UK Property Investment
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The Renters’ Rights Act is now live: what UK landlords must do before 31 May 2026 to avoid a £7,000 fine
Read more: The Renters’ Rights Act is now live: what UK landlords must do before 31 May 2026 to avoid a £7,000 fineThe Renters’ Rights Act came into full force on 1 May 2026. By 31 May, UK landlords must send every existing tenant the government’s official Information Sheet or face a £7,000 civil penalty per tenancy. The article covers the Information Sheet duty, Section 21 abolition, the new periodic-tenancy default, the rent-in-advance cap, and the practical…
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Mortgage rate cuts are back, but here’s why the average rate is still nearly 6%
Read more: Mortgage rate cuts are back, but here’s why the average rate is still nearly 6%Major lenders cut mortgage rates in the week of 7–13 May 2026 — Santander by up to 50bps, Halifax by up to 35bps, Nationwide by up to 25bps. Yet the average two-year fixed rate sits at around 5.78%, up from 4.84% in early March. This article explains why: gilt yields hit 17-year highs amid UK…
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Best Way to Invest £50,000 in Property: Complete 2026 UK Guide
Read more: Best Way to Invest £50,000 in Property: Complete 2026 UK GuideSeven strategies to invest £50,000 in UK property in 2026/27: real returns, hidden costs, regional analysis, and the tax updates every landlord needs to know.
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Investment Strategies, Property Investment, Real Estate Investing, Retirement Planning, UK Property InvestmentResidential vs Commercial Property Investment for Retirement (2026)
Read more: Residential vs Commercial Property Investment for Retirement (2026)How to allocate property investment for retirement in 2026: residential delivers 10.6% returns, commercial offers 4.5-7.5% yields, and REITs provide liquidity. Age-based guidance for US and UK investors 50+ building income portfolios, with OBBBA tax updates and the latest UK CGT, SDLT, FHL and MTD for ITSA framing.
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