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A new book has been released to offer insight to landlords and investors on small-scale property development. The ‘Guide to Small-Scale Property...

The travel industry was hard hit by the pandemic, but the bounce back is well in progress. According to PhocusWire, Europe’s...

The crown of UK’s number one yield hotspot goes to Bradford, according to new research compiled by PropertyData and Sequre Property...

With the Build to Rent (BTR) sector no longer a new phenomenon, and fast becoming a well-established part of the PRS,...

In this week's roundup, PIT takes a look at the month just gone. Auction House saw record figures in the first five...

Sequre Property Investment has announced a £10.4 million cash realisation for over 1,400 investors over the last 12 months, across its...

The build-to-rent market has long been characterised by providing expensive, urban flats for young adults; but 2021 was a landmark year...

With the opening of the Elizabeth line last week, it’s no surprise that properties within a short distance of Crossrail stations...

Regardless of whether you’re looking to sell your property by auction or on the open market, there are primarily two ways...

Market analysis from Octane Capital has revealed that the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in England has dropped in...

Dave Butler recently stood down as the CEO of the UKAA (the UK Apartment Association), the main membership body for the...

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

New analysis from Knight Frank suggests that rent rises are tempting landlords back into the market. It found that, in some cases,...

In this guest piece, Judith Tan, head of capital markets at EstateGuru, looks at how investors can hedge their bets against...

Landlords have been making attractive profits from renting property to students for many years, with this traditionally being one of the...

With new research finding over 10 million UK adults are considering becoming a holiday let landlord and the volume and total...

The number of overseas investors confessing to tax evasion in the UK has more than quadrupled to 338 this year from...

Landlords’ portfolios are not generating the same income as they once were, as many are concerned about the future of the...

For many years, Manchester has been the number one location for buy-to-let investors in the UK. A young, professional population, strong...

The current market value of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) sits above wider market values, new research finds, suggesting that new licensing...

Who are you? Chris Holland What does it say on your business card? Director of Sales and Lettings What is Heaton Group? Heaton Group are a...

The Property Investor Show returns on April 1-2 at London’s ExCeL Centre and is anticipated to be ‘bigger and better attended...

The National Landlord Investment Show, widely considered to be the UK's number one landlord and property investment exhibition, is returning to...

The regions of England and Wales home to the least time remaining to renew when it comes to properties listed for...

Possible changes to energy performance certificate (EPC) targets are likely to have a dramatic effect on landlord property purchasing habits. This is...

Russian residential property purchases contributed an estimated £190 million in market value and £13.2 million in stamp duty tax last year,...

Research by Rentd has revealed that, despite the government’s best efforts, the return on a buy-to-let (BTL) purchase currently sits at...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? My name is Giles Atkinson and I’m one part of...

Buy-to-let (BTL) portfolio landlords are more likely to be aware of the government’s proposed EPC requirements than non-portfolio landlords, according to...

When it comes to investing money and making it grow, there are few options that deliver as high returns as property....

It’s the age-old question that most investors are likely to find themselves wondering at one point or another - which property type...

New-build homes command rental premiums of as high as 41% in the current market as the Build to Rent (BTR) boom...

Research from Octane Capital has revealed which areas of the UK rental market are driving growth in rental stock availability, as...

Average UK rents have risen to almost £1,000 per month – £62 more than at the start of the pandemic, according...

Small-scale property development is entering a phase full of fantastic opportunities. A huge housing shortage, an increase in permitted development rights,...

The start of a new year is often a time for reflection, and for investors, it is a prime opportunity to...

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has outlined the key areas it believes the government and the industry should focus on...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the latest development and investment news, featuring Avanton’s breakout into the BTR sector...

London houses are seven times more expensive than houses in the North, new research from Open Property Group has found. The investment...

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

GetGround and Salboy have announced a strategic partnership to make property investing in the North West easier, faster and more efficient.  Salboy, the North West property development and investment company, and GetGround,...

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

In this latest Q&A, Property Investor Today speaks to Barry McKeown, real estate partner and head of Shoosmiths' Glasgow office, for...

Bristol, Oxford and Cambridge have been named as the best cities for landlords and investors to invest in for 2022, according...

The demise of the buy-to-let market has been much predicted over recent years. Major tax changes, a 3% stamp duty surcharge, and...

The number one buy-to-let (BTL) hotspot next year will be the North West, according to new findings from SevenCapital and Zoopla. The...

Research by Sequre Property Investment has revealed which cities are seeing the largest level of high yield rental homes. The buy-to-let (BTL)...

Industry experts say there will be no slow-down in the rapid growth of the holiday lets sector. Travel restrictions during the pandemic...

This week’s auction roundup shows positive results across the board, with Auction House London, Clive Emson, Allsop, Auction House and SDL...

Private and commercial bank Arbuthnot Latham provides some simple steps to help landlords save time, stress, and ultimately money, in the months and years...

Investors could be ‘severely impacted’ by government plans to raise the required Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating for buy-to-let properties in...

On Thursday (November 4), the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee will decide whether interest rates will finally increase, after the...

As a property investor, you are more than likely to require building work at some point – whether you are flipping...

Property investment firm Advantage Investment explores the effects Covid-19 has had on property investment and lists the benefits of investing in holiday...

In the third instalment of our Black History Month investor special, we speak to Ayesha Ofori, founder of both the female...

The pair behind one of the property industry's most popular podcasts have now launched an app that they say will 'completely...

In part three of our series on the booming commercial to residential sector, we look at some of the recent schemes...

In this guest piece, Rightio discusses some of the lesser-known costs of being a landlord. To the uninitiated, being a landlord might...

The theme of this week’s roundup is reflection, as Allsop and SDL Auctions report successful auction results for September, while Auction...

We’ve already reached October in what has been another tumultuous year for the housing market. The auction world continues to thrive,...

Are you a buy-to-let investor considering selling up? You’re not alone. Research by the Nottingham Building Society revealed that a fifth...

After a hiatus of nearly two years, where shows had to take place virtually instead, the National Landlord Investment Show says...

One of the biggest trends during the pandemic from a property development point of view has been a dramatic increase in...

Manchester, once an integral part of Britain’s Industrial Revolution, remains one of the UK’s most important and fastest-growing cities, having performed...

A disparity between property demand and supply has risen across the UK. This has created opportunities for buy-to-let landlords to invest in...

Expatriates are a prime target for scammers. And no wonder, usually being wealthier than locals, out of their comfort zone and...

As the property investment industry becomes ever more complex, it can be difficult for a first-timer to take the plunge and...

Now that we’re well into the summer, Property Investor Today takes a look at the mid-year results for Sutton Kersh Auctions...

In June, estate agents Winkworth launched their Property Exchange podcast where they discuss the latest developments in the property market. The...

Until recently, the world of buy-to-let investing has traditionally been dominated by men. Current figures, however, reveal women now make up...

In this guest piece, Stuart Williams, director of property investment firm Thirlmere Deacon, outlines the golden rules for armchair investing. Over the...

A new residential development in Salford, Manchester is set to offer a ‘refreshing’ collection of apartments. The gritty suburb-turned-cultural-goldmine location is home...

This week – today (June 23), to be exact – marks five years since the EU referendum. It was a significant moment...

When it comes to investing in property, strong rental yields are all-important if you want to make decent money out of...

The latest research by a nationwide buy-to-let (BTL) specialist has revealed which major cities across England and Wales have seen the...

Sheffield has been revealed as the top regeneration hotspot of the Yorkshire region, with projects set to drive investment to the...

A leading property developer has claimed that a successful property empire can be built within a short space of time, albeit...

As a landlord or investor, yield is one of the things you will be most interested in to ensure you generate a...

While restrictions around international travel remain largely uncertain, demand for UK staycations has experienced a meteoric rise. Thousands of holidaymakers are zoning...

It’s one of the more niche forms of property investment, but is investing in a hotel room a worthwhile pursuit? Here, the...

More than a third (34%) of landlords have recently purchased another buy-to-let (BTL) property or intend to buy one within the...

Property investors are always looking for new strategies and Rent-to-Rent has recently risen to the top of the popular strategies list....

In recent times, regional property markets have seen a significant increase in investor interest. This upwards trajectory has been historically driven...

Is property investment still a good long-term strategy, or has the taxation and regulatory reforms over the past five years made...

Three in every five landlords are now interested in green mortgages, according to Mortgages for Business. The buy-to-let (BTL) broker says 62%...

With travel abroad clouded by uncertainty during the coronavirus pandemic, throwing many travel plans into disarray, there has been an influx...

We know that UK property has long been a safe haven for international investors, with the market’s robust performance throughout the...

Furnished holiday lets offer tax breaks, but owners need to tread carefully, Handelsbanken Wealth Management (HWM) has warned. Soaring demand for holiday...

A north-west based property development company has put together a comprehensive checklist of the top things UK property investors need to...

Like all investments, buy-to-let property comes with many considerations but also plenty of opportunities. Off-plan property is an asset class that...

Recent research from CIA Landlords revealed the top 10 locations where landlords can potentially make the most profits from buy-to-let. Brighton, Bangor,...

Having been a building surveyor for more than 20 years, specialising in the leasehold sector for the past 15 or so...

Britain and Hong Kong have long had close relations, not least because it was a British colony until as recently as...

Last week, two of the UK’s biggest housebuilders – Barratt and Berkeley – held webinars aimed at investors. While new-build developments have traditionally...

East London offers the best rental yields in the capital, according to the latest data-analysis by estate agent Portico. Its interactive rental...

In this guest piece, property development and investment company SevenCapital outline three ways investors can diversify their portfolio.  After the turbulence of...

It’s been widely reported that Covid-19 has sparked an ‘escape to the country’. This may have left property investors wondering if Manchester...

For many years, residential property has been the default choice for investors looking to preserve and grow their wealth. In times...

Investors trying to expand their portfolios can avoid delays caused by residential buyers taking advantage of the Chancellor's stamp duty extension by using four 'buy-to-let hacks', according to broker Mortgages...

International investors are increasingly focusing on the buy-to-let (BTL) property market in the North West of England, according to property investment...

With people commuting less due to the pandemic, it comes as no surprise that the interest in searches for ‘buy-to-let scheme’...

Here at Property Investor Today, we are always keen to focus on major regeneration projects and cities and towns undergoing major...

There is no question that Covid-19 has completely torn through the UK economy, with any signs of recent recovery likely to...

Over the last 10 months, we have seen a raft of changes to the planning rules in England. This has been...

With the pandemic heavily impacting interest rates, people are searching for a more lucrative return on their investments. Research by insurance and...

Buy-to-let landlords and investors are anxiously anticipating the planned hike to Capital Gains Tax (CGT), which would drastically increase the amount...

A joint venture between Audley Group, Schroders Real Estate and Octopus Real Estate has secured a £47 million development loan for...

In recent years, buy-to-let investors and landlords might feel as if they have been deliberately targeted, with changes to mortgage interest...

PaTMa, a PropTech ‘prospector’ tool which analyses Rightmove data from an investor’s perspective, has produced a list of the 10 best...

Since the housing market reopened after lockdown, the release of pent-up demand has led to record levels of enquiries for homes...

To no-one’s surprise, there haven’t been petitions or concerted pressure from the public, MPs and trade bodies regarding the introduction of...

A ‘diverse and innovative’ group of architects and designers, with UK and international expertise, have made the shortlist to potentially become...

Property investment, like everything else at the moment, continues to be heavily influenced by Covid-19 and Brexit. But what does the market...

This time of year is normally the season for social media and headlines to be filled with New Year resolutions, with...

Here, in this guide piece, the experts at Alexander & Co - a firm of chartered accountants in Manchester - run...

When I became interested in property, I didn’t have a large amount of capital that I could invest. This meant that...

2020 was a challenging year for many industries across the world, and especially those in the UK. Amongst national lockdowns, stringent...

While many have cautiously welcomed the prospect of leasehold reform, Mick Platt, chief executive of Wallace Partnership Group, offers a different...

Wardour Point, a development crafted for modern living, has been launched in Manchester to meet the growing demand for regional property. The...

A leading UK student accommodation platform has unveiled which universities currently offer the best option for landlords in the student sector. UniHomes...

For anyone looking to purchase a second property, the experts at regulated fast house sale site Good Move have provided all...

With some 20% of the UK’s carbon emissions coming from domestic buildings, the importance of sustainable construction has become undeniable. Over the...

York is one of the most atmospheric and beautiful cities in the UK, but is perhaps overlooked by investors and holiday...

The number of tenants experiencing rent rises dropped for the second month in a row, according to ARLA Propertymark. The trade body's...

There is hope that a reduced quarantine time for travellers arriving into England from December 15 will provide a boost for...

Here at PIT, we regularly cover regeneration stories – and last year we even ran a 10-piece series zoning in on...

A housebuilder is offering free expert advice for property investors looking to start or expand their portfolio in Cambridgeshire, specifically in...

Sometimes even seasoned investors will need guidance, help and assistance, particularly during times of crisis and uncertainty. With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,...

With global stock markets in turmoil, many investors are turning to property as a less volatile investment option. For practical purposes, the...

HMOs are an important part of the UK housing market as they offer students and young professionals affordable accommodation. There is...

Hayley and Paul Andrews, a UK couple who have battled life-threatening illness to build a multi-million property portfolio, are now sharing...

The coronavirus crisis has hit the UK's economic outlook, and many buy-to-let landlords are understandably worried about their post-lockdown rental property...

When it comes to conveyancing for landlords and investors, the purchasing process itself doesn’t differ that much from residential conveyancing, there...

When it comes to property investment, there is no one ‘right’ way to do it in order to succeed. Likewise, there...

With the staycation boom caused by Covid-19, which is likely to continue for the foreseeable future as travel restrictions remain for...

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,...