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A recent analysis of all FTSE 100 and 250 webpages by Contensis has revealed which businesses have the best and worst...

This week, PIT takes a look at the latest in the world of auctions. iamproperty reports a milestone result, while Auction...

The incredible speed at which organisations were able to transition to remote working when the pandemic hit in 2020 was a...

Earlier this summer, I attended the Skift Future of Lodging Forum in New York. The foundation for the summit was the...

Hatch Interiors, a UK specialist in furniture collections, bespoke interior design and build-to-rent (BTR) schemes, has carried out a 1,000-strong UK-wide survey to provide...

In a week of blazing weather, PIT shines a light on the latest auction news, from a new property auctioneer coming...

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

In this guest piece, Rob Lessmann, founder of luxury interior design studio Design'd Living, sets out how Airbnb has led international...

The more the world learns about climate change, the more we realise that we all have a part to play in...

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

With climate change and environmental degradation becoming a daily feature in news cycles, it’s no wonder why many are becoming increasingly...

Following the announcement that National Trading Standards and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are set to improve the standard of...

This week’s roundup is centred around demand, with iamsold reporting a strong rise in Modern Method of Auction as market conditions...

Despite the continued rise in energy costs, 55% of homeowners are making positive changes to the environmental sustainability of their property,...

In the first auction roundup of 2022, PIT takes a look at the latest auction news; from iamproperty’s successful year with...

On Tuesday, the government launched a six-week consultation on proposals to make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to purchase the...

Following a successful year in PropTech last year, spatial data technology company Pupil predicts that 2022 will be the year that...

This week’s auction roundup is a mixed bag, so to speak, with Savills announcing its new head of auctions and Propertymark...

Goldman Sachs made the headlines after announcing a partnership with Urban & Civic to deliver hundreds of rental homes across the...

The Cumberland recently sought the opinions of representatives from different areas of hospitality to highlight the differing perspectives on some of...

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

Shopping centres have taken a hit in recent years thanks to changing shopping habits, the growth of online retail, a decline...

At various points throughout the pandemic, we have posed the question as to whether the UK’s major auction houses will return...

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

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s main financial regulator, has warned a number of times in the past about the...

In 2019, the UK government announced that it would be bringing in a ban on gas boilers. This was originally scheduled...

This week, PIT takes a closer look at the success stories for Auction House London, iamsold, Auction House and Allsop, indicating...

Along with Japanese knotweed, it’s one of the issues that can have the biggest impact on a home’s value and ability...

Dover District Council has approved Etopia Homes’ plans to deliver 50 eco-friendly homes on a site in Eastry, Kent. Situated on Gore...

The Covid-19 pandemic has had many adverse effects on businesses, but an industry that has benefited immensely from the pandemic is...

In this guest piece, Shareq Husain, VP and UK General Manager at Residently, outlines why Britain's rental market is ripe for FinTech-like...

A government-backed modular housing ‘pioneer’ has unveiled the UK’s first mainstream zero carbon home, which it claims can cut energy bills...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the ‘rare opportunity’ for buyers to purchase a former Edwardian school, the...

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

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

For landlords and property investors, maintenance is a key if not particularly glamorous part of the job. But how can landlords and...

In the last auction roundup of April, Property Investor Today takes a look at iamsold’s free educational webinar on the Modern...

Since April 12, overnight stays in self-contained accommodation in England with members of a person’s household or bubble have been allowed,...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the ambitious auction houses that are making great strides as we ease...

From March 1 2021, HMRC’s new VAT domestic reverse charge for building and construction services comes into effect. With this in mind,...

In this Q&A, Thomas Balashev – who has spoken previously of breaking into the old-money elite of prime London property despite...

Birmingham-based property developer Cordia Blackswan has officially handed over its Hockley Mills site to Legal & General (L&G) and Sir Robert...

January 7 2021 marked the launch of a new national committee, supported by The UK Apartment Association (UKAA), looking to improve...

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

Although the global travel industry has taken a nosedive in 2020 as a direct result of Covid-19, not all elements of...

Fast-growing Build to Rent company Moda Living has joined FOOTPRINT as a founding member, pledging its commitment to net zero carbon. FOOTPRINT is...

Co-living, while still highly niche in the UK and across Europe, has been growing in size and stature in recent years...

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

Moda Living has formed a technology partnership with Samsung to provide 60,000 smart home appliances across its pipeline. The smart home is...

For most people, 2020 has been a very difficult year. The Covid-19 pandemic has had devastating consequences on so many aspects...

The team behind Glasgow’s first major city centre Build to Rent (BTR) development has now successfully delivered another multi-million pound BTR...

Earlier this year, we explored the often-underreported scandal of timeshare mis-selling and asked how easy it is for people to escape...

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

In one of the biggest signs yet that modern methods of construction (MMC) are going mainstream, NHBC, the leading warranty and...

  The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the mortgage market has been significant and that's why consumers will be seeking expert...

On June 23, the day that Boris announced July 4 as the date for the easing of lockdown in England, Sykes...

One of the biggest debates as we ease out of lockdown and come to terms with the new normal has revolved...

Legal & General’s increasing focus on the later living sector has continued apace, with the financial services firm recently announcing its...

The UK property sector has been hit with the full force of coronavirus, but while it has certainly packed a punch,...

The short-term accommodation and holiday lettings sector, of which Airbnb is the major player, has supported the implementation of new UK-wide...

The UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) has launched a five-point plan outlining how the government can help the sector recover...

As the country gets to grips with the government's next phase of tackling the coronavirus pandemic, experts are already discussing how...

With a rising number of Brits choosing to turn their backs on airport queues and the current poor exchange rates, and...

The short-let rental market is booming, despite controversy and opposition around the world. In recent months, we have covered both the...

Now that 2020 is underway, activity in the property market is likely to start picking up due to the traditional seasonal...

On Monday, we looked at why landlords and investors were being warned off holidays lettings amid an Airbnb crackdown in Scotland...

In recent weeks we’ve focused on the seemingly unstoppable growth of Airbnb and its competitors and how women are helping to...

Home purchase via blockchain has moved one step closer thanks to the launch of NatWest and Coadjute’s mobile project. A network for...

Moving home? Here’s your guide to property jargon When it comes to buying, selling, letting or renting a property, you will likely...

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

The Modern Method of Auction (MMA) has become one of the fastest-growing sectors in property, according to online auction service LetsBid...

While we wouldn’t be so bold as to say the government gets its daily fix of property news from the Today...

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

More than nine out of 10 new-build homes in the UK have defects and almost 40% fail to meet their original...

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

Some 81% of estate agents expect revenues to grow or stay the same next year despite growing concerns over the UK’s...

Auctions are an excellent opportunity for purchasers to avoid the drawn-out buying process and secure a bargain with competitive prices. However,...

The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show, which has already seen 85% of its stand capacity being snapped up by exhibitors, has...

NAEA Propertymark and ARLA Propertmark have shared their forecasts for the rental and buying market in 2018, with rental prices set...

Prices rose across the UK in October compared to the previous month, according to fresh research conducted by the Mortgage Advice...

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

With over 102,000 total visitors in 2017, The Homebuilding & Renovating Show saw its busiest year ever. The show, which witnessed a...

UK homeowners fork out roughly £1,800 on average to control Japanese knotweed infestation, while 10% lose over £4,000 because of its...

Three in five (59%) consumers across Europe believe that prices will rise over the next 12 months, according to the ING...

Name and business title: Riccardo Iannucci Dawson, head of design at Shape Real Estate. What does Shape Real Estate do? We’re a boutique...

The second charge mortgage market saw new business increase 33% by value and 22% by volume in June compared with the...

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

A third of small building firms, which includes property investors taking on renovation jobs, say that soaring material prices are squeezing...

Equity release continues to grow among UK homeowners in the UK with activity hitting more than £700m in the second quarter...

Asking prices for residential properties in England and Wales have remained broadly unchanged  over the past month, as price sensitive homebuyers...

Any and all businesses will see benefits by using an Intelligent Call Management system - but this can be a huge...

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

MortgageGym, which is planning to try and change the way UK consumers access the mortgage market, has announced the successful completion...

Annual house price growth continues to slow, as affordability issues deter many prospective homebuyers. With 2017 proving to be a rather challenging time...

Over the past two decades, investing in residential property in the UK has been a relatively secure way to make money,...

There was a sharp rise in remortgaging activity last month as homeowners, including property investors, seek ways to reduce outgoings, new...

Mortgage Gym, the world’s first regulated mortgage robo-adviser, is launching in the UK with a view to speeding up the loan...

Growing economic uncertainty in the UK is starting to weigh on consumer confidence and willingness to engage in major transactions such...

The leasehold system is a feudal form of property ownership in England and Wales, which many investors believe is a flawed...

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

Residential property prices in the UK remained broadly stable in 2016 but is likely to slow next year, the Nationwide has...

Second charge mortgages, often simply referred to as second mortgages, are a secured loan used to raise extra money instead of...

The number of mortgages approved for residential property purchases rose for the second consecutive month in October as the housing market...

From a property investor’s perspective, it has been a tough year following a raft of changes introduced by the government. Aside from the...

Inflation in the UK will quadruple to around 4% in the second half of 2017, which would slash disposable income, according...

The number of mortgages approved by British banks rose last month from a 19-month low in August, according to fresh data...

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

Zoopla has announced the launch of a new lending portal in partnership with Landbay and Bricklane that enables investors to fund property...

The Conveyancing Association (CA) is determined to press ahead with its campaign to reform and amend the leasehold transaction process, despite...

Consumer confidence in the UK economy has nosedived at the fastest rate in 22 years post-Brexit, according to a new survey...

With the volume of people living in the private rental sector continuing to grow, a new trade organisation has been launched...

Research carried out by Nottingham Trent University has shown that new-build properties may be making owning a home in the UK...

Research by Which? Mortgage Advisers have revealed that 32% of mortgage holders have no idea what interest rate they are paying,...

Comparison site MoneySuperMarket.com has advised homeowners to consider fixing their mortgage now while providers are slashing rates. MoneySuperMarket analysed average fixed term mortgage...

The number of mortgages approved by British banks in September dropped to its lowest levels since May, according to findings by...

Half of UK broadband users have never switched provider, according to new research carried out by comparison site Cable.co.uk. This alarming...