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Although economic activity has picked up since the start of the year, the outlook remains weak by historical standards according to...

If interest rate rises weren’t enough to drive landlords out the market, mounting maintenance costs could be. Various studies and surveys have...

Black Brick has been advising professional property investors, buyers, sellers and developers since 2007.  It says it’s advised, sourced and acquired almost...

By specialist estate agent Sean Woolley Marbella has suddenly become a hotspot for branded residences – villa or apartment developments, in collaboration...

A number of daily-traded open-ended property funds have announced a temporary suspension of trading or an intention to close altogether.  In a...

What do the property markets in North Norfolk, Kensington and Chelsea and East Devon have in common?  They are the only areas...

A property investment consultancy says off-plan properties “are one of the hottest strategies right now.” Redmayne Smith has analysed the advantages of...

House prices across the UK’s increasingly price sensitive prime markets nudged down for a fourth consecutive quarter in the three months...

A property entrepreneur best known for having been a contestant on The Apprentice is seeking up to 200 portfolio landlords or...

With the latest news of interest rates rising, banks closing, and the stock market plummeting, now is not a “safe” time...

One of the first things I read this year for international women’s day was a quote which really resonated with me....

Untold Living, a new later living developer and operator, has received backing from Matter Real Estate to acquire and develop multiple...

It’s reasonable to say that the 2022 property market was unpredictable and a whirlwind (although we did make some good predictions!)....

All overseas entities owning UK property must supply their details to the Register of Overseas Entities by January 31 2023. Despite this...

The value of the UK's fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector has risen to £56 billion, up 60% from £35 billion...

New research from Shawnbrook shows that green mortgage discounts could be encouraging landlords to make home upgrades. These discounts can help...

Native Group has announced the creation of Native Residential as a new business entity, as well as announcing a range of promotions and new...

A global real estate investment management firm, Heitman LLC, has just announced that it has invested in the Hollis Building, Bath,...

As the idea of a new prime minister takes effect, how the government tackles the economic challenges facing the country remains...

Property remains a highly attractive asset class in which to invest. The demand for the product is virtually guaranteed: we’re busy...

The importance of property wealth in retirement planning is often overlooked, however, new research from Aviva has revealed the increasing importance...

Property and technology investment firm, Convivia, has become the new shirt sponsor of Championship side Queens Park Rangers - better known...

This week, PIT delves into the latest in property development news – from the new partnership between ilke Homes and Man...

The UK Government’s policy of improving the quality of life outside of London is central to its raison d'être. ‘Levelling up’...

In this guest piece, Charles Brown, content writer of LDN Properties, discusses the potential impact of the latest reform on leasehold,...

Developer Eden Living, backed by European special situations manager Warwick Capital Partners, has launched as a Private Rented Sector business. The business...

This mini development roundup sees homebuilder Placemakers putting sustainability and profitability at the fore of its new scheme in Beulah Hill,...

Prime Central London (PCL) was hit harder by most than the pandemic, as international buyers stayed away (due to Covid travel...

A zero-tolerance policy response to Covid-19, declining property prices, and a flexible and accommodative central bank all set China apart from...

The lifting of Covid restrictions this week could see the supply of property rebuild and normal house price economics return, according...

With just over a week to go until 2022 makes an appearance, we check in with some more property experts to...

In this guest piece, Jamie Pritchard, head of sales at Glenhawk, asks whether macroeconomic challenges are going to halt the renewed momentum of...

What does it say on your business card? Sam Le Pard, co-founder of LEXI Finance! How does LEXI help developers and property investors? LEXI...

Industry experts say there will be no slow-down in the rapid growth of the holiday lets sector. Travel restrictions during the pandemic...

Goldman Sachs made the headlines after announcing a partnership with Urban & Civic to deliver hundreds of rental homes across the...

A real estate specialist and a banking giant have joined forces to invest £1 billion over the next 3-5 years in...

In this development roundup, ilke Homes gathers significant funding in a pledge to deliver 10,000 homes in the next five years,...

In this guest piece, the media team at HULT Private Capital outline what they see as the future of property investing...

Multinational universal bank Barclays will join Housing Growth Partnership as the two new funding partners at Pocket Living’s Waltham Forest scheme. HGP is a...

An innovative property and tech investment firm has revealed its plans to revolutionise the public housing sector following a private equity...

So, you’re planning on buying a new home. Between organising your paperwork and moving preparations, the process of changing properties can...

Knight Frank has announced that the UK’s Build to Rent (BTR) market received record levels of investment in the first two...

Purfleet Centre Regeneration Ltd has instructed Knight Frank Capital Advisory (KFCA) to seek a funding partner to deliver a major new mixed-use...

Company founders from the likes of Gymshark, Tinder, Zoom, Uber and Deliveroo have already turned that initial spark of an idea...

Property construction work is now underway in Middleton St George, Darlington. Maven Capital Partners (Maven), a leading UK property and private...

The Urban Splash Residential Fund (USR) has announced a £25.8 million deal acquiring sustainable new homes created using Modern Methods of...

A future-gazing report by holiday experts Haulfryn Group, titled The Way We Holiday Now, explores the impact of cultural shifts on...

When it comes to investing in developments and resorts abroad, UK-based development firms might be concerned about finance and how to...

The Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector is an incredibly exciting industry to be in right now with a very promising future...

A leading property developer has claimed that a successful property empire can be built within a short space of time, albeit...

In this development roundup, Property Investor Today explores the impressive sales success of the Regent’s Crescent scheme in West London, a...

A property expert has claimed that the government’s new ‘Help to Build’ initiative is a positive step forward, but that the...

There has been much debate around whether there is still a place for traditional portfolios made up of 60% equities and...

Recent research from CIA Landlords revealed the top 10 locations where landlords can potentially make the most profits from buy-to-let. Brighton, Bangor,...

Property investment can be very profitable over time and is seen as one of the safest forms of investment during times...

Over-55s used housing equity to clear more than £612 million of unsecured debt in 2020, new data from Key has revealed. Credit...

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

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

Leading short-term rental brand GuestReady has acquired The Porto Concierge, the largest Airbnb management company in Portugal. Following its acquisition of BnbLord...

In light of the controversy surrounding cladding as of late, DBRS Morningstar has released a commentary titled ‘UK Cladding: Much More...

Work has commenced on a £9.2 million housing scheme in Castleford, West Yorkshire, which will transform a brownfield site into high-quality,...

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

Investors viewing auction property A property investor is a long-term investor who lives by the fact they will be substantially better off...

In theory, investing in the European property market is simple, but in reality it can be a little more challenging. The first...

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

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

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

The UK has ranked highest for future residential real estate investment, in a survey of 500 investors, developers and asset managers...

Spain is a very popular destination for foreign property investors, as demonstrated by the high percentage (16%) of international buyers who...

As property investors, it is very important that we monitor house price trends when assessing new deals and during existing long-term...

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...

Roy Ledgister, founder and chief executive of the Convivia Group, is both a barrister and an entrepreneur. Originally qualifying as a solicitor and...

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

Who are you? Craig Hayward How do you help landlords and property investors? With over 10 years’ experience we have been helping landlords and...

Landlords and property investors with leasehold property within their portfolio, as well as their advisors, will be aware of the difficulty...

The seemingly endless procession of new Build to Rent developments is continuing apace, with one of the biggest players in this...

With recent reports suggesting there’s been a spike in first-time landlords of late, a property investment expert has outlined why finding your...

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

One of the biggest investors in the fast-growing Build to Rent market is rebranding its ‘lifestyle-focused’ rental operator arm – in...

Delancey and Oxford Properties’ co-investment platform, Delancey Oxford Residential (DOOR), has raised further commitments of £260 million and £150 million for...

Before the pandemic struck, Build to Rent (BTR) was undeniably the property market’s fastest-growing trend. Many expect it to recover quickly,...

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

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

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

There's no denying that Covid-19 has caused huge disruption to the global economy, and, unfortunately, it has hit UK entrepreneurs hard, too - including property investors.    With...

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,...

Unite – one of the largest providers of student beds in the UK – recently announced the successful completion of the...

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

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

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

The property market in England is beginning to reopen, with the government green-lighting its restart on May 13, but are investors...

Equity and Capital operate as a Private Multi Family and Institution office in the UK real estate sector specialising in Build...

The construction and housebuilding sectors have undergone dramatic shifts in recent weeks – from site shutdowns and dividend cancellations to salary...

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

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

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

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

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