Top Tips for Becoming a Property Developer

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Make Money from Property Development

People have been looking for alternative investment opportunities. Property has been a solid investment for years and has become a popular choice for those looking for a return on their investments.

Write A Business Plan

Writing a detailed, comprehensive business plan is essential before undertaking any development or renovation project, no matter how big or small. If you fail to plan you plan to fail.

The idea is to make money. Always consider the rental yield and return on investment.

Secure Property Development Finance

Securing your residential building project funding is a major factor in getting your property development off the ground.

Location, Location, Location

London and the South East remain profitable places for new developments. Although start-up investment costs are higher, rising demand for housing has led to higher rental yields. Rents are increasing, but prices in the South East are falling. Are there better areas in the UK to invest your money? One good piece of advice is to befriend a local surveyor or property professional. They will know the local area, and you will be able to lean on their years of experience. In the South, we recommend Westville Consultants (https://westvilleassociates.com/) and in the North JM Mason (https://jmmason.co.uk/).

UK Areas Where House Prices Are Rising Fastest

Based on the latest UK House Price Index data for June 2026. The percentage change compares average house prices with June 2025.

Rank Area Region Annual Increase Average House Price
1 Northumberland North East England 12.6% £213,452
2 Preston North West England 12.4% £187,709
3 Derbyshire Dales East Midlands 11.7% £353,364
4 St Helens North West England 11.1% £186,435
5 Westmorland and Furness North West England 11.1% £230,066
6 Hyndburn North West England 10.7% £138,818
7 North East Derbyshire East Midlands 10.6% £250,387
8 East Ayrshire Scotland 10.1% £138,898
9 Burnley North West England 9.9% £134,515
10 South Ayrshire Scotland 9.9% £172,205
11 Harborough East Midlands 9.7% £345,848
12 Trafford Greater Manchester 9.7% £396,811
13 Calderdale Yorkshire 9.4% £191,540
14 Staffordshire Moorlands West Midlands 9.4% £227,875
15 Moray Scotland 9.4% £208,397

Sources

Source data is provisional and may be revised as further property transactions are recorded.

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