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7 Property Scams To Avoid In 2026

Imagine you’ve just bought what looked like the perfect investment: glossy brochure, “guaranteed” rent, easy returns.Then six months later, the developer vanishes, the building’s unfinished, and your deposit’s gone.

We’ve seen this story play out too many times.

Across the UK, investors are falling victim to increasingly sophisticated scams that are stealing their progress and sometimes even their retirement.

So in this video, we’ll show you how to protect yourself before it happens. You’ll learn: 

The new wave of property scams catching investors out in 2026

The tactics that make even experienced buyers fall for them

And the simple checks that can save you thousands

The UK property market in 2026 is booming, and scammers know it. From fake developments and “guaranteed” rent schemes to misleading investment deals, thousands of investors are losing money to property scams that look completely legitimate. 

In this video, we’ll expose the seven most common scams targeting UK property investors right now, explain how they work, and share the exact checks you should make before investing in any UK property deal.

Albin Durgan
Albin Durgan

Hi, I’m Albin Durgan, Your Blogging Journey Guide 🖋️. Writing, one blog post at a time, to inspire, inform, and ignite your curiosity. Join me as we explore the world through words and embark on a limitless adventure of knowledge and creativity. Let’s bring your thoughts to life on these digital pages. 🌟 #BloggingAdventures