Investing in leasehold risks huge extra service charges
The typical service charge for a flat in England & Wales rose 11% during 2024 to reach an average of £2,300 per year, or £192 per month, says lettings agency…
Hotspots Index launched by property portal OnTheMarket
Bradford was the leading property hotspot in the country in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to new research from property portal OnTheMarket. Its Hotspots Index reveals that apart from…
Revealed – the biggest premiums in the poshest parts of prime London
London estate agency Foxtons says the W1K postcode – home to Claridge’s, The Dorchester and The Connaught – boasts prime London’s biggest property premium of 88%. Foxtons analysed house price…
Auction sees sale values massively exceeding guide prices
Bond Wolfe’s first auction of 2025 recorded 89% sales from 160 lots under the hammer, raising over £21m. The auction also raised £807,000 for Birmingham City Council with the sale…
Student accommodation investment soars despite concern over volumes
According to new research by property consultancy Knight Frank, nearly £575m was invested in the UK purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) market in the final quarter of 2024. This takes the…
Opinion – Why property investors should remain optimistic but think strategically
The Bank of England’s recent rate cut is a welcome move and one that was needed given the economic performance this year. With inflation now below the 2% target and…
BETTER MLS: A New Agent, Broker Owned National Listings Platform Announced
Email Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter Miami-based real estate technology investment firm, WORLD PROPERTY VENTURES (WPV), has announced the coming launch of its latest proptech venture called BETTER…
Case study: Shawbrook completes £2.9m development exit loan for holiday home project in Anglesey
SGL7 Ltd has secured a £2.9m Development Exit loan from Shawbrook to support the sale of 15 holiday homes in Anglesey. The homes feature high-specification finishes, including ground-floor blockwork, clad…
Commercial Real Estate Lending in U.S. Enjoys Strong Growth in Q3
Email Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter New research by CBRE shows that the commercial real estate lending market continued its upward trajectory in the third quarter of 2024,…
Trump triggers surge of US interest in European property
Kyero, the high profile international property portal, says it’s seen a significant increase in interest from American property buyers across its European markets in the wake of the 2024 presidential…