The British property market has witnessed a significant uptick in sales as buyers scramble to complete transactions before an imminent stamp duty increase. Data from Rightmove reveals property sales agreements
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Assura, one of the UK’s largest owners of healthcare properties, has turned down a fourth takeover bid from US private equity giant KKR. The latest bid, submitted last week, valued
A significant move in the UK healthcare property sector emerged today as American private equity firm KKR partnered with the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) to make a takeover bid for
Britain’s largest building society has issued a stark warning about potential government plans to reduce tax breaks on cash Individual Savings Accounts (Isas), highlighting significant risks to mortgage availability for
Britain’s largest housebuilder, Barratt Redrow, has issued an optimistic trading update, signalling stronger-than-anticipated profits for the current financial year amidst improving market conditions. The FTSE 100 developer reported robust customer
Insurance companies across Britain disbursed an unprecedented £585m in weather-related claims during 2024, highlighting the mounting financial implications of climate change. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) reports this figure
The UK government has announced ambitious plans to digitalise the homebuying process, aiming to eliminate delays and make property transactions more efficient. As part of the initiative, Labour has launched
In a significant shift for the UK property market, rental prices outside London have decreased for the first time since 2019, marking a potential turning point for tenants struggling with
British care homes witnessed unprecedented transaction levels in 2024, with American investors leading the charge in one of the few property sectors still delivering robust rental growth. Data from property
London-focused estate agent Foxtons has reported its most robust pipeline of agreed home sales since the pre-Brexit era, driven by first-time buyers rushing to complete transactions before impending stamp duty
The Duke of Westminster’s property empire, Grosvenor, has orchestrated a landmark deal by selling a £306 million stake in its prestigious Mayfair estate to Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, marking a
British shopping centre investments have reached their highest level since 2016, with transactions totalling £2.07 billion last year, signalling a remarkable revival in retail property confidence. The surge reflects growing
Rachel Reeves, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, has endorsed proposals from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to examine ways of permitting banks to take greater risks in mortgage lending,
Prominent retailers in London’s prestigious West End have issued a stark warning to the government regarding impending business rates reforms, projecting a staggering £44.5 million annual increase in property bills
In a bold move to address its escalating housing crisis, Spain has announced plans to implement a 100 per cent tax on property purchases made by non-EU buyers, including British
The British property market is poised to transition into a buyer’s paradise throughout 2025, with market analysts predicting enhanced negotiating power for house hunters amid a climate of “cautious optimism”.
