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A London-based property development company, founded by two young local entrepreneurs, managed to post record sales over the last two quarters...

Despite the introduction of Lockdown 3.0, the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) market shows no signs of slowing down, with acquisitions,...

In 2019, senior housing – also known as retirement housing or senior living – seemed to be developing into one of...

In a year of tumultuous uncertainty, where the headwinds of Covid-19 bore a number of new realities and decimated others, some...

At the start of this year, you would have got very, very long odds on the prospect of UK-wide lockdowns, mandatory...

The UK’s appetite for European property investment in 2020 has not been significantly hampered by the major disruptions of a global...

There’s no doubt that Covid-19 has had a major impact on the housing market – including the ski market, with French...

The UK has ranked highest for future residential real estate investment, in a survey of 500 investors, developers and asset managers...

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

As the clock ticks ever closer to the end of the transition period, and the start of post-Brexit Britain from January,...

The Property Investors Awards – the annual event celebrating excellence in property investing, which is normally held at a swanky London...

The majority of UK investors are worried the government’s handling of Covid-19 and Brexit will have a negative impact on the...

It is no secret that the leasehold market has had its challenges in recent years. Abuses by a number of developers...

Lockdown has driven a significant increase in UK residents browsing home overseas, according to new data released by Kyero.com, an online...

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

It’s auctions galore this week, with Mark Jenkinson and Son, SDL Auctions, Bond Wolfe Auction and Auction House London achieving high...

Construction of new buildings – on time, and in a smooth, unencumbered way, if possible – plays a vital role in...

It’s threatened to be a thing for quite some time, but for one reason or another co-living has failed to catch...

Residential property searches by local councils have skyrocketed by as much as 1,400% as house hunters race to buy and beat...

In recent months, we’ve covered a number of stories extolling the virtues of converting retail units to residential in light of...

For over two decades, The Cumberland has been offering specialist lending to the hospitality sector, and 10 years ago, it became...

As we reach the end of October, Property Investor Today looks at how auction houses have been preparing for November auctions -...

Investment in the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) market bounced back significantly in Q3 2020, according to CBRE’s latest Marketview report. Following...

A small family-run company is attempting to raise the bar of student housing in Swansea with swish refurbished homes rather than...

In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards more innovative methods of construction - such as off-site and modular - to...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Stuart Aikman & Mathew Walters, co-founders - Story of Home www.storyofhome.co.uk  How...

The purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector is becoming increasingly flexible, accommodating different course lengths and formats, as well as the uncertainty...

Legal & General’s later living business, Inspired Villages, has announced the acquisition of a 10-acre site in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, for...

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...

Despite the many challenges posed by Covid, new housing schemes, developments and initiatives continue unabated. Here, Property Investor Today explores the latest...

Social and affordable housing provider Funding Affordable Homes (FAH) has secured a £16.5 million loan from Secure Trust Bank Real Estate...

Affordable housing is very often a thorny bone of contention. Arbitrary government targets are regularly missed and this part of the...

The South West, and Cornwall in particular, should be capturing the attention of property investors despite the economic challenges posed by...

A top five gaming Dapp, which allows players to buy, sell and trade virtual properties mapped to actual addresses, has announced...

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

Most universities will be reopening in some shape or form from late September/early October, and an increasing number of students attending...

Businesses involved in the retail sector – either as corporate occupiers leasing space for stores, warehousing and distribution, or as property...

In part one, we spoke to a number of high-profile auction houses about how they see the sector’s post-lockdown future. Here,...

Who are you? David Alexander What does it say on your business card? Joint Manager Director What is apropos? Apropos is a revolutionary new property management...

The coronavirus pandemic has affected every single part of the property market in some shape or form, but some parts were...

The capital’s overall appeal as a top investment destination remains undimmed, according to the first major poll of global investors since...

Global super-prime property markets have performed strongly in recent months, despite the challenges of Covid-19 lockdowns. Knight Frank research shows that 153...

Harvey Raybould is a UK property investor and owner of the Creative Property Group (CPG), a Kent-based property firm which aims...

Overseas buyers of French property increasingly desire outdoor space, according to luxury British developer Caudwell Collection. The firm says 75% of apartments...

A leading UK specialist real estate lender and investor has agreed to provide Heworth Green Developments, under the North Star banner,...

Google searches for ‘moving abroad’ have once again returned to the peak search figures of last year. The current Covid climate,...

Multifamily (Build to Rent) housing is set to be the UK’s most resilient real estate sector, according to a report from...

Well-known rental brand UNCLE recently opened its fifth property within its rapidly expanding chain of serviced rental apartments. Made up of two...

A leading property market commentator suggests that an urgent review of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and Land and Buildings Transaction...

Unite – one of the largest providers of student beds in the UK – recently announced the successful completion of the...

The coronavirus pandemic has affected all parts of the property investment market in recent months, but it has brought particular uncertainty...

In parts one and two, we looked at the investors and developers with a large stake in the fast-emerging Build to...

While Covid-19 continues to affect us all in differing ways, many countries in Central and Eastern Europe are tentatively lifting lockdown...

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

Moorfield Group’s Duet scheme, one of the newest Build to Rent developments to join the MediaCityUK skyline, has developed an all...

Portugal, already a highly popular holiday, second home and retirement destination for Brits, has been widely praised for the way it...

In part one, we told the story of how Paul Hanafin, a former busker and chemistry graduate, created a £1 million...

With lockdown measures starting to be eased, and the possible move to step 2 of the three-step plan from June 1,...

The latest research from Property Hub has revealed that a huge 98% of property investors still consider property to be a...

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

With lockdown starting to ease, investors across the country will be considering their next steps and where might represent the best...

While England slowly starts to emerge from lockdown under the UK government’s three-point plan (the devolved administrations are taking a slightly...

In these social distancing times, where so many of us are working remotely and being encouraged to stay at home as...

It's been abundantly clear in recent months that the coronavirus pandemic - which has caused such drastic restrictions on travel, tourism...

The construction and housebuilding sectors have undergone dramatic shifts in recent weeks – from site shutdowns and dividend cancellations to salary...

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

A recently launched Build to Rent development spanning two towers in MediaCityUK is supporting a local charity’s attempts to create a...

Build to Rent (BTR) was undoubtedly one of the property sector’s fastest-growing areas before Covid-19 took hold. But, like all other markets,...

A young entrepreneur hailing from the North West has secured £100,000 pre-seed funding for her housing app. Lydia Jones officially founded Manchester-based...

Godwin Developments, a national multi-sector property developer, has announced the purchase of a one-acre site, situated prominently within Sheffield city centre,...

The knock-on effects of the spread of coronavirus and the subsequent government lockdown will result in 56,000 fewer homes being delivered...

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

Spanish property law firm Fuster & Associates has provided detailed guidance for Brits buying in Spain at the present time, taking...

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

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has had a dramatic impact on all of our lives, including those who operate in the property...

Real estate investment firms face a range of day-to-day challenges as they consistently look for ways they can mitigate their risks...

Buy a property below market value, renovate it and then make a tidy profit by selling it at a higher price,...

Whilst the development of brand-new developments is one solution to the UK housing shortage, a much more obvious answer is the...

The coronavirus crisis has affected the property investment market in many ways, from cancelled short-lets bookings and people worried about the future...

Landlords and aspiring property owners are turning to overseas markets. Not only are they finding plentiful real estate investment opportunities, they...

In this period of crisis, we have seen many examples of acts of kindness and companies seeking to help other companies...

Despite the growing Covid-19 pandemic creating a number of challenges and logistical issues for auction houses, the team at SDL Auctions...

While the coronavirus outbreak has led to the postponement of all local and mayoral elections in England for a year to...

The promise of emerging technologies, championed by the most forward-thinking in the PropTech space, could have been inspired by nostalgic French...

In this latest development round-up, we zone in on three new student developments and the relaunch to the market of one...

With an ageing population and an adult social care crisis, retirement villages have been talked of as one possible solution. Here, in...

We’re back with another instalment of Women in Property Investment, where we chat with inspiring women who are making their mark...

Experience Invest, a London-based firm which provides property investors in the UK and overseas access to exclusive investments across a variety of...

It might seem strange to compare the UK’s property market to a taxi company, however the similarities when it comes to...

Sentiment is polarised among potential buyers and sellers in the UK property market, highlighting an opportunity for agents to bridge this...

In this Q&A, Property Investor Today catches up with Charlie Baxter, managing director and co-founder of award-winning development manager Alchemi Group, to find out...

To kick off the new year, we conduct a Q&A with Tzvete Doncheva, who looks after the PR and ecosystem building at Round...

Achieving economic growth was revealed to be the most widely shared ambition for 2020 among residential and commercial property developers, investors...

It’s impossible to know for sure what the major investment trends will be for the next decade, but if recent trends...

A new student housing report from global real estate firm JLL has revealed that the outlook for UK PBSA (purpose-built student...

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

The UK population is growing by more than 500,000 people each year, yet only about half the homes needed are built...

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

In recent weeks we have featured articles on the investment potential of retirement living and care homes. Here, Alex Pelopidas - partner at...

Real estate is set to remain an attractive investment asset in 2020 despite strong political and economic headwinds, the latest research...

The global head of Lendlease has called for an end to what he has described as an often unhealthy and politically...

In the latest part of our series focusing on London’s regeneration hotspots, Property Investor Today zones in on the ongoing transformation...

The London Homebuilding & Renovating Show is returning to ExCel from 4-6 October 2019 - and we're delighted to offer our...

The seemingly relentless expansion of the Build to Rent sector across the UK shows no signs of slowing down, with the...

The average income required for a first-time buyer (FTB) to purchase a home has grown 9% since 2016 and stands at...

Two housing-related charitable organisations have collaborated to fund a major UK-wide research programme in order to improve standards in the private...

The UK’s Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector is predicted to reach a total combined value of over £53 billion by...

Former retail premises could be the biggest untapped resource for new residential development, according to property software company MRI Software. The firm’s...

The winners of the 2018 Property Investors Awards were revealed at the ceremony on Saturday 1 December at The Royal National...

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

A new report from estate agents Strutt & Parker has examined how policy and political events have transformed the property market...

The owners of some of London's most affluent homes have faced a number of challenges since the market crashed in 2007,...

Theresa May kicked off the Conservative Party conference – which is taking place in Birmingham this week – by outlining plans...

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

Tell us about yourself? I’m currently the founder and director at online credit broker and comparison site Lending Expert which includes our second charge...

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

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

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

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

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...

Loveitts is encouraging sellers to jump at the opportunity to put properties up for sale during the Christmas period, following a...

Over £23 million of land and property was sold by Clive Emson Auctioneers at its autumn auction. Achieving a sale rate of...

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

Prime prices in the Alps were up 4.8% in the year to June 2017 with Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in the lead, according to...

Who are you? Harvey Raybould What does it say on your business card? Building Dreams and Empowering Lives What is Creative Development Services (CDS)? We are...

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

A growing number of property investors are turning to alternative finance options to overcome tougher mainstream mortgage lending criteria and stress...

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

It has been exactly one year since Britain voted to leave the European Union by 52% to 48%, and while the...

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

Housebuilders may never meet the demand for housing north of the border due to the various challenges that they face when...

Prime commercial property rental values in the UK increased by 0.8% in the first quarter of the year, the latest prime...

The average deal size in London’s West End hit a new quarterly record of £86m in the first quarter of 2017,...

Confidence about investing in property continues to grow, as many property investors, including buy-to-let landlords, predict a good year ahead for...

The chief executive of Sainsbury’s, Mike Coupe, is the latest in a long line of high prominent business leaders to call...

Borrowers that require a very quick turnaround to secure their next property investment will be pleased to learn that LendInvest has...

With fears of a residential and commercial property crash having receded following last year’s Brexit vote, London is starting to look...

If you are planning to invest in the retail property sector any time soon, it may be wise to check out...

With the number of new homes being built across the UK still significantly below the level needed to meet demand, a...

UK property prices are expected to remain largely unchanged in 2017, owed largely to uncertainty over Brexit negotiations, according to the...

With the number of new homes being built across the UK still significantly below the level needed to meet demand, housebuilders...

The chancellor Philip Hammond announced a range of housing measures in his first Autumn Statement, including £1.4bn of cash to help build...

Residential property prices in Scotland rose 0.6% month-on-month in September, taking the average price above £170,000 for the first time since...

Confidence among housebuilders has improved, with many residential property developers confident that they will succeed in their efforts to build more...

The government’s decision to approve a third runway at Heathrow yesterday may have paved the way for hundreds of thousands more flights...

There was more bad news over the future of the UK economy published yesterday with a report by EY’s Item Club...

The average price of a residential property in England and Wales rose slightly last month despite a month-on-month decline recorded in...

Who are you? Rob Jarrett What does it say on your business card? CEO How long has The Resort Group been trading? We are in...

The number of residential property transactions decreased slightly between July and August according to newly released data from HMRC, with last...

With the number of new homes being built across the UK still significantly below the level needed to meet demand, compounding the...

They say no man is an island, however the UK is – and there is only so much land available, says...

The Brexit vote will undoubtedly dominate David Cameron's legacy as Prime Minister, but he should also be remembered for leaving behind...

Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) will be better equipped to increase much needed housing supply among other...

With many housebuilders adopting a cautious approach to retirement living in Scotland, Savills has identified ‘an untapped opportunity’ for investors willing...

Floods of foreign property purchasers, including many investors, are currently looking to take advantage of the rapidly improving real estate recovery...

Property expert and managing director at Tranio.com, George Kachmazov, argues the benefits of low yield residential property for small budget investors. The...

A survey by The Deposit Protection Service has revealed that 68% of landlords believe that changes in landlord tax will lead...

Crowdfunding platform PropertyPartner has announced it has purchased property in growth hotspot Hastings from a local developer. In an attempt to get...

Glen Wilson has been appointed by Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking as Head of Property for small and medium sized enterprises. Wilson, as...