Further reading
Interest rate rises to 5%
Existing homeowners with adjustable-rate mortgages face higher monthly payments and we see many investors with terms coming to end, putting these investment properties back to market.
The UK continues to experience a high demand for rental properties, especially in major cities and university towns. This demand is driven by factors such as a growing population, an increase in the number of students, and a rising number of young professionals who prefer renting over homeownership. This demand provides investors with a steady pool of potential tenants.
Rental yields in the UK can be attractive, particularly in certain regions and cities. Areas with strong rental demand and limited housing supply often offer higher rental yields. This can provide a consistent stream of income for investors.
Current investors with terms are ending or adjusting onto higher rates, tend to cut their losses and sell through auction. We are seeing a lot of new investment deals coming to the market, that are still offering very attractive yield incomes.
You can run a search for investment properties coming to auction using our detailed search functionality on our website.
We have a number of tutorial video’s available on our YouTube.
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Industry news
21/10/2026
Two million recorded bids. Every bid has a story.
A major milestone for Essential Information Group (EIG) as we celebrate our 2 millionth recorded auction bid. This landmark moment reflects the continued growth of property auctions and the importance of accurate, comprehensive auction data in helping property professionals make informed decisions.
Buying at auction
25/03/2026
The Most Important Document in the Legal Pack? The One That’s Missing.
Legal packs are often treated as the definitive source of truth in a property transaction. But in reality, they are anything but complete. While they provide essential information, they are built to meet minimum requirements - not to offer full transparency. And in many cases, it’s not what’s included that creates risk, but what’s missing.
Buying at auction
24/03/2026
Guide Prices: Why Buyers Should Treat Them as a Guide to the Reserve
Guide prices are one of the most misunderstood elements of the auction process. Too often, buyers treat them as an indication of a property’s value, when in reality they are designed to signal something entirely different, the likely reserve. In an increasingly competitive and dynamic auction market, understanding this distinction is critical to making informed decisions and avoiding costly assumptions.