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Luxury assets

Demand for luxury asset finance jumps 260%, as HNWs look to offset weaker property returns with other high performing investment assets

The latest data insight from Enness Global has revealed that demand from high-net-worth individuals looking to finance property purchases using luxury assets has increased by 260% over the last year, as investors look to avoid liquidating better-performing investments in order to secure a property, helping them to offset the weaker returns being seen across the property market.

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Energy Performance

One feature that can see homebuyers bag a bargain, savings up to £54,000

The latest research from eXp UK reveals that low EPC-rated homes present a potential bargain for homebuyers, as house price savings of up to £54,000 far outweigh the cost of remediation.

eXp UK has analysed average house price data for properties currently on the market in England with an EPC rating of E or worse*, and found that across the country, such properties cost -7.1% less...

Money laundering

Coadjute Steps Up Fight Against Money Laundering in UK Property Market, Partnering with Broadcaster Phil Spencer

Leading proptech firm Coadjute has today announced a major strategic shift towards full-service anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, positioning the fight against financial crime at the heart of its future growth. As part of this renewed focus, the company has appointed one of the UK's most recognisable and trusted property broadcasters, Phil Spencer, as an ambassador.

Spencer,...

Buoyant Market

Mortgage market momentum set to continue as approvals forecast to climb through H1

The latest analysis from award-winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall, has revealed that mortgage market momentum has been building steadily over the last three years, with average monthly approvals for both house purchases and remortgaging increasing, and further growth forecast across the first half of the year.

Alexander Hall analysed historic Bank of England data on mortgage...

Unclaimed estates

Research reveals the number of unclaimed estates in the UK and how you can avoid your estate being unclaimed.

Each year, numerous estates remain unclaimed, with potential heirs either unaware or unable to stake their claims. As of February 2026, there are over 5,000 unclaimed estates across the UK. If we consider that the average cost of a property in the UK is £270,259 , and there are 5,472 such properties, the total estimated value of these unclaimed estates amounts to approximately £1,478,857,248...

Chinese Embassy

Tower Hamlets sees sharp rise in Chinese homeownership, as 'mega embassy' approved

The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that the London Borough of Tower Hamlets has seen by far the largest increase in the number of homes owned by Chinese foreign nationals since 2020, as the UK Government today approved plans for China's controversial new London 'mega embassy' at Royal Mint Court.

Benham and Reeves analysed the...

Estate Agents

'Exhausted and understaffed': Estate agents warn of a staffing crisis as burnout surges across the industry

New research from Alto , the UK's most popular and fastest growing estate and lettings CRM, reveals a growing people crisis inside Britain's estate agencies - with burnout rising sharply and mid-sized firms struggling to keep hold of staff, just as a wave of new regulation and cost pressures hits the sector.

The findings come from the newly released Alto 2026 Agency Trends Report...

London  Property

Prime London fringes dominate sales activity as high-end buyers prioritise space and lifestyle

The latest market analysis by prime London property brokerage, Jefferies James , has shown that it is the prime London fringes that continue to prove most popular among the capital's high-end homebuyers, with the top five performing prime postcodes based on sales activity all located on the outer edges of the prime market.

Jefferies James analysed the latest figures on prime London...

International buyers

203,000 homes across England and Wales owned by international homeowners, with London accounting for 34%

The latest market analysis by Enness Global has revealed that almost 203,000 homes across England and Wales are owned by international homeowners, with London home to the highest proportion at 34%, while Hong Kong, Singapore, the USA, the UAE and China are the most prevalent overseas nationalities.

The figures from Enness Global* reveal the number of homes across England and Wales...

Luxury Bathrooms

Five On-Trend Looks for Bathrooms

Bathrooms are no longer purely practical spaces; they've become personal sanctuaries where style, comfort and wellbeing come together.

From playful accessories that add personality without redecorating, to calming spa-inspired colour palettes, hotel-worthy luxury details, cosy layered textures and innovative flooring that blends beauty with comfort, today's bathroom trends are all...

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