Buy-to-let returns lag equities, Rathbones reports
Residential property investment no longer delivers the returns that characterised previous decades, according to a report from investment management firm...
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Bridging lender completes £200k loan for Leicester office scheme
A £200,000 commercial bridging loan has been arranged for the conversion of a Grade II listed former school in Leicester...
UK house price growth forecast to slow to 0.7% in 2027
House price growth in the UK is expected to slow significantly over the next 18 months, with higher mortgage costs...
Renting versus buying in prime London property market
High stamp duty rates are prompting wealthy buyers to reconsider renting rather than purchasing property in London’s prime market, according...
Cleaning disputes dominate tenancy deposit claims
Cleaning-related issues accounted for 29.37% of all tenancy deposit disputes in 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year that cleaning has...
UK asking prices fall £2,100 in biggest June drop since 2012
Average asking prices for newly listed homes fell by £2,113 in June, marking the largest decline for the month in...
Tim Robinson to succeed Stephen Clifton as Knight Frank UK head
Knight Frank has appointed Tim Robinson as its next UK Managing Partner, succeeding Stephen Clifton who will retire from the...
Letting agent complaints rise 47% amid regulatory pressure
Complaints against letting agents in the UK increased by 47.4% in 2025, rising to 4,220 from 2,863 the previous year,...
Landlord void costs rise 12.9% as vacancy periods hit returns
The cost of void periods between tenancies has increased by 12.9% year-on-year, rising from £1,005 to £1,135, according to research...
Maximalist interiors trend gains traction across UK market
A growing number of UK property listings are featuring maximalist interior design, marking a departure from the minimalist aesthetic that...
