Zoopla Exec: Where to Buy, Upgrade or Sell in 2026

Send us a Text I loved recording a no-fluff episode of The Return With Richard Donnell at Zoopla (Source of the best insights in the industry.) The headline? → Stop investing like it’s 2021. → Start investing like it’s 2026. We covered what 2025 changes mean for 2026 investors. Then discussed 2026 ‘must-dos’, including: Re-underwrite your portfolio. Assume “normal” rent growth (2-3%). Stress test higher compliance and running costs. Face the London maths. If you want income, be honest. London can work - but mainly as value-add, or very long term. Go where the spread works. Follow yield, not headlines. (We discussed regional cities like Glasgow, Derby.) Decide your stance early. Buy / Build / Upgrade / Sell. Commit to scaling or shrinking. Act like an operator. Sell liability-heavy stock early. Buy only where pricing reflects the cost of capital. This episode is in association with (and thanks to) Lloyds. In association with: Guest LinkedIn: Host LinkedIn:

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Zoopla Exec: Where to Buy, Upgrade or Sell in 2026 is an episode from The Return: Property & Investment Podcast by Anna Clare Harper.

This episode is 20:18 long.

This episode was published on Jan 1, 2026.

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