Is UK Property a Good Investment in 2026? By James Nicholson · Founder, Property Accelerator · 25+ years investing in UK property Last updated: 30 April 2026 ·
Who Is Responsible For The Roof In a Leasehold Flat?
James Nicholson
Who Is Responsible For The Roof In A Leasehold Flat? The short answer: in almost all UK leasehold flats, the freeholder (or the management company acting for them)
Can First Time Buyers Rent Out Their Property? UK 2026 Guide
James Nicholson
Can First-Time Buyers Rent Their Property? UK 2026 By James Nicholson · Founder, Property Accelerator · 25+ years investing in UK property Last updated: May 2026 · Reviewed
Best Type of Property Investment UK 2026: 8 Strategies Compared
James Nicholson
Best Types of Property Investment UK 2026: 8 Strategies Compared By James Nicholson · Founder, Property Accelerator · 25+ years investing in UK property For a focused look,
What Is The Minimum House Rent In UK?
James Nicholson
The short answer There is no legal minimum rent in the UK — a landlord can charge whatever they like, right down to a token £1 “peppercorn” rent.
Property Laws in King’s Speech
Nikka Sulton
The upcoming King’s Speech, due to be delivered on Wednesday by King Charles, will set out the government’s legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session. It is one
Second Home Tax Rise Backfires
Nikka Sulton
New research suggests that higher council tax charges on second homes may be having the opposite effect to what many local authorities intended. According to analysis from Colliers,
Lloyds Launches £5,000 Buyer Scheme
Nikka Sulton
Lloyds Banking Group has announced a new low-deposit mortgage aimed at helping first-time buyers get onto the property ladder with as little as £5,000 upfront. The lender says
Halifax: House Prices Fall Again in April
Nikka Sulton
House prices edged down for a second consecutive month in April, according to the latest figures from Halifax, as uncertainty surrounding the economy and interest rates continued to
Rental Market Shrinks Despite Claims
Nikka Sulton
Fresh research suggests that the UK’s private rented sector may be heading in the opposite direction to what the government has been claiming, with the supply of rental
