UK real estate investment trends in 2025
Are you looking to diversify your portfolio with UK property investments in 2025? Real estate investment in the UK is evolving rapidly, with 2025 expected to focus on regional growth, affordable housing, and sustainable developments. Cities like Manchester and Birmingham are established as hotspots, attracting investors with strong rental yields and affordable entry points. […]
Top 5 factors influencing property investors’ choices beyond London
Britain’s booming capital has long been the focal point for UK property investment, benefiting from a steady demand for housing and consistently rising property prices. But is London still the best city for investment? In fact, attention is progressively turning to property investment outside of London, with regional cities such as Manchester and Birmingham at […]
How to reduce stamp duty: A property investor’s guide
In the Autumn 2024 Budget, the Chancellor announced a 2% increase in the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge for additional properties. While this decision presents a new consideration for investors, the UK property market continues to offer excellent opportunities for savvy buyers – particularly in high-demand cities such as Birmingham and Manchester. The key […]
BBC backs Birmingham with £282m investment
A major move for broadcast company BBC is in the works as the corporation commits to increasing investment in Birmingham, relocating from The Mailbox to a purpose-built regional hub at The Tea Factory in the city centre. This new regional hub will see shows such as MasterChef, SilentWitness and central radio shows in production from […]
Autumn budget 2024: Key changes every UK property investor needs to know
Discover how the 2024 Autumn Budget affects UK property investors with insights on Stamp Duty changes, interest rate cuts, and regional trends. The UK government’s Autumn Budget for 2024, announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, on 30th October, brought with it a number of changes that will have implications for residential property investors. […]
Why 2-bed apartments are an excellent property investment
Are 2-bed flats a good investment? Many experts agree that investing in 2-bed apartments is a strategic choice that creates great opportunities to maximise rental income and enjoy strong capital growth over time, especially in growing cities like Birmingham and Manchester. But in order to appeal to the widest tenant pool and maximise your ROI, […]
6 reasons to invest in Birmingham property in 2024
In recent years, Birmingham has emerged as a standout property investment opportunity in the UK, attracting both domestic and international property investors. Download our free Investor Guide to Birmingham property in 2024 for more. According to JLL’s latest residential forecasts, Birmingham is set to outpace all other UK cities for both house price and rental […]
The future of luxury city living: 6 unique features of One Port Street
Just named one of the most desired places to live for 2024, Manchester is front and centre on the global stage like never before. Set to become as synonymous with the Northern Quarter as Beetham Tower is to Deansgate, One Port Street is a landmark destination already redefining NQ’s historic skyline. While its architecture pays […]
How are GCC investors using a UK mortgage to unlock investment opportunities?
The strength and maturity of the UK property market continues to attract international investors, especially those from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries – the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait. This year, GCC investment into UK property is expected to hit a noteworthy $3.2 billion. But what’s driving this surge in interest, and […]
Where to invest in the UK property market in 2024
The UK property market has seen unprecedented changes in recent years. In the years since the Covid pandemic, the UK economy has seen continually rising house prices and a change in buyer preferences as people shift priorities in ways to live, rent, and buy property for the long term. This has created an extremely robust […]