UK Property

Thousands of Britons are flocking to Bulgaria, apparently lured by bargain-basement house prices, low living costs, and the prospect of a sunnier, simpler life. Official census data shows the number of British nationals living in the Balkan country has shot up from 2,605 in 2011 to 4,484 by 2021 — with the real figure likely being even higher now.The eastern European nation, often overlooked in favour of hotspots like Spain or Portugal, is fast becoming a destination of choice for expats priced out of the UK property market. Some buyers...

Industrial firms are to be hit with nearly £700 million in new property taxes, offsetting some of the Government’s move to slash their energy bills to boost competitiveness, experts have warned.Just a week after the Government’s industrial strategy revealed electricity costs for about 7,000 energy-intensive businesses would be cut by scrapping green levies, estimates suggest many of the larger firms are set to see their business rates bill soar.Around 4,300 large-scale industrial properties in England – across manufacturing sectors such as automotive, aerospace and chemicals – will face a new...

Everyone knows that markets hate uncertainty. Proof that this well-worn investment cliché has real substance can be seen in the way markets responded to a series of unforeseen events during the past decade. In 2016 there was the Brexit referendum, followed by the Covid-19 pandemic four years later, which led to protracted lockdowns. More recently, Russia invaded Ukraine, the Gaza-Israel conflict erupted and the US air force targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities with bunker-busting bombs, swiftly followed by US President Donald Trump’s upbeat social media announcement of a phased ceasefire between Israel...

Listed at £795,000, the holding includes a detached farmhouse with five or six bedrooms and five reception rooms, according to the listing. Additional accommodation is provided by a one-bedroom annexe and a two-bedroom park home, described as "twin unit". Outbuildings include a former cowshed and a multipurpose shed that is now used as a garage and workshop. There are ponds on the grounds (Image: J J Morris) Access to the property is via a 400-yard tarmac lane off the St Nicholas to Goodwick road. The farmhouse is constructed of stone...

You should check to see if your family name is on the listYou should check to see if your name is on the 2025 list(Image: Getty)You may want to check if your name is on a new list that has just been released, shwoing a number of estates in England and Wales that are unclaimed. According to the UK Government’s latest update on May 19, 2025, there are over 6,000 names on the Bona Vacantia Division’s register.These estates often have savings, property and other assets which can be legally claimed...

BBC's Summer of Sport is kicking off this week with Wimbledon making a return to screens. Elsewhere, Fern Britton makes a surprise ITV return and two C4 icons front a new show.06:00, 28 Jun 2025Updated 07:53, 28 Jun 2025A new season of First Dates begins this week - and there's plenty of shows to keep everyone entertained(Image: Paul Groom / Channel 4)From Wimbledon to the Women's Euro, the TV landscape is prepping for a summer of sport, kicking off with the long-awaited tennis tournament this Monday (June 30).Once again, the...

A  northern UK city that strikes the perfect balance between city centre buzz and green space is seeing property prices soar at a faster rate than London. It seems Salford is becoming a new favourite among property hunters. Located just over 20 minutes away from Manchester, Salford is believed to be one of the best places to live in the UK after it was listed in the top 10 ‘best value cities for quality of life’ in 2024 – promising a favourable ratio of property costs to household income and a...

It offers buyers 2,874sq.ft of accommodation which combines the elegance and character of a bygone era with all the mod cons necessary for a 21 Century lifestyle. Briefly, this comprises a grand entrance hall with a feature staircase; the lounge with a focal point cast iron fireplace, laminate wood flooring, part panelling to the walls and double doors leading to a large garden room and from there the gardens beyond; a cloakroom; inner hall; dining room with a built-in oak dresser which includes a wine rack, and two further spacious...

The UK’s climate is changing. With it, both the frequency and severity of extreme weather events have been increasing. Weather isn’t something we’re used to considering much in terms of property investments, but that may soon change as flood maps grow in size. One in six properties in England is now at risk from flooding, a figure that will be higher by 2030. For landlords, the question is no longer if they will be affected, but when. The financial implications of water damage, be it structural repairs or tenant relocation...

For American expats, owning rental property abroad is a smart way to diversify and earn extra income. However, if you’re a US citizen renting out real estate in the UK – or anywhere else – there’s one thing you can’t ignore: how foreign rental income affects your US taxes. The US taxes its citizens on income from all over the world, so your overseas rent isn’t exempt. Many expats get tangled up in confusing tax rules, exchange rates, and paperwork. That’s why it’s important to understand your US tax responsibilities...