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This week, Property Investor Today looks at the historic lots on offer at Network Auctions and Pugh, as well as a...

Early next month, Londoners will head to the polls to elect the capital’s next Mayor, in a vote that has been...

The ongoing implications of the coronavirus pandemic have seen an increasing number of people relocate from cities to the countryside for...

The coronavirus vaccine roll-out is going far better than any of us could ever have imagined, with more than a third...

If, over the years, you have been interested in an investment property abroad, chances are that France was one of the...

Despite it being not far off 15 years since the global financial crisis, the fallout is still being felt in the...

A leading private wealth law firm claims that architects are increasingly prepared to take legal action against developers in a bid to...

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

Since the coronavirus crisis began, there has been lots of talk about the death of the city-centre as people seek more...

In the second instalment of our International Women’s Day series, we explore the topic of diversity in property and construction, the...

With data suggesting that there has been a large rise in the number of young people considering a move to Spain...

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

The UK’s prime property market is evolving, rather than suffering, throughout the coronavirus pandemic, new data from wealth manager and private...

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

The last year has been one which has focused attention on dealing with the immediate, the here and now, in a...

Since the Brexit transition period ended just over a month ago, and the UK ceased to be a part of the...

Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward (KFH), an independent property services group based in London, recently explored the scale of opportunity for new...

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

The number of properties owned by overseas companies in England and Wales has fallen by 4,000 since the EU referendum in...

Some 1.8 million over-55s are actively thinking about downsizing their home earlier as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic, according...

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

Across the property investment and development market, activity continues apace despite the challenges posed by Lockdown 3.0.Here, PIT zones in on...

A guest piece we ran on Monday suggesting that the government’s plans for leasehold might not represent a victory for leaseholders...

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

As we settle into 2021, Auction House and iamsold reflect on last year’s record sales, while Pugh announces new technology designed...

A number of experts in the Portuguese property market have pointed out that the Golden Visa scheme, which is set to...

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

In recent decades, property developers and local football clubs have regularly locked horns over historic grounds – and it’s rarely been...

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

The UK property market is in a state of flux. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has had a marked effect on landlords,...

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

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

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

Like many other sectors, auction houses have headed exclusively online during the pandemic - and have made a huge success of...

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...

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

In the decades since Portugal became one of the go-to destinations for British holidaymakers, second home owners and investors, one part...

The UK's second tier cities are very often more appealing to international investors in terms of guranteed rental returns - as...

In a competitive market, it’s a challenge to get prospective buyers through the door, so when they arrive your property needs...

You may have heard people say that as the coronavirus continues and a possible recession approaches, this spells the end of the...

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

The fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector continues to generate plenty of news, even as we live through Lockdown 2.0. The week-long...

A law firm has said the value of the UK’s top 15 senior living providers has increased by 62% in the...

A Barcelona-based software company recently announced its list of the ‘World’s Top 50 Short Term Property Managers’.  Rentals United, which describes itself...

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 pandemic has altered the lives of many. Every industry has been affected one way or another, including the UK...

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

In March 2020, the Home Office made a number of changes to the Right to Rent scheme to make it easier...

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

The Algarve has long been a favourite destination of the Brits, for its warm climate, golf courses, sun-kissed beaches and relaxed...

If you are dreaming of buying a property in Spain, there is so much to think about and many things to...

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

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

Property auctions help to minimise the chances of complications in the homebuying process. However, there are still measures you will need...

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...

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

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

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

With the potential for restrictions to be in place on and off for many years to come, and the likely continued...

Covid-19 has undoubtedly affected the ski property market. However, local market conditions are helping resorts in the French Alps to weather...

Build to Rent (BTR) has been one of the property sector’s fastest-growing marketplaces in recent years – and continues to grow,...

In this guest piece, Max Shenkman, head of investment at Triple Point Social Housing REIT, outlines why social housing REITs are continuing...

The ski property market – which relies on international travel and the easy intermingling of people – was especially badly impacted by...

At the beginning of the global crisis, there was a flood of property managers and Airbnb hosts with empty properties and...

A 32-year old property developer has revealed how he utilised the power of Instagram to ‘buck the trend’ during the coronavirus...

Millions of people around the world relocate to a different country each year, whether it be for work, family reasons or...

Demand from Chinese investors for UK property soared in July after plummeting between April-June, during the height of the coronavirus lockdown. In...

Although the last six months have undoubtedly been difficult for many property investors and landlords for others this has been a...

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

It’s positive news all around in the auction world. Below, Property Investor Today takes a closer look… Bond Wolfe powers ahead with...

A development offering promising returns has launched in Liverpool as the famous old port city’s property market remains resilient in the...

Covid-19 has furthered the decline of the high street and led to major city centres becoming virtual ghost towns as office...

A unique site in Havant has been visited by Environment Minister Rebecca Pow after its borough council became the first local...

While average rental values in prime central London (PCL) have declined annually by 6.9%, average house prices in prime London property...

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

From one of the largest online auctions to a 63-lot sale, Property Investor Today provides a brief overview of the latest...

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

With the UK’s official departure from the European Union due to take place on December 31, Chris Nye, editor at Property...

Chinese buyers continue to show interest in the UK property market, making 213% more enquiries in July. This follows a double-digit decline...

The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly brought about some changes to our everyday lives, with remote working skyrocketing in recent months as...

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

As a landlord, it’s vital to conduct periodic inspections throughout each tenancy to ensure that the condition of your rental property...

July was a fruitful month for online auction sales at iamsold, with the auctioneer raising over £64 million in capital value. iamsold...

A retirement property provider has said it has experienced a significant rise in enquiries from UK nationals currently based in Europe...

Ski resorts were at the centre of some of the earliest spikes of Covid-19 in Europe, including examples of super-spreaders in...

Across the world, people buying and selling homes are having to adapt to new ways of doings things as a result...

Despite the uncertainty caused by the global pandemic and the UK’s departure from the European Union, the international property market shows...

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

Last week we ran a story on the latest part of the landmark Snow Hill Wharf scheme being launched to market...

Leading Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey España launched two new developments this month – exclusive, frontline marina apartments at Pier 1 at...

Accountancy firm MJ Bushell says now is the perfect time for landlords and investors to consider property incorporation. Property tax specialists at...

The student sector has been one of the most affected by the coronavirus pandemic, but most universities are returning in some...

Next week (Monday 3 August 2020) developer St Joseph will launch its 21-storey The Regent building to market as it pushes forward with its...

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...

There is barely a sector that has been more affected by the coronavirus pandemic than the travel industry. Globally, countries have...

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,...

Before the coronavirus hit, Build to Rent was without question the property market's fastest-growing trend. While, like all parts of the...

In a recent Zoom webinar, titled ‘Why and where to invest in residential real estate post-Covid-19’, representatives from three different luxury overseas...

Several months ago, on March 23, Boris Johnson made a televised address to the nation with the unprecedented call for the...

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

House prices in Spain will close 2020 with little variation over the previous year, according to a recent market analysis of...

Knowing exactly where you can go without having to self-isolate for 14 days upon your return to the UK will be...

Initial work to restore a historic building to its former glory and bring luxury living space to Stretford, Greater Manchester, has...

High-end countryside properties valued at £5 million and above recorded the strongest growth of any property type in the three months...

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

In his major ‘new deal’ speech last week, where he stood in front of a lectern with the slogan of ‘Build,...

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

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

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

Landlords and property investors have taken a financial hit in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic as the number of letting...

Restrictions on house moves in Scotland were relaxed from Monday (June 29 2020) as part of the Scottish Government’s four-phase routemap...

Despite the uncertainties posed by coronavirus for the higher education sector, new student accommodation developments are showing no signs of slowing...

Ombria Resort – a ‘world-leading luxury real estate development in the heart of the Algarve’ – recently announced that Pontos Group,...

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...

It’s not a name that immediately springs to mind as a property investment destination, but the Philippines – the small collection...

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

In a further sign of some sense of normality returning – albeit with many new restrictions and protocols remaining in place...

Whitby in North Yorkshire has been named the UK's most in-demand coastal location, according to fresh research from property website Rightmove. The...

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...

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,...

We recently explored whether Portugal – which has handled the Covid-19 pandemic better than most European nations – is, as a...

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

In part one, we looked at the major institutional investors ploughing money into the rapidly growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector. Here,...

A closed-ended real estate investment trust has announced the completion of the 2,000th home for its portfolio. The PRS REIT was established...

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

Before the coronavirus pandemic took hold, there could be no denying that Build to Rent (BTR) was the biggest property market...

Earlier this month, the government confirmed that its ban on evictions due to the coronavirus pandemic is to be extended for...

In recent weeks, many industry experts have been singing the praises of Portugal as a safe haven for overseas investors, given...

The purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector is continuing to grow despite the huge impact on universities from the coronavirus pandemic, which...

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

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

After being hit particularly hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, the global short-term lets sector is starting to recover. New analysis from rental...

Property investors and second home owners are welcoming the news that the Balearic Islands are set to reopen to international visitors...

In a potential scandal that has rather gone under the radar thanks to the ongoing fallout from the Dominic Cummings affair,...

Since being allowed to officially reopen on May 13, the property market has returned with a bang, according to Rightmove. The property...

An estate agency based in Rock, North Cornwall, has said the recent easing of lockdown restrictions has led to a number...

A leading Birmingham estate agent has highlighted the potential increase in property prices anticipated across the West Midlands market as a...

Babrul Matin is the co-founder of the Islamic Investor, a specialist investment company which co-invests alongside real estate experts in the...

A leading private wealth firm has called on the government to take urgent action to help encourage investment into much-needed senior...

The coronavirus pandemic and the lockdowns imposed to control it have left investors thinking about what they really want out of...

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...

The coronavirus pandemic has had huge impacts on all parts of the property industry, with the market effectively on pause mode...

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

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

International investors make up a big chunk of Britain’s second home market, especially in London. Many of these investors hail from...

Covid-19 is a generational event that will impact the way people live, work and behave long after the pandemic has been...

Before the pandemic took hold, environmental issues were arguably the biggest story in town, with ways of tackling climate change and...

Despite the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Manchester is set to continue as one of the UK's top buy-to-let investment...

The general consensus in the property market pre-pandemic was that retirement living was one of the next biggest things, with growing...

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

Two brownfield sites overlooking the River Irwell are set to be converted into 500 apartments for sale and private rent after...

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...

A luxury home adjacent to the iconic Underground stop that inspired one of Welsh singer Duffy’s biggest hits is set to...

An Ireland-based PropTech startup has published its study on Covid-19’s impact on the Irish property sector. Beagel, headed up by industry veteran...

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

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

Scotland, alongside Wales and Northern Ireland, is using its devolved powers to take a different course from the UK government by...

Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic disrupting pretty much every aspect of daily life, the latest research from lettings management platform Howsy...

A luxury property developer has revealed how it has adapted to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic by using technology to complete deals,...

A few weeks ago we looked at how a Chinese house-buying boom is on its way in the UK despite Covid-19. Here,...

There has been much speculation about how quickly the UK residential property market will recover from the economic fallout of the...

To do their bit during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, two housebuilders are offering discounts on their developments for key workers. Below, we...

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

A thought leadership article from UK-China PR agency 11K Consulting has revealed that a country’s healthcare system, air quality and food...

The effects of coronavirus on the short-lets market is continuing to see Airbnb landlords and the like switching back to long-term...

As is always the case in times of crisis, people are asking what might follow, what industries might thrive as normal...

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

The UK property market is currently on hold due to the government's lockdown restrictions. Although in-person property viewings and valuations can't take...

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,...

Financial services company and leading provider of Build to Rent (BTR) homes Legal & General has announced that it is investing...

In recent weeks we have extensively covered the impact of Covid-19 on British buyers in Spain, including how buying with a...

The trade body representing the short-term rental sector has announced 14 new members to its ranks at a time when the...

The coronavirus crisis has led to a rising interest in selling at auction, with this industry more prepared and better-equipped than...

Local plans across the country for new housing developments and schemes must prioritise access to green space for the long-term benefit...

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

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...

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

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

The knock-on effects of the coronavirus – widespread panic, quarantine, falling oil prices, and weakening oil-dependent currencies like the Russian ruble – are...

A Chinese-led house buying boom is on the way in the UK, according to the CEO of Emerging Communications, a Chinese...

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

With lockdown measures in place until at least May 7, and possibly for much longer than that, the new normal is...

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

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

A leading Cypriot developer says it is still receiving daily enquires from Britain despite the Covid-19 crisis putting a temporary freeze...

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has had a particularly stark effect on the short-term rental market, given its reliance on travel, business,...

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

This week, Property Investor Today profiles Seel & Co’s first online auction, SDL Auctions’ upcoming national property auctions, iamsold’s resilience in...

Covid-19 has had a significant impact on the nation, and undoubtedly the property market, with people remaining indoors until normalcy is...

Like everyone else, it's a difficult time for investors in terms of planning ahead and finding out where the safe havens...

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

The coronavirus pandemic has put all aspects of normal life on hold for the time being, and has affected each and...

The coronavirus pandemic is currently dominating all our lives, and is all anyone can really talk or think about at present.  In the property...

Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which is causing such destruction and disruption to all our lives, new tax legislation is still...

The sense of us all being in this together continues, with the property industry very much continuing to play its part in...

A luxury London estate and lettings agency says it is concerned to see a noticeable rise in ‘situation tenancies’, a specific type...

As we keep being regularly told at the moment, we are living through unprecedented times, with the greatest restrictions on our civil...

The coronavirus pandemic hasn't just affected the UK's domestic property market, it's also badly affected overseas investment, too, especially in countries...

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

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

Developer Southern Grove has secured a site in London commuter hotspot Maidstone, Kent, for an affordable and design-led housing scheme. All 175...

The coronavirus pandemic currently has us all in lockdown and getting used to a new world of social distancing, self-isolating, remote...

The results of a poll conducted by the UK’s short-lets trade body with its corporate membership has revealed just how damaging Covid-19 has...

We are all facing incredibly challenging times in light of the coronavirus pandemic, and when it comes to the Build to...

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

While the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted all industries, including the property sector, auction houses continue to remain positive, with buyers and...

Even in these troubled times, development work is still ongoing where it is safe and possible to do so, as evidenced...

The Covid-19 outbreak has impacted all industries, including the whole of the property sector, but the short-lets market has perhaps been...

With the new restrictions on daily life imposed by the UK government, several buyers still want to make property purchases despite...

In an unprecedented global climate, and with the new tax year looming, investors everywhere will be thinking about the future and...

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

One of the very few silver linings of the current coronavirus pandemic has been the seemingly positive impact lockdowns across the...

High net worth (HNW) investors are increasingly looking to diversify their investment portfolios by looking abroad. The search for cheap property...

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

The LABS Collective – an entity comprising of three subsidiaries: LABS (co-working), STAY (residential) and HOST (events spaces) – has revealed...

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

A headline story of 2020 so far that readers of Property Investor Today will no doubt be aware of is the...

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

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

The Covid-19 pandemic is having a drastic impact on all parts of life, and that includes the auction process. Here, we...

A brand new retirement village has opened for sale in Hampshire with a special open house over the weekend marking the...

The property sector has been told to prepare for a downturn in the market whilst keeping everybody safe during the coronavirus...

The housing market in England and Wales remains on course to record strong growth this spring, according to reallymoving.com. Its House Price...

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed in his first Budget plans to introduce a 2% stamp duty surcharge on non-UK tax residents. While...

The latest Budget – Rishi Sunak’s first as Chancellor following his dramatic promotion – is set to take place on Wednesday...

Coronavirus – also known as Covid-19 – has had a dramatic impact on the world since the first reported cases in...