The Q4 2024 UK property possession statistics reveal key trends across England and Wales, including rising social landlord claims, declining private landlord activity, and regional differences in mortgage possession rates. Discover the latest data insights and their implications for property investors.
Wales in known for its dynamic capital Cardiff, the scenic South Wales Valleys and Snowdonia. It’s less well known for its attractive cost of living. In this report we’ve crunched the numbers and found which are the cheapest places to live in Wales.
Our comprehensive analysis reveals England’s most affordable places to buy property, with average asking house prices starting from £58,259. Find detailed insights on property prices, market activity, and economic indicators across the UK’s cheapest locations.
Rochdale property market combines Victorian architecture and green spaces on the foothills of the Pennines, attracting tenants seeking affordable housing with Manchester connections. With average prices 29% below UK average and yields up to 5.60%, plus significant regeneration including the £80 million Riverside development, it offers lots of things for homeowners, landlords and tenants.
Discover the potential of Tameside’s buy-to-let market, with extensive regeneration projects and rental yields of up to 5.4%, the area is primed for development.
Trafford offers compelling buy-to-let opportunities in 2025, with average property prices 32.6% above the UK average and rental yields ranging from 3.20% to 4.70%. Stretford (M32) emerges as a standout area, offering the highest yields at 4.70% with entry prices of £310,281
Discover Bury’s buy-to-let opportunities in 2025. With average yields from 3.5% to 5.4% and property prices 12% below UK average, areas like Radcliffe offer high yields (5.4%). Includes detailed market analysis, population trends, and landlord licensing requirements.
When you’re buying property everyone knows that it’s a good idea to commission a home survey before you commit. However, few people know very much about the different types of survey and when to use them.
Wigan combines affordable property prices from £190,969 to £299,761 (33% below UK average) with attractive rental yields between 4.2-5.4%. Top performing areas include WN3 for yields (5.4%) and capital growth (45.2% over 5 years). Weekly rents range from £175-£241, offering strong returns for buy-to-let investors.
Stockport combines its strategic location within Greater Manchester with a large property market, providing entry-level housing for both homeowners and buy-to-let investors. With yields reaching 5.50% in areas like SK1 and SK5, plus strong transport links to Manchester, Stockport offers compelling real estate opportunities in 2025.
Discover Oldham’s buy-to-let market, offering yields up to 6.40% and property prices 30% below UK average. With strong population growth of 7.6% and excellent transport links to Manchester, Oldham combines affordable entry prices with attractive gross rental yields for property investors in 2025.
Bolton combines affordable property prices with strong rental yields up to 5.7%. With average house prices from £192,327 to £324,464 and consistent growth across postcodes, this Greater Manchester town offers value opportunities, particularly in areas like Farnworth (BL4) and Great Lever (BL3)
Complete guide to Salford property investment in 2025. Explore average house prices from £191,623 to £337,582, rental yields up to 6.5%, and detailed analysis of the best buy-to-let areas including Pendleton, Worsley, and Salford Quays. Data-driven insights for investors.
Explore Manchester’s property investment landscape with in-depth data on house prices, rental yields, and growth hotspots. From student-rich Fallowfield’s 12% yields to young professional hubs like Didsbury, get expert insights into buy-to-let opportunities.
Access our free Stamp Duty Land Tax calculator for 2025, featuring the latest HMRC rates for England and Northern Ireland. Compare rates before and after April 1st 2025, with special calculations for first-time buyers, investors, and non-UK residents.
Calculate rental yields instantly with our free calculator. Compare gross and net yields for different UK property investments, from buy-to-let to HMOs. Get expert guidance on what makes a good rental yield in 2025, plus practical examples for better property decisions.
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.
Curtilage defines the enclosed land adjacent to a property, affecting property rights and planning permissions. Learn what constitutes curtilage and why it’s crucial to know your properties boundaries for property owners, especially those with listed buildings.
A property marked as ‘let agreed’ means an offer has been accepted, but several steps remain before the deal is final. Learn what this status means for tenants and landlords, what happens next, and why some properties return to the market even after being ‘let agreed’
Explore what defines a maisonette – from its French origins as a ‘little house’ to its unique position in UK housing. Learn about the key benefits like private entrances and outdoor spaces, plus important drawbacks to consider before buying this interesting property type
Adverse possession allows someone to claim legal ownership of land through continuous occupation. Discover how this complex legal concept works in England and Wales, including claim requirements, timelines for registered and unregistered land, and steps to protect your property
The UK property market offers excellent wealth-building opportunities, but fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Learn how to identify and avoid the seven most common property investment scams, from inflated rental yields to phishing schemes.
The key to being able to leverage bridging loans to finance a development is first and foremost being able to move quickly. Please note that bridging finance is not for everyone and beginners should approach this strategy with a lot of caution.
Looking for proven property investment tips? Learn from real-world lessons and expert insights gained from two decades in the UK property market. These 15 essential tips cover investment strategies, location analysis, and portfolio building tactics for 2025.
Build-to-rent is transforming the UK property sector with purpose-built developments designed specifically for renters. Unlike traditional rentals, these properties offer professional management, premium amenities, and flexible tenancy terms for modern living.
Discover current empty home funding across North West England councils. From renovation grants and interest-free loans to lease schemes, see what’s available to transform vacant properties in your area,
Discover essential insights into UK rental property health and safety standards for tenants. Learn about tenant rights, key safety requirements, hazard prevention, and legal obligations. Guidance on maintaining a safe and healthy home.
For property buyers seeking to add significant value to their portfolios, finding the right large renovation or small-scale refurbishment project can be the key to improving your return on investment, adding equity, and attracting the best long-term tenants.
Looking for powerful property investment tools? While Property Bee is no longer available, several new Chrome extensions now offer enhanced features for tracking prices, analysing deals, and making smarter decisions. Here are the top 5 property tools that serious property buyers are using in 2025.
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.
Understanding UK property terminology shouldn’t be complicated. We explain the common abbreviations used in estate agent listings and property investment – from GCH and DG to BTL and HMO – in clear, simple English.
Birmingham’s most expensive streets revealed: from Sutton Coldfield’s £5M mansions to Solihull’s prestigious estates. Explore the city’s most expensive roads, highest-value sales, and record-breaking property hotspots in our comprehensive 2025 analysis.
Latest analysis of Birmingham property market data shows highest prices in B94 (£664,613) and lowest in B2 (£179,311). Best rental yields found in B18 (6.9%). Includes detailed breakdowns of house prices, rental rates and capital growth across Birmingham’s postcode districts.
Discover Manchester’s most expensive streets. Using Land Registry data, see where record-breaking sales and luxury developments are reshaping Manchester’s premium property market.
Latest HM Land Registry sold house price property data reveals London’s most valuable addresses, with The Boltons averaging £32.5M per property and Grosvenor Square achieving £1.75B in total sales. See the new top 10 streets for London super prime property.
Building a successful property portfolio doesn’t require vast wealth. Whether starting with £20,000 or £100,000, discover how to grow your real estate business using proven strategies like the two plus one approach, suitable for both new and experienced investors.
Discover the potential of London’s buy-to-let market. With exceptional rental demand, the UK’s capital remains a prime investment destination. This guide offers insights into yields, regulations and the best areas of house price growth.
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 a viable strategy and learn how to navigate this evolving landscape for long-term success.
Flipping houses is a popular and potentially profitable property investment strategy where a house is bought, done up, and sold again.
Off-market properties represent an increasingly significant portion of UK property sales. Learn how to access these hidden opportunities, understand valuation strategies, and navigate private property transactions successfully.
When building a new build apartment there are minimum sizes the government require depending on the number of bedrooms and occupants. We look at all the sizes in this article.
If you are looking to buy a new house or apartment then buying a property off-plan is one option you might consider. Here’s what this strategy is and what are the pros and cons of buying it.
The aim of assisted move is to help make buying a new house easier and quicker by assisting with the sale of your existing house. They are intended for those who want to buy a new-build house but have an existing house they need to sell first.
Discover the Manchester postcodes offering the highest rental yields. See why the South and West of the city are performing the best for demand and returns.
Understand the basics of fire safety in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). From initial risk assessments to key features like thumb-turn locks and fire doors, discover what landlords need to consider when making their properties safe and compliant
Learn how to set effective property goals that get results. Our guide shows you how to transform ideas into achievable targets using the SMART framework, whether you’re a beginner or experienced investor.
Some experts believe that property markets follow a cycle of boom and bust. In this article we will look more closely at what is known as the 18-year property cycle to look at at what causes markets to lurch between boom and bust and ask ourselves where on this cycle we might be right now.
Author, illustrator and specialist in period architecture, Trevor Yorke, takes a dive into housing from the 1950s and 60s to look at the construction techniques of the day and at at what a modern investor should be looking for in houses from this era.
HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation) have gained significant popularity among property investors in recent years, and for good reason. Their attractive returns are hard to ignore, especially as the demand for affordable housing continues to rise.
Discover how to invest in UK property with our straightforward guide. Learn about buy-to-let, HMOs, and development strategies, understand yields and get expert insights on building a profitable property portfolio – perfect for new buy-to-let landlords.