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While the UK experienced a property boom during lockdown, buy-to-let (BTL) landlords aren’t necessarily reaping the benefits so easily, according to...

We recently reported on the resilience of the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector, which has seen a net increase of 2.6%...

Earlier this year, we ran a number of stories on Preston’s burgeoning reputation as a property investment hotbed, including one about...

Last week, Build to Rent (BTR) trade body UKAA and design and consultancy firm Arcadis hosted a Zoom webinar focused on...

Homebuilding & Renovating – which describes itself as the number one site for self-builders and home extenders – is launching its...

Although the last six months have undoubtedly been difficult for many property investors and landlords for others this has been a...

A development offering promising returns has launched in Liverpool as the famous old port city’s property market remains resilient in the...

Up-and-coming Salford is the most profitable city for buy-to-lets, followed by Manchester and Leeds. That’s according to a new study by CIA...

A leading UK property developer has claimed that the government’s plan to professionalise the buy-to-let sector, through tax changes, regulation and...

Research by Andrews Property Group has identified the 10 UK towns and cities where 99% of homes currently listed for sale...

Now is the ultimate time to invest in the West Sussex market town of Bognor Regis, according to Sussex-based property lettings...

There has never been a harder time to be a landlord in the UK. The pressures that the last six months...

If you’re a buy-to-let investor or thinking of becoming one, then you may have very mixed feelings about the current state...

When Chancellor Rishi Sunak gave his Summer Statement last month, many people were surprised to learn that buy-to-let investors would be...

As a landlord, it’s vital to conduct periodic inspections throughout each tenancy to ensure that the condition of your rental property...

Interest in UK property from overseas buyers is surging as investors look to take advantage of the current stamp duty holiday...

Accountancy firm MJ Bushell says now is the perfect time for landlords and investors to consider property incorporation. Property tax specialists at...

In recent years, there has been considerable controversy over the use of ‘no DSS’ in homes being listed for let, with...

Despite the current thawing of relations between Westminster and Beijing, caused by controversial new laws in Hong Kong (a former British colony)...

Now, more than ever, property investors will be seeking safe havens and thriving markets which promise strong and reliable returns. Could...

Following the recent introduction of a stamp duty holiday, property investors can remortgage to raise funds for future purchases. According to Paragon...

With a rise in staycations as a result of Covid-19 and the restrictions it has placed on overseas travel, investors will...

Some four in 10 mortgage advisers expect to write more buy-to-let business in the next 12 months, according to Paragon Bank. The...

A new report has found that the UK’s residential market is missing out on billions of pounds of potential investment from...

Investors buying homes worth up to £500,000 won’t have to pay stamp duty on these purchases until the end of March...

The nation's property investors are increasingly looking to grow their cash reserves and expand their portfolios, according to Mortgages for Business. The...

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries and Ernst & Young (EY) have collaborated to create a guide for property investors on the changes...

Earlier this month, we ran a two-part series on Paul Hanafin - who successfully moved from busking to a £1 million...

One-bed properties are now proving to be the best investment when it comes to buy-to-let rental yields across the UK’s major...

The property market in England is beginning to reopen, with the government green-lighting its restart on May 13, but are investors...

It’s a question many would-be investors will have been asking themselves, with so much remaining up-in-the-air and uncertain at present. But...

The latest industry research and market commentary shows that the buy-to-let sector is showing signs of recovery following the strain of...

Many landlords and investors may now be looking to expand their portfolios, with lockdown restrictions gradually being eased and major lenders...

Lots of people throughout the years have made considerable sums of money from property, but it seems unlikely that many started...

It’s really important now, more than ever, that investors think strategically – with so much uncertainty and so many unknowns as...

Despite the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Manchester is set to continue as one of the UK's top buy-to-let investment...

Following the reopening of the property market on May 13, a specialist buy-to-let mortgage broker is advising investors to expand their...

Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic disrupting pretty much every aspect of daily life, the latest research from lettings management platform Howsy...

Welcome to this special, VE Bank Holiday (and lockdown), edition of Property Investor Today. We hope all our readers are having...

As is always the case in times of crisis, people are asking what might follow, what industries might thrive as normal...

It has been well over a month since the UK government first announced social distancing measures in response to Covid-19. At...

A property investment expert and well-regarded podcaster has offered some top advice to investors on how they can cope with, and...

Throughout the property industry, in response to the challenges posed by Covid-19, various webinars have been held offering top tips, guidance,...

A London-based property development and investment firm is on track to unveil a new commercial and residential development in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. HJ Collection...

As we keep being regularly told at the moment, we are living through unprecedented times, with the greatest restrictions on our civil...

In an unprecedented global climate, and with the new tax year looming, investors everywhere will be thinking about the future and...

The latest research from lettings management platform Howsy has looked at what makes the ideal investment location for UK landlords when...

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed in his first Budget plans to introduce a 2% stamp duty surcharge on non-UK tax residents. While...

Here at Property Investor Today, we regularly cover auctions from across the country, with stories of packed out catalogues and lots...

Women now account for 47% of the total 2.5 million buy-to-let investors in the UK, up from 46% in the previous...

As an investor, you will probably want to invest in an area with high tenant demand – and in many cases...

At the start of this year, Property Investor Today took a detailed look at why Preston is the perfect city for...

Despite Brexit uncertainty impacting house price growth, changes to tax regulations and a hike in stamp duty thresholds for buy-to-let landlords,...

Last week tech giant Facebook announced that it would be hiring 1,000 more staff in London, bringing its total workforce in...

More renters are saving to go on holiday (33%) or for an emergency fund (31%) than for a deposit to buy...

In this guest piece, Yaroslava Tkalich, chief marketing officer of Smartlands - a global investment platform for the tokenization of real economy assets by issuing...

A vast majority of landlords have revealed their acquisition plans for the year ahead, with the North West expected to be...

Properties in Nuneaton and Bedworth, Stockport and Leicester show significant potential for capital growth after seeing double-digit house price growth in...

The hottest UK cities for rental demand have been revealed by new research from rental management platform Howsy. The platform has examined...

New data from AI-powered property investment portal oneandonlypro.com has revealed that the North of England is the best place to nab...

As the property market looks set to recover somewhat in 2020, a new survey has revealed that many people still believe...

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned investor, finding the right buy-to-let investment is far from simple. With many factors to...

With the Conservative Party winning a big majority in last week's general election, it will be expected to honour its manifesto pledge...

With Brexit (still) on the cards, many investors may be in two minds about European property. On the one hand, all the...

Portsmouth-based agency NEXA Properties has released its latest report on the city which analyses how its property market is currently functioning. The...

The number of agents who saw rent increases fell by 8% in October against a tumultuous political backdrop. That is according to...

Buying demand has slightly risen this year, with an average of 320 house buyers registered per branch, compared to 318 on...

Timing is critical for international transactions in the current London property market. Currency brokers probably haven’t been as busy for a...

Last week PIT attended a roundtable discussion at WeWork Monument where the future of Build to Rent, the role of PropTech/AI...

On Monday, this guest piece from Iain Brown at Aria Resorts analysed why the UK holiday property sector is attracting huge...

The Conservative Party has unveiled plans for a 3% stamp duty surcharge for non-UK tax residents who are purchasing property, which...

The two biggest Scottish cities - Edinburgh and Glasgow - are currently the fastest places to sell a property, with homes...

The UK holiday property sector is a growth industry which is attracting huge interest from property investors, says Iain Brown of...

Landlords need to be aware of the finance options available to them when it comes to refurbishments, according to InterBay Commercial. Its...

Lending in the buy-to-let mortgage market has been steady in recent months, despite a slowdown in overall mortgage business, according to...

Last week we explored whether senior living - a rental model aimed at the over-75s - could be the next major property...

The government has been urged to 'recognise the importance of increasing supply' for renters now a date for a General Election...

Buy-to-let landlords operating in the East Midlands are the most positive about the future prospects for their rental business, according to...

As a landlord, it helps to understand current trends in the private rented sector and how you can maintain your buy-to-let...

Despite the buy-to-let sector seeing a raft of changes in recent years, demand from private tenants continues to grow and the...

In its latest project, Birmingham-based Prosperity Developments has been given the green light to transform a huge retail unit in Birkenhead town...

The results are in - the UK's top 25 buy-to-let postcodes, as well as some of the worst performing areas, have...

Central London has seen a 55% increase in demand from family offices, real estate funds and large investors looking to bulk-buy...

The latest statistics from Cifas revealed that mortgage fraud is up 5%, but what exactly is it and what can lenders,...

The majority of private tenants in the UK aren’t eager to buy a home, with only 42% interested in getting on...

A higher proportion of landlords believe tenant demand for rental properties is 'growing' or 'booming', according to Paragon. The buy-to-let lender's latest...

The latest multi-million pound residential development from Prosperity Developments – the company behind a recent scheme in Digbeth which was sold...

An entrepreneurial auctioneer has spotted the opportunities for those interested in the Airbnb route in his latest property auction catalogue. Toby Limbrick,...

Buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage costs have continued to fall since the second quarter of 2019, according to Mortgage Brain analysis. The cost of...

When it comes to property investment, the old adage is ‘location, location, location’. Any property investor that has found success will...

New research has revealed Darlington as the UK's top location for bargain properties priced under £65,000 with the potential to increase...

Some 84% of landlords are committed to the buy-to-let market and eager to maintain or grow the number of properties in...

Stockton-on-Tees’ lettings market is seeing a significant spike in activity, according to the latest analysis from Zoopla. The property portal delivered 75%...

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or an experienced one, there are frequent regulatory changes in the buy-to-let sector that you will...

Research from online mortgage broker Property Master has shown the majority of fixed rate buy-to-let rates are continuing to fall due...

Following our piece on the ongoing works at Battersea Power Station and its environs, Property Investor Today this time explores the...

More than half (55%) of landlords plan to use limited companies for purchases compared to 24% of landlords who intend to...

Jacksons, a once renowned department store in the heart of Reading town centre, is undergoing a major renovation that will see...

Connection Capital is giving private investors the chance to participate in a £10 million fundraise for a company that owns and...

Specialist buy-to-let broker Commercial Trust has found a growing number of two-year fixed rate buy-to-let applications in the first half of...

The latest research from global real estate firm CBRE has revealed that the total institutional investment into multifamily housing (much more...

You can earn good money from buy-to-let property. Over the last few decades, people have been investing in property to supplement...

A new-build residential development near Birmingham city centre that sold out before contractors had even started work on site has now...

Research has revealed that 17 of the UK’s top 20 best postcodes for buy-to-let rental yields are located within close proximity...

Claremont Property Group recently completed work on a Grade II listed Carnegie library in the West Midlands town of Stourbridge, converting ‘The...

Buy-to-let landlords and property investors are being offered the opportunity to receive their year's rent in advance in one lump sum. Known...

Online mortgage broker Habito has announced the launch of its new mortgage origination platform. The range – which hosts a suite of...

Some 97% of property investors do not think the government is doing enough to support the UK property market, new research...

Despite several changes in the buy-to-let market, 73% of prospective investors considered property to be the best, least volatile long-term investment,...

New research has revealed that approximately two thirds (64%) of UK landlords are optimistic about the outlook for the residential buy-to-let...

Some 73% of buy-to-let investors considered property as the best, least volatile long-term investment when compared to all other asset classes,...

In terms of buy-to-let investments, Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are a key feature of the future of renting. Not only do...

Property is an appealing investment: it’s been proven (in a favourable market, of course) to increase in value and it’s a...

Property Investor Today was recently invited for a tour of the Landmark Pinnacle development in Canary Wharf, the tallest residential tower...

Holiday lettings business cottages.com has seen a 23% growth in portfolio recruitment over the last six months, compared to the same...

New research from online mortgage broker Property Master has revealed that the cost of the majority of fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgages appear...

UK letting agents reported a rise in the number of landlords selling up in April, according to ARLA Propertymark’s April Private...

Rent rises in South West London have significantly outpaced the rest of the capital, despite the imminent ban on tenant fees,...

Auction House has announced its best ever April results, representing the sixth record month in a row. The property auctioneer – operating...

Brexit! Whether you’re a Brexiteer or a Remainer, no one can deny that this is probably the number one issue on...

High yield properties in Coventry continue to sell A broad number of properties in Coventry continue to be snapped up by investors...

Bond Wolfe Auctions’ upcoming sale will feature a range of residential properties across the Black Country to suit every buyer. New house-hunters...

London's average asking rents are at an all-time high of £2,093 per month following a record year-on-year price increase, new Rightmove...

A new index to help Britain’s private landlords and investors ‘benchmark the performance of their residential property investments’ has been created...

A Brexit-inspired holiday letting boom is expected to hit the South West this year, according to local holiday letting agency Bournecoast. The...

Landlord action to reduce higher tax costs could lead to a lower level of buy-to-let mortgage transactions going forward. That is according...

New research has revealed that property investors can more than double the 8% yield the average landlord aims for by making...

On April 1 2019, the rental sector shifted into a new era of even greater professionalisation with the introduction of mandatory...

Recent years have seen a shift in buyer activity across the UK’s property market, with London’s much publicised decline in popularity...

Scottish landlords now face higher tax bills than their English counterparts, according to leading accountants French Duncan LLP. This is due to...

New research has suggested that more than half (58%) of landlords are involving accountants when making key property decisions. Kent Reliance for...

Investment in the UK’s private rental sector (PRS) will soar to £75 Billion by 2025, with an additional 560,000 households expected...

Some 39% of UK landlords and investors are planning to increase the size of their portfolio over the next 12 months,...

Recent research by London sales and letting agent Benham and Reeves has highlighted which areas across London and the UK offer...

Brexit uncertainty could lead to more Britons holidaying in the UK, strengthening demand for holiday let rental homes. That is according to...

Landlords with bigger portfolios are switching to using limited company status for new purchases, according to research carried out by specialist...

The average age of people buying investment property has fallen by more than three and half years in the past nine...

For landlords, buying a property, making a few renovations and renting it out may sound like a simple feat, but it...

For landlords, experiencing occasional void periods is inevitable and often out of your control. If a tenant’s circumstances change, they could...

Now is an exciting time to be a buy-to-let investor, says investment agency Surrenden Invest, even in spite of the ongoing...

Private sector buy-to-let landlords sometimes get a bad rap from renters, who blame property investors for fuelling a housing boom which...

It's been a buoyant start to the year for the auction market, with SDL Auctions’ sales being accompanied by TV crews and Clive Emson...

New research from online mortgage broker Property Master has revealed the cost of three out of six categories of fixed rate...

If you’re considering investing in property, the chances are you’ve weighed up the pros and cons of becoming a landlord. An obvious...

An increasing number of landlords are choosing five-year fixed rate products, according to Mortgages for Business’ Buy-to-Let Index. In fact, 84% of...

Investment yields from prime London buy-to-let properties don’t reflect the risks involved, Hadrian’s Wall Capital (HWC) has claimed. The London-based specialist debt...

Asking rents for London properties hit a record high at the end of 2018, exceeding the previous peak witnessed in the...

With a new year now upon us, it’s time to look forward to what might happen (and what is definitely happening)...

The majority of buy-to-let fixed rate mortgages are currently down year-on-year – some by as much as £29 per month for...

Students appear to be generally happy with their living conditions and the services provided by their landlords, according to a new...

Property investment is no longer confined to the UK’s borders. In fact, these days, the global market can offer some of...

Property Partner, the property investment platform launched in January 2015, recently announced the sale of two properties, generating returns of up...

Edinburgh has been revealed as having the UK’s fastest growing rents with the average annual rent rising by 4.63% in 2018,...

Rents in other UK cities are growing faster than both London and the UK average as workers relocate from the capital...

Online buy-to-let agency yieldit recently revealed the property types which produce the greatest yields, offering a key insight for landlords who...

Manchester, a city of football, music, innovation and culture which has reinvented itself in recent years to escape its post-industrial decline,...

The remaining December auctions from SDL Auctions will feature unusual lots and plenty of buy-to-let opportunities. A large Victorian school building in...

Battersea Power Station continues to attract high-end professionals, resulting in healthy buy-to-let rentals, rising rents and low void periods. This is according...

Letting a home can be an intimidating task if you’re doing it for the first time. You may have deliberately entered...

Buy to let income for landlords living in London reached £7 billion in the last tax year, according to estate agent...

Brexit uncertainty is continuing to drive foreign investment in the UK, research by CashbackRemortgages.co.uk has claimed. A third of multi-million pound homes...

A property investment company, One & Only Pro, has launched its online offering after spending two years developing its complex algorithms...

Bridging loan finance continues to grow amidst low interest rates, Brexit uncertainty and mortgage lender caution, Commercial Trust Limited research has...

Fresh figures from Mortgage Brain’s product data analysis show that the buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage market remains ‘unsettled’, with mixed movement seen...

Even though the most recent Budget offered some welcome relief for landlords and the buy-to-let sector as a whole, there are...

Plymouth has been named as the top location for landlords investing in purpose-built student accommodation, data from online buy-to-let agency yieldit has...

The top investment opportunities for landlords have been revealed in a new analysis of the buy-to-let (BTL) market. Despite the string of...

LendInvest has released the latest LendInvest Buy-to-Let Index report. The LendInvest BTL Index is published quarterly and ranks 105 postcode areas around...

Dundee’s residential property market is being boosted by the V&A effect, with prices regularly well above Home Report valuations and homes...

France, the home of the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles, has more recently gained a reputation as one of...

Asking rents have reached a record high this quarter following an ongoing trend of fewer property investors purchasing buy-to-let properties, according...

The number of buy-to-let lenders lending to limited companies has increased by 47% over the past year, according to Mortgages for...

Online estate agency yieldit has unveiled the best buy-to-let locations in England and Wales. The new data, gathered from the agency's current...

The number of landlords looking to remortgage has reached an all-time high, Paragon’s latest Financial Adviser Confidence Tracking (FACT) Index has...

A Grade II listed former military barracks in Pembrokeshire is being offered for sale at John Pye Property’s next online auction. Built...

Some 80% of landlords plan to increase their portfolios over the next 12 months, according to advice website The Property Hub. Its...

Recent research from Your Move has revealed that nearly half of all UK buy-to-let landlords are ‘Pension Pot’ landlords. ‘Pension Pot’ landlords...

Southend-on-Sea is the UK’s number one buy-to-let hotspot, according to research carried out by independent mortgage broker Private Finance. The seaside town,...

Ireland has retained its position as Europe’s most attractive destination for buy-to-let investors for the third year in a row, according...

Government measures are among the top causes for landlords increasing rents, according to research from Property Partner. The government is increasing its...

Property investors now operate in a truly global environment. Just as UK-based investors can look at the great returns offered by...

The UK’s second largest city is home to the nation’s highest rental yields surrounding a university, making it the top choice...

The housing market is not set up for the increasing number of life-long renters, a property management company has claimed. DJ Alexander,...

The latest research from Octopus Choice suggests that Britain’s buy-to-let landlords are divided over their future, due to recent tax and...

Despite a significant drop in purchase activity in Central London, landlords are still picking up property in the East and West...

Almost one in 10 UK adults have shown an interest in taking out a buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage in 2018, new research...

Some 18% of landlords said they intended to remain in the buy-to-let (BTL) market indefinitely, with the same number of portfolio...

The average age of buy-to-let investors has dropped by 10 years since 2014, according to analysis by Manchester-based estate agent yieldit. Analysing...

There will be a continued dampening of the buy-to-let sector over the next three years, before the market stabilises in 2021...

Research by TotallyMoney has revealed that buy-to-let landlords facing increased taxation and diminishing profits could find better yields in UK towns...

For years, buy-to-let has been heralded as the most lucrative form of property investment. For those with money to invest, the...

Attitudes towards being a landlord in the current economic and political climate remain optimistic, according to recent research from Your Move. Its...

Hundreds of landlords are moving from long to short-term lets on Airbnb and other online outlets to counter falling yields, according...

Durham is the university city which offers landlords the best buy-to-let returns, new research has revealed. Simple Landlords Insurance yesterday published a...

New research by Gatehouse Bank has revealed that Winchester is home to the most vulnerable rental market as tax changes amplify...

Some 93% of landlords financing buy-to-let property opted for a fixed rate mortgage in the second quarter of 2018, according to...

A new generation of property investors is being created by a rise in the number of affordable homes coming to the...

The income women earn from property investment is lower than that of their male counterparts, according to new data from Knight...

Investors are increasingly searching for cheaper and higher yielding properties despite buy-to-let (BTL) investments offering attractive return rates, according to a...

New research has uncovered the UK's best investment locations ranked by rental yield. The top performer is Burnley, with an average...

The cost of a buy-to-let mortgage remains at a record low, according to analysis by Mortgage Brain. With little movement in costs...

Shojin Property Partners has secured over £2.1 million for development projects following the launch of its crowdfunding platform six months ago. The...

The government has approved plans for a controversial third runway to be built at Heathrow Airport. The expansion project, which has...

The National Landlord Investment Show is set to head back to London Olympia for its 57th show on June 14. This follows...

Allsop saw strong results at its May residential auction despite growing wariness among investors across the UK. By close of business, the...

Celebrate the shows 5th Birthday and 57th event to date in the Landlord Investor Lounge with a glass of prosecco with...

Following feedback from investors who have had difficulty selling their investments through traditional high street sales agents, Knight Knox has announced...

Landlords from the Yorkshire and Humberside region have the biggest appetites for property investment, according to a new survey by property...

Since the start of the year, the cost of a typical five-year fixed buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage has fallen despite the possibility...

The National Landlord Investment Show returns to the Midlands for its second show of the year next week. Investors will be...

As the National Landlord Investment Show prepares to celebrate its fifth anniversary at Aston Villa Football Club on Wednesday May 16th,...

Landlord confidence across a range of measures remained stable or increased in the first quarter of 2018 compared with the end...

Despite the resilience in the buy-to-let (BTL) market, landlords are taking a ‘wait and see’ approach to assess how the market...

New research has revealed the best hotspots for holiday rentals along the route of The Tour de Yorkshire, which kicks off...

Despite challenging buy-to-let (BTL) conditions, private landlords remain positive about the future of the industry, a new report from specialist bank,...

New analysis from buy-to-let broker Commercial Trust has highlighted the appeal of London and the South East for investors aged 50...

The UK’s largest exhibition catering to the needs of property investors, landlords and home buyers returns for its spring edition this...

The number of buy-to-let investors in the UK reached a record high of 2.5 million in the latest tax year, up...

A property expert from Finchley-based Richard Anthony Chartered Accountants has warned potential investors to plan their investment with care. This comes...

Buy-to-let (BTL) investors remain largely optimistic about the market in spite of Brexit uncertainty and increasing tax burdens for landlords, according...

The East Midlands saw residential rents grow by 2.24%, according to the latest Landbay Rental Index. The region had the fastest rise...

House prices in the North and West have surged amidst improving market conditions, according to the latest figures from Home.co.uk. This growth...

PropTech start-up Brickowner has reached a £1 million milestone through its platform via crowdfunding, just a year after launching. According to Brickowner,...

The share of buy-to-let (BTL) lending decreased to 12.5% in June 2017 – the lowest percentage since Q3 2013 – which...

The cost of most mainstream buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages is starting to climb following political uncertainty and last November’s interest rate rises,...

The National Landlord Show arrives at Olympia on Thursday 15 March to give advice via complimentary seminars, leading suppliers and two...

Investors in the buy-to-let (BTL) market have recently faced significant challenges, primarily increased taxes on capital gains, and the restriction of...

The latest HMRC receipt shows £5.5 billion was taken in capital gains tax (CGT) in January, while the taxman is set...

Registration for the latest National Landlord Investment Show is now open. The event, being held at Olympia London on March 15...

Research by bridging finance lender mtf has found that a third of UK property professionals are set to expand their portfolios...

Lenders absorbed more costs to keep their rates competitive in the last quarter of 2017, according to the latest results of...

When I moved to London in winter 1997, I was determined to make my fortune. I didn’t know it at the...

Recently named as the most rapidly improving locations in the UK – investment in the UK’s second city shows no sign...

The South East nearly caught London for buy-to-let purchase market share during 2017. That's according to new annual data from Commercial Trust Limited. Last...

Private Finance’s latest buy-to-let hotspots analysis has revealed that Liverpool and Nottingham are the UK’s best-performing locations for property investment, with...

Securing a mortgage is a challenging feat for three quarters of portfolio landlords after the introduction of the Prudential Regulation Authority...

Landlords are still reducing borrowing as levels of gearing – the ratio of long-term debt compared to its equity capital –...

The latest Complex Buy to Let Index, published by Mortgages for Business, has revealed that HMOs produced average yields of 8.9%...

The latest Property & Homemover Report, released by marketing consultancy TwentyCi, has shown a sharp rise in the number of rental...

New research carried out by Rightmove has revealed that national average asking rents (excluding London) increased by only 0.7% in 2017. This...

Landlords showed extreme resilience in 2017, new data has revealed, with 57% of the mortgage applications received by Accord Buy To...

Analysis by London estate agent ludlowthompson has revealed that UK buy-to-let landlords will still benefit from £16.7 billion worth of tax...

The latest LendInvest Buy-to-Let Index report has revealed that Manchester is the top buy-to-let destination in the country. Published every quarter, the...

Expats and foreign nationals in the UAE are using the weak pound to snap up UK properties while prices remain affordable...

A buy-to-let (BTL) loan product targeted at experienced, professional property investors and landlords operating in England, Wales and Scotland has been...

On a day set to be dominated by the Budget, Skipton Building Society has launched two new seven-year fixed-rate mortgages to...

London has long been viewed as the UK’s premier location for property investment. In recent years, however, high property prices and...

The cost of buy-to-let mortgages has remained mostly unaffected by the second phase of Prudential Regulation Authority changes, coupled with months...

With less than a month to go until the Property Investors Awards, held at The Royal National Hotel in Russell Square,...

Network Auctions’ November sale generated 80% of successful bids for investment lots overall, raising over £4 million. The buy-to-let market is very...

Birmingham has joined Manchester and Liverpool as one of the top Northern property investment hotspots, according to fresh research from IP...

The proportion of new buy-to-let purchase applications in Northern England has grown year-on-year for Q3 2017, according to a fresh report...

Millennials are making a career out of being a landlord, according to a new survey by Intus Lettings. Surprisingly, almost half of...

Specialist lender Together is granting over £800,000 to buy and develop an idle office block, enabling a development company to expand...

MercyCrowd has become the first international platform to enable investment in buy-to-let properties. With an aim to safeguard investors from negative leverage...

Buy-to-let landlords in the UK over the age of 55 could be entitled to almost £50 billion via equity release, Retirement...

Investors could have seen their buy-to-let (BTL) returns increase by as much as 1,131% over the past two decades, according to...

The Greenwich Peninsula Hotel has been acquired by hotel and investment company, Nine Group, from fixed charge receivers following its fall...

The UK is now the fifth worst country in Europe for buy-to-let investment, with average rental yields of just 4%. The findings,...

Last week saw the official launch of Homegrown, the UK’s first residential property investment platform focused solely on the construction of...

Sales of buy-to-let properties continue to be driven by pension “pot hunters”, according to the latest findings from Sequre Property Investment. Sequre’s...

The price of the average UK home will rise by more than 50% in the next 10 years, say online estate...

A number of buy-to-let landlords are turning their attention to student housing, which is regarded by many property investors as a...

A growing number of investors are starting to shun residential property, deterred by recent tax hikes, and are opting instead to...

The delay to the implementation of HMRC’s ‘Making Tax Digital’ system announced in July was warmly welcomed by buy-to-let landlords. A plan...

One in 10 adults in this country now own a second home - either to live in themselves or as buy-to-let...

Legal & General Mortgage Club has announced its calendar of autumn events that focus on the specialist lending sector. The half day...

The bridging loans sector has markedly raised its profile in recent years. It is also becoming better understood by property investors,...

The number of mortgages in arrears of 2.5% or more of the outstanding balance fell during the second quarter of 2017. This...

A single mum who lived in a council flat with her newborn baby has been given a new £120,000 home for...

The number of mortgage products has continued to rise, with the volume of deals on the market having increased by 61%...

You would have had to have been living under a rock to not know about the Government’s recent tax attacks on...

What does it say on your business card? Adam Joseph, CEO of The Happy Tenant Company.  What is the Happy Tenant Company? We are...

Investing in overseas property is becoming increasingly popular, and there are certain locations around the globe that are becoming some of...

The House Crowd has hit its £50m investment milestone after a record start to the year, having raised more than £15m...

There has been a sharp decline in the number of buy-to-let property acquisitions, following the government’s decision to introduce the 3%...

Most landlords are unable to identify a fake passport when presented with one leaving them vulnerable to fraudsters with fake ID’s, according...

Paragon Mortgages is the latest in a long line of lenders to announce that it will be implementing changes for portfolio...

When investing in buy-to-let, you can’t always be sure when the appliances and pipework in the property were last serviced and...

If you are a buy-to-let investor you are may be required to take action to ensure that your rental properties comply...

Despite recent turmoil, it seems Manchester is a city on the up, as it is now being identified as a true...

Various reports have suggested that a number of private landlords plan to sell up and quit the PRS as a consequence...

A new accounting, reporting and tax compliance service designed to help buy-to-let investors with their tax and regulatory landscape has been...

From unfavourable tax changes to tougher mortgage lending conditions, the past 18 months or so have been difficult for many buy-to-let...

The property market in northern England, supported in part by the Northern Powerhouse concept, has attracted a lot of media attention,...

Residential property prices in Portugal increased by 7.9% in the first quarter of this year, compared with the same period of...

Buy-to-let investors and property enthusiasts will descend on the Olympia Conference Centre in London tomorrow where they will be able to...

A new ‘questions and answers’ resource designed to make it easier for those investing in property to understand their Stamp Duty...

As a buy-to-let property owner, the last thing you want is for your investment to be sitting empty. But it’s not...

The recent slowdown in UK house prices suggests that the market is cooling, but very few experts are surprised. The latest house...

Despite economic uncertainty since last year’s Brexit vote and the recent tax rises heaped onto buy-to-let landlords, demand for property in...