House prices and sales volumes are expected to grow in 2025 despite the fallout from Labour’s Budget, says Zoopla. The portal says the housing market returned to growth in 2024, with UK house prices recording average growth of 1.5% in the 12 months to October 2024.

Feb 6, 2025 · The end of current rent control laws in Scotland at the end of next month has been welcomed by a prominent local property figure – with the hope it may encourage investment. David J Alexander, chief executive of Scotland’s largest letting agency – DJ Alexander Scotland Ltd – comments: “The ...

Northern Ireland maintains the strongest property price growth of any nation or region in the UK, rising by +7.4% on an annual basis in December according to new data from the Halifax. Properties in Northern Ireland now cost an average of £205,895. House prices in Wales were up +4.6% compared to ...

In the world of property finance, bridging loans have emerged as a crucial tool for investors, developers, and homeowners alike. These short-term, property-backed loans offer a quick solution for various scenarios, from property purchases to refurbishment projects. However, as with any financial product, understanding the costs involved is paramount. Let’s delve into the intricacies of […]

Feb 4, 2025 · Analysis of Paragon Bank’s lending data has revealed the top 10 locations that attracted the most buy-to-let investment in 2024. Postcodes serving students and large employment markets topping the list. Paragon’s 2024 lending data highlights CF24 in Cardiff as the postcode most favoured by buy ...

The UK property development industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving sector, offering both significant rewards and substantial risks. For those considering a career in property development, understanding these factors is crucial. In this article, we’ll explore some of the key considerations you should be aware of ahead of your next property development venture. Financial risks […]

The government says untapped land near commuter transport hubs will be unlocked to build new housing in the latest reforms aimed at creating 1.5m new homes by mid-2029. Ahead of a key speech by Chancellor Rachel Reeves tomorrow, the government says that it will ensure that when developers submit an ...

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on the 13 th of January that they are planning to impose a tax of up to 100% on properties bought by non-EU residents.. The detail is vague on what this really means, and these policies still need to go through various stages of legislation within the Spanish parliament in order to meet approval, which will …

New data from Rightmove reveals that a jump in demand to invest in commercial property compared with this time last year. Rightmove’s new Quarterly Commercial Insights Tracker analyses millions of data points to track supply and demand over time.

The housing market is in the early stages of recovery but a variety of new policies make sustaining it in 2025 uncertain, warns Savills. The agency says the recovery in residential markets began in 2024, but that sustaining it depends heavily on continued cuts in interest rates to bring more buyers (particularly second and third-time home buyers) back to the market.