Property Investment News
Buy-to-let purchases drop as landlords ‘hibernate’
Investors are buying fewer rental properties than at any time since 2010, according to fresh Hamptons data.
‘UK property is the darling of GCC investor portfolios’
The majority of high net worth investors from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE say their confidence in the UK property market has increased over the last 12 months, reports Al Rayan Bank.
Value of the UK’s Build-to-Rent sector set to almost double in the next five years
'The UK’s BTR sector is experiencing a remarkable surge in overall worth,' says Knight Frank.
Real estate consultancy launches ‘cutting edge’ data analytics platform for property developments & portfolios
'Our new platform will revolutionise the due-diligence process and bolster confidence when it comes to stakeholders making key decisions about property developments,' says Richard Winson, director of Naismiths…
European investor picks up another Mayfair apartment for renovation
P&P Group is building a portfolio of fixer-uppers in Prime Central London
Middle Eastern investment firm to build $2bn UK residential property portfolio
Rasmala plans to create a huge resi investment fund, focusing on build-to-rent and serviced apartments in and around London.
UK Build-to-Rent sector set to grow 82% by 2028
Institutional investors are piling into the UK's build-to-rent sector, reports Knight Frank, as the firm highlights 15 areas that present particularly strong opportunities for BtR development.
John Lewis partners with Abrdn for build-to-rent drive
£500mn joint venture aims to deliver thousands of new rental homes at John Lewis and Waitrose sites.
Build-to-rent sector ‘could be in for a record year’
Build-to-rent volumes have jumped 10%, says Knight Frank, confirming that the sector is 'a robust asset class that outperforms in periods of economic uncertainty.'
Grosvenor offloads 1,548-home Bermondsey biscuit factory site
Greystar has bought the 12-acre former Peek Frean biscuit factory site in south London from Grosvenor.
A fifth of property sellers miss new CGT payment deadline
A Freedom of Information Request by the Financial Times has revealed a big problem with the new Capital Gains Tax timeframe...
Ranked: The best UK cities for property investors
Glasgow, Edinburgh and Belfast are the top picks for residential property returns, suggests Colliers, while locations in the South East are less appealing for investors.