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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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These are Britain’s most affordable first-time buyer locations

The latest research by Birmingham estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester , reveals where in Great Britain first time homebuyers can find the best value based on the average price paid for a first home compared to the rest of the market.

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Across Britain, the average first-...

Older homeowners' property wealth grows by £800 a month

Over-65s now own homes worth £1.256 trillion, Key Pensioner Property Index shows

Londoners are the only ones to miss out on price increases

Over-65s saw their property wealth increase by more than £800 a month in the past six months as the housing market benefited from the Stamp Duty holiday, analysis* from UK’s leading independent equity release adviser Key shows.

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How to Build a Property Portfolio

One of the best ways to build wealth that lasts is by having a property portfolio. Unless you have financed your homes with loans that have a bad credit rating — a phenomenon that helped to cause the Great Recession of 2007, especially in the USA — you can expect your homes to be able to weather any financial uncertainty, whether it's caused by banking mismanagement or a global pandemic like...

Deposit Unlock Scheme - What a 5% new-build deposit costs in the current market

The latest research from Warwick Estates has looked at the cost of getting a foot on the ladder for new-build homebuyers who utilise the new ‘Deposit Unlock’ initiative which allows them to purchase a new home with just a five per cent deposit.

Nationwide recently became the first major lender to commit to the new scheme which is expected to fill the gap left by Help to Buy come the...

Homeowners could save £121,000 on energy bills, research shows

Research completed by DIY experts Jenolite revealed that UK homeowners could save £1,497 annually on their energy bills by making home improvements. This is equivalent to £121,257 over an average lifetime.

As well as saving money on energy bills, it was found that certain home improvements and maintenance can prevent further damage which could cost upwards of £70,000.

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Which city offers the best chance to buy a grade-listed building?

Research from estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , reveals in which cities homebuyers have the best and worst chance of purchasing a grade-listed building.

Buildings are listed when they are considered to be of significant interest or importance to our culture and heritage. Such classification is designed to ensure that the buildings are protected against physical and...

Where did the SDLT holiday cost the government the most?

Research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has uncovered how much money the UK government lost as a result of the stamp duty holiday holiday and where in England it was the most costly.

The SDLT holiday was introduced in July 2020, forming one part of the government’s package of interventions on England’s housing market, designed to ensure the market boomed, thus...

Children from Handforth Grange Primary School try out the new play area in Handforth

Jackie Weaver has the authority to open new Handforth play area

A NEW children’s play area and footbridge have been opened in Handforth by lockdown legend Jackie Weaver.

Ms Weaver was joined by children from nearby Handforth Grange Primary School, who tried out the new equipment at Anwyl Homes’ development, The Fairways.

The new facilities include a footbridge, which links the development to Meriton Road Park as well as the surrounding...

TVs property rich list: The stars earning thousands across Instagram revealed

A new report by GTSE reveals which famous property stars are earning thousands from their mass followings on social media
Four Selling Sunset Stars make up the top ten, with Chrishell Stause predicted to earn the most, at £270,285.08 per year… if she was to just share one post per week
UK property expert, Kirstie Allsopp, is ranked number 20 on the rich list, and

Property Development Financing Boom: Residential real estate funding bucks trend and grows by 7% during pandemic

The latest research from the real estate debt advisory specialists, Sirius Property Finance , reveals that despite overall real estate lending totals declining in the pandemic year of 2020, the proportion of lending that focussed purely on the financing of new residential developments has increased.

Overall real estate lending in the UK was down by 23% in the pandemic year, falling...

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