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A data study has revealed that there are still plenty of profitable holiday destination areas across the UK for investors. According to...

There wasn’t much by way of good news in the Spring Budget for landlords and property investors last month. Although some rumours...

With analysis from property lender Together finding that, as of 2023, there are 1.55m abandoned residential homes worth £531 billion across...

Twenty twenty-four is a pivotal year for landlords in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). It is still the Government’s aim that...

A Scottish property investment specialist is launching what he calls “an innovative new course, designed specifically to encourage property investment and...

The average landlord looking to offload their portfolio from April 6 stands to save 4% on the rate of Capital Gains...

A new study conducted by comparison site GetAgent has revealed the most in-demand locations to buy a second property in. Global searches...

The average price of property coming to the market for sale rises by 1.5% (+£5,279) this month to £368,118, as the...

A developer once said that after a slowdown, you need no further bad news for two consecutive quarters for a recovery...

Maximising Returns: Use tech to make better decisions before acquiring your next property  As property investors, staying ahead in today's competitive market...

The Chancellor has abolished multiple dwellings relief for stamp duty land tax. Relief from SDLT for multiple dwellings in England and Northern Ireland...

A legal firm says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has effectively slashed the value of holiday homes which are sold from April 2025...

UK house prices rose by 0.7 per cent in February, says the Nationwide, after taking account of seasonal effects. This resulted in...

Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing for tenants while also managing rental properties effectively. Staying informed...

Buy to let landlords who improve the energy efficiency of their rental stock should get tax relief. That’s the view of Heather...

UK housing costs hit £200 billion for the first time in 2023, according to the latest research by the property firm...

The most popular regions in Europe for prospective expats and holiday home owners have been revealed by sales website Your Overseas...

A property analyst has taken the long view and produced an optimistic snapshot of the current housing market for investors. Anthony Codling...

Pressure is ramping up on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to cut stamp duty at next month’s Budget on March 6. Former Housing Secretary...

An investment consultancy has produced new data analysing the complex regional differences between rental returns. Analysts at Invezz examined data provided by...

Despite a sharp fall in the number of homes bought by landlords in 2023, the number of limited companies set up...

A house price index has indicated a gentle rise in capital appreciation coming through at the end of 2023, and says...

Claire Flynn, mortgages expert at Confused .com, has given 12 tips for anyone considering investing in student housing. “Investing in student properties...

Flipping a property is something that so many people have a desire to do, in fact, data shows that searches for...

Rightmove has revealed its forecast for 2024 - but just as it has done this, it’s revealed asking prices have dropped...

Well located building plots and renovation projects near the Cornish coast have historically been in high demand and short supply -...

Knight Frank says the seasonal autumn bounce has failed to materialise in the UK housing market this year. It was a...

House prices across the UK’s increasingly price sensitive prime markets nudged down for a fourth consecutive quarter in the three months...

The average UK house price fell only slightly in June, by around £300 compared to May with a typical property now...

Higher interest rates mean UK prime regional house values continued to soften over the three months to the end of June. This...

Construction industry insight and intelligence consultancy Glenigan has produced its industry forecast for the next three years - and in a...

Following three years of seismic shifts in the property sector, the UK is moving towards a ‘new normal’ – with the...

Brits who are dreaming of moving abroad have been offered helpful tips and advice on how much it typically costs to...

The current economic environment is still uncertain, and it is likely that the alarming rising cost of living, high inflation rates,...

The value of the UK's fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector has risen to £56 billion, up 60% from £35 billion...

A leading housing expert has claimed that property owners could witness the value of their homes dipping by more than £50,000...

A leading buying agent has claimed that, with the mortgage market still in turmoil post-the disastrous mini-Budget (and its near total...

Land agent Aston Mead argues housebuilding targets can only be met by the government if the planning system is privatised. Land &...

Investing in property for many people – whether for personal use or as a pure investment opportunity – can be an...

Despite the relative buoyancy of the housing market activity over the summer – the recent spike in mortgage rates for new...

Following Liz Truss’s victory last week, Nicola Gooch and Claire Petricca-Riding of Irwin Mitchell have put the below together as to...

Property investors hoping to get their hands on an income-generating property may want to consider Cheffins’ next property auction on Wednesday September...

Since the regeneration scheme was completed in 2015, over 250 properties have sold. At present, only one two-bedroom apartment which forms...

More people than ever are planning to staycation this summer, with new research forecasting a record year for UK holiday homeowners. According...

In what is sadly my last ever auction roundup for PIT, SDL Property Auctions launches the catalogue for its July National...

Over 5,500 people have applied for the dream job of becoming a holiday home tester in Spain – and there’s still a...

Since 2016, City Hall services have closely worked with councils and charities to assist 12,000 homeless people into safe, long-term accommodation. The...

Owning an overseas property is a dream for many people, but the safest way to ensure this is smooth sailing is...

There has been a significant influx in the number of Chinese and Hong Kong buyers purchasing homes in Liverpool between 2017-2021,...

London is not the be-all and end-all! When talking about the UK, one of the first locations to be mentioned is...

This week, Property Investor Today looks at research that suggests auctions aren’t as popular as they seem. However, the latest news from...

We all know that there is uncertainty in the market at the moment and predictions are that interest rates will go...

Average house price values are set to rise by a total of 12.9% by the end of 2026, but affordability pressures...

The Queen’s speech was yet another opportunity missed by Government to decarbonise the nation’s homes according to Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the...

One of Europe’s biggest transport infrastructure projects is finally set to open later this month after many years of delay and...

Here at PIT, we’re kicking off the month of May with some good news for in-person auctions. Meanwhile, agents witnessed another...

There are many shades on the ‘developing property’ spectrum, and for my money, one of the most attractive hues is a...

With bricks and mortar proving ever-popular and house prices continuing to rise, the opportunities for first-time and seasoned property investors are endless. That...

This mini auction roundup has a commercial twist, with SDL Property Auctions offering a range of nightclubs and other nightlife spaces,...

Search demand for holiday homes in South Devon rose by as much as 100% in 2021, suggesting a record year for...

In this mini update, PIT looks at the latest in planning applications, with affordable factory-built homes in Hastings, high-quality homes anticipated...

With energy bills due to increase by 54% next month, research from specialist property lending experts Octane Capital has revealed that...

If previous auction roundups haven’t done much to convince you that property auctions are the most lucrative route, then perhaps this...

This week is nothing but positive, with the release of Clive Emson’s diverse catalogue, impressive lots set to go under the...

In November, Boris Johnson spoke at the Confederation of British Industry’s conference and announced that Electric Vehicle charging points will become...

Wealthy Chinese investors have long been reliable investors in the market, and have frequently looked to the UK, specifically London, as...

As the colder months settle in, and with it, the need to heat homes, many Brits are looking for ways to keep already costly energy bills down....

One of the challenges that any developer faces when building entry-level homes is how to stand out from the crowd. Build...

Sourced Property, the sourcing arm of the Sourced Group, has announced the launch of a 'bespoke property listing app', focused on the investor...

As we approach the end of another turbulent year, PIT takes a look at the latest auction news; iamsold partners with...

Leeds is witnessing a ‘frenzied’ rental market, with students reserving homes for next summer on the back of virtual viewings and...

From knowing the best time to buy a home to understanding what’s needed before you can put in an offer, it...

Throughout this week, Property Investor Today has been exploring the investment potential of the locations that sit on the controversial and...

After years of speculation and alterations, the Elizabeth Line is now set to launch in the first half of 2022. Initially,...

Already nearly three years late and vastly over-budget, Crossrail 1 – which will officially be known as the Elizabeth Line when...

Here, in this latest PIT guest piece, Ellen Klein - editor at Sleep Junkie - outlines how investors should buy their first...

In this guest piece, St. Modwen Homes explores the idea of property buyers designing their first home on a digital platform before...

The latest collection of 487 rental homes in Brentford, West London, has been revealed by Apo (a-part-of.com), the innovative new London-based residential...

Both Boris Johnson and Michael Gove made Tory conference speeches pushing housebuilding on brownfield sites up this government’s agenda. With funding...

Since its announcement all the way back in 2009, HS2 is a project that has attracted controversy, derision, support, protests, high-profile...

Land plots currently account for just 1.4% of for-sale stock listed on the market, yet demand is high, with 55% of...

The cladding tax introduced in last week’s Budget could cost the nation’s biggest housebuilders £205 million a year, research from Sirius...

Private treaty property sales are fraught with pitfalls and at SDL Property Auctions we believe change is long overdue. We believe...

A new thought leadership paper has asked whether the Home Counties – the typically affluent counties surrounding London – will be...

This week’s auction roundup involves another bumper month for SDL Property Auctions as it partners with Rightmove to revolutionise auctions, as...

In this guest piece, the experts at regulated property buyers GoodMove explore everything investors need to know about buying a new build, including what...

There are plenty of horror stories about contractors not finishing jobs, running out of money, going bust, causing delays, charging for...

In this guest piece, Rob Lessmann, founder of Design’d Living, explores his five top tips for creating an attractive, luxe interior in...

In April 2020, right in the heart of the first lockdown, we ran a guest piece from Harvey Raybould about whether...

One of the key problems facing the UK housing market can be boiled down to: lots of demand and not enough...

The number of British citizens officially registered as living in Portugal shot up by more than 30% between 2019 and 2020,...

It’s a mini roundup this week, with news on Clive Emson’s biggest catalogue this year so far, and Bond Wolfe’s successful...

In what will be seen as a major win, one of the UK’s leading developers and managers of retirement communities has...

The nation’s TV viewers just can’t get enough of property shows and I confess that we at SDL Property Auctions are...

Property auctions provide the perfect opportunity for investors, whether you’re looking to add to your portfolio or release some capital.  As a buyer, you...

Property Investor Today gains insight from Louise Warren, building surveyor of property developer Kebbell, to uncover what the role is like and what...

Inspired Villages, operator of retirement villages established by Legal & General, has achieved planning permission to deliver a £100 million retirement...

Introducing a stamp duty holiday at the height of the pandemic was commendable but it has overstayed its welcome, says Tom...

The Covid-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way we live, it’s transformed how we work, socialise and even how we holiday. With...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the overwhelming demand and confidence from buyers, helping to drive success for...