by peter littlewood | Sep 5, 2024 | Industry News
John Lewis is advancing its efforts to become a significant player in the UK's private rental market, submitting a planning application to build 215 Build To Rent (BTR) flats in Reading. This project will transform brownfield land, formerly a delivery depot, into...
by peter littlewood | Sep 4, 2024 | Industry News
Data from Propertymark reflects slight changes in the supply and demand dynamics within the UK’s private lettings and sales markets. Their July 2024 report shows a minor shift in the supply/demand imbalance in the rental market, with 88 new prospective tenants...
by peter littlewood | Sep 3, 2024 | Industry News
The latest internal data from Shawbrook indicates a significant shift among professional landlords towards investing in Multi-Unit Freehold Blocks (MUFBs). In 2024, there has been a 14% increase in landlords showing interest in this property type compared to 2023....
by peter littlewood | Sep 3, 2024 | Industry News
The situation involving Labour MP Jas Athwal, who has been called to resign following a BBC investigation revealing unsafe conditions in the flats he rents out, has drawn significant criticism. Athwal, the biggest landlord in the House of Commons, has faced...
by peter littlewood | Aug 31, 2024 | Industry News
Paragon Bank has released a report entitled 'Who are the next generation of landlords?' It can be seen here, and provides insights into the evolving landscape of UK property investors, focusing on a younger group of landlords eager to expand their portfolios: The...
