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Landlords

Buy-to-let mortgage costs climb by as much as 64% in a decade as landlords face mounting pressure from rental reform

The latest research from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that the average monthly cost of a buy-to-let mortgage has climbed by as much as 64% over the last decade, as landlords continue to face mounting financial pressure alongside sweeping reforms introduced via the Renters' Rights Act.

Benham and Reeves analysed the change in buy-to-let mortgage...

Rural Housing

Rural housing markets in full bloom with price growth of up to 9.6%

As the country basks in spring sunshine, it comes as no surprise that new research from Yopa has revealed rural housing markets are enjoying hotter market conditions than their urban counterparts, with average price growth surpassing towns and cities as well as the national average. But despite price rises of up to 9.6%, country homes remain the most affordable in England & Wales....

House appearance

Does your home look 'Cheap'? Why 1 in 3 Brits would 'swipe left' on your home before even opening the front door

New research reveals the small details making homes look cheaper than they are

UK homeowners may be unknowingly making their properties look cheaper and less valuable than they really are, according to new research.

A nationwide survey commissioned by The Bespoke Sign House found that more than a quarter of buyers (27%) have instantly ruled out a property based on...

Bad experiences for home movers

Two thirds of homebuyers in the South West say the experience has put them off moving house again, finds OPDA research

Two thirds of homebuyers in the South West say the experience of buying and selling a house is so bad it has put them off moving again.

New research from the Open Property Data Association (OPDA) shows that 65% of recent home movers in the South West are reluctant to go through the process again – with nearly than one in four (23%) saying they've been significantly put off – after...

London marathon Route

London Marathon property prices: Almost £1.4m difference between the start and finish lines

The latest property market analysis from London's number one lettings and sales estate agency brand*, Foxtons, has revealed that there's a difference of almost £1.4m in the average sold price from the starting point of the London Marathon and the finish line.

As London's largest estate agent*, Foxtons holds an unrivalled view of the London market and just where the capital's...

Housing Market Bounce Back

Housing market springs back: listings increase by more than 16% since start of the year

The latest research by Yopa reveals that as Spring begins, 6.3% more homes are on England's housing market today compared to the start of the year, with some counties seeing increases of more than 16%, showcasing growing seller confidence in a market that is on the up.

Yopa has analysed residential listings data from March 2026*, with the analysis showing an estimated 471,619 homes...

London Marathon

Canary Wharf tops the London Marathon route for landlord yields

The latest insight from property management specialist Rushbrook & Rathbone has found that E14 is the strongest postcode along the London Marathon route for landlords looking to invest in the capital's rental market, delivering an estimated average yield of 6.6%.

Rushbrook & Rathbone analysed current asking house prices and rents across postcode districts spanning the London...

New build

New-build demand remains subdued as fewer than 1 in 5 homes find buyers in Q1 2026

The latest New-Build Stock and Demand Index from Property Inspect has found that demand for new-build homes remained subdued in the first quarter of 2026, with fewer than one in five new properties securing a buyer. New-build stock levels also took a slight dip to account for just 6.3% of the market.

Property Inspect analysed current market listings across 20 major British cities to...

London Property

Prime London sellers return to market as £2m+ stock climbs in Q1

The latest look at prime London property supply from Jefferies London has shown that the volume of homes priced at £2m or more listed for sale across Prime Central London (PCL) increased by 2.7% during the first quarter of 2026, with £2m+ homes now accounting for 35.5% of all PCL stock.

Jefferies London analysed current for-sale listings across the PCL market, looking at what...

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