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![Build to Rent growth a product of changing Britain, says Wise Living](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/BuildToRent-400x310.png)
The significant expected growth of Build to Rent (BTR) homes in the UK is a result of a changing society, according...
09 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Paddleboarding intern praises Dorset property firm for ‘great culture’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Misc/PaddleboardIntern400x310.jpg)
An ambitious intern with career ambitions in property or finance has praised Poole-based MSP Capital for extending his summer work experience...
02 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![It’s a deal – Ingenious agrees bridging loan in Digbeth, Birmingham](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/LoanApplication_400x310.png)
Ingenious has announced that Ingenious Real Estate Finance has completed a bridging loan deal with Cole Waterhouse to support its development of a...
26 October 2022
From: Breaking News
![Investing in a Holiday Home – Key Considerations for Investors](/upload/images/Locations/Aldeburgh%2C%20Suffolk_400x310.png)
Investing in property for many people – whether for personal use or as a pure investment opportunity – can be an...
30 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Spain roundup – dream job alert, market update and rise in UK buyers](/upload/images/Locations/Spain-CostaDelSol-400x310.jpg)
Over 5,500 people have applied for the dream job of becoming a holiday home tester in Spain – and there’s still a...
22 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![2022 – where in outer London are Chinese and HK investors buying?](/upload/images/Locations/ChinaUKInvestment-400x310.png)
A thought leadership article jointly conducted by UK/China PR firm 11K Consulting and mixed-use property developer Regal London has revealed the...
13 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![Why Manchester is the destination for savvy property investors](/upload/images/Locations/ManchesterMap-400x310.jpg)
London is not the be-all and end-all! When talking about the UK, one of the first locations to be mentioned is...
01 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![Bradford – City of Culture 2025 crowned the UK’s number one yield hotspot](/upload/images/Locations/BradfordProfile_400x310.png)
The crown of UK’s number one yield hotspot goes to Bradford, according to new research compiled by PropertyData and Sequre Property...
22 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![Development roundup – joint ventures, FTB homes and co-living thrives](/upload/images/Site%20logos/DevelopmentRoundup-400x310.png)
In this week’s roundup, PIT takes a look at the latest UK schemes, including the newest phase in Barratt London and...
11 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Revealed: New Yorkers head for London as the Big Apple loses its shine](/upload/images/Locations/London-WestEnd-400x310.jpg)
Haringtons, an independent buying agents based in London, has seen a rise in enquiries from the City of New York as...
29 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![The North–South property divide explained](/upload/images/Locations/EnglandMap-400x310.jpg)
Historically, there was a very clear gap between the North and South of England in terms of the house price growth....
25 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![The social and environmental benefits of residential conversions](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/UKHousebuilding-400x310.jpg)
In this guest piece, Reece Mennie, chief executive officer of HJ Collection, sets out the environmental and social benefits of residential conversions. We need...
09 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![International Women’s Day: Why the property industry needs more women](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/FemaleInvestor-400x310-min.jpeg)
As another year rolls around, we return with our special column celebrating International Women’s Day 2022, putting a heavy focus on...
07 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![Levelling up a damp squib for investors, says expert](/upload/images/Politics%20(MPs%2C%20party%20logos%2C%20etc)/MichaelGove-400x310.jpg)
Last week (Wednesday February 2), the government finally released its long-awaited Levelling Up White Paper, designed to help flesh out a...
07 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![How PBSA providers can foster a sense of community post-lockdown](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/MillennialTenants-1-400x310.jpg)
In this guest piece, Neil Smith, managing director UK and Ireland at Scape, sets out how providers of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA)...
02 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – which cities will be the investment hotspots of 2022?](/upload/images/library/Birmingham-Bullring-400x310px-min.png)
Staying at the forefront of the property investment industry takes a great deal of work, experience and expert knowledge, which is...
24 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![First platform to tokenise property in the UK rebrands to Definder](/upload/images/PropTech%20%26%20Online/Digital-Online-400x310.jpg)
Smartlands - the first company to tokenise property in the UK, and one we've covered a number times on PIT in recent...
15 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![Grenfell driven by ‘agenda of deregulation’, claims fire union lawyer](/upload/images/Politics%20(MPs%2C%20party%20logos%2C%20etc)/HousesofParliament-3-400x310.jpg)
As part of the opening statements for Module 6 of Phase 2 of the Grenfell Inquiry – set up to examine...
08 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![Insight – where are the best areas in the UK to invest in property in 2022?](/upload/images/Locations/EnglandMap-400x310.jpg)
New research from Currys and Swann has revealed the best UK areas to invest in a property in 2022, highlighting the price of...
06 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![Crossrail is coming – the Eastern section from Stratford to Shenfield](/upload/images/Site%20logos/CrossrailSpecial-400x310.jpg)
After years of speculation and alterations, the Elizabeth Line is now set to launch in the first half of 2022. Initially,...
01 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![Development update – a ‘five-star' PBSA and breaking ground in Bristol](/upload/images/library/DevelopmentRoundup-400x310.png)
This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the latest development news, from an architect's pledge to design a hotel-style student...
24 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Q&A with Sean Gavin, Operations Director at Berkeley South East London](/upload/images/Locations/London400x310.jpg)
In this Q&A, Property Investor Today speaks to Sean Gavin, Operations Director at Berkeley South East London, for his thoughts on...
19 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![How to achieve implementable planning permission](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/PropertyDevelopment-2-400x310.jpg)
In this guest piece, Ufuk Bahar - founder of multi-disciplinary architecture practice, Urbanist Architecture, which specialises in maximising the ROI and viability of...
12 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Commercial to resi – from West Sussex to Surrey](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/GenerateRevenueImage-400x310.jpg)
In part three of our series on the booming commercial to residential sector, we look at some of the recent schemes...
18 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Commercial to resi – what are the advantages of office-to-resi conversions?](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/HousingHelp-400x310.jpg)
In this opinion piece, Reece Mennie from HJ Collection outlines the main benefits of office-to-residential conversions – which is set to...
11 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Elephant & Castle – what is the latest with London’s regeneration hotspot?](/upload/images/Locations/Elephant%20400%20x%20310.png)
Situated in southeast London, Elephant & Castle boasts a rich history as well as an intriguing reputation. In recent years, the...
04 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Japanese Knotweed cases increase by 28% in the UK](/upload/images/library/JapaneseKnotweed-1-400x310.jpg)
Japanese knotweed is detrimental to the property industry. It can reach up to 10cm a day in just 10 weeks and...
13 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Landmark regeneration in Hounslow – Hill and Notting Hill Genesis join forces](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/PropertyTransaction-400x310.jpg)
The property market in Hounslow is soon set to receive a major boost with the delivery of a ‘much-needed’ 780 new...
27 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![The great UK construction contractor payment overhaul - what's it about?](/upload/images/BTR%2C%20PBSA%2C%20Co-living/build-to-rent400x310.png)
According to a recent Deloitte report, the construction sector accounts for the highest number of insolvencies compared to any other sector,...
27 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Insight – is Manchester the top UK investment city?](/upload/images/library/Manchester400x310.png)
Manchester, once an integral part of Britain’s Industrial Revolution, remains one of the UK’s most important and fastest-growing cities, having performed...
11 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![French overseas property market is on the rise – Kyero](/upload/images/library/ParisFrance-400x310-min.jpeg)
According to the overseas property portal Kyero.com, the French overseas property market has a lot of potential to grow. Ongoing uncertainty around...
06 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Elephant Park project director - talking sustainability, Covid and community](/img/default/pit.png)
Elephant & Castle is one of the most interesting and colourful parts of London, with a fascinating history and a wonderfully...
26 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Development roundup – redevelopment schemes and a modular focus](/img/default/pit.png)
Dover District Council has approved Etopia Homes’ plans to deliver 50 eco-friendly homes on a site in Eastry, Kent. Situated on Gore...
26 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Billion-dollar PropTech idea? Last chance to enter as comp seeks next big thing](/img/default/pit.png)
Company founders from the likes of Gymshark, Tinder, Zoom, Uber and Deliveroo have already turned that initial spark of an idea...
19 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Development – How to overcome the death of the city centre](/img/default/pit.png)
During the Housing and Build to Rent Conference, a leading architect based in Nottingham declared that the death of the city...
14 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Royal Docks regen – iconic area celebrates its centenary and looks to the future](/img/default/pit.png)
One of London’s most characterful areas celebrated its 100th birthday on July 8. The Royal Docks, one of the UK’s major...
14 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Roadshow - how can the construction sector join the digital revolution?](/img/default/pit.png)
Construction Alliance North East (CAN) has revealed that it will join digital agency Mediaworks for an Evolution or Extinction Roadshow this Wednesday...
05 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![The Smithfield Birmingham – what is the development all about?](/img/default/pit.png)
A major new development in Birmingham reached a significant milestone yesterday as Lendlease and the City Council finalised a joint venture...
30 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Development roundup – from car depot sites to 800-year-old buildings](/img/default/pit.png)
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...
30 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![A guide on investing in real estate in Verbier](/img/default/pit.png)
A charming skiing resort in Switzerland overlooking the Mont Blanc range, Verbier sits on a south-facing plateau which gives it plenty...
30 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![The big debate! Is flexible working the future for construction?](/img/default/pit.png)
One of the biggest lifestyle changes wrought by the pandemic has been a considerable change in working practices and patterns, with...
23 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – how to market overseas developments to Asian investors](/img/default/pit.png)
Specialist full-service UK-China PR agency 11K Consulting has published its latest China Masterclass webinar on “How to Market Luxury Overseas developments...
16 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Development roundup – affordable housing and ambitious tie-ups](/img/default/pit.png)
Gallions Place, a new mixed-use community of homes, shops and restaurants and play areas at London’s Royal Docks, has been launched...
14 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Staycation boom drives demand for holiday home developments](/img/default/pit.png)
After the Prime Minister warned the country not to travel to amber or red list countries, it is now looking increasingly...
09 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Q&A – housing digitisation, women in property and the future of short-lets](/img/default/pit.png)
In this Q&A, Property Investor Today speaks to Vivi Cahyadi Himmel, co-founder and chief executive of PropTech platform AltoVita, on a...
04 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revealed: the five biggest reasons to invest in Portugal](/img/default/pit.png)
With Portugal on the UK’s green list and slowly reopening to British (and other) holidaymakers, the country is likely to be...
28 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Leading BTR brand launches 'bold and alternative' new scheme](/img/default/pit.png)
Quintain Living – formerly known as Tipi and one of the best-known brands in the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) space...
24 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – why should you invest in Lisbon?](/img/default/pit.png)
On Thursday May 6, a webinar was held – ‘Invest. Work. Live. In Lisbon’ – to highlight the best ways of...
17 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Algarve investment – is this the region’s next major destination?](/img/default/pit.png)
In part one of this two-part special, we looked at how the Algarve’s golf resorts are bouncing back post-Covid and post-Brexit...
05 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Staycation 2021 – where are the top UK holiday rental hotspots?](/img/default/pit.png)
With travel abroad clouded by uncertainty during the coronavirus pandemic, throwing many travel plans into disarray, there has been an influx...
28 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Construction update - corporate deviance, deleted reviews and Redrow rebrand](/img/default/pit.png)
Research by London South Bank University (LSBU) has claimed that the high-profile collapse of construction giant Carillion in January 2018 highlights ‘a culture of financial...
26 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Top short-stay locations - which cities are best for serviced accommodation?](/img/default/pit.png)
In this guest piece, the team at One Touch Property Investment outline the cities that are best for serviced apartments. With accommodation...
21 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![The roaring 20s – will there be a return to the cities that never sleep?](/img/default/pit.png)
One of the strangest sights during the pandemic has been the image of some of the biggest, busiest cities in the...
12 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Insight - how can investors capitalise on the rise in flexible living?](/img/default/pit.png)
Property investors are recognising the shifts in the way people work and eyeing up the ‘lucrative’ short-term rental market as a...
31 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![UK investment - has there been a boom in buyers hailing from Hong Kong?](/img/default/pit.png)
Britain and Hong Kong have long had close relations, not least because it was a British colony until as recently as...
29 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Investors – is Hull the property market's next hidden hotspot?](/img/default/pit.png)
Kingston upon Hull is the hidden hotspot for property investors in the north of England, a developer firm has claimed. Iguana Developments, which specialises...
26 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Overseas advice: how to buy a Spanish second home at below market value](/img/default/pit.png)
Despite it being not far off 15 years since the global financial crisis, the fallout is still being felt in the...
24 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Investors – would Bucharest be an attractive investment prospect?](/img/default/pit.png)
Following on from our profile of Montenegro last week, we focus here on another up-and-coming part of Eastern Europe. Bucharest, the...
22 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![Investors – with a changing world, should you be considering Montenegro?](/img/default/pit.png)
UK residents seeking to escape to Europe for great value for money opportunities to ‘live, work and thrive’ will have no...
19 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![Development roundup – all-star shortlist for Thamesmead regeneration](/img/default/pit.png)
A ‘diverse and innovative’ group of architects and designers, with UK and international expertise, have made the shortlist to potentially become...
08 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![Webinar – Portugal’s investment potential and more on Golden Visas](/img/default/pit.png)
Fine & Country Portugal is currently running a series of webinars entitled ‘Your Second Home’, covering various topics related to the...
03 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – why Portugal should still be a go-to for property investors](/img/default/pit.png)
Since the Brexit transition period ended just over a month ago, and the UK ceased to be a part of the...
01 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![BTR roundup – record investment, Londoners head north, new L&G scheme](/img/default/pit.png)
The latest Marketview report from CBRE has revealed that the UK Build to Rent (BTR) sector recorded a total of £955.7...
22 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Portugal update – Golden Visa confusion and alternative forms of residency](/img/default/pit.png)
A number of experts in the Portuguese property market have pointed out that the Golden Visa scheme, which is set to...
13 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Q&A - will suburban BTR thrive as a result of Covid-19?](/img/default/pit.png)
Since the pandemic started, there has been a shift in the number of people seeking homes away from the city, or...
11 December 2020
From: Breaking News
![Top five regions for property investments in Spain next year](/img/default/pit.png)
Spain is a very popular destination for foreign property investors, as demonstrated by the high percentage (16%) of international buyers who...
09 December 2020
From: Breaking News
![Investors – should you be looking north to the grand old city of York?](/img/default/pit.png)
York is one of the most atmospheric and beautiful cities in the UK, but is perhaps overlooked by investors and holiday...
02 December 2020
From: Breaking News
![Why international investors are looking at UK’s tier 2 cities for returns](/img/default/pit.png)
The UK's second tier cities are very often more appealing to international investors in terms of guranteed rental returns - as...
30 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![High-end property broker: we should be more like the US on property](/img/default/pit.png)
A Mayfair-based property broker, who has previously spoken of his ability to break into the old-money elite, has called for greater...
23 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![‘Carved by nature’ - sustainable inner Algarve resort starts to take shape](/img/default/pit.png)
The Algarve has long been a favourite destination of the Brits, for its warm climate, golf courses, sun-kissed beaches and relaxed...
02 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![Top tips: your guide to buying Spanish property](/img/default/pit.png)
If you are dreaming of buying a property in Spain, there is so much to think about and many things to...
30 October 2020
From: Overseas Property
![Property investment cons – how can the industry better prevent them?](/img/default/pit.png)
A marketing expert who is vocal about companies responsibly marketing themselves has called for the property industry to be doing much...
21 October 2020
From: Breaking News
![Green homes - want to save the planet & improve your house using free money?](/img/default/pit.png)
I have been a developer and landlord for over 25 years and, for my sins, ended up owning an estates and...
14 October 2020
From: Breaking News
![Greek property – government programmes to spark boom for market](/img/default/pit.png)
Greece’s property market had only just started to get back on its feet after the years of devastation and austerity wrought...
04 September 2020
From: Breaking News
![Invest in a New York minute – top Blockchain game expands to the Big Apple](/img/default/pit.png)
A top five gaming Dapp, which allows players to buy, sell and trade virtual properties mapped to actual addresses, has announced...
31 August 2020
From: Breaking News
![Manchester’s ever-changing skyline – how has the city changed in recent years?](/img/default/pit.png)
Along with Birmingham, Manchester has become the biggest investment hotspot outside of London in recent years as it has emerged from...
19 August 2020
From: Breaking News
![Revealed: The best UK location for remote working](/img/default/pit.png)
The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly brought about some changes to our everyday lives, with remote working skyrocketing in recent months as...
19 August 2020
From: Breaking News
![Data: a critical tool for landlords and retailers post-Covid-19](/img/default/pit.png)
Businesses involved in the retail sector – either as corporate occupiers leasing space for stores, warehousing and distribution, or as property...
19 August 2020
From: Breaking News
![Development – Slough proves popular and Mayfair deal in under 24 hours](/img/default/pit.png)
Slough is benefiting from the property market’s post-lockdown mini-boom, with a major developer in the area saying it is continuing to...
14 August 2020
From: Breaking News
![Q&A – should investors be building upwards?](/img/default/pit.png)
In his ‘Build, Build, Build’ speech in Dudley last month, Boris Johnson set out a number of radical planning reforms. This...
31 July 2020
From: Breaking News
![Inside the mind of a Chinese investor – what are they searching for?](/img/default/pit.png)
Despite the current thawing of relations between Westminster and Beijing, caused by controversial new laws in Hong Kong (a former British colony)...
24 July 2020
From: Breaking News
![Spanish property – development in Barcelona and crowdfunding growth](/img/default/pit.png)
Spain is the UK’s most popular holiday and second home destination and, since July 15, Brits have been allowed to travel...
24 July 2020
From: Breaking News
![Will Airbnb be back next month? Short-term lets sector prepares to reopen](/img/default/pit.png)
The short-term accommodation and holiday lettings sector, of which Airbnb is the major player, has supported the implementation of new UK-wide...
17 June 2020
From: Breaking News
![Q&A – why should you invest in Uruguay?](/img/default/pit.png)
Last week, we profiled a country that doesn’t often receive much UK attention from an investment point of view, Uruguay, and...
12 June 2020
From: Breaking News
![New developments - would you consider investing in Uruguay?](/img/default/pit.png)
It’s not a country that receives much UK attention from a property investment, holiday or tourist point of view, overshadowed by...
03 June 2020
From: Breaking News
![Insight – have Asian investors in the UK property market increased?](/img/default/pit.png)
International investors make up a big chunk of Britain’s second home market, especially in London. Many of these investors hail from...
22 May 2020
From: Breaking News
![How is the Build to Rent market adapting to lockdown and social distancing?](/img/default/pit.png)
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,...
04 May 2020
From: Breaking News
![How is the Greek property investment market coping with Covid-19?](/img/default/pit.png)
The coronavirus pandemic is currently dominating all our lives, and is all anyone can really talk or think about at present. In the property...
10 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![Overseas property – why should investors be considering the eastern Algarve?](/img/default/pit.png)
The coronavirus pandemic currently has us all in lockdown and getting used to a new world of social distancing, self-isolating, remote...
03 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![Where are the best places to buy abroad in 2020?](/img/default/pit.png)
Landlords and aspiring property owners are turning to overseas markets. Not only are they finding plentiful real estate investment opportunities, they...
03 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![The Dragon’s Den: Creative BTR launches first furnishing project in Greenwich](/img/default/pit.png)
Specialist Build to Rent furnishing provider Creative BTR has announced the launch of its inaugural project, where it has delivered the...
01 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![Revealed: where are the top five South East BTL locations for affordability?](/img/default/pit.png)
In an unprecedented global climate, and with the new tax year looming, investors everywhere will be thinking about the future and...
30 March 2020
From: Breaking News
![Q&A - breaking into the old money elite](/img/default/pit.png)
In this Q&A, we speak to Thomas Balashev, the 30-year-old founder and chief executive of Montague Property - a bespoke Mayfair-based...
23 March 2020
From: Breaking News
![Property insight - should investors be considering Catford?](/img/default/pit.png)
In our 10-part London regeneration series last year, there was a big focus on areas south of the river, but most of these...
16 March 2020
From: Breaking News
![Destination Downtown – what does New York's One Wall Street offer?](/img/default/pit.png)
Property Investor Today explores New York's biggest ever office to residential conversion, in the heart of the city's main financial district. Lower...
13 March 2020
From: Breaking News
![International Women’s Day: Diversity is key in property](/img/default/pit.png)
In honour of International Women’s Day, which took place on Sunday March 8, Property Investor Today dedicates this week to recognising...
11 March 2020
From: Breaking News
![Q&A - how big is the demand for British property from South Africa?](/img/default/pit.png)
Experience Invest, a London-based firm which provides property investors in the UK and overseas access to exclusive investments across a variety of...
21 February 2020
From: Breaking News
![Prydis completes purchase of House of Fraser building](/img/default/pit.png)
Wealth and performance management firm Prydis has announced that its purchase of House of Fraser’s Exeter city centre building is finalised. The...