UK Property

United Kingdom prosecutors allege an officer working for the country’s National Crime Agency (NCA) stole 50 Bitcoin (BTC) back in 2017. The Crown Prosecution Services authorized Merseyside Police to charge NCA officer Paul Chowles with 11 counts of concealing, disguising, or converting criminal property, three counts of acquiring, using or possessing converting criminal property and a single count of theft. The 50 BTC was priced at £60,000 ($77,658) back in 2017 and is worth £3.26 million ($4.2 million) at time of writing. Chowles, 42, is set to appear at Liverpool...

The teams behind the country’s most exciting building projects are in competition for the British Construction and Property Awards. The final shortlist has been unveiled ahead of the May 15 gala event in Manchester hosted by Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway in partnership with the Sunday Express.Visionary developers, innovative contractors and trailblazing individuals have been nominated to receive the sought-after accolades. In the Residential Property Developer of the Year category, Step Places and Redwing are among the contenders, while Morgan Sindall, Sir Robert McAlpine, and Balfour Beatty battle it...

In this first video of a new series, I dive into the UK’s housing crisis—exploring rising prices, rental struggles, and their impact on communities. I also break down key policies, data trends, and potential solutions. Watch: The UK housing crisis explained The UK's housing crisis has deepened generational divides. Nearly 79% of over-65s own their home, compared to just 39% of 25-34-year-olds. Many young people are stuck renting, struggling to save for a deposit as rental costs continue to rise. The term Generation Rent highlights fears that homeownership is slipping...

Property platform Gazeal has achieved its first reservation agreement to feature an entire chain of buyers and sellers, following a deal set up via one its customer estate agents in Essex. While the company’s reservation agreements are used by many agents’ vendors and buyers including Hunters, until now agreements have been between pairs of vendors and buyers only. But for the first time ever a whole chain has signed up to one of its Chain Reservation Agreements, namely a first-time buyer and two upsizers, all buying or selling houses sourced...

The UK towns, cities and neighbourhoods with the highest property price increases outside London have been revealed. Analysis of median house prices shows that outside the capital increases were highest in Camberley Town, Surrey Heath.The latest figures show a percentage increase of 75.8% in Camberley Town, from £347,750 in March 2023 to £611,250 in March 2024. This was the highest increase outside London. According to an analysis by Online Marketing Surgery and BLG Development Finance, Central Solihull and Sharmans Cross saw the second highest increase. Here the median price soared...

UK Nationals Hit Hard in Spain's Housing Reforms: New 100% Property Tax ExplainedSpain has announced a range of new measures aimed at prioritising housing for local Spaniards, including a 100% tax on non-EU nationals buying property. Canadians Are Buying $12,000 Yurts To Avoid Ridiculous Rental PricesAfter Canada's housing costs have increased by more than $200,000, many families have taken to living in tent-like structures, known as yurts. Decline in UK Mortgage Rates Spurs Optimism for Homebuyers and RemortgagorsThe United Kingdom has witnessed a notable drop in the average cost of...

If you're planning on selling your home then right now is a pretty good time. According to Rightmove data, February and March are the prime months for selling, with seven in 10 sellers able to sucessfully close a deal. However, when it comes down to it, the process is often not as easy as all. And there is one specific thing that could reduce your property value by tens of thousands of pounds.Experts at property loan provider, Buzz Capital say untreated mould could knock your property value due by 20%, which...

Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 100 is down 3.5% this month as UK shares suffer losses due to market uncertainty. But as the Footsie had such a great start to the year, the minor dip has only brought it to a six-week low.  As a value investor, I’m more interested in high-quality shares that are at their lowest in years – 30% to 50% down from their 52-week high. I’ve found three that fit the bill but I’m interested in just one of them. JD Sports Fashion It’s JD...

Selling your home can be a stressful experience, and finding a potential buyer can be an anxiety-inducing process. However, certain paint shades could help speed up the selling processPainting your home in certain colours may help it sell faster, according to an expert(Image: GETTY)Whether you’re downsizing, upsizing or taking a step off of the property ladder altogether, selling your home can be a stressful experience. From the worry of being in a big property chain to reading the ins and outs of various surveys and contracts, moving homes can be...

As we step into 2025, thoughts turn from what 2024 delivered to what the year ahead holds, and 2025 has the promise to be a pivotal one for the property market. From technological advancements and regulatory reforms to shifts in consumer confidence and economic conditions, the property sector has a changing landscape to navigate. So, what can we expect from the year ahead? Material information The introduction of material information requirements in property transactions marks a significant shift in how properties are bought and sold. Under new regulations, sellers must...