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Poor property maintenance could wipe £59,000 from the value of the average landlord investment

The latest research by property management specialist, Rushbrook , has revealed that landlords who fail to adequately maintain their rental properties could see as much as £30,172 wiped from the value of the average buy-to-let investment across England, with this potential loss climbing to almost £59,000 in London.

Rushbrook analysed landlord-specific property values across each region of...

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Holiday let reforms fail to boost housing market activity in Devon and Cornwall

The latest research by LandSale has revealed that the introduction of council tax premiums on second homes, alongside wider measures designed to curb the growth of holiday lets, has yet to deliver a stronger housing market in Devon and Cornwall, where sales activity continue to lag behind the South West and England as a whole.

LandSale analysed residential transaction volumes across...

Why Cash Flow Matters More Than Property Value

Ask most property investors what they check first on a new purchase, and the answer is usually the same: the price, and what the property might be worth in five years. Cash flow, the money actually moving in and out of a portfolio month to month, tends to get far less attention. That order of priorities is exactly backwards, and it explains why a portfolio can look impressive on paper while...

How to save £110 a year with plug-in solar: 7 tips and mistakes to avoid from a solar panel installer

From 27 August, Brits will legally be able to buy compliant plug-in solar systems and connect them directly to a household mains socket, offering a lower-cost alternative to traditional rooftop panels and reducing energy bills by up to £110 a year.

As stores including B&Q and Lidl look set to stock the green tech, Google searches for plug-in solar panels have surged by 130% this...

Bank of Mum and Dad and Grandparents becomes essential for first-time buyers, as gifting shifts from inheritance to lifetime giving

Family financial support has become a defining factor in UK homeownership, according to new research from The Private Office (TPO), the UK's largest independently owned Chartered Independent Financial Advice firm.

A survey of 2,126 UK adults aged 45 and over, conducted by TPO in May 2026, found that 97% believe it is difficult or very difficult for young people to buy a home without...

Why the Small Details Matter Most on an Older Roof

An older home can look sound from the street while rain is beginning to test its least visible roof details. Tiles and slates cover most of the surface, but junctions around chimneys, valleys and walls often do the most demanding work. Routine attention to these areas can help owners act before a small defect affects plaster, insulation or timber.

Start with chimneys and flashings...

Developers hold their nerve as one in eight new-build homes remain unsold after six months

Jonathan Samuels, CEO of specialist lender, Octane Capital , believes that developers are increasingly prioritising profitability over speed of sale, with new-build homes spending longer on the market as developers resist unnecessary price reductions and instead look to protect scheme values.

Octane Capital analysed* a representative sample of more than 1,100 live new-build property...

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Water Treatment for Heat Pumps: Why a Low Temperature System Is Not a Low Risk System

A gas boiler running at 75 degrees spends its life quietly sterilising the water inside it. A heat pump running at 40 does not, and that single difference changes what has to go into the circuit, how often it has to be checked, and what happens to the electricity bill when it is ignored.

There is a comfortable assumption doing the rounds: heat pumps are gentler on a heating system...

Stamp Duty receipts remain well above pre-pandemic norms despite cooling housing market

The latest research from Yopa has revealed that, despite continued speculation surrounding a slowdown in the housing market, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) receipts remain comfortably above pre-pandemic levels, demonstrating the resilience of buyer activity in recent years.

Yopa analysed monthly Stamp Duty Land Tax receipts published by HM Revenue & Customs between January 2018 and...

What Property Businesses Actually Get for Their Website Budget in 2026

Most estate agents, letting agents, and property tradespeople have been quoted wildly different prices for a website at some point. One designer says £900. An agency comes back at £6,500. A friend recommends someone who will do it for £400 and a bottle of wine. The confusion is understandable. What is harder to understand is why nobody explains what the difference actually buys you.

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Home burglary tops Brits' security fears, but 75% admit to bad habits that are risking break-ins

Burglary is the nation's biggest security fear, but new research from Yale reveals Brits are continuing to take risks that could leave their homes vulnerable to break-ins.

The data reveals:

Being burgled is biggest security fear (45%) ahead of identity, phone, laptop, or cars being stolen
Yet Brits admit to leaving windows open, doors unlocked, and keys in

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