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The Chancellor has abolished multiple dwellings relief for stamp duty land tax. Relief from SDLT for multiple dwellings in England and Northern Ireland...

Calling all landlords, Investors and property professionals: National Landlord Investment Show returns to Olympia London on 6th March for its first...

An international off-plan property consultancy says it’s overseen a record 400-plus units launched in recent months. LH1 Global reckons it de-risks investments...

An online property auction expert says investors and all others selling by auction in 2024 must be realistic on pricing. Stuart Collar...

Investment takes many forms and just because you are a tenant, for example, this does not mean you should give up...

Cyprus Sotheby’s International Realty has published its quarterly report analysing the performance of the Cyprus residential real estate market in the...

Dolphin Living, a provider of intermediate affordable housing, has exchanged contracts with Moxon Street Residential for the purchase of the long leasehold of 25...

In this return to our auction roundup, Property Investor Today explores whether unconditional auctions are the future and a Kensington property...

In this guest piece, Theresa Mohammed discusses the Balfour Beatty v Broadway Malyan decision which highlights the issues with obtaining early...

According to new data released by London’s leading co-living operator, renters choosing a shared property under the co-living model are older...

Well-known Spanish agency Lucas Fox works with some of Spain's leading mortgage brokers who offer competitive mortgage packages to suit all requirements....

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

The number of planning approvals dipped in April and appears to have continued into May, signalling the end of the post-Covid...

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

The online platform of a student rentals company has raised £700,000 in its first funding round as it continues to disrupt...

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

With such a high percentage of investment offers failing to raise finance, you need to be well-prepared when raising money for...

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have become increasingly popular among young investors, despite being famously volatile. But, at present, buying...

A leading residential developer has agreed to acquire the final three phases of the Nine Elms Park development site in a deal worth £400 million in...

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

Since my Zibel Real Estate portfolio first started investing in Berlin over a decade ago, residential real estate prices have increased...

Triple Point Social Housing has announced it has completed the acquisition of £14 million of specialised supported housing properties across the UK. The...

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

Not for profit charity Emerging Futures has secured a loan from Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC), from its Social and Sustainable...

Student accommodation owner/operator Student Roost has exchanged contracts on a major deal to purchase a prime new 703-bed property in Nottingham. Currently...

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

Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic and the start of the first lockdown in March 2020, major auction houses up...

On Thursday May 6, a webinar was held – ‘Invest. Work. Live. In Lisbon’ – to highlight the best ways of...

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

Telford Homes has exchanged contracts with Sainsbury’s to deliver a new housing scheme in Ilford. According to the developer, the acquisition of...

Research by a student accommodation platform has found that the majority of student tenants would like to see utility costs more widely included...

New homes built by North Yorkshire-based modular housing company ilke Homes have been installed at a site in Darlington. Karbon Homes has...

A property development and investment company has claimed that the ongoing shortfall in housing is prompting strong demand for high spec...

The National Leasehold Campaign (NLC) – the UK's largest and most influential campaign group on leasehold reform - has welcomed the...

In the third and final instalment of our International Women’s Day series, we explore the theme of inspiration, with partnerships to...

In this guest piece, Jess Brookes - content & research executive at Home Made, a London lettings company specialising in Build to...

With auctions still proving popular in light of Covid-19, and set to thrive even after the pandemic subsides, Property Investor Today...

When dealing with property auctions in any capacity, you will likely be faced with some unfamiliar words, phrases, acronyms and expressions. To shed...

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

Engel & Völkers Spain reported a total of 2,624 sales transactions worth just over €1,600 million In 2020, with a 2.6%...

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

Sellers look to achieve three main tasks when selling their property via auction. Speed – Sell in the shortest possible timeframe. Whether...

Student accommodation provider Future Generation is ending the year on a high note by topping out three schemes in two months...

Work is set to get underway in the coming weeks on the construction of a new Build to Rent (BTR) development...

The ongoing second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the lives of people and businesses around the world, including property...

Property auctions are fast becoming a popular method of buying and selling properties. This is down to the speed of sale,...

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...

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

Rental data has revealed a marked increase in young renters heading to the capital throughout September 2020. The data released by co-living...

With the leasehold scandal back on the news agenda thanks to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opening enforcement cases focusing...

Research by Built Asset Management (BAM) has revealed a marked increase in renters scrapping single lets in favour of co-living, with...

Lockdown measures have left the UK’s residential rental sector struggling to deal with a period of unpaid rents, occupancy voids, and...

No matter whether you are its most ardent advocate or a fervent detractor, there can be no doubt that Airbnb has...

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

In part one we explored the history of the timeshare and why so many Brits have been tied into unlawfully sold...

For a time, not so long ago, timeshares were the in-thing – something many invested in or considered investing in. It...

Wales is the top holiday home location in the UK for 2020/21, according to research from holiday home insurance company Schofields...

Modular housing is growing in popularity, with many viewing it as one fast, eco-friendly way of solving the housing crisis. An...

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

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

A niche, but much-discussed, sub-sector of the rental market, co-living has never really taken off in the UK in the way...

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

In recent years, there's been a trend for alternative renting options such as Build to Rent and co-living, particularly among millennials...

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a considerable amount of uncertainty and worry since it took hold in Europe in early March,...

Spain has experienced one of the most severe lockdown regimes, with rules in place from March 15, subsequently affecting the country's...

Spanish mortgage specialists Fluent Finance Abroad have offered reassurance to British buyers that there is no need to give up on...

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on real estate finance has thrown the sector into uncharted and worrying waters. So, what...

With all face-to-face teaching across the UK on hold for the time being thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, student accommodation providers...

The coronavirus crisis has shut down most aspects of normal life, but with us all being told to stay at home...

Edinburgh residential property investment and lettings specialist Cullen Property has introduced virtual viewings for its student properties. Prospective tenants can use video...

Merilee Karr, chair of the UK Short Term Accommodation Association and chief executive of UnderTheDoormat, has penned an open letter to...

Developer Southern Grove has rescued out of receivership a site that was supposed to host the world’s most sustainable residential tower. The...

Lettings deposit replacement scheme Ome has looked at how much tenants are paying to secure a rental property, how this has...

Formerly a property industry secret, the number of option agreements has risen dramatically in recent years, and with numerous local authorities...

With an increasing number of mixed-use schemes and developments across the country - which typically combine residential, retail, leisure and entertainment...

With people moving away from traditional long let tenancies in favour of shorter, ‘hassle-free’ tenancies, we’ve seen a rise in flex-rents...

Against the backdrop of Brexit, landlords and tenants alike are sharpening their focus on breaking down the traditional rental model to...

With Christmas fast approaching, sellers’ hopes to sell before the festive season are dwindling. However, according to SDL Auctions’ national sales director,...

Leading property developer Galliard Homes has now launched TCRW – a landmark residential-led regeneration project fronting onto Oxford Street – in...

It conjures up so many images – from that Sinatra song and the Statue of Liberty, to the bright lights of...

In a further sign of its growing strength as a market, more than £2 billion was invested into the UK’s Build...

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

Instances of gazumping have been few and far between in Central London for the past five years.  However, a shortage of housing...

Following the recent turning in for planning approval of Ealing’s first 100% affordable residential tower, the Mayor of London has been...

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

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

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

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

Financial services company Legal & General, already a major player in the burgeoning Build to Rent (BTR) sector, has revealed that...

Legal & General has exchanged contracts on its first Build to Rent (BTR) scheme in Scotland. In a bid to meet the...

Legal & General has recently exchanged contracts on a new Build to Rent (BTR) site in Chelmsford City Centre on behalf...

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

Property auctioneer Auction House has sold 3,076 lots this year, exceeding the figure one month earlier than in 2017. The cumulative total...

Strawberry Star has announced that it has exchanged contracts on a major residential-led mixed use development scheme in Luton, Bedfordshire. Located close...

The auction market continues to prosper while estate agent sales are still struggling, according to research conducted by Auction House. The auctioneer...

Brighton will soon receive its first ever Build to Rent (BTR) development following the announcement that Legal & General has exchanged...

Ahead of its first auction of 2018, SDL Auctions Graham Penny has taken time to reflect on its success in 2017. Having...

Growth prospects for the UK construction industry have been downgraded amid growing signs that 2018 will be a difficult year for...

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