PropGB Blog

Practical UK property investing, market commentary, strategy walkthroughs and deal sourcing tactics, written for investors who run their own numbers.

Strategy

Ateeq Yousif · 22 Oct 2026 · 6 min read

Splitting a Freehold: When Converting to Flats Adds Value

Converting a freehold into separate leasehold flats can unlock value by creating multiple saleable assets from a single property.

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Compliance

Ateeq Yousif · 21 Sep 2026 · 6 min read

Mining Searches: Why CON29M Matters in Former Coalfield Areas

A mining search is a property-specific enquiry into historical and current underground coal mining activity affecting a site and its immediate…

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Investor Guide

Ateeq Yousif · 17 Aug 2026 · 8 min read

The UK Property Market in 2026: What the Data Shows

A data-first look at UK property in 2026: rates, rents, LHA caps, regional yields, planning approval rates and serviced-accommodation economics.

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Tax

Ateeq Yousif · 17 Sep 2026 · 6 min read

Buy-to-Let Through a Company or in Your Own Name: Modelling the Real Difference

The structure through which a landlord holds buy-to-let property determines how mortgage interest is treated for tax, at what rate profits are charged…

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Regulation

Ateeq Yousif · 14 Sep 2026 · 6 min read

Selective Licensing Schemes: The Cost of a Licence Before You Buy

Many councils license all privately rented homes in designated wards. Cover how to find out whether a property falls inside a scheme, what the fee and conditions look like, and how it changes cashflow

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Legislation

Ateeq Yousif · 12 Sep 2026 · 6 min read

EPC C by 2030: What the Deadline Means for Older UK Housing Stock

Minimum energy efficiency standards are tightening toward EPC C. Explain what the current rules are, what the 2030 trajectory covers, and how to work out the upgrade bill on a specific property before

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Strategy

Ateeq Yousif · 3 Jun 2026 · 10 min read

HMO Property Investment UK: A Complete Guide for 2026

The highest-yielding residential strategy explained, yields, licensing, Article 4, fire safety, financing options and the risks every investor needs to weigh up.

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Market News

Ateeq Yousif · 22 May 2026 · 8 min read

UK Property Market May 2026: Key Trends Every Investor Needs to Know

House prices stabilise as mortgage rates ease, with regional hotspots emerging across the North West and Midlands. What it means for your next deal.

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Strategy

Ateeq Yousif · 18 May 2026 · 11 min read

The Complete BRRR Strategy Guide for 2026: How to Recycle Your Capital

A step-by-step walkthrough of Buy, Refurbish, Rent, Refinance, with a worked example and the numbers that make or break a deal.

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Deal Sourcing

Ateeq Yousif · 12 May 2026 · 9 min read

Top 5 Property Deal Sourcing Strategies for UK Investors in 2026

Where the best below-market deals are hiding this year, and how to get to them before everyone else does.

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