by high rents, according...

Build to Rent housing development in London with multiple to rent signs and city skyline in the background

London Build to Rent planning numbers up despite national slowdown

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th January 2026, 7 months ago | 0

London is pressing ahead with Build to Rent (BTR) activity despite signs of a nationwide slowdown, an analysis from Foxtons...

New housing development under construction with brick homes and machinery, illustrating the government’s 1.5 million homes target

Government claims progress on meeting 1.5 million homes target

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2026, 7 months ago | 0

The government says it is seeing “green shoots of recovery” in housebuilding and claims it is on track to meet...

Symbolic house with muscular arms and a for-sale sign representing a strong UK property market rebound in 2026

Property market sees strong start to 2026

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th January 2026, 7 months ago | 0

The property market has rebounded at the start of 2026, with the highest number of homes for sale in eight...

Broken piggy bank beside a rental house, symbolising rising affordability pressures for renters

Rents dip in some regions but affordability crisis continues

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th January 2026, 7 months ago | 0

Affordability pressures remain despite a slowdown in rental prices, according to a new report. Propertymark’s rent price and salary tracker...

Global investment trends highlighting overseas demand for UK property

UK property market attracts global investors

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th January 2026, 7 months ago | 0

Demand for UK property is soaring, driven by interest from overseas buyers, according to new research. Data by Butterfield mortgages...

2026 rent increase concept with rising arrow over stacked coins and family homes

Regulation and rising costs will push rents higher in 2026

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd January 2026, 8 months ago | 3

Rent rises and increased costs for landlords due to regulatory changes will dominate 2026, according to an estate agent. Jackson-Stops...

House price trend illustration showing paused market with interest rate symbol and stacked coins

House prices pause after seasonal bounce

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd January 2026, 8 months ago | 0

House prices remain subdued across England and Wales as uncertainty from the Autumn Budget continues to weigh on the market....

Digital house model overlaid with market data representing UK house prices in 2025

2025 most stable year for house prices – Halifax

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th December 2025, 8 months ago | 0

2025 was the most settled year for UK house prices over the last decade, with property prices expected to rise...

UK map highlighting Plymouth and other regions with rising and falling house prices in 2025

Revealed: UK housing hotspots of 2025

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th December 2025, 8 months ago | 1

Lloyds has revealed its 2025 housing hotspots, with most regions across the UK seeing rising house prices. Plymouth recorded the...

Boxing Day house for sale springing from gift box symbolising a surge in UK property listings

Estate agents predict Boxing Day bonanza as market springs back

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th December 2025, 8 months ago | 1

Estate agents are predicting a “Boxing Day bonanza” as pent-up demand after months of Autumn Budget uncertainty drives sellers to...

House-shaped ornament and key hanging on a Christmas tree, symbolising home moves and the Boxing Day property market

Rightmove predicts strong Boxing Day bounce after Budget uncertainty

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2025, 8 months ago | 0

A bigger-than-usual Boxing Day bounce is expected as buyers who paused plans due to Budget uncertainty join the traditional start...

Award ribbon on a wooden house with a sold sign highlighting first-time buyer market trends.

Rising rents contrast with better affordability for first-time buyers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2025, 9 months ago | 1

First-time buyer affordability has improved over the last year, but rent costs continue to rise, according to a new report....

Digital shopping cart emerging from smartphone symbolising faster online property transactions

Land Registry unveils plan to streamline property deals

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2025, 9 months ago | 1

HM Land Registry has rolled out its Strategy 2025+ which promises to make buying and selling a home quicker. In...