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Five real estate opportunities to watch in 2026

The 2025 Autumn Budget offered limited stimulus for the housing market and, persistent headwinds such as sticky inflation, higher for longer interest rates, elevated construction costs, and slow planning processes continue to impact development viability. But there are still reasons for cautious optimism. The UK economy is forecast to grow by 1.4 per cent this year. This is expected to outperform the...

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Homebuyers turn to bridging to overcome unsettled market

Homebuyers utilising bridging loans to overcome unsettled market as lending climbs 20%

The latest market analysis by bridging finance specialists, Apex Bridging , has found that homebuyers have continued to utilise bridging loans in an increasingly unsettled market, with total lending up both quarterly and annually, with the driving reason being the ability to overcome a chain break during...

London sits fourth in list of global property hotspots

London sits fourth in list of global property hotspots for house price performance

Research by peer to peer real estate investment platform, easyMoney , has shown that despite the London market trailing the rest of the UK where pandemic property price performance is concerned, the capital ranks within the top four most sought after global markets when it comes to the annual rate of property...

AML fines issued to estate agents on the up

The latest industry analysis by Credas Technologies , the leading identity verification checks provider, has shown that the average Anti-Money Laundering (AML) fine issued to the estate agency sector for non-compliance has started to climb, reversing the previous downward trend seen throughout the pandemic.

The latest data for Q1 of the 2022-23 financial year shows that, the average...

London, Bucks and Brighton have the most estate agents

The latest data release by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed that when it comes to the highest intensity of estate agents battling it out within the same postcode, it’s the capital that is by far home to the most competitive market, whilst outside of London Buckinghamshire and Brighton rank top.

GetAgent’s internal data tracks the number of agent branches...

New podcast answers the burning questions for first time buyers

Buying a new home in 2023?

Questions on mortgages, conveyancing, or credit ratings answered in new home buying podcast series

In an increasingly challenging home buying market, people searching for their dream property can now access guidance from mortgage brokers, conveyancers, and house sales advisors in a newly launched podcast series hosted by Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes...

Tips for saving money on student housing

One of the best ways to save money on student housing is to look for options for off-campus accommodations . Many universities have a variety of apartments and houses for rent that are within a short distance of the school. These properties are often less expensive than on-campus housing and provide more space and privacy. Additionally, many off-campus housing options are available to rent by...

Rose Cottage tick all 'dream home' boxes

Rose Cottage ticks all ‘dream home’ boxes

A traditional period thatched cottage is a dream home for many. Add to that five bedrooms, 3-4 reception rooms, a detached garage and a barn for conversion on a large plot with countryside views in a Devon village and what have you got? The answer is Rose Cottage – a dream home indeed.

Rendells Estate Agents in Chagford is thrilled...

Fourth steppers face the toughest task when climbing the property ladder

The latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed that while the nation’s first-time buyers face a monumental task when it comes to getting that first foot on the ladder, it’s those taking their fourth and final step up the ladder that face the biggest jump when it comes to the cost of their onward purchase.

GetAgent analysed the current cost of...

Houses are out-earning humans across half of the UK

Research by property developer, Stripe Property Group, reveals that in 2022, homes out-earned humans across half of all UK regions as annual house price growth eclipsed the average wage.

The latest figures from the Land Registry show that annually the average UK house price increased by £33,089 last year, up from £263,333...

Football clubs seek alternative fundraising avenues as COVID strips up to £100m from 2021 match day revenues

With UK football clubs increasingly seeking alternative fundraising routes such as bonds to increase their financial clout and make long-term sustained success more achievable, Alliance Fund has announced that it’s set to launch a dedicated sports investment fund to sit alongside their existing real estate-focussed offering.

Football is big business. It is the world’s most popular...

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