Property Reporter

29/12/2025

London leavers stay closer to home as moves shift back to commuter belt: Hamptons

Over half of London leavers stayed within 50 miles of the capital in 2025, up from 47% last year, as buyers prioritised proximity over distance.

24/12/2025

From rates to the Renters' Rights Bill: Property Reporter's top 10 stories of 2025

The most-viewed stories that sum up an exciting and often unpredictable year.

24/12/2025

Two thirds of landlords are planning acquisitions, refinancing or refurbishments over the next year, despite increased uncertainty following the Budget, according to new research from Lendlord. https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/landlord-confidence-split-as-66-plan-growth-despite-budget-uncertainty.html

23/12/2025

With the start of 2026 around the corner, many homeowners will be gearing up to get their homes ready for market and listed in time for the busy springtime sales period. First-time buyers will also be keeping an eye on any early year deals to snap up and realising their property ownership ambitions.

60% have been tied up in a property chain with 42% stuck up for 2 to 6 months.

23/12/2025

This Christmas is shaping up to be a more positive one for the nation’s homebuyers, as borrowers entering the market today are benefitting from greater choice, lower rates, and reduced monthly costs compared to last Christmas.

Landlords have seen the biggest uplift in choice, with the number of buy-to-let mortgage products surging by 68% compared to last Christmas.

23/12/2025

Scotland and Yorkshire have been home to the UK’s most active housing markets in 2025, with Birmingham, Somerset, Cornwall and Buckinghamshire also ranking within the top 10, new research shows.

22/12/2025

Lower mortgage rates boost Santa’s toy budget

As Christmas approaches, falling mortgage rates appear to offer relief that goes beyond household budgets.

22/12/2025

House price growth outpaces Christmas spend across most of UK

The average UK house price has increased by £4,583 since January, nearly three times the typical Christmas spend of £1,626.

22/12/2025

What proportion of Green Belt would be required to meet the government’s housebuilding targets?

David Churchill, partner at Carter Jonas, examines whether limited, well-planned Green Belt release, alongside brownfield development and urban regeneration, could play a pragmatic role in meeting the government’s 1.5 million homes target.

22/12/2025

Agents Giving launches "Frosty Footsteps" challenge to end homelessness

The Frosty Footsteps challenge runs for seven weeks from 12 January to 28 February 2026, giving participants ample time to rack up steps.

19/12/2025

London lettings market sees stable budgets and seasonal decline: Foxtons

Average rental prices fell 4% in November to £551 per week, though year-to-date prices remain 2% higher than 2024 levels.

19/12/2025

Paragon launches base rate tracker products for buy-to-let landlords

The bank's new tracker mortgages start at 1.60% above the Bank of England base rate, which fell to 3.75% yesterday.