Your need-to-know news and numbers: May 2025.

April was a month of change in the property market. With a busy first third of the year behind us, we’re moving forward and seeing how the market is shaping up for the rest of the year.

From stamp duty changes taking their effect for some buyers, to what landlords want to see for EPC, let’s take a look at May’s news and numbers round up.

25%

That’s how many investors in the UK want the government to provide some type of financial relief, or incentive, to encourage more to make their properties energy efficient.

Ryan Etchells , Chief Commercial Officer at Together, spoke to Property Wire about landlords that are choosing to leave the market and those that are choosing to pivot to the current climate, saying “we have seen many professional landlords looking to diversify their portfolios to spread the risk across residential classes as well as commercial sites.”

“A quarter want the government to prioritise tax relief or financial incentives for landlords investing in energy efficiency upgrades.” Ryan also added that there must be more consideration from the government for the knock-on effects that changes such as higher stamp duty have on the ability of landlords to improve their properties when it comes to the supply of good quality rental housing stock.

1 in 6

In a survey of 1,000 landlords, one in six landlords told Together that they had made the mistake of selling up too soon or holding on a little bit too long. The findings, shared in an article in The Standard, show that many had the feeling they’d missed out on better opportunities

Ryan Etchells , Chief Commercial Officer, shared some advice to help when trying to find the perfect investment. “Landlords need to do their research on locations, property types and condition, and the rental market. There are numerous opportunities for property professionals to achieve good yields while providing the rental homes which the UK needs.”

With so many sharing their regrets from buying, selling and repairing, the article also gives insight into the best how ‘not’ to’s in the Buy to Let  market.

£17.5m

In the heart of Altrincham, a £17.5 million housing development has been completed. Comprised of three distinctive buildings, each with their own unique style, that compliments the location’s historic charm, according to About Manchester.

Simone Milner , relationship manager at Together’s development finance team, commented on the Downs Quarter development expressing how Together are proud to have played our part in helping make this vision a reality.

Continuing by commenting on the Government’s 1.5 million new homes target, Simone said: “To deliver this, there needs to be as much support as possible”.

Including support from lenders, making finance available for established developers in “order for them to provide the right kind of quality homes in the right areas to meet demand.”

61%

With the new Stamp Duty regime being recently introduced, we’re seeing shifts in the Buy to Let market – with 61% of landlords being generally supportive of the changes.

As people adapt to the changes, the market has seen resilient behaviours, and the appetite within the Buy to Let market hasn’t slacked in the switch. Investors have been adopting new strategies to keep delivering their returns.

Ryan Etchell’s spoke to Landlord Today and said, “we have seen many amateur landlords decide to cut their losses and leave the market entirely, whilst many more are pivoting to the current climate.” The article goes on to say that many landlords have told Etchells personally that there are still plenty of opportunities out there, as demand for rental homes remains and landlords are evolving to find success.

£30,000

EPC ratings have been a popular topic of discussion in recent months, as the government is aiming to encourage households to improve their scores by 2030.

And now with their Warm Homes Plan, homeowners and Buy to Let landlords could have access to a new grant, outlined in an article by Buy Association.

If you’re a Buy to Let landlord operating properties with the lowest ranking ratings, you may be eligible for the twin cost caps made up of £15,000 for energy performance upgrades and low carbon heating. With the grand total tallying up to £30,000.

The initiative supports findings seen in a survey conducted by Together with 63% of property investors and landlords feeling “positive” about the proposed energy efficiency changes. It suggests that many are ‘EPC-ready’ with energy efficient property portfolios.

£152m

Records are meant to be broken. In March, Together smashed its all-time record for broker sales, making £152 million worth of completions in our broker channel, outdoing the previous record set in July 2022.

Our Director of Intermediary Sales, Tanya Elmaz , told The Business Desk, “it’s a real testament to the incredible work of our intermediaries, despite challenging market conditions. Our broker partners are such an important part of what we do at Together, and we hope to continue this success throughout the coming year.”

And on that note, we’ll be back with another property news round-up next month.

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