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A Midlands estate agent is the latest to convert to live stream property viewings after six months of using an Australian-designed...

While Brussels and Westminster finally agreed an eleventh-hour trade and security deal before the end of the Brexit transition period –...

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

In this bumper development roundup - the final one of the year - we explore the planned creation of new developments and...

Earlier this year, we wrote a number of articles about the potential of Uruguay as an investment destination. Unheralded compared to...

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

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

With some 20% of the UK’s carbon emissions coming from domestic buildings, the importance of sustainable construction has become undeniable. Over the...

As we get ever closer to leaving 2020 behind (and many might be happy to write this year off entirely), thoughts...

Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, interest in overseas property remains strong, even if international travel and tourism are currently very much...

The proportion of overseas investors who consider real estate and construction to be a key driver of future UK growth has...

Manchester-based Hollins Homes is celebrating its 100th completion, following continued business growth and increased demand for homes due to the stamp...

The ski property market in Andorra and the Spanish Pyrenees remains stable with strong sales activity, according to Engel & Völkers.  Andorra, a...

Danish PropTech startup LifeX has announced a new funding round of €6 million euros to strengthen its presence in existing and...

A new report from international law firm Withers claims that Covid-19 is accelerating rapid change in what people want from their...

Moda is positioning itself as a pioneer within the BTR sector. From interior design to tech and vertical integration we are leading...

It’s threatened to be a thing for quite some time, but for one reason or another co-living has failed to catch...

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...

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

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...

The Green Homes Grant scheme went live on September 30 2020, offering landlords and investors the chance to apply for £5,000...

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

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

In this development update, PIT explores the fascinating history of a Victorian villa in Coventry – which is being developed into...

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

PropTech start-up MOGUL.sg and Singapore Land Authority (SLA)’s OneMap3D have announced the launch of Singapore’s inaugural 3D Virtual Property Expo. Running until...

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...

A 20-year old university student has founded a PropTech startup which aims to improve the investment process for property investors. Below, Property...

The Virtual Homebuilding & Renovating Autumn Show is making a 'flashy comeback' this weekend following a successful virtual summer event, where 70% of...

We have seen over the past few months a real government impetus to regain lost ground, since the economic effects of...

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

The doors have been opened to the first phase of a flagship East London development, with canal-side rental homes now on...

The former Master Brewer Hotel in Hillingdon, which has been left vacant since 2012, has taken a step closer to being...

Research by Andrews Property Group has identified the 10 UK towns and cities where 99% of homes currently listed for sale...

Greece’s property market had only just started to get back on its feet after the years of devastation and austerity wrought...

The other major housing announcement in the Chancellor’s recent summer economic update, aside from the headline-grabbing stamp duty holiday, was the...

We know the government has made a real commitment to pushing the redevelopment of brownfield land, and recent research reveals that...

Funds advised by Hilltop Credit Partners, a specialist funding partner for SME residential developers, have completed a £3 million loan to build...

A top five gaming Dapp, which allows players to buy, sell and trade virtual properties mapped to actual addresses, has announced...

Moda Living, an owner-operator of private, build-to-rent (BTR) homes, and its joint venture, Apache Capital Partners, have taken the final step...

Chicago-based CA Ventures (CA), a global investment management company, recently announced the launch of Novel Student, a ‘pioneering property management platform’...

Build to Rent (BTR) developer Moda Living has struck a UK-wide partnership with technology provider Utopi to build a complete digital...

For any investor, one of the biggest concerns will be identifying issues after acquiring an asset which impairs value. In the context...

Modular construction specialists, Darwin Group, has delivered a new multi-use block for Gretton School in Cambridge. Scaling 234 sq m, the brand-new...

In recent days we have been exploring the future of property auctions with a number of major auction houses across the...

A modular housing and technology company backed by the Rueben Brothers has become the world’s first housebuilder to achieve both the...

Auction House has seen the average price of its properties sold during lockdown soar by over a third. The figure has climbed...

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

The capital’s overall appeal as a top investment destination remains undimmed, according to the first major poll of global investors since...

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

A long-awaited riverside regeneration project has moved a step closer after planning approval was granted for Clifton Slipways, a contemporary mixed-use...

A new augmented reality game that lets players buy and sell real world properties has been launched by Krakow-based tech firm...

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

Despite the current thawing of relations between Westminster and Beijing, caused by controversial new laws in Hong Kong (a former British colony)...

One of the UK’s leading Build to Rent providers for family housing has launched its private rental sector (PRS) market research...

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

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

A new work-and-live project in Brighton is hoping to capitalise on the spike in people looking to move to coastal areas...

As the UK gradually starts to emerge from lockdown, the reflective mood it has created is likely to continue in the...

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

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

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...

The Studios24 – which delivered the first major co-living development in the Midlands – has secured funding of £6.4 million from...

The UK property sector has been hit with the full force of coronavirus, but while it has certainly packed a punch,...

The last 12 or so weeks have been rather nerve-wracking for the property sector. The lockdown has raised many questions, from...

The short-term accommodation and holiday lettings sector, of which Airbnb is the major player, has supported the implementation of new UK-wide...

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

A leading modular housing company has partnered with housing provider Stonewater to deliver 120 affordable eco-homes to Hereford in a deal...

It’s not a country that receives much UK attention from a property investment, holiday or tourist point of view, overshadowed by...

It’s really important now, more than ever, that investors think strategically – with so much uncertainty and so many unknowns as...

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

With the dawning realisation that there will be a long-term legacy to the way we live our lives post-Covid-19, a leading...

It can be tempting to jump on the latest interior design trends when renovating your investment property. However, just because Farrow...

While mindful of the present circumstances, it is encouraging to see the housing and property market remaining high on the government’s...

Legal & General Modular Homes has announced that it has secured planning consent to deliver 154 homes, using modular construction, at...

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

A recently launched Build to Rent development spanning two towers in MediaCityUK is supporting a local charity’s attempts to create a...

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

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

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

In an effort to tackle the climate crisis, new environmentally-friendly ‘Tiny Houses’ for extra flexibility and modern greener living have been...

It’s a question many of us will have been asking ourselves when, during these lockdown times, we are all being asked...

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

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 PropElle Network, a leading community that offers property education, advice and guidance to help women invest in property, has launched...

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

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

Eutopia Homes, a developer specialising in mid-market homes for rent and for sale, has secured planning permission for a new sustainable...

In our 10-part London regeneration series last year, there was a big focus on areas south of the river, but most of these...

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

Rental platform Movebubble has unveiled a new long-term partnership with ‘sustainable property developer’ EcoWorld. As a result of the tie-up, it will...

International Women’s Day has become a diary-date for many organisations to celebrate the women that play a part in helping to...

With an ageing population and an adult social care crisis, retirement villages have been talked of as one possible solution. Here, in...

We’ve previously reported on everything from sustainable living developments to eco-villages, and recently covered a major trade body’s call for the...

Solihull could be set for an unprecedented era of economic growth and rising property prices on the back of the arrival...

We’re back with another instalment of Women in Property Investment, where we chat with inspiring women who are making their mark...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), one of the biggest and most influential trade bodies in the UK, has called...

With the number of major modular housing providers in the UK increasing, and calls getting ever-louder for more modern methods of...

Ombria Resort, the newest luxury resort and real estate development in the heart of the Algarve, has announced the launch of...

The rental sector across the UK has grown hugely in recent years, with high house prices and affordability issues meaning many...

TV star Ben Fogle has been announced as the keynote speaker at the latest South East Property Expo, one of the...

In this Q&A, Property Investor Today catches up with Charlie Baxter, managing director and co-founder of award-winning development manager Alchemi Group, to find out...

Modern homebuilder St. Modwen Homes has installed two new modular properties at its Victoria Park development in Stoke-on-Trent. The installation of the...

With a rising number of Brits choosing to turn their backs on airport queues and the current poor exchange rates, and...

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

In our latest development round-up, we zone in on projects in Staffordshire and Barking. A Worcestershire-based developer has won planning permission for...

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

Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed your festive break and are ready to delve into a prosperous 2020 with yet...

We're back with another instalment of Women in Property Investment, and this time we catch up with Helen Barlow, sales and...

What happens in Quinta do Lago – a gated community and golf resort in Almancil, and one of the Algarve’s most...

It’s impossible to know for sure what the major investment trends will be for the next decade, but if recent trends...

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

With sustainability and green issues becoming popular buzzwords in 2019, driven by an increasing awareness of the climate crisis, the school...

Overseas buyers may be faced with a relative drop in value of up to 30% in the event of a Conservative...

Understanding the flood risk of a property is the first step to managing that risk and being prepared for what the...

In the penultimate part of this ongoing series on the capital’s regeneration hotspots, Property Investor Today explores one of North London’s...

Co-living is currently a nascent market in the UK – still highly niche, albeit growing – but there are signs that...

Real estate is set to remain an attractive investment asset in 2020 despite strong political and economic headwinds, the latest research...

Croydon, a part of South London which has given birth to world-famous models, musicians and artists including Kate Moss, Stormzy and...

Last week we explored whether senior living - a rental model aimed at the over-75s - could be the next major property...

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

Increasing institutional investment and rising demand for flexible, alternative living space amongst Europe’s growing populations is helping to create a bright...

Developers in Scotland have claimed that a £250 million development for the former Tullis Russell paper factory in Fife can transform...

London’s property landscape is forever shifting, both figuratively and literally. From terrace houses to high-rises, property developers have always sought out...

In the last few months, Property Investor Today has run a series on London’s largest regeneration projects, many of which include...

With stories of housing crises crossing borders and seas, politicians, policymakers, architects, developers and housebuilders from across the world have been...

Property Investor Today recently visited the Royal Docks to witness first-hand its dramatic facelift. One of London’s most successful regeneration projects of...

Newton Property, one of Scotland’s largest property factors, has announced an emergency building eco-improvements fund up to £100,000 per eligible property. Newton...

The global head of Lendlease has called for an end to what he has described as an often unhealthy and politically...

With towns and cities across the UK and the world largely becoming dense, mixed-use urban environments, how can investors take advantage...

In the latest part of our series focusing on London’s regeneration hotspots, Property Investor Today zones in on the ongoing transformation...

Property Investor Today was recently invited along to the 150th anniversary celebrations of renowned constructor Sir Robert McAlpine, where we met...

With climate change, global warming and environmental issues at the top of the news agenda, all industries are looking for ways...

An Airbnb management company has claimed that part-time property rentals are booming in London. Airsorted, which was founded in February 2015 by...

In the latest part of our series on London’s regeneration hotspots, Property Investor Today checks in on the transformation of Television...

A rapid increase in property prices surrounding Sheffield train station is expected to be triggered by what is commonly known as...

Glasgow’s first major city Build-to-Rent (BTR) housing development has been successfully delivered following a multi-million-pound redevelopment. This development comes with the introduction...

There was increased activity for the fourth consecutive month on Property Partner’s resale market, suggesting a positive change in sentiment amongst...

With environmental issues high up on the news agenda and a recent rise in sustainable living, there has been an increasing...

Virtual reality property trading app Property Magnate has launched a number of new features in recent months to enhance its user...

Bracknell’s former bus depot is set to undergo a grand transformation into a 155,000 square foot development of 242 luxury apartments,...

The capital of Lithuania is aiming to become the next major PropTech hub, with 2.5 million square metres of space dedicated...

Over half (51%) of millennials are willing to purchase an alternative dwelling over a house or flat to get on the...

The mental health welfare and wellbeing of staff is being put at the top of the agenda by one leading property...

Estimates by BNP Wealth Management predict that by 2026, Asia will be home to over 35% of the world’s investable real-estate...

An online property exhibition dedicated to bringing together the very best off-plan, new and key ready projects from international developers and...

How can effective fire risk management help protect the value of your property investment?   When investing in property, potential ROI or yield...

Research carried out by AXA has revealed that a third of the country believes their homes are significantly contributing to the...

Property Investor Today was recently invited to ski resort Andermatt Swiss Alps, located in the heart of Switzerland’s world-renowned mountainous region,...

Property investors now operate in a truly global environment. Just as UK-based investors can look at the great returns offered by...

Young adults are the driving force behind increasing demand for waterside living in the UK, according to a recent survey by...

New research by Gatehouse Bank has revealed that Winchester is home to the most vulnerable rental market as tax changes amplify...

Building better-designed homes in suitable areas is at the centre of new planning rules published by Housing Secretary James Brokenshire. As well...

Some 78% of Britons place high importance on environmental sustainability when choosing a new home, according to a recent survey by...

Investors are increasingly searching for cheaper and higher yielding properties despite buy-to-let (BTL) investments offering attractive return rates, according to a...

Student housing is increasingly becoming an attractive prospect for investment, with a 17% increase in investment in student accommodation in the...

Celebrate the shows 5th Birthday and 57th event to date in the Landlord Investor Lounge with a glass of prosecco with...

Last year, Savills statistics showed that investment into student accommodation had risen by 17%. And with the number of students being accepted...

Over four in ten tenants (42%) consider how eco-friendly a building is when choosing a rental property, according to recent research...

Acuitus saw another successful auction with nearly a third of the lots sold achieving yields of 6% or lower as investors...

The inaugural Homebuyer Urban Flood Risk Report has found that nearly one in seven UK homebuyers faced a potential flood risk...

UK homeowners fork out roughly £1,800 on average to control Japanese knotweed infestation, while 10% lose over £4,000 because of its...

Despite a tumultuous selling environment, Auction House has seen a rise in year-on-year sales for 2017. Compared to 2,409 sales at this...

New research carried out by NAEA Propertymark has revealed the top things that will devalue a property. The trade body's findings showed...

The average asking price of property coming on to the market has dropped by 0.9%, or £2,758, this month, according to...

Investing in overseas property is becoming increasingly popular, and there are certain locations around the globe that are becoming some of...

Residential property price growth in the UK has fallen to its lowest level for almost a year as political uncertainty continues...

A new £500m regeneration scheme moved a step closer after plans for the project, which include the proposed construction of a...

London has been named Europe’s most dynamic city based on infrastructure investment, population growth forecasts and its ability to attract talent. The...

UK house prices fell again in April, as growing uncertainty and affordability constraints continue to have an impact on buyers across...

Confidence about investing in property continues to grow, as many property investors, including buy-to-let landlords, predict a good year ahead for...

From the vantage point of the rostrum, in unprecedented economic times with historically low interest rates and persistently low inflation, the...

Things are looking up for England and Harlequins rugby union star Chris Robshaw after he followed up his first return to...

There were calls ahead of yesterday’s Budget statement for the chancellor Philip Hammond to announce fresh measures to plug the ‘inequality’...

Britain is a nation obsessed with property but experts have warned those thinking of investing in buy-to-let are facing headwinds that...

A significant increase in overseas investment in UK regional property was one of the main drivers behind the strength of the...

Residential property prices and private rents in Scotland’s cities are expected to rise sharply in the next five years due to...

The prime minister’s pledge to withdraw the UK from the single market has been cautiously welcomed by leading business figures and...

Jake Russell, director at Russell Simpson, offers his thoughts on what property market trends we can expect over the coming year. Much...

Ministers are expected to back the construction of thousands of much needed new homes on green belt land when it releases...

Uncertainty surrounding Brexit has had an adverse impact on investor sentiment when it comes to investing in the UK’s property market,...

Residential property prices in London are set to fall next year as uncertainty about the UK’s exit from the European Union...

The volume of mortgage approvals fell for the third month in a row in August, the latest Bank of England figures...

Residential property prices in London’s prime locations will fall by 9% this year and not rise again until 2019 as increased...

A significant drop in the value of sterling has seen a number of Europeans move to secure UK property investments while...

They say no man is an island, however the UK is – and there is only so much land available, says...

The latest housebuilding data shows that there was an increase in the number of new build housing schemes started in England...

Up to 350 lower-cost residential units, including 150 affordable properties, will be developed in Croydon, after a property fund managed by...

Residential property prices look set to fall across many part of the UK next year as the housing market and wider...

The former chancellor George Osborne may have predicted pre-Brexit that UK house prices could take an 18% hit over the next...

Major investment in London’s six Olympic boroughs has helped drive up residential property prices by an average of 64% in the...

The Brexit fallout is testing the faith of property investors in the UK which could lead to greater interest in US...

The Bank of England (BoE) decided not to make the first cut to UK interest rates in more than seven years...

Banks reduced lending to the commercial property sector for the first time in four years in the run-up to the EU...

High property prices and an ultra-low interest rate environment are tempting many property owners in prime central London to sell up...

Property expert and managing director at Tranio.com, George Kachmazov, argues the benefits of low yield residential property for small budget investors. The...

The market is changing; the act of investing is based on risk versus reward. No investment is guaranteed, but how can...

Homeownership rates have massively declined in the last 15 years, with almost two million young buyers priced out of homeownership, according...

An immigration law solicitor has warned that almost three-quarters of private residential landlords in the UK don't understand the implications of the...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors says businesses and homeowners must now prepare for extreme weather in the future by creating...

Obtaining expert sale, purchase and letting support is imperative for landlords investing in a property portfolio. A key element is to identify...

While property in the capital city has been attractive to investors for decades, new figures suggest that investors are flocking here...

A town planning expert from Birmingham City University has warned that reviving the ‘Right to Buy’ scheme is simply a cynical...

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...

The UK’s top 10 property wishes have been revealed by Strutt & Parker’s latest Housing Futures survey. Polling 2,000 adults from...