UK Property Market Archives

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Average service charges now exceed £200 a month

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Landlords with leasehold flats are now facing average service charge bills above £200 a month for the first time, research...

First-time buyer sign beside a model house, keys and money, symbolising improved housing affordability and lower mortgage costs

Affordability improves as first-time buyer activity rises

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th January 2026, 3 months ago | 1

Nationwide says that improving affordability last year helped more first-time buyers onto the property ladder. Its latest Housing Affordability Report...

Global investment trends highlighting overseas demand for UK property

UK property market attracts global investors

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

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

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2026 Is a Turning Point for Property Investors

Author: Simon Zutshi

2nd January 2026, 4 months ago | 0

The UK property market is changing in ways that matter. Legislation is tightening, lending conditions are shifting, and the margin...

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Build to rent completions rise as construction pipeline slows

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th December 2025, 5 months ago | 0

The build to rent sector has delivered another strong quarter, adding more than 3,700 new homes across the UK, even...

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Property prices slip as oversupply hits sales market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th November 2025, 5 months ago | 0

The UK’s housing market is quickly cooling as a glut of properties for sale starts to drag down prices and...

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BTL lenders unleash a fresh wave of rate cuts and flexible options

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th November 2025, 5 months ago | 0

The buy to let mortgage market is still seeing major specialist lenders unveiling rate cuts, revamping criteria and fresh lending...

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House prices climb to record high as housing market shows strength ahead of Autumn Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th November 2025, 6 months ago | 0

House prices have risen at their fastest rate since the beginning of the year, as property values hit record highs....

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Buy to let lenders launch new products and cut rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th October 2025, 6 months ago | 0

Shawbrook, Landbay, Gatehouse Bank and Vida have each rolled out changes to their buy to let offerings, catering to a...

Model house on a leaning stack of documents with a red pause button symbolising a slowdown in buy-to-let lending.

Buy to let mortgage lending plunges as landlords pause investment

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2025, 6 months ago | 0

Buy to let lending has taken a sharp fall, with Bank of England figures showing a 12.5% drop in loans...

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Where buying is cheaper than renting in the UK

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th October 2025, 6 months ago | 0

Getting onto the property ladder may be more achievable than many first-time buyers realise, data from Lloyds reveals. The bank...

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Three in five landlords risk missing emergency tenant calls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd October 2025, 7 months ago | 3

Nearly six in 10 landlords (57%) operate without any after-hours support for maintenance, management or urgent tenant issues, research reveals....

Why Are Landlords Selling? Real Reasons and Better Options

Author: Mark Alexander

29th September 2025, 7 months ago | 0

There is nothing wrong with selling. The key is to sell with your eyes open. Many landlords are weighing exits...

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Drop in house price and rent growth could affect landlord profits as experts warn: it’s time to sell

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

25th September 2025, 7 months ago | 0

If you’re a landlord who’s been in the business for around 10 to 15 years, you’ll know the market isn’t...

AVMs for Landlords: Fast Valuations You Can Actually Use

Author: Mark Alexander

22nd September 2025, 7 months ago | 0

Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) are a quick way to price your portfolio without booking a full inspection. Used correctly, they...

2025 CGT Rules for Buy-to-Let – What Landlords Need to Know

Author: Mark Alexander

15th September 2025, 7 months ago | 3

Thinking of selling a rental property this year? The headline price is not the number that matters. What counts is...

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Rent growth slows as the PRS cools – Zoopla

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th September 2025, 7 months ago | 0

The UK’s private rented sector is cooling down with average rents climbing 2.4% compared to last year, Zoopla reveals. Its...

Partial Sell-Down and Debt Re-basing | Landlord Guide

Author: Mark Alexander

8th September 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Selling everything is rarely necessary. A partial sell-down uses the sale of one or two weaker units to retire expensive...

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Rental crisis hits towns harder than cities

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2025, 8 months ago | 0

The UK’s private rented sector is under unprecedented strain, with suburban towns bearing the brunt of a growing shortage of...

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Landlords face an NI bill of up to £885 per property

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd September 2025, 8 months ago | 42

Labour’s plan to impose National Insurance (NI) contributions on rental income could see UK landlords paying £885 per property each...

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