UK property market news
Keep up with the latest UK property market news here at Property Guides. We cover all the updates that matter if you’re looking to buy property in The United Kingdom, including legislation, market forecasts, and housing developments. You’ll also find handy tips and insights to help you on your buying journey.
8 key considerations for new landlords in the UK
Tough market conditions and increasing red tape might put off some people becoming a private landlord in 2024. But if you get the right advice, invest carefully and stay in the game for the long-term, it should still pay to own a buy-to-let in the UK. Here are 8 pointers to help you get started.Read more...
Featured Articles
Good debt: A golden opportunity
For anyone looking to profit from property investment, the old rules about avoiding debt may as well be thrown out. So long as it’s the right kind of debt, explains Alex Marshall. You just need to take your opportunities and remember the property investor’s golden rule…Read more...
Buying land and building your own home in the UK
Could you build your own UK home? Plenty of us have been inspired to do so and an online community of self-builders will be ready to help you along the way. In this article we offer a few tips on planning, finding professionals, and costing your project.Read more...
Northern Ireland. Home of Thrones
The smallest country of the United Kingdom was seen at its best in Game of Thrones. Northern Ireland provided many of the locations, technical expertise and even the actors. We’ve always known that Northern Ireland is a bit special, but where should you be considering buying a home here?Read more...
Where are the best places to live in the UK?
Are you wondering about the best places to live in the UK? Whether for a permanent move or a holiday home? The United Kingdom has changed in the past few years, whether for better or worse (we would say very largely for the better). So this week we’re sifting the data and various reports to find the best places to live in the UK.Read more...
Buying in the UK, part six: legalities
The UK property market is quite idiosyncratic, and can be confusing for those buying from abroad. What is freehold, and what is leasehold, and how do these impact ownership rights? This week, in part six of Buying in the UK, we’re looking at these key legal elements of the process of buying a house in Britain, whether as a permanent residence or an investment.Read more...
What should I look out for when buying a new home?
Around 200,000 new homes are built in the UK each year. Although 87% of buyers were satisfied overall with the quality, 34% said their home had more problems than they expected. Buyers need to do a thorough check, known as ‘snagging’, and be legally protected. So what should you, or a professional snagger, be looking out for?Read more...
Buying in the UK, part five: viewing trips
With so much tech at our fingertips, we can practically view a property from the comfort of our own living room. But, like internet dating, seeing it online and in person can be quite different – which is where your viewing trip comes in. So, if you’re planning on seeing your shortlist of homes, what do you need to know to make it a success?Read more...
Where are the best places to buy a house in the Cotswolds?
If you imagined a picture-postcard scene of England, you’d probably come up with something similar to the Cotswolds. Its myriad of historic villages, with their quaint cottages in the beautiful, honey-coloured local stone and its rolling countryside make it a favourite among property buyers. So where are the best places to buy a house in the Cotswolds?Read more...
Buying in the UK, part four: money matters
So, you’ve worked out what you want from your ideal home or investment property – and you’ve maybe decided on the perfect area, too. But now it’s time to talk money: what are the buying costs of a UK house and ongoing costs to take into consideration? Once you’ve got a firmer idea of your budget, your purchase will be much smoother and hassle-free.Read more...
Making a viewing trip to the UK
When you’re ready to make a trip to the United Kingdom to view property, Britain’s hard-working estate agents will be ready to welcome you and viewing property in the UK is super-easy. Read our tips on making the most of a viewing trip, including when to come, how to get around and what to bring with you.Read more...
