30th July 2025 Britain’s top retirement spot revealed as Chesham and Amersham Only 38% of UK retirees have a monthly income of £1,700 or more, a key threshold linked to happiness in retirement.
30th July 2025 Coastal home premiums push beach hut costs to new highs Dorset beach huts now average £102,451, up 66% since 2022.
30th July 2025 Six UK vineyards where homebuyers find affordable prices Living near a top UK vineyard costs 84% more than the national average, according to newly released data from Yopa.
29th July 2025 Fleet Mortgages reduces two-year fixed rates by up to 25bps Two-year fixed rates for EPC A-C properties now start at 3.89%
29th July 2025 South West tops UK regions for annual rental yield growth UK average rental yields increased from 6.70% to 7.11% in the 12 months to Q2 2025.
29th July 2025 Molo cuts BTL rates by up to 49bps Two-year fixed rates for standard BTL mortgages now start at 2.74%.
29th July 2025 Landlords step up refinancing as fixed deals expire 40% of leveraged landlords plan to refinance within the next year, rising to 53% for portfolio landlords.
29th July 2025 Property developers turning to bridging as funding pressures mount 36% of developers are using bridging finance in 2025, more than any other funding method.
29th July 2025 Stamp duty rise slows price growth despite summer sales boost: Zoopla 83% of homeowners and 41% of first-time buyers now pay stamp duty, up from 49% and 19% respectively before April 2025.
29th July 2025 Rents hit new record-high as tenants pay £400 more than in 2020:... Average advertised rent outside London is now £1,365 pcm, up 44% from 2020.