UK Property

Apple, Google and Amazon all have something in common: they were started in garages.While it’s unlikely you’ll start a trillion-dollar company from one, you might be able to kick-start your property investment portfolio from this unusual source.A typical house now costs nearly 7.2 times the average salary. This makes saving for a deposit a daunting task – but experts say that there is an often-overlooked solution to raising funds. Garages and parking spaces can be bought much cheaper and let out without many of the regulations and costs levied on regular...

Courtesy of Redevco A rendering of the refurbished 10 Salisbury Square Private European real estate giant Redevco has provided its first loan as part of a push into property lending, backing an office retrofit in the City of London. Redevco provided a £48M facility for the acquisition and refurbishment of the 56K SF 10 Salisbury Square. Original Works, an office retrofit venture between $65B global fund manager Invesco Real Estate and UK development manager Simten, is leading the project. Original Works launched in January this year, aiming to undertake £500M of London retrofit projects....

The new IKEA stores will open on former Homebase sites in the Greyhound Retail Park in Chester, Harlow Retail Park in Harlow, and Hall Road Retail Park in Norwich.IKEA is opening three new UK stores this (Image: Getty Images)IKEA will be opening three new stores as part of major expansion plans for the UK. The furniture retailer is currently working to open stores closer to where customers "live, socialise, and do their weekly shop".The new IKEA stores will open on former Homebase sites in the Greyhound Retail Park in Chester,...

Gurvir Singh, 23, was squatting in an abandoned first-floor flat in a part-demolished property near the junction of Oak Street and Mawney Road. The empty property, which could only be accessed via a makeshift ladder, was full of rubble and feared by police and paramedics called to his death to be structurally unsound. Mr Singh was found dead on his bed with blood seeping from his nose and a drug-smoking pipe sat atop a small chair he was using as a bedside table. He had no food in his kitchen, besides a...

Standing in a prime position in Finnart Street, the magnificent semi-detached villa offers up a huge amount of space which includes four bedrooms and one family room.  The exterior of the amazing family home (Image: Zoopla) To find out more about the property, contact Slater Hogg on 01475 327216 or visit https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/69824659/ The beautiful home, which arrives on the market in pristine condition, rests within a traditional building and will be a perfect fit for a growing family keen to settle in their forever home.  The property also benefits from a basement which offers...

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the UK house prices myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.UK house prices unexpectedly stalled in March, according to the lender Nationwide, reflecting some weakness in the market as the stamp duty tax break comes to an end.The average UK house price registered no growth between February and March, leaving the average cost of a home at £271,316, data showed on Tuesday.House prices were up 3.9 per cent from March last year, unchanged from the annual rate in February.  Economists polled by Reuters had forecast...

Updated monthly, the latest dataset analysed over 711 property sales across the region between March 2024 and March 2025. The statistics track from the moment a property is listed on the UK’s leading property portals to the point it’s marked as officially ‘sold’ at HM Land Registry. The tool revealed that properties were selling the fastest in Widnes (WA8), Warrington (WA3), and Altrincham (WA14). In the top five areas, homes took 124.60 days (17.80 weeks) to sell on average. The fastest-selling area was Widnes, where 82 properties took an average...

April 1, 2025, marks the start of the new stamp duty changes (Image: Getty )From Tuesday, April 1, certain home buyers will face increased stamp duty fees. Property website Rightmove has analysed the potential impact across various property price brackets.The numbers indicate that first-time buyers in England and Northern Ireland, where stamp duty applies, could face significant financial pressure if they purchase homes priced around £625,000 and miss the deadline. Richard Donnell, executive director at Zoopla, commented: "Home buyers will expect to reflect this extra cost in their offers, typically...

An American expat who's experienced life on both sides of the pond has spilled the beans on her biggest culture shock in Manchester. In her video, 'American in the UK: 15 British Culture Shocks', globe-trotter Kristin Wilson, of the Traveling with Kristin YouTube fame, dives into surprises she encountered in the UK. Manchester, Kristin's former stomping ground, proved eye-opening.Amongst revelations about personal safety, culinary discoveries, couples' grocery shopping escapades, admirable recycling efforts, and "common sense" signage, it was the price of bricks and mortar that truly threw her off balance....

How to clean your patio properly so it's ready for spring and summer (Image: Getty)Keeping a clean and welcoming patio or driveway not only boosts your home's kerb appeal but also offers a delightful outdoor space for relaxation or entertaining guests. However, these surfaces can gather dirt, grime, moss, and weeds over time, causing them to lose their aesthetic charm and potentially suffer damage.With spring in full swing and millions of Brits venturing back outdoors, property specialist Gregory Smith from PriceYourJob.co.uk has revealed some tricks to make your patio look...