There’s a lesson for private sector landlords in England with data showing that Scotland’s buy to let market is collapsing after rent controls were implemented. According to the Daily Telegraph, the number of Scotland’s landlords investing in property has plummeted to a 15-year low. It says data shows that just 5.7% of all homes purchased […]

London’s private rented sector is experiencing a period of moderation, with Chestertons forecasting rent increases of just 1.5% – that’s slightly lower than predicted inflation – in 2025. This follows a year of slower rent growth due to increased supply and mounting financial pressures on tenants. Chestertons says: “With average rents now close to 40% […]

Research reveals that 60% of all homes reaching the market over the past year held an EPC rating of C or above – an increase of 1.6% compared to the previous year. The findings from epIMS, the energy efficiency platform developed for landlords, point to a growing focus on energy performance by buyers, tenants and […]

Young millennials are more likely to own homes than older millennials were at the same age, but rising homeownership rates are largely benefiting wealthier households, research reveals. According to Resolution Foundation, homeownership rates among young people have increased since 2015 but the gap between rich and poor homeowners is widening. Middle and upper-income households have […]

When renting out a property, you need to be careful of several risks. Imagine your property being damaged by a fire, flood, or even a car collision – and worst of all, not having the proper insurance to cover the costs. Here at Property118, we’ve teamed up with The Home Insurer for building insurance that […]

Oh, dear. It’s 2025 and the private rented sector is set for one of its biggest upheavals in years – possibly decades. Landlords are facing unprecedented challenges, thanks to the Renters’ Rights Bill and EPC deadline nonsense, but there’s more for small landlords, in particular, to consider. If you are a tenant reading this, then […]

Estate agents in Scotland sold the most homes in 2024, with next year to be busy due to stamp duty changes. According to GetAgent, Scotland tops the table with 54,428 transactions, accounting for 15% of the national total. The South East sits second with the region having accounted for 14% of all transactions with the […]

Landlords are being warned not to rush into installing heat pumps as a solution to improve their rental properties’ Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). While the government strongly promotes heat pump adoption, analysis reveals that these systems may not always translate to higher EPC ratings and could significantly increase running costs. The data from the energy […]

The UK’s house prices ended 2024 on a positive note, with a 4.7% increase compared to December 2023, Nationwide reports. It says this growth, while strong, kept prices slightly below the peak reached in the summer of 2022. Despite the ongoing affordability challenges, including high mortgage rates and deposit hurdles, the housing market demonstrated resilience […]

The UK’ property investors will be facing a turbulent year, navigating a complex landscape of economic and political headwinds, one expert predicts. Tom Brown, the managing director of real estate at Ingenious, a specialist investment platform, says: “The rental market is expected to maintain strong momentum as homeownership remains difficult for many. “The discontinuation of […]

Propertymark has collaborated with the Welsh government to produce an in-depth guide on building safety for letting agents operating in Wales. The guide aims to help agents understand the new rules and how they impact freeholders, leaseholders, renters, homebuyers and sellers. The Welsh government is implementing new requirements for multi-occupied residential buildings, regardless of height, […]

Homeowners who sold their home in the last 18 months, spent an average of nine years in their previous home, according to Zoopla. The property portal shows two peaks in seller activity over the last eighteen months, with a third (33%) of sales taking place after homeowners have been in their homes for three to […]

The majority of letting agents (76%) believe 2025 will be a positive year for the property market, but the looming stamp duty deadline means buyers will need to act quickly to complete before costs rise. According to GetAgent, with mortgage approvals on the rise and more buyers entering the market, house prices are expected to […]

House prices rise across the UK in 2024, but London sees a dramatic drop, according to Yopa. According to the estate agents, house prices across the UK as a whole have risen by 5.1%. However, London experienced the worst-performing property market in 2024, with house prices falling by 14.5%. House prices rise in Northern Ireland […]

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When we hear about inflation in the news, it’s often portrayed as a negative force making everyday items more expensive and reducing the purchasing power of money. However, for property investors, inflation can be a powerful ally in building wealth. Let’s break down why. What Is Inflation? Inflation is the rate at which prices for […]

With more landlords offering bills-included rentals, improving a property’s EPC rating could help boost profit margins, says epIMS. The energy-efficiency platform claims that 14% of all current rental properties on the market offer the cost of bills included within the monthly asking rent – a jump from 12% last year. The platform claims for those […]

The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) claims the Scottish government must do more to tackle the empty homes crisis. According to Scottish government figures, a total of 43,538 homes in Scotland have been empty for more than six months, with 73% of those having been empty for more than twelve months. The SEHP suggests that […]

Labour’s plans to compel private sector landlords to meet strict energy performance certificate (EPC) targets have left Sir Keir Starmer facing a potential renovation bill of up to £28,000 for his own rental property. Since moving into 10 Downing Street, the Prime Minister has been renting out his £2 million four-bedroom North London townhouse. However, […]

Sadiq Khan has been handed a knighthood in the New Year Honours, igniting a storm of criticism over what some are calling a ‘reward for failure’. The Mayor of London, formerly a Labour MP, received the accolade in the first round of honours since Keir Starmer became Prime Minister. But an online petition against the […]