UK Property

By Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank International buyers and tenants are looking more closely at the UK due to economic instability and political uncertainty elsewhere in the world. You would probably sell a £1.5 million house in Dulwich more quickly than a £7.5 million house on the edge of Hyde Park at the moment. The tariff turbulence of recent weeks has put downwards pressure on mortgage rates as the Bank of England is expected to cut more proactively to support the UK economy, starting with...

International buyers and tenants are turning to the UK property market as a “safe haven” following the chaos caused by Trump tariffs, says Knight Frank.   Sharp falls across global markets caused by the uncertain direction of US trade policy has boosted trusted asset classes such as UK real estate.  Knight Frank head of UK residential research Tom Bill says: “In simple terms, Donald Trump has made buying a house in the UK slightly cheaper.”  “The tariff turbulence of recent weeks has put downwards pressure on mortgage rates as the...

The expert shared the 'tough facts' sellers need to hear as homeowners keep making 'the same mistakes over and over'The expert shared advice for homeowners keen to sell (stock photo)(Image: Getty)A property expert has warned that homeowners make "the same mistakes over and over" when trying to sell their property. Terry Fisher, from We Buy Any Home, acknowledged that the UK housing market is experiencing turbulent times.However, the expert says he's identified the tough facts sellers need to hear before taking the plunge to maximise their chance of success. Terry...

People are casually browsing Rightmove with no intention of buying a house (Picture: Metro/ Getty) ‘My husband thinks I’m a tad unhinged,’ says Georgia Lewis, 49. ‘When I should be working, he’s caught me on Rightmove and asks: “What are you looking at now? Oh more property porn.”‘ Although Georgia has no intention of selling her London home anytime soon, she admits to scrolling through property websites at least a few times per week.  ‘I live a very rich fantasy life when it comes to houses I’m never going to...

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the UK house prices myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.UK house prices contracted further than expected in April, posting the steepest monthly fall in 20 months, as a tax levied on property purchases increased, according to lender Nationwide.Prices fell 0.6 per cent month-on-month in April, below the zero growth forecasted by economists polled by LSEG, taking the average house price to £270,752, data showed on Wednesday. This was the largest monthly drop since August 2023, when prices contracted at the...

The manager of Elite UK real estate investment trust (Reit), announced a 10.2 per cent year-on-year increase in distributable income to £4.8 million (S$8.4 million) in Q1 2025, from £4.4 million.Revenue for the quarter inched up 0.6 per cent to £9.3 million, from £9.2 million in Q1 2024, said the manager in a bourse filing on Wednesday (Apr 30). Net property income in Q1 2025 rose 24.4 per cent to £10.4 million, from £8.3 million in the corresponding period of the previous year. The distribution per unit for the quarter...

The appeal of managing your own buy-to-let portfolio has been hit in recent years with increased taxes and restrictions on reliefs that have dented landlord profits, as well as increased regulations.The Renters’ Rights Bill currently going through Parliament will also introduce tougher requirements to evict renters and limit mid-contract rent rises. All this is driving many landlords to exit buy-to-let.But the returns from property can still be attractive, especially compared with volatile stock markets.Luckily, there are ways to invest in property without the added responsibilities and headaches of being a...

Escape to the Country made a delightful return to our screens with a fresh episode on Tuesday (29 April). The episode featured Sonali Shah guiding a couple through the scenic landscapes of North Yorkshire in search of their dream home.Marcus and Nicola, looking to shift from Halifax to the countryside after their two eldest children left home, had a generous budget of £850,000 for their ideal abode.Their wishlist included three bedrooms, an office space, a minimum of half an acre of land, and the possibility of entering the holiday let...

There has been a surge in the number of property industry firms reporting ‘critical’ financial distress, the UK’s leading corporate rescue firm has revealed. Begbies Traynor says there was a 12% rise in the number of companies significantly struggling within the real estate and property management sector. The figures is within the firm’s ‘Red Flag Alert’ report which provides a regular quarterly snapshot of the nation’s corporate health, saying increasing numbers of businesses across many sectors including estate agency are struggling as the economy heads towards major tariff and tax...

It’s now official: Hartlepool tops the list as the most affordable coastal town to buy a home in England according to Zoopla. Situated along the wondrous North Sea coast, Hartlepool is rich in maritime history and offers a welcoming community vibe.With its relaxed pace of life and a cost of living that’s easy on the wallet, it’s a place where both locals and newcomers can thrive. The town is well-connected, with excellent transport links to Newcastle, Durham, and Middlesbrough, allowing residents to enjoy coastal living without sacrificing access to larger...