The Property Podcast Industry insiders tell us what’s REALLY happening in the market
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Oct 23, 2025 Discover the reality behind the property market as insiders share invaluable insights. Learn about the trends showing millennials driving buy-to-let purchases. Explore why big developers face challenges, from market sentiment to policy pressures. Delve into the slowdown in build-to-rent constructions, affecting future rental supply. Find out how delayed city developments are influencing housing prices and potential investor opportunities. Plus, get a handy app tip for tracking flights with ease!
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Millennial Landlords Are Taking Over New Purchases
- Millennials now make up over half of buy-to-let purchases done via limited companies, signalling a generational shift in new investors.
- Overall landlord-held buy-to-let transactions remain steady at about 11.2% year-on-year, showing investor resilience despite negative sentiment.
Big Builders Are Offering Real Deals
- Large national developers are struggling because market sentiment is flat and Help to Buy has gone.
- Listed builders must deliver volume targets, so they are offering genuine deal incentives to hit revenue and unit targets.
A 5% Deposit Deal With A Big Builder
- Property Hub once structured a deal with a 5% deposit for investors with a big developer, an unusual outcome.
- That example shows developers will accept creative terms to move stock in this market.