Tag: UK Property Market

UK house prices rise after falls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th May 2026, 4 days ago | 0

Average UK house prices returned to quarterly growth at the start of 2026, rising 0.3% to £305,092, research reveals. Benham...

House prices rise 1.7% as London values fall

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th May 2026, 6 days ago | 2

House prices are rising in most parts of Britain, but the latest figures show London moving in the opposite direction....

House price growth across Britain has turned negative

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th May 2026, 2 weeks ago | 0

Landlords weighing up whether to buy, sell or refinance now face a housing market where average monthly price growth has...

Average service charges now exceed £200 a month

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2026, 3 months ago | 0

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

Affordability improves as first-time buyer activity rises

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th January 2026, 4 months ago | 1

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

UK property market attracts global investors

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th January 2026, 5 months ago | 0

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

2026 Is a Turning Point for Property Investors

Author: Simon Zutshi

2nd January 2026, 5 months ago | 0

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

Build to rent completions rise as construction pipeline slows

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th December 2025, 6 months ago | 0

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th November 2025, 7 months ago | 0

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th November 2025, 7 months ago | 0

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

Landlord profits hit six-year high but confidence slips

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd November 2025, 7 months ago | 0

Landlords across the UK are reporting their best profits and yields in years, even as confidence in the market continues...

Buy to let lenders launch new products and cut rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th October 2025, 7 months ago | 0

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

Buy to let mortgage lending plunges as landlords pause investment

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2025, 7 months ago | 0

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

Where buying is cheaper than renting in the UK

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th October 2025, 8 months ago | 0

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

Three in five landlords risk missing emergency tenant calls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd October 2025, 8 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, 8 months ago | 0

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

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, 8 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, 8 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, 9 months ago | 3

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

Rent growth slows as the PRS cools – Zoopla

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th September 2025, 9 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...