About this episode

Mark discusses the current UK property market and why 2026 presents a unique buying opportunity for investors.

Become a part of the Progressive Property refer-a-friend scheme and Earn up to £250 when someone attends one of our events – you can enrol here: https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ 2026 has kicked off with fear, headlines, and a very soft market – but also some of the best buying conditions Mark has seen in years. In this episode, he breaks down what’s really happening across the UK property market: London’s slow‑motion crash, why the Midlands and North are holding firm, and how the Renters’ Rights Act and higher taxes are quietly reshaping the game for landlords. He reveals where the real value is right now for investors, developers, and landlords, how to use falling interest rates and rising incomes to your advantage, and why this “weak” market is exactly when serious investors should be buying, not selling. If you want to take the next step and put what you have learned from this podcast into action, you only need to click here - https://www.wealthbuilders.co.uk/progressive-podcast KEY TAKEAWAYS The UK market is fragmented. Prime central London has been in a slow‑motion correction, with falls of 30%+ over 10 years. While the Midlands and North still stack up on yield…

People in this episode

Host: Kevin McDonnell

Topics covered

• property market
• investment strategies
• buying conditions
• landlord regulations
• market analysis

Keywords

• property investment
• buying window
• market trends
• landlords
• interest rates
• rental market
• UK property

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Progressive Property, Wealth Builders

Places: UK, London, Midlands, North

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