Rightmove House Prices 2026: September Review and October Update
October asking prices rose nationally, but regional results differ. Read the latest figures and a worked mortgage example alongside the original September review.
UK Mansion Tax: The £2 Million Threshold and £1.5 Million Proposal
Understand England’s planned mansion tax from April 2028, the confirmed £2 million threshold and why a reported £1.5 million threshold is not confirmed.
How I Used Refinancing to Build a £3.5 Million Property Portfolio
How I grew my property portfolio from a £176,500 London house, recycled capital through refinancing and kept the rentals through a difficult period.
Bank of England September 2026: What It Means for Mortgages
Bank Rate stays at 3.75% as the Fed raises rates. I explain the September 2026 decision, inflation risks and what landlords should check before refinancing.
Why Are UK Rents Rising Again in 2026?
UK rents are rising again. I explain how mortgage costs, fewer available homes and investor costs affect tenants, landlords and buy-to-let returns.
How Much Buy-to-Let Profit Does £1,000 Rent Leave?
See what £1,000 rent leaves after mortgage interest, management, repairs and voids, using my £140,000 buy-to-let example and practical deal checks.
How to Retire from Property Investing: My UK Portfolio Plan
I explain how I’m building a property retirement plan after having to rebuild my life: start with your monthly income target, work backwards to the properties you need and fund the plan sensibly.
Landlord Database in England: Dates, Costs and Your Checklist
The government confirms a £65 annual registration fee per property. Check England’s phased rollout and separate the official fee from your administration budget.
Houses vs Flats for Buy-to-Let: Why I Bought the £150,000 Flat
I usually prefer houses, but my £150,000 flat offered almost the same rent for much less capital. I explain how I compare the deal, service charges, control and tenant demand.
UK Interest Rates: What Four Possible Rises Mean for Property Investors
I discuss the September 2026 shift in rate expectations, the impact on my £2 million of mortgage debt and why I want property purchases to work with expensive borrowing.