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Where to Buy Property Investments in Cambridge: Yields of 4.7%

Jan 10, 2026
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Cambridge buy-to-let guide with the latest postcode data. Average yields up to 4.7% in CB2, entry house prices from £422k, and house prices 70% above England average. Analysis of rental income, growth trends, and deposit requirements across all 10 Cambridge postcodes.

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Where to Buy Property Investments in Colchester: Yields of 5.7%

Jan 9, 2026
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Colchester buy-to-let guide with the latest postcode data. Average yields up to 5.7% in CO1, entry house prices from £226k, and rents up to £1,450/month. Analysis of rental income, growth trends, and deposit requirements across all 7 Colchester postcodes.

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Where to Buy Property Investments in Norwich: Yields of 9.0%

Jan 9, 2026
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Norwich buy-to-let guide with the latest postcode data. Average yields up to 9.0% in NR5, entry house prices from £212k, and prices 23% below England average. Analysis of rental income, growth trends, and deposit requirements across all 8 Norwich postcodes.

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Where to Buy Property Investments in Stevenage: Yields of 5.0%

Jan 9, 2026
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Stevenage buy-to-let guide with the latest postcode data. Average yields up to 5.0% in SG1, entry house prices from £333k, and flats 20% below England average. Analysis of rental income, growth trends, and deposit requirements across all 4 Stevenage postcodes.

Houses on the hills in Wales.

20 Cheapest Places to Buy a House in Wales | Sold Prices from £83k

Jan 9, 2026
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Wales’ most affordable property location has average sold prices of £83,116, a remarkable 60% below Wales’ average sold house price of £210,657.

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Cheapest Places To Buy A House In England & The UK

Jan 8, 2026
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Discover the UK’s cheapest places to buy a house, with average sold prices from just £56,823. We reveal 33 postcodes under £100k across England and the rest of the UK.

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20 Cheapest Areas of London to Buy a House or Flat

Jan 8, 2026
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Looking for the cheapest houses in London? We reveal the Top 20 areas for 2026, plus the truth about finding properties under £300k in the city.

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20 Cheapest Places to Buy a House or Flat in Birmingham

Jan 7, 2026
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Looking for the cheapest houses in Birmingham? We reveal the Top 20 areas for 2026, plus the truth about finding properties under £100k in the city.

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20 Cheapest Places to Buy a House or Flat in Manchester

Jan 6, 2026
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Looking for the cheapest houses in Manchester? We reveal the Top 20 areas for 2026, plus the truth about finding properties under £100k in the city and alternative towns to consider.

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Most Expensive Streets in Birmingham: New Top 10

Jan 6, 2026
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Birmingham’s most expensive streets revealed with January 2026 data. Grove Lane B94 leads at £2.63m average, Roman Road recorded a £5m sale, and eight of the top 10 streets are in Sutton Coldfield. Discover where Birmingham’s millionaires actually live.

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Most Expensive Streets in London: New Top 10

Jan 5, 2026
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London’s most expensive streets guide with the latest Land Registry data. Whistler Square tops the list at £29.9m average, with individual sales reaching £52m. Analysis of 100,000 transactions reveals the top 10 streets, highest individual sales, and where the capital’s 215,700 millionaires are actually buying property.

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Most Expensive Streets in Manchester: New Top 10

Jan 5, 2026
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Manchester’s most expensive streets revealed. Didsbury dominates with 9 of 10 top spots. Agalia Gardens averages £1.29m. Latest Land Registry data.

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Buy to Let Property with 8%+ Yields

Dec 29, 2025
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Exclusive buy-to-let properties with 8%+ yields across the UK. Sourced weekly for you. Fully managed, tenanted and income generating from day one.

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Where to Buy Property Investments in Carlisle: Yields of 5.9%

Dec 23, 2025
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Carlisle buy-to-let guide with the latest postcode data. Average yields up to 5.9% in CA2, entry house prices from £150k, and house prices 43% below England average. Analysis of rental income, growth trends, and deposit requirements across all 6 Carlisle postcodes.

Nethergreen in Sheffield

Where to Buy Property Investments in Sheffield: Yields of 7.8%

Dec 22, 2025
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Sheffield buy-to-let guide with the latest postcode data. Average yields up to 7.8% in S3, entry house prices from £121k, and house prices 27% below England average. Analysis of rental income, growth trends, and deposit requirements across all 21 Sheffield postcodes.

The Llangollen Canal on the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in Wrexham.

Where to Buy Property Investments in Wrexham: Yields of 4.7%

Dec 19, 2025
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Wrexham buy-to-let guide with the latest postcode data. Average yields up to 4.7% in LL14, entry prices from £215k, and house prices 30% below England average. Analysis of rental income, growth trends, and deposit requirements across all four postcodes.

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Where to Buy Property Investments in Warrington: Yields of 4.7%

Dec 18, 2025
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Warrington buy-to-let guide with the latest postcode data. Average yields up to 4.7% in WA2, entry prices from £215k, and house prices 12% below England average. Analysis of rental income, growth trends, and deposit requirements across all five postcodes.

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Where Next for UK House Prices? Forecasts, Reality, and What Really Matters

Dec 11, 2025
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Are UK house prices falling? Where next in 2026-2030? Current forecasts predict 2-5% annual growth but here is why they might be wrong (and how you can plan ahead).

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How to Invest in Property with No Money or Little Money

Dec 9, 2025
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Property investment doesn’t always need £100k. Here are three strategies for limited or no capital for people new to UK property and looking to get on the ladder.

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Should I Buy Two Properties or One?

Dec 8, 2025
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Should I buy two properties or one? Depending on your budget, time available and your goals. Here we look at the options and when to consider which strategy.

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How to Check Rental Demand for any City or Postcode

Dec 6, 2025
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Learn how to assess rental demand, what data actual matters and a free 5-minute check method, learnt from 20 years of property investing.

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Can You Sell a House Privately on Rightmove?

Dec 5, 2025
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You can’t list directly on Rightmove or similar property portals as a private seller, however here is how online agents can help and give you access

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Exchange and Completion: Timings, Process & What to Expect

Nov 27, 2025
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Exchange commits you to buying. Completion transfers ownership. This guide covers realistic timescales (not the optimistic ones), what happens at each stage, and practical advice from 20 years of buying investment property.

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What is a UPRN? Unique Property Reference Number Explained

Nov 27, 2025
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A UPRN (Unique Property Reference Number) is a 12-digit identifier for every property in Great Britain. This guide explains what UPRNs are, how to find them, and when they’re useful for property investors conducting due diligence on potential purchases.

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Where to Buy Property Investments in Brighton: Yields of 5.4%

Nov 19, 2025
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New data released for buy-to-let in Brighton. Showing the locations with the highest rental returns at 5.4% yields, and analysis of a market with prices 45% above the England average.

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Where to Buy Property Investments in Nottingham: Yields of 7.6%

Nov 19, 2025
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New data released for buy-to-lets in Nottingham. Showing the locations with the highest rental returns at 7.1% yields, and the lowest house prices at 34.6% below England’s national average.

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Where to Buy Property Investments in Leeds: Yields of 10%

Nov 17, 2025
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New data released for buy-to-lets in Leeds. Showing the locations with the highest rental returns at 10% yields, and the lowest house prices at 53.0% below England’s national average.

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Where to Buy Property Investments in Chester: Yields of 5.1%

Nov 6, 2025
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New data released for buy-to-let in Chester. Showing the locations with the highest rental returns at 5.1% yields, and the lowest prices at 10.5% below England’s average.

A row of houses in Mossley, Tameside.

Where to Buy Property Investments in Tameside: Yields of 5.7%

Nov 4, 2025
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New data released for buy-to-let in Tameside. Showing the locations with the highest rental returns at 5.7% yields, and the lowest prices at 28% below England’s average.

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Is Flipping Houses a Profitable Strategy?

Oct 29, 2025
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Flipping houses is a popular and potentially profitable property investment strategy where a house is bought at a discount and sold quickly for a profit.

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Understanding Capital Growth in Property Investment

Oct 28, 2025
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Can you predict capital growth? We analyse 30 years of the UK housing market and reveal what ‘good’ growth actually looks like for landlords

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Proptech Transformation of the Property Market: Embracing AI, AR, VR, and Beyond

Oct 27, 2025
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Property technology, or proptech for short, is currently a multi-billion-dollar industry. This blog post delves into how these technologies are revolutionising the property market and outlines the potential future trajectory of this exciting journey. Now, this is where it gets exciting.

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When Can You Claim a Council Tax Exemption? or Get a Discount

Oct 16, 2025
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There are many different scenarios in which you could claim a Council Tax exemption or discount. From houses under probate to those going through major repairs, you may be entitled to a full exemption or partial discount.

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Best Buy-to-Let Locations in the UK : New Areas Revealed

Oct 15, 2025
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Explore the UK’s most promising property investment locations from impressive 11.2% yields to new emerging regional hotspots. Our comprehensive analysis reveals where to find the best returns.

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The Best UK Property Websites & Portals

Oct 14, 2025
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Every year millions of people use online property portals to help them find a property to buy or rent their next investment property. But there are now several different property portals to choose from. Here we’ll look at the main UK property portals and what each has to offer.

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Should You Buy a Grade 2 Listed Building? Advantages & Disadvantages

Oct 13, 2025
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A listed building can be an exciting and rewarding property to own. But owning a listed building can also present many problems. Here, we look at what a listed building is and the advantages and disadvantages of owning one.

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Discover The Highest Manchester Rental Yields & Average Rents

Oct 9, 2025
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Discover the areas of Manchester with the highest rental yields, the best performing postcodes and the highest average rents per week and per month across the City.

A large semi-detached house with a yellow door and lead lined old-world windows. Image is of an HMO (a House of Multiple Occupation).

Are HMO property investments really worth it? Problems or profit

Oct 9, 2025
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HMO investments can deliver 12-15% yields, but come with higher costs and intensive management. This honest guide covers real returns and the hidden challenges every HMO owner experiences.

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Free Loan to Value Calculator (LTV): Results in Seconds

Oct 9, 2025
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LTV or the loan to value ratio is the value of a property, minus the deposit, to calculate the percentage value covered by the mortgage.

A modern residential city centre apartment block.

Are Apartments Good for Buy-to-Let Investors?

Oct 8, 2025
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Discover if apartments make good buy-to-let investments. Compare costs, yields, and average prices across the UK major cities.

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Free Buy-to-Let Rental Yield Calculator: Instant results

Oct 8, 2025
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Calculate buy-to-let rental yields instantly with our free calculator. Compare gross and net yields for different UK property investments you are considering buying. Also suitable for HMOs, student lets and holiday lets.

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Islington Property Investment: Best Buy-to-Let Areas 2025

Oct 6, 2025
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Islington buy-to-let guide covering N1, N5, N7, N19, EC1 postcode districts, with property data on sold house prices, house price growth, rental yields and more.

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Holiday Lets for Sale

Oct 1, 2025
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Buy income-generating holiday let properties across the UK. Studio apartments, Aparthotels and Houses available to buy. Free personal consultant service to help you grow your holiday lets business

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Camden Property Investment: Best Buy-to-Let Areas 2025

Oct 1, 2025
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Camden’s buy-to-let market combines premium pricing, 56.1% above the London average, with strong rental yields. Kentish Town (NW5) delivers 5.4% returns at £637k entry, while Hampstead (NW3) represents ultra-premium investment at £1.23m.

Old, red brick Edwardian houses in Church End, Finchley Central, Barnet, North London.

Barnet Property Investment: Best Buy-to-Let Areas 2025

Sep 30, 2025
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Discover the best buy-to-let areas in Barnet. Detailed postcode analysis reveals Cockfosters’ 4.7% yields and New Southgate’s £500k entry point. Fresh data on rental returns, buyer demand and capital growth across Barnet’s property market.

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The BRR Strategy: Buy Refurbish Refinance Explained

Sep 25, 2025
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Explore the Buy Refurbish Refinance (BRR) strategy, a powerful approach for building a UK property portfolio. Learn how BRR works, its advantages and risks, and see a detailed case study. Discover how to leverage property refurbishment to accelerate wealth creation and portfolio growth in the current market.

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Buying a Rental Property: Is Buy-to-Let Worth It?

Sep 25, 2025
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Buy-to-let investing in the UK has undergone significant changes in recent years. With new regulations, tax reforms, and market shifts, investors face both challenges and opportunities. Discover if buy-to-let is still a viable strategy.

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How to Invest in Property: The 8 Best UK Property Investment Strategies

Sep 23, 2025
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Explore the top UK property investment strategies for success in 2025. From traditional buy-to-let to innovative crowdfunding, this guide covers the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.

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City of Westminster Property Investment: Best Buy-to-Let Areas

Sep 23, 2025
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Westminster isn’t just Mayfair mansions and Belgravia penthouses. Smart investors are discovering Bayswater’s 4.5% yields and Bloomsbury’s charm at 4.1%. Competitive yields in the heart of royal London. Our comprehensive Westminster guide reveals which prestigious postcodes offer prestige, performance, global recognition and opportunity in Britain’s most powerful borough.

Orme House, A PBSA in Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Student Lets for Sale

Sep 22, 2025
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A selection of student lets available to purchase across the UK, with rental yields of 8%+ and prices starting from £50,000