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Number 10 has a new home — in Manchester
Manchester · Policy & investment

Number 10 has a new home — in Manchester

A new prime minister, a government hub in Albert Square, and £86m already landing in the city this year. What it means if you invest here.

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UK property market update — August 2026
Market update · August 2026

The North West is pulling further ahead

National price growth has cooled, but the North West hasn’t — it’s the UK’s strongest-growing region. What it means for BTL and HMO investors.

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UK property market update — July 2026
Market update · July 2026

The North of England is leading the market

House prices are accelerating as mortgage rates ease — and every fast-growing English city is a Northern one. What it means for BTL and HMO investors.

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Buying UK investment property from overseas
For overseas investors

Buying UK investment property from overseas

You don’t need to be in the country — or fly in — to build a UK portfolio. Here’s how it works, and what to budget for.

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Gross vs net yield: what the numbers really tell you
Understanding the numbers

Gross vs net yield: what the numbers really tell you

A headline yield can flatter a deal that doesn’t stack up. Here’s how to read the figures like an investor, not a brochure.

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HMO, buy-to-let, commercial property or assisted living?
Choosing a strategy

HMO, buy-to-let, commercial property or assisted living?

Four very different routes to a return. This is how they compare on yield, effort, risk and the capital you’ll need.

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Stamp duty on UK property: what you'll actually pay
Understanding the numbers

Stamp duty on UK property: what you’ll actually pay

It’s a slab tax, not a flat rate — and for investors, two surcharges can more than double the bill. Here’s how it actually works.

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UK mortgage rates in 2026: what investors need to know
Understanding the numbers

UK mortgage rates in 2026: what investors need to know

Rates are off their post-2022 peak. Where things actually stand, and what it means for buy-to-let investors.

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Investing in Manchester property
Area guide · Manchester

Investing in Manchester property

One of the UK’s strongest rental markets — why investors target it, the key areas and indicative yields.

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Investing in Liverpool property
Area guide · Liverpool

Investing in Liverpool property

Often near the top of UK yield tables — high-yield areas, demand drivers and how to approach it.

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Investing in Birmingham property
Area guide · Birmingham

Investing in Birmingham property

The UK’s second city, with major regeneration behind it — key areas and indicative returns.

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Investing in London property
Area guide · London

Investing in London property

The world’s #2 financial centre — the honest case for London, and where the real risk sits.

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Investing in Leeds property
Area guide · Leeds

Investing in Leeds property

The North’s largest financial and legal centre outside London — and the UK’s highest forecast city growth.

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Investing in Newcastle property
Area guide · Newcastle

Investing in Newcastle property

One of the best price-to-yield ratios of any major UK city — and what's genuinely behind it.

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Investing in Glasgow property
Area guide · Glasgow

Investing in Glasgow property

Scotland’s largest economy at a discount — and what's genuinely different about buying north of the border.

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Investing in Bristol property
Area guide · Bristol

Investing in Bristol property

The UK’s most productive tech cluster, a world-class aerospace base, and one of England’s tightest markets.

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Below-market-value and distressed UK property, explained
Distressed & BMV

Below-market-value & distressed UK property, explained

Most “BMV” marketing is noise. What a genuine distressed opportunity actually is, and how to hear about a vetted one first.

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