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It’s not just the weather that’s wet and dreary – the outlook looks bleak for landlords too as we head towards...

  Comparison service USwitch has set up a check list for prospective property investors to make their purchase as attractive as possible...

Conversions may present new opportunities for property investors if two groups of MPs have their way. That’s because two all-party groups of...

Construction industry insight and intelligence consultancy Glenigan has produced its industry forecast for the next three years - and in a...

The last few years have seen an eruption of geopolitical volatility. A pandemic, several global lockdowns, and the re-emergence of war...

Renters must be banging their heads against the wall by now as they are being pushed towards smaller properties and lower...

Air travel has reduced in demand since before the pandemic by as much as 76%, a sign that staycations are still...

The Queen’s speech was yet another opportunity missed by Government to decarbonise the nation’s homes according to Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the...

Some of the more onerous restrictions which were imposed on landlords in Scotland in the first dark days of the pandemic were rescinded...

This time last year, amid frenzied activity in the residential property market in Scotland, driven by the unprecedented external factors of...

All property investments require maintenance and one of the most common issues is damp; a problem that is at its worst...

Last week (Wednesday February 2), the government finally released its long-awaited Levelling Up White Paper, designed to help flesh out a...

A leading Spanish home builder has revealed that more than half (54%) of Brits who reserved homes with the firm in...

In this opinion piece, Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank, outlines the key things for those with a stake in...

As the colder months settle in, and with it, the need to heat homes, many Brits are looking for ways to keep already costly energy bills down....

A lettings expert and tenant’s rights campaigner has warned that any progress on climate change as a result of the COP26...

This development update is environmentally focused, with 51 high-quality schemes coming to Somerset, 120 net-zero homes suited for the retired community and...

Interest from China in the UK property is bouncing back, according to experts on the Chinese buying market in Britain. Domenica Di...

New research has found that the proportion of UK property transactions accounted for by the new-build sector hit its lowest level in...

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

This May Day Bank Holiday, PIT is running a staycation special series on a range of topics associated with a market...

This May Day Bank Holiday, PIT is running a staycation special series on a range of topics associated with a market...

We know that UK property has long been a safe haven for international investors, with the market’s robust performance throughout the...

As a result of Brexit, which has changed the rules on buying Spanish property, more Brits are being hit by Spain’s...

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

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

Here, in this guide piece, the experts at Alexander & Co - a firm of chartered accountants in Manchester - run...

In this opinion piece, Elizabeth Osborne - a legal director at Ashfords Solicitors - asks whether the government's proposed planning reforms will be dangerous...

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

Damp in your home is a serious issue, potentially costing thousands to repair. It’s important that you act quickly as soon...

Periodic inspections of your property are just as important for landlords as the inventory check at the start of the tenancy....

Many landlords will be familiar with the scourge that is mould. It is a major source of complaints by tenants and...

With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...

A small family-run company is attempting to raise the bar of student housing in Swansea with swish refurbished homes rather than...

I have been a developer and landlord for over 25 years and, for my sins, ended up owning an estates and...

New research has revealed the best nations to invest in for both citizenship and residency where the bonus of visa-free travel...

Who are you? My name is Benjamin Hall and I’m the Founder and Managing Director of LOFT. What services does LOFT provide? LOFT delivers...

Last month Property Investor Today attended AEW UK’S economic briefing on senior living to find out whether this could be the...

With condensation more likely to be an issue in the autumn and winter months, Tom Swallow, sales director at Quickslide, outlines...

Cardiff may be small, but those who know the city would probably agree that it’s perfectly-formed and it’s certainly a great...

A question that we are often asked by people investing in property is: “Is it important to have a damp and...

In recent times, there has been a shift away from people getting onto the property ladder. This means an increasing number...

In some parts of the country the typically busy spring market is on hold, weighed down by Brexit uncertainty, according to...

Homeowners always want to get the best possible price for their home, but there may be a number of reasons why...

Inventory services provider No Letting Go has claimed that property MOTs are the next logical step for rental sector regulation. The proposal...

Christmas, more than any other time of the year, is one for watching films you've seen a hundred times before. We all...

The outlook for property investment in the UK remains positive, despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit negotiations. That’s according to a...

There will be a continued dampening of the buy-to-let sector over the next three years, before the market stabilises in 2021...

Prices for prime waterfront properties are as much as 80% higher than comparable properties inland, climbing to 133% for properties with...

Michael Holmes, spokesperson for The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show (22-25 March 2018, NEC, Birmingham), shares his secrets on how to...

The UK property market is becoming stagnant as people who wish to move homes are being hindered by Stamp Duty Land...

Residential property prices in the UK increased at the slowest rate in over four years in July, due to ongoing political...

With more than a quarter of homes in the rented sector (PRS) failing to meet the government’s Decent Homes standards, a...

There was a 9% decline in the number of residential property sales recorded last month, owed in part to a fall...

Fresh figures from a leading property consultancy in Scotland support the findings of last week’s rather strong quarterly housing price statistics...

The price of the average property in England and Wales broke through the £300,000 barrier in March, following a 0.5% rise...

Despite new figures from the RICS Residential Market Survey showing a rather ‘gloomy’ outlook about the state of the residential property...

UK house prices may have ended last year around £15,000 higher on average than when the year started, but the signs...

UK house prices are likely to continue to rise in 2017 as building lags demand for homes, the Halifax has warned. The...

It is that time of year again! With a distinct chill in the air and dampness on the ground, the cold...

There has been an increase in the number of overseas investors taking advantage of effective discounts caused by sterling’s nosedive after the...

The UK’s construction sector recorded its weakest performance since 2012 in the third quarter of the year, official figures have revealed. Construction...

There may be a high level of uncertainty in the UK economy at the moment, but this is doing little to...

The UK’s construction industry suffered its worst contraction since 2009 in June as uncertainty around the EU referendum led to concern...

Gross mortgage lending reached £18.2bn in May, the latest figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) reveal. Lending was 4% higher...

Government measures to rein in property prices and curb speculation in Hong Kong, including a 15% stamp duty for foreign buyers,...

Residential property prices in cities such as Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester have increased significantly over the past year, a survey...

There has been a notable rise in Scottish property sales and prices in recent months, although activity in the market has...

The latest property auction to be held in London saw a diverse portfolio of residential properties help ensure an 82% success...

Residential property prices across many parts of the UK look set to cool over the next few months amid ‘Brexit’ uncertainty, but...

Unless agreed otherwise by underwriters in very particular circumstances, landlord insurance policies will stipulate that the insured property is in a...

As 2015 draws to a close and we look towards the New Year, there’s lots of good news for property sellers...

Interest in the UK’s buy-to-let sector remains strong, despite George Osborne’s changes to mortgage tax relief in July’s Budget.  According to online...

Q: Who Are Go Commercial Finance & why did you set up Go Commercial Finance? Go Commercial Finance is a true, whole...

They may live there, but it's your responsibility to provide a safe environment. If you don't see, you don't know. Repairs and...

A new study conducted by Endsleigh, the landlord and tenant insurance provider, has highlighted the top frustrations of tenants and landlords. The...