Tag: Property market

UK house prices up 3.5% – rural areas shine

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd June 2025, 11 months ago | 0

House prices across the UK experienced a slight rise in annual growth in May, reaching 3.5%, compared to 3.4% in...

The Times wants to speak to landlords deciding whether to stick or twist

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th May 2025, 11 months ago | 3

Are you a landlord who’s finding it harder to stay in the market? The Sunday Times is working on a...

Property market sees London rents plummet and unsold homes pile up

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd May 2025, 11 months ago | 0

The housing market in Britain is grappling with a complex landscape as asking rents see an annualised decline of 1.8%,...

House prices hit record high despite subdued market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th May 2025, 11 months ago | 0

Despite a quieter than usual late spring, the average price of properties entering the UK’s property market has climbed to...

UK house prices show modest rise – Halifax

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

The UK’s house prices edged up by 0.3% in April, reversing a 0.5% dip from March, bringing the average property...

Starmer’s Migrant Housing Scheme pushes landlords to jump on a profit-making opportunity

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

2nd May 2025, 12 months ago | 0

It’s hard not to laugh at the current governmental interference when it comes to landlords and our properties. First, they...

UK house price growth slips in April

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th April 2025, 12 months ago | 0

The pace of UK house price increases slowed in April, with the annual growth rate dropping to 3.4% from 3.9%...

England and Wales HMO market generates £6.3 billion in rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th April 2025, 12 months ago | 0

The house in multiple occupation (HMO) sector across England and Wales is worth £78 billion and yields an impressive £6.3...

Zoopla unveils the quickest-selling property markets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Zoopla has revealed that properties in England and Wales are typically sold within 36 days of being listed, with more...

The housing market has shifted since Covid as buying trends reverse

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Five years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Great Britain’s property landscape has undergone a huge transformation, according to...

Landlords see profits soar from downsizing “loophole”

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

21st March 2025, 1 year ago | 0

A landlord’s buy-to-let flats sold for £1.15 million in 4 weeks, another in just 2 weeks for 18% higher than...

Landlords are optimistic for 2025 despite challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th March 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Landlords are surprisingly optimistic about the private rented sector this year, with many looking to invest in boosting their portfolios,...

Home sellers cut prices before the stamp duty deadline

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th March 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Homeowners are reducing asking prices ahead of the forthcoming stamp duty change, particularly for properties under £250,000, research reveals. An...

Nightmare Tenants, Compliance Issues, and Coal Mines: We Still Sold This Portfolio for £700K

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

7th March 2025, 1 year ago | 0

We’ve said it before, and no doubt you’re experiencing it now: it’s a tough market for landlords. With increasing compliance...

UK house prices dipped slightly in February – Halifax

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th March 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The average UK house price dipped in February by 0.1% to £298,602, though year-on-year prices rose by 2.9% – unchanged...

Labour government reject rent controls but claim Renters’ Rights Bill won’t drive landlords out

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th March 2025, 1 year ago | 9

The Labour government claim they do not support rent controls, but say the Renters’ Rights Bill will not cause landlords...

PRS housing shortage ‘threatens Chancellor’s economic vision’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th February 2025, 1 year ago | 3

A coalition of property experts is highlighting the lack of homes to rent in the UK could derail ambitious government...

Landlords with smaller portfolios are the most likely to sell

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st February 2025, 1 year ago | 3

One in four landlords are considering selling part or all of their portfolio, according to a new poll. A snap...

UK rent growth slows as house prices continue rising – ONS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Private rent prices across the UK saw a slight dip in their annual growth rate, while house values continued to...

Renters struggle with rising costs – but dream of home ownership

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The UK’s renters are facing increasing financial pressures, with more than half (51%) pointing to escalating property prices as a...