UK Rental yields at their highest since 2011
North East England recorded an average gross rental yield of 8.02% in the third quarter of 2026, according to Paragon Bank. Across the UK, average gross yields reached their highest level since the first quarter of 2011.
The New Landlord Rulebook: What Has Changed and What Comes Next
The biggest changes arrived on 1st May, when the first major phase of the Renters’ Rights Act came into force. Then, on 1st October, updated Right to Rent rules introduced further requirements around the way landlords check prospective tenants.
Property vs Stocks: A 30 Year Wealth Test
Every £1 invested in the average UK rental property in late 1996 was worth £22.30 by 2026, according to Hamptons. That is a 2,130% total return over 30 years.
Landlords are exiting flats as houses prove the stronger long-term investment
Property searches are up 7% as buyers return to the market, while greater stock levels continue to give purchasers choice and negotiating power.
Buyer demand returns as the market heads into autumn
Property searches are up 7% as buyers return to the market, while greater stock levels continue to give purchasers choice and negotiating power.
Build wealth. Own property. Structure it right.
A practical guide to setting up a UK limited company for property investment. From incorporation and funding to tax efficiency, profit extraction and long-term planning.
Northern England leads UK rental growth
The North East and North West lead house price growth with annual increases of almost 6%, while London records a 3.7% decline.
Freehold, Leasehold and Everything In between
Understand the key differences between freehold, leasehold and other property ownership structures, including what they mean for buyers, investors and property owners in the UK.
Andy Burnham Is Now The Prime Minister: Five Housing Changes That Could Benefit Northern Property Investors
Why possible changes to Stamp Duty, council tax, property taxation, rent controls and landlord standards could strengthen the case for low-cost homes in the North.
What 30 Years of Data Reveals About UK Property
UK house prices have risen in 25 of the past 30 years, showing the long-term resilience of the market. The picture becomes even stronger in northern England, where more homes have delivered consistent annual growth over the past five years than in London and southern regions.