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It emerged a few weeks ago that TV stars Ant & Dec and Phillip Schofield are set to lose around £8...

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

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the ambitious auction houses that are making great strides as we ease...

One of the strangest sights during the pandemic has been the image of some of the biggest, busiest cities in the...

Government policy and a lack of joined-up thinking are holding back the progress needed to tackle the cladding crisis, particularly in...

Construction work on a set of new riverside apartments in North Tyneside has begun. The £10 million development, Shepherds Quay, will be...

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

A new thought leadership paper has looked at where, what and why Chinese high-net-worth-individuals (HWNIs) and investors are buying and developing in...

A new report based on research conducted in 2020 has been launched by The Property Marketing Strategists, a new venture from...

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

Here at PIT, we’re always keen to champion green issues and sustainability, so it’s pleasing to see a new study by...

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

After several years of growth across all real estate segments, 2020 was anticipated to maintain this trend. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic...

In this tips piece, the experts at JustBoilers.com outline the most popular house paint colours which are likely to have the...

Some property gurus and trainers will insist that people starting out on their property investment journey can become financially free very...

A leading leasehold law expert has warned that leaseholders affected by the cladding scandal face 'years of misery'. Mark Chick, a specialist...

With the pandemic heavily impacting interest rates, people are searching for a more lucrative return on their investments. Research by insurance and...

Commuters looking to relocate from London and other major cities could be considering Nottingham as a go-to location due to its...

From March 1 2021, HMRC’s new VAT domestic reverse charge for building and construction services comes into effect. With this in mind,...

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

Grant Seaton, senior business lending manager at The Cumberland, discusses how the holiday let sector can prepare for a spring like no...

In recent years, buy-to-let investors and landlords might feel as if they have been deliberately targeted, with changes to mortgage interest...

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

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

In Part 1, we asked a number of industry experts if the construction industry should remain open at the current time,...

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

After a few weeks of being top of the news agenda again, Brexit has been relegated to second fiddle thanks to...

It wouldn't be the start of a new year without predictions for the 12 months to come. And the forecasts from...

With 2021 nearly upon us, it’s time to look forward to what the next 12 months could bring from a property...

For anyone looking to purchase a second property, the experts at regulated fast house sale site Good Move have provided all...

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

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

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...

Sally Maier-Yip, managing director of 11K Consulting, the UK's leading China PR and comms agency, outlines why buyers from Hong Kong and...

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

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

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

In Part 1, we asked whether other major retailers will follow John Lewis’s lead in moving into the world of building...

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

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

In a previous article for Property Investor Today, which you can read here, I highlighted the importance of utilising brownfield sites...

Advice has been offered to both those thinking about selling their Spanish property and those looking to buy in the country...

The housebuilding and development sectors have made big strides to becoming more environmentally-friendly and sustainable in recent years, but plenty more...

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

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

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 part one we explored the history of the timeshare and why so many Brits have been tied into unlawfully sold...

Who are you? David Alexander What does it say on your business card? Joint Manager Director What is apropos? Apropos is a revolutionary new property management...

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

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...

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

Following the reopening of England’s housing market in May, the sector has seen a bounce back. Pent-up demand during lockdown has...

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

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

The green light has been given by Southwark Council to developers Avanton and Urban & Provincial for the £130 million (GDV)...

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

With lockdown measures starting to be eased, and the possible move to step 2 of the three-step plan from June 1,...

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

In these social distancing times, where so many of us are working remotely and being encouraged to stay at home as...

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

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

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

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

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

Here at Property Investor Today, we regularly cover auctions from across the country, with stories of packed out catalogues and lots...

Formerly a property industry secret, the number of option agreements has risen dramatically in recent years, and with numerous local authorities...

Now that 2020 is underway, activity in the property market is likely to start picking up due to the traditional seasonal...

Last week PIT attended a roundtable discussion at WeWork Monument where the future of Build to Rent, the role of PropTech/AI...

In recent weeks we have featured articles on the investment potential of retirement living and care homes. Here, Alex Pelopidas - partner at...

The Luxury Property Show returned to Olympia London to present the world’s finest properties from the most sought-after locations. The show –...

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

Property Investor Today recently went to visit Old Kent Road, the ancient thoroughfare subject to a planned £10 billion regeneration. It’s...

Alpine property developer MGM French Properties is launching an exclusive new development in the popular family resort of La Plagne. Located on...

The results are in - the UK's top 25 buy-to-let postcodes, as well as some of the worst performing areas, have...

The London Landlord Seminar, hosted by Portico in association with the National Landlords Association (NLA), is back on November 20 2019,...

The latest statistics from Cifas revealed that mortgage fraud is up 5%, but what exactly is it and what can lenders,...

The Luxury Property Show is returning to Olympia London on October 31 and November 1, with a brand-new look and a...

Mulberry Cottages has announced the expansion this autumn of its free ‘Holiday Let Masterclasses’ for prospective buyers across the South of...

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

A hotel in Manchester has taken the crown as the most popular lot sold by John Pye Property as the auctioneer...

As Brexit draws closer it is only natural that home owners are worried about how it will affect them. However, experts...

At Property Investor Today, we regularly like to keep our readers updated with the latest auction goings-on. Here is our latest...

Inadash, a new mobile application for landlords and property agents, aims to ‘revolutionise and simplify’ the process of finding new tenants. According...

In recent weeks our campaign to replace leasehold with commonhold has continued to gather momentum both in the press and across...

Confidence is returning to Barcelona’s property market following a stuttering period after the October 1 independence push in 2017. That’s according to...

On April 1 2019, the rental sector shifted into a new era of even greater professionalisation with the introduction of mandatory...

Boutique lettings agency Mulberry Cottages has announced two new events this spring for those considering letting their property out as a...

FUTURE: PropTech has announced its roster of speakers, with the gender split being exactly 50%. The event is taking place at the...

The London Home Show is returning to the capital for the sixth year running on Saturday 23 March. The event is one...

For landlords, buying a property, making a few renovations and renting it out may sound like a simple feat, but it...

It’s the story that is still dominating all the headlines, but - with Britain set to officially leave the European Union...

The latest First Time Buyer Home Show will take place at Stratford’s Old Town Hall on Saturday 2 March 2019. The show,...

Former retail premises could be the biggest untapped resource for new residential development, according to property software company MRI Software. The firm’s...

Home rental management company Hostmaker has launched its own home sharing bookings platform - ‘Stayy with Hostmaker’ – in London. The new...

The annual celebration of all things French, The France Show, returns to London Olympia on 25th-27th January 2019. Now in its twelfth...

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

DIY disasters and cluttered bedrooms could knock £10,000 off the price of an average home in the UK, a panel of...

As part of its commitment to put fire safety first, Airbnb has launched an alliance with the National Fire Chiefs Council...

The first Croydon Property Show will be held this autumn and will highlight all that’s on offer to property hunters across...

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

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

One of the biggest landlord exhibitions returns to Bristol on June 13. Taking place at the University of the West of England,...

The National Landlord Investment Show returns to the Midlands for its second show of the year next week. Investors will be...

The UK’s largest exhibition catering to the needs of property investors, landlords and home buyers returns for its spring edition this...

The first full development of family properties featuring Apple Home, Siri and Apple Homekit accessories has been built in the UK,...

Following the United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union on June 24 2016, investment in the London property market has...

The Ideal Home Show 2018, held at Olympia London from 17 March to 2 April, has announced its line-up of property...

The Overseas Property Show returns to Birmingham this weekend, showcasing hundreds of luxury properties in Portugal, Spain, Cape Verde and California. Taking...

Ahead of today’s Budget, property experts are waiting to see whether their predictions will be dispelled, or whether they will prove...

Birmingham was named as one of Europe’s top locations for property investment, and takes the number one spot amongst UK cities,...

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

The shortlisted candidates for the 2017 Property Investors Awards were assessed by a team of judges at an Essex conference suite...

Celebrating its 12-year anniversary next year, The Listed Property Show will be returning to Olympia London in February 2018. The event, organised...

The UK has been ranked the worst EU country for new homeowners and first-time buyers (FTBs), according to new research from...

With just four sales under her belt, Georgina Hilton, a novice auctioneer at Christie’s in London, was awarded the NAVA Propertymark...

Scotland's property market is at its strongest since 2008, despite the EU Referendum, this year’s general election, higher tax rates than the...

Q: What is No Agent?   No Agent is a complete property management service. We have combined the experience of property experts with...

No Agent’s innovative technology and in-house property experts offers landlords a simpler, flexible and low-fee way to manage everything from start...

As a landlord, you should know exactly who a potential tenant is before you hand over the keys to your property...

The government’s plan to ban housebuilders from selling houses as leasehold in England and reduce ground rents on flats to zero...

New home prices in Canada continued to increase month-on-month in May, led by growth in Toronto and Vancouver, according to the...

Most landlords are unable to identify a fake passport when presented with one leaving them vulnerable to fraudsters with fake ID’s, according...

If you are a buy-to-let investor you are may be required to take action to ensure that your rental properties comply...

The property market in northern England, supported in part by the Northern Powerhouse concept, has attracted a lot of media attention,...

Despite the introduction of higher property taxes, demand for residential property in Hong Kong shows no signs of slowing, especially from...

International buyers of residential property in the U.S. may not necessarily have a major impact on the overall housing market, but...

With successive governments failing to build enough housing - particularly social housing - the UK is in the grip of a...

The recent slowdown in UK house prices suggests that the market is cooling, but very few experts are surprised. The latest house...

Home insurance costs in the UK are rising as a consequence of higher property taxes, according to new analysis. Average property insurance...

Cheap borrowing levels should boost demand for property across the UK in the coming months, despite a recent fall in the...

Confidence is returning to the Aberdeenshire property market, according to local experts. Following a somewhat turbulent few years in which local property...

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

Real estate markets across Germany’s main cities are starting to look increasingly attractive to international property investors, especially those in southern...

Portugal has long appealed the Britons looking to buy property overseas, and with housing market conditions continuing to improve now could...

Residential property prices continued to increase across most parts of Ireland in the year to the end of February, led by...

Leading housebuilders and housing associations, including British Land and the Berkeley Group, are urging the government to back Crossrail 2 as...

Growing economic uncertainty in the UK is starting to weigh on consumer confidence and willingness to engage in major transactions such...

Residential property prices in Portugal are expected to keep on rising, with experts forecasting growth of about 4% this year, after...

House prices were at the forefront of the EU debate in the run-up to last year’s referendum, with various experts, including...

A popular property radio show returned to the airwaves on LBC yesterday.  ‘The Property Hour’, which is sponsored by Direct Line Landlord...

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

U.S. home resales rose to a 10-year high in January despite higher prices and mortgage rates, suggesting that confidence in the...

There is growing appetite for self-build homes north of the border, as the benefits, both in terms of lifestyle and costs,...

More than 20 properties across Coventry and Warwickshire will go under the hammer this evening – representing the highest number of...

Residential property price growth is set to slow across Australia this year due to low wage growth and inflation, along with...

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

As we enter into the holiday season, there is a good chance that your tenants may be planning an extended break...

Residential property sales in Hong Kong have increased significantly despite the government’s decision to more than double stamp duty last month...

House prices were at the forefront of the EU debate in the run-up to the EU referendum with the now former...

Residential property price growth in the eurozone continues to exceed the long-term average with no sign of a bubble last seen...

Residential property prices across parts of the UK could rise by more than £50,000 over the next five years, although much...

The Nine Elms’ borough of Southwark has experienced a boom in residential property prices over the past 12 months, but with...

The best time to invest in the real estate market of any city is when the prices are at their lowest,...

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

Dubai, along with the rest of the UAE, would have a better chance of attracting long-term property investors if they provided...

Five of the eleven Asian property markets for which figures are available saw house price increases during the year to Q2...

British investors who lost big deposits in the Spanish property crash have been given fresh hope of getting back their money. As...

London’s office market is under growing pressure from the UK’s decision to leave the European Union as it could result in...

With the summer nearing an end, it is traditional for the experts to look ahead to what property markets have in...

Andy Haldane, the Bank of England’s chief economist, has confirmed what many of us already knew – investing in property is...

In future only investors with hefty deposits will qualify for mortgages to acquire property in New Zealand under tough new restrictions...

One in 10 over-55s UK homeowners are still paying interest-only mortgages and while the majority are confident of clearing the debt...

A sharp fall in the value of the UK pound against the euro, after Britons voted to leave the EU, will...

Demand for commercial property in the UK will weaken in the coming weeks and months after the UK opted to leave...

With thousands of Britons who own property in Spain still trapped in negative equity with their house prices stuck below 2007...

House prices in the UK are expected to rise further regardless of whether Britain opts to remain or leave the European...

Buying a property at auction is both exciting and potentially profitable - as long as you can hold your nerve, says...

The pound rose 1% against the dollar yesterday and also strengthened against the euro amid signs that the 'remain' camp is pulling...

UK property investors seeking lucrative buy-to-let investments should consider looking to the continent for higher rental yields, according to new research...

Activity in the UK housing market is slowing, as reflected by a fall in the annual rate of property price growth,...

Given the recent introduction of a number of less favourable tax changes relating to buy-to-let properties in the UK, property investors...

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

2015 was an incredible year for the property market but in a year in which Government buy to let policy, the...

Research by conveyancing experts My Home Move has revealed that activity within the buy-to-let and second home market has risen by...

Property investors have warned that if the UK were to leave the European Union then it would be a worse place...

New research by Carter Jonas has warned that a vote for Britain to leave the European Union – commonly known as...

Connells Residential, one of the UK’s largest estate agencies, is launching Invest Fest – its first ever event dedicated to property...