Iran's Missile Strikes Reach Dubai: What the Regional Conflict Means for UAE Real Estate

Dubai's property market entered March 2026 from a position of extraordinary strength. The emirate recorded nearly AED 917 billion in real estate transactions in 2025, the highest in its history, with transaction volumes crossing 270,000 deals. Residential prices jumped 60% between 2022 and the first quarter of 2025, according to Fitch, with growth continuing late last year at nearly 13% year-on-year in the fourth quarter according to CBRE.

March 5, 2026

Low-Deposit Mortgages Reach Record Levels for First-Time Buyers

First-time buyers in the UK now have access to the largest selection of low-deposit mortgages in nearly two decades, according to data from financial research firm Moneyfacts. At the start of February, 537 mortgage deals were available allowing buyers to borrow 95% of a property's value — meaning a buyer only needs to save a 5% deposit to qualify.

February 19, 2026

UK Property Market Rebalances as Affordability Improves

House prices in the UK rose 0.3% in January 2026, recovering from an unexpected 0.4% fall in December. The average UK home now costs £270,873, marking a 1% increase year-on-year. But the more significant shift is happening beneath the headline figure: affordability is improving, first-time buyers are returning to the market, and rental demand has fallen to its lowest level in seven years.

February 5, 2026

Investment Guide for Nigerian Investors in 2026

Last year's market performance reflected disciplined capital allocation. Against that backdrop, we’ve outlined five asset classes Nigerian investors should watch out for in 2026, and how each fits into a balanced portfolio designed to support long-term growth.

January 22, 2026

UK Inflation Cools Raising Hopes of a Bank of England Rate Cut

UK inflation fell in November, strengthening the case for an interest rate cut before the year ends. Headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell from 3.6 percent to 3.2 percent, with core inflation easing as well. The data strengthens the argument that inflation is falling faster than the Bank of England previously anticipated.

December 18, 2025

What UK Mortgage Rates Mean for Today’s Property Buyers

With the Bank of England holding the Base Rate at 4 percent in early November and inflation easing to 3.6 percent, lenders have started making small downward tweaks to their fixed-rate products.

December 4, 2025