UK Property Market News

Investment in the UK’s private rental sector (PRS) will soar to £75 Billion by 2025, with an additional 560,000 households expected to be in private rented accommodation by 2023, according to the latest tenant survey report by Knight Frank. With changes to buy-to-let taxes, a significant decline in buy-to-let mortgages and the fight for young families or first-time buyers to get onto the property ladder, the significant growth of the PRS comes as no real surprise. The rental demographic has shifted The Knight Frank report has unveiled an interesting demographic shift for the PRS, where young professionals, aged 25 – 34, are no longer the most prevalent group. Instead, those aged 35 – 49 are now […]

With lockdown measures in place until at least May 7, and the coronavirus pandemic continuing to influence all aspects of everyday life, Property Investor Today spoke with Tom Slingsby, CEO of developer Southern Grove. In this Q&A, we get his thoughts on how Covid-19 is affecting the development sector, whether a possible delay to the Brexit transition period will cause more uncertainty, why buy-in from the local community is so important when carrying out major regeneration projects, and why student accommodation could prove to be a safe haven in these times of crisis. Coronavirus has now overtaken Brexit as the most important topic of our times, with the government implementing a lockdown and strict social distancing […]

PROPERTY news is high on the agenda for buy to let landlords looking to cash in on their portfolio. Which are the best UK towns for buy to let investment? The best UK towns for buy to let investment have been pinpointed in a new study. Those looking to profit in the rental market may want to consider these findings. According to insurance provider Simply Business, London and Manchester yield the best results for landlords, according to the study. Simply Business asked landlords to vote on their top places to invest. Over a third of landlords (36 percent) voted for London or Manchester. Bea Montoya, chief operating officer at Simply Business, told Property Wire: “Buy-to-let landlords […]

The elephant in the room at the moment is what impact will COVID-19 have on the economy and the property market. That is the question all property investors, and those thinking of investing, have on their mind at the moment. What is important to keep in mind is that there has been zero impact on property values so far, and it is simply speculation as to what the impact might be. In our view, property investment is about time in the market, rather than timing the market. One reason for this is that the latter is very difficult to predict. Aside from that property is a long-term investment. If you are buying desirable property in good […]

Forecasts from the property industry are in as construction sites plan to reopen and virtual viewings and valuations gather pace. The London property market has mostly come to a halt. Transactions are expected to plummet to their lowest in 20 years in the three months to June. Yet prices are not forecast to fall as fast or as far as they did after the banking collapse. So what does this mean for buyers? How hard has coronavirus hit the London property market? Activity started to curtail in mid-March as the threat of Covid-19 grew. When full lockdown was announced on March 23 it halted the majority of the housing market. Physical viewings of all property stopped, […]

Keep things diverse and low-risk, among other crucial guidance. Given the extraordinary global circumstances, many investors are now fearing that another recession is afoot. It makes sense, as recessions are often the result of an abrupt drop in spending, although most causes of recessions cannot be predicted in advance. Before such a circumstance is certain, it’s a good idea to plan ahead and decide on your investment strategy now. A recession doesn’t have to mean that all investments should be put on hold; it just means that different industries and types of companies and investments are safer than others. Here are some quick tips to keep in mind. 1. Low-risk investments only A recession is not the time to […]