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Property remains a highly attractive asset class in which to invest. The demand for the product is virtually guaranteed: we’re busy...

Australian property developer, Third.i, has revealed that it has officially broken ground on its second London development, Graphite Square in Vauxhall, which...

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

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

A property developer and operator is aiming to have a major say in the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector, with...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the latest development news, from 160 new green homes coming to Croxley Green...

A housing development company wholly owned by Manchester City Council was formally launched late last week (Friday February 4) in order...

A specialist alternative asset manager has committed £12 million, alongside several significant public sector bodies, as part of a public-private partnership to regenerate...

It’s been announced that property experts from international law company Gowling WLG are advising Lincoln MGT on the £750 million regeneration...

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

Stanhope, Mitsui Fudosan and AIMCo joint venture (JV) has appointed Kier for the construction of 142 new affordable homes for Peabody...

Winvic Construction Ltd, a contractor that specialises in the design and delivery of multi-sector construction and civil engineering projects, has celebrated...

This development roundup focuses on build to rent and regeneration, with Kebbell expanding its Cornelian Fields development, Gresham House loan for a...

We recently ran a series on the commercial to residential trend sweeping across Britain in these post-Covid times, driven by offices,...

In this piece, Katherine Rose, managing director of VervLife, explains why Build to Rent (BTR) operators may want to consider switching...

In part 2 of our Black History Month investor special, we speak to Stephanie Taylor, co-founder of property management and development...

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

A development of 21 flats in Hanley was given the green light in a bid to regenerate the area. ALB Group put...

Fire door inspections and compartmentation will be the next ‘landmine’ in the building safety saga, a property consultancy expert has warned. New...

According to a recent Deloitte report, the construction sector accounts for the highest number of insolvencies compared to any other sector,...

Why would a commercial lender give you money for a small-scale property development project? The answer is … profit. They’ll typically...

If you take a look at the Virgin website you’ll see an impressive (and varied) number of brands, including broadband, aviation,...

Building and construction software company ProjectPay has recently launched a new platform to remove builder risk on construction projects. Project financiers and...

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

A small project in property development industry terms can be quite literally life-changing from a personal income point of view. But...

Construction Alliance North East (CAN) has revealed that it will join digital agency Mediaworks for an Evolution or Extinction Roadshow this Wednesday...

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...

Rula Homes has secured planning consent from Wakefield Council to deliver 77 affordable new homes on a 5.76-acre site at City...

When it comes to being a property developer, the smaller end of the scale is a lot less scary than many...

Construction works on a new £19 million residential scheme in Nottinghamshire, led by property developer Taggart Homes, are set to begin...

The UK’s asbestos industry ended on August 24 1999 after being used heavily from the 1950s to 1970s. Over 20 years...

Real estate funding specialist ASK Partners and OakNorth Bank have completed a £22 million co-loan for the next phase of an...

One in three of us are interested in the thought of building our own home. Life’s biggest financial asset built from...

A national contractor says it has made ‘significant progress’ on three residential projects based in Leicester. The schemes from Stepnell include two...

Work has commenced on a £9.2 million housing scheme in Castleford, West Yorkshire, which will transform a brownfield site into high-quality,...

Virtual tours are to be offered at the Springfields Independent Living facility in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicester, as the project delivered by contractor...

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

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

Despite the focus in the last year being mostly on coronavirus and Brexit, environmental issues and sustainability have remained high on...

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

With Britain, and many other parts of the world, currently undergoing the worst months of the Covid-19 pandemic, some have called...

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

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

PlanetRent, the automated lettings platform, is launching a tenant app to give renters greater transparency at the click of a button. The...

No matter if you have a property abroad, a holiday home, or rent a place long-term, 2020 has definitely been a...

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

Offsite construction specialist Premier Modular has won a £7.5 million contract for a development of apartments that will provide facilities for...

The housebuilding and development sectors have made big strides to becoming more environmentally-friendly and sustainable in recent years, but plenty more...

In this guest article, Andres Manzano, head of product (business) at PagoFX - a money transfer app launched earlier this year by...

Construction work has commenced on the Tate Residences, an ‘eagerly awaited’ luxury collection of 37 spacious apartments which overlook Sussex Cricket...

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

For many people, networking brings with it negative connotations. It stirs up images of schmoozing businessmen engaged in self-aggrandising conversations. This, however,...

The property industry is among the most collaborative out there, or at least it should be. Any one property project requires the...

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

Property developer Nikal recently announced that it has signed contracts with Grainger plc for the latest Build to Rent scheme to...

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

The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t put a hold on major new developments and regeneration projects taking place across the UK. Here, we...

The coronavirus pandemic, with all of its restrictions on travel and movement, has unsurprisingly had an impact on the construction of...

It has largely been in the shadow of another major renovation of a heritage structure nearby – the transformation of Battersea...

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

The latest Build to Rent (BTR) data from the British Property Federation (BPF) shows that the number of completed BTR homes...

In March, to coincide with International Women's Day, we ran a series of articles about women working in property - and...

With lockdown measures in place until at least May 7, and the coronavirus pandemic continuing to influence all aspects of everyday...

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

The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a huge impact on all our lives, with all schools now closed (other than for...

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

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned one looking to build your portfolio, you will need to consider how you...

So far, 2020 has seen house prices well above the threshold of affordability for most buyers, but low mortgage rates have...

Property developer Rockwell started work earlier this week on the construction of its scheme at 82 West India Dock Road, which...

With Build to Rent the private rented sector’s fastest-growing marketplace, and a major consideration for an increasing number of institutional investors...

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

Estate agent Aston Chase has revealed that it has achieved more than £25 million worth of sales to Hong Kong buyers...

Property Investor Today recently went to visit Old Kent Road, the ancient thoroughfare subject to a planned £10 billion regeneration. It’s...

Alumnno and Fresh Student Living are launching the first show room at their Benedict’s Gate student residence. Contractors HG Construction is making...

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

Neglecting your loft is easily done, with many people simply using it as a storage spot for bits and bobs that...

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

The local people of Hereford will finally get to see what has been achieved by Birmingham-based property developer Elevate Property Group...

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

There is an increased demand for live-in guardians to keep empty homes secure, according to Homesitters, Britain’s largest home and pet-sitting...

Crowdfunded property development projects are great for home buyers and investors alike.  For investors, the pros are that you don’t need a...

Property management company Hostmaker has partnered with long term listings site Spotahome to diversify its offerings. Hostmaker, which largely deals in short-lets...

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

Legal & General has started work on its North London Build to Rent (BTR) scheme, the firm recently announced. The development, which will...

Lagan Building Contractors has started work on a £35m contract for Outwood Developments to build the first phase of its Outwood...

No Agent’s innovative technology and in-house property experts offers landlords a simpler, flexible and low-fee way to manage everything from start...

The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling on central government to launch an ‘urgent and immediate’ review of building regulations following...

As we enter into the holiday season, there is a good chance that your tenants may be planning an extended break...

Better collaboration between housebuilders and subcontractors holds the key to solving the major shortage of skills in the housebuilding sector which...

There remains a severe shortage of affordable office space in the capital despite the fact that London office starts have soared...

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

Q: Who are Mayfair & Morgan? Mayfair & Morgan is a property Crowdfunding company which specialises in Property Portfolio Management, undertaking development...