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There’s no doubt that, when people think of Paddington, they think first of the iconic character created by Michael Bond in...

In November last year, we reported on the rental rooms with a view overlooking Brentford FC’s impressive Community Stadium. On a crisp,...

While many months of soaring house prices - supercharged by the stamp duty holiday and certain conditions caused by the pandemic...

Research by Rentd has revealed that, despite the government’s best efforts, the return on a buy-to-let (BTL) purchase currently sits at...

Following the announcement that National Trading Standards and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are set to improve the standard of...

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

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

A leading South East law firm has won a breakthrough case by helping a group of holiday home leaseholders purchase the...

Independent Buying Agents Haringtons reflects on the long-requested need to transform leasehold agreements and what impact this will have on the...

In this guest piece, Neil Smith, managing director UK and Ireland at Scape, sets out how providers of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA)...

This week is nothing but positive, with the release of Clive Emson’s diverse catalogue, impressive lots set to go under the...

The latest research by Unlatch has revealed how the new-build market looks based on the diversity of stock currently available to...

Following a successful year in PropTech last year, spatial data technology company Pupil predicts that 2022 will be the year that...

Throughout this week, Property Investor Today has been exploring the investment potential of the locations that sit on the controversial and...

Niche housebuilder Artisan Real Estate has raised the bar for sustainable development with the launch of an ambitious design framework geared...

We recently ran a series on the commercial to residential trend sweeping across Britain in these post-Covid times, driven by offices,...

Private and commercial bank Arbuthnot Latham provides some simple steps to help landlords save time, stress, and ultimately money, in the months and years...

One of London's leading property services groups has explored the most amenity-rich and walkable communities in Outer London in a report...

Black History Month, an annual event with origins dating back to late 1960s USA and celebrated in the UK since 1987,...

This week’s auction roundup features the exclusive lots available at Bond Wolfe's and Strettons’ October auctions, and a new mention in...

Some believe co-living as a concept has only grown in significance as society has had a chance to reassess its priorities and...

In this ongoing series, PIT will explore whether commercial to residential conversions – one of the biggest trends during the pandemic as...

In this guest piece, Alec Watt, chief executive officer of the Accouter Group of Companies, outlines why investors would be unwise...

In 2019, the UK government announced that it would be bringing in a ban on gas boilers. This was originally scheduled...

Taggart Homes has revealed plans for a number of new schemes across the UK, the acquisition of a home building company...

It is no secret that the UK is struggling to confront the scale of the housing crisis that looms over it....

Expatriates are a prime target for scammers. And no wonder, usually being wealthier than locals, out of their comfort zone and...

UK property finance platform CapitalRise has funded its biggest crowdfunding raise. Investors of the platform have reserved £6.4 million in finance...

If you could be one thing in your life, what would it be? Chances are the answer to this question for...

Here at PIT, we have covered a number of stories in recent times about the potential dangers of get-rich-quick schemes, often...

Despite still being on the amber list after the UK government’s most recent review of its controversial traffic light system, Portugal...

Gallions Place, a new mixed-use community of homes, shops and restaurants and play areas at London’s Royal Docks, has been launched...

Despite Portugal being removed from the UK’s green list on Tuesday, this is unlikely to diminish the desire for a holiday...

Living well in retirement and into old age has become a very hot topical issue in the last 15 months or...

After the Prime Minister warned the country not to travel to amber or red list countries, it is now looking increasingly...

Despite Portugal being taken off the UK’s green list from tomorrow, causing bafflement from the Portuguese government and a mad rush...

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

The pandemic continues to shape the UK property market, with a growing disparity between inner city and outer city residential rents,...

Two already popular parts of South London – Oval and Kennington – are set to be even more in-demand as a...

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

The UK’s asbestos industry ended on August 24 1999 after being used heavily from the 1950s to 1970s. Over 20 years...

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...

In this guest piece, the team at One Touch Property Investment outline the cities that are best for serviced apartments. With accommodation...

Since the onset of the pandemic, the concept of the 15-minute city has come to the forefront more than ever, with...

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

For many a year, the west Algarvian city of Lagos – which literally means lakes in Portuguese – has been one...

A national contractor says it has made ‘significant progress’ on three residential projects based in Leicester. The schemes from Stepnell include two...

Principle Estate Management has welcomed government plans for new legislation that takes fire safety even more seriously. The Home Office has announced...

In this guest piece, Jess Brookes - content & research executive at Home Made, a London lettings company specialising in Build to...

A leading Spanish property expert says that British citizens still account for the largest proportion of buyers on the Spanish Costas,...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? We are Primethorpe Paving. Supplying the UK with the finest...

2020 was a tough pill to swallow for Europe’s real estate markets as some segments were forced into extremely disruptive lockdowns...

The prospect of investing your hard-earned money can be daunting, especially for those relatively new to it, but perhaps more-so after...

Fine & Country Portugal is currently running a series of webinars entitled ‘Your Second Home’, covering various topics related to the...

A Brexit deal was finalised on Christmas Eve, meaning that the UK no longer abides by EU trade laws. This raises...

It goes without saying that 2020 was an incredibly eventful year for us all. The Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns meant...

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

With Britain, and many other parts of the world, currently undergoing the worst months of the Covid-19 pandemic, some have called...

In this Q&A, Property Investor Today checks in with the founders of luxury London property developers One Point Six - Bhavnish Chandaria...

Despite the introduction of Lockdown 3.0, the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) market shows no signs of slowing down, with acquisitions,...

As long as the sun continues to shine, the area of Southern Spain, and especially the Costa del Sol, will always...

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

With mixed views of what 2021 could bring to the property market, Nicky Stevenson, managing director of Fine & Country UK...

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

Although it’s been said quite a lot this year, 2020 has been an unprecedented year in history and one in which...

With UK-EU trade talks going down to the wire, there is still no clarity over exactly what will happen when the transition...

French ski resorts will remain closed this Christmas to stop the spread of Covid-19, but one ski expert believes buyer demand...

York is one of the most atmospheric and beautiful cities in the UK, but is perhaps overlooked by investors and holiday...

The Property Investors Awards – the annual event celebrating excellence in property investing, which is normally held at a swanky London...

Purpose-built Build to Rent (BTR) housing is only a recent concept, with just over 51,000 dwellings completed across the UK as of Q3...

In the decades since Portugal became one of the go-to destinations for British holidaymakers, second home owners and investors, one part...

HMOs are an important part of the UK housing market as they offer students and young professionals affordable accommodation. There is...

Before the lockdown announcement was made, the number of transactions completed was returning to pre-Covid levels. That is according to Nicky Stevenson,...

When you're disposing of a property, you’ll have to take certain things into consideration, from choosing an estate agent to sell...

As all those responsible for managing property will be only too aware, landlords have many obligations under the laws and regulations...

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

If you’re an investor with an asset you’re keen to get rid of, you’ll be eager to know where the best...

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

Modular housing company ilke Homes has partnered with developer Abode Waterstone to deliver six factory-built affordable homes on a site near...

Building works on a new housing development in West Oxfordshire are on track, with the show home set to open to the...

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

At the start of 2020, the French property market had been flying, with demand for prestige property leading the way.  Sales were at...

Purchasing a property abroad is rarely a straightforward process, even at the best of times, but at present there are even...

“And it’s invest, invest, invest!” These are the words legendary F1 commentator Murray Walker might use to describe the new flagship...

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

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...

Ski resorts were at the centre of some of the earliest spikes of Covid-19 in Europe, including examples of super-spreaders in...

A leading super-prime real estate specialist, which describes itself as the agency of choice for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, has announced the opening of...

Palazzo Ricci, a new private residence club located in Abruzzo, Italy, is launching sales this summer. Approximately two hours from Rome and Naples, the 220-year-old palazzo,...

Harvey Raybould is a UK property investor and owner of the Creative Property Group (CPG), a Kent-based property firm which aims...

Google searches for ‘moving abroad’ have once again returned to the peak search figures of last year. The current Covid climate,...

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

Since lockdown, we have witnessed an increased focus on overseas properties, with many UK buyers using the extra time at their...

Here at Property Investor Today, we recently caught up with David Conlon, the founder of en masse bespoke interiors to ask...

Legal & General’s increasing focus on the later living sector has continued apace, with the financial services firm recently announcing its...

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

On May 13, the property market in all parts of England was given the go-ahead to reopen. Since then, there has...

Portugal, already a highly popular holiday, second home and retirement destination for Brits, has been widely praised for the way it...

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

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

Welcome to this special, VE Bank Holiday (and lockdown), edition of Property Investor Today. We hope all our readers are having...

One of the few positive things to emerge from this crisis has been the greater sense of community across the whole...

The whole world is currently dealing with the challenge of Covid-19. Huge government support is being promised on a scale even...

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

The coronavirus pandemic has put all aspects of normal life on hold for the time being, and has affected each and...

Property developer Elevate Property Group has submitted plans to bring a derelict site in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter back to life in...

A luxury London estate and lettings agency says it is concerned to see a noticeable rise in ‘situation tenancies’, a specific type...

The coronavirus crisis has shut down most aspects of normal life, but with us all being told to stay at home...

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

The first phase of LUX* La Baraquette, the new waterfront resort in the port town of Marseillan by luxury developer Propriétés...

While more people come into the world every day, the size of the earth remains exactly the same. Today, 55% of...

Galliard Homes and Acorn Property Group, in association with Trinity House, have recorded sales success at their Trilogy development since its...

The past decade has seen many companies that converge property portfolios, hospitality and travel benefit from an unprecedented pace of growth. Landlords...

On a rainy Thursday at the end of last year – the day of the general election, in fact – Property...

British luxury property developer Caudwell has sold another of its penthouses at Parc du Cap in d’Antibes, France. The penthouse has been...

The 2019 Property Investors Awards, which recognises the sector's most outstanding individuals, recently took place at the Royal National Hotel in...

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

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

In the latest part of our series on London’s regeneration hotspots, Property Investor Today finds out more about the dramatic plans...

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

Increasingly, landlords have had to adapt to stay on top of the trends within the property and lifestyle sector to boost...

A few months ago, Property Investor Today explored how Greece’s property market is bouncing back with increasing investment after years of...

Moving home? Here’s your guide to property jargon When it comes to buying, selling, letting or renting a property, you will likely...

The NAVA Propertymark Novice Auctioneer of the Year competition is returning to crown the top budding auctioneer of 2019. The competition –...

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

Technology is developing constantly, which is steadily changing the scope of property purchasing both domestically and abroad. Zillios.com is seeking to re-define the...

In terms of buy-to-let investments, Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are a key feature of the future of renting. Not only do...

More than a third (36%) of homes in Southern England are in property markets experiencing house price falls as slowdown ripples...

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

One of Scotland’s most talked-about properties, located in Edinburgh’s famed New Town, is now available to rent. The rental apartment, the only...

Funding has been secured for a 407-bed student scheme on a prime site in Leeds, it has been revealed. Gregory Property Group...

With Build to Rent the fastest-growing trend in the rental sector, Property Investor Today took the opportunity to visit one of...

Plans for an extensive reform of the housing redress system have been welcomed by RentalStep, but it says landlords need to...

Property management company Hostmaker has partnered with long term listings site Spotahome to diversify its offerings. Hostmaker, which largely deals in short-lets...

Property investment is no longer confined to the UK’s borders. In fact, these days, the global market can offer some of...

Some 98% of tenants are not fully aware of the correct rights of the tenancy deposit law, according to a recent...

The winners of the 2018 Property Investors Awards were revealed at the ceremony on Saturday 1 December at The Royal National...

Letting a home can be an intimidating task if you’re doing it for the first time. You may have deliberately entered...

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...

The biggest development in Montenegro recently witnessed the opening of its first 5-star hotel – The Chedi Luštica Bay. The hotel in...

London’s hidden property gems have been uncovered by new research from Knight Frank, which has identified a host of Grade 1...

The Sunday Times has named York as the best place to live in Great Britain overall, with Bermondsey crowned the top...

The London property market continues to struggle as the number of properties on the market increases while prices deflate, according to...

With less than a month to go until the Property Investors Awards, held at The Royal National Hotel in Russell Square,...

Funding has been agreed on a prime Build to Rent (BTR) development site in Birmingham, Legal & General announced recently. The site,...

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

Sales of buy-to-let properties continue to be driven by pension “pot hunters”, according to the latest findings from Sequre Property Investment. Sequre’s...

In just a few months the minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for commercially rented properties will come into force. From 1 April...

Equity release continues to grow among UK homeowners in the UK with activity hitting more than £700m in the second quarter...

Paragon Mortgages is the latest in a long line of lenders to announce that it will be implementing changes for portfolio...

A Canadian landlord has been fined for not taking his shoes off in his Muslim tenants’ home in Brampton, Ontario. John Alabi,...

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

The proportion of people acquiring property with a large deposit dropped in May, the latest mortgage monitor from e.surv shows. Those buying...

As a buy-to-let property owner, the last thing you want is for your investment to be sitting empty. But it’s not...

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

A man described as a ‘fraudster on a grand scale’ has been jailed for more than three and a half years...

Demand among home buyers has seen a modest recovery following initial post-referendum jitters, but with just 24 hours until Theresa May...

Private property investors, including buy-to-let landlords, who missed their self-assessment tax return payment last week and do not have a valid...

There has been a significant decline in British demand for property in the Algarve since the EU referendum, according to Fine...

European property markets finished 2016 strongly, experiencing both improving fundamentals and further yield compression, according to Savills. Savills Investment Management transacted €5bn...

Despite ongoing uncertainty around Brexit, the UK property market is expected to return to relative calm and renewed prosperity in 2017,...

Scott Hendry of Together shares some tips on buying at auction. Buying at auction is a popular choice for property investors...

Business leaders have called for a "step change" in housebuilding if the government is to meet its ambition of delivering one...

With the number of new homes being built across the UK still significantly below the level needed to meet demand, compounding the...

ILG’s latest real estate institutional fund has completed the acquisition of six large-scale retail properties in Germany at a total volume...

Investors in The Resort Group's latest Cape Verde development, Llana Beach Hotel, have been boosted by the news that holidaymakers are...

A recent court ruling in Berlin has been welcomed by landlords and letting agents with properties in the German capital. Last week,...

Barcelona City Council has stepped up efforts to stamp out illegal tourist rentals in the Spanish city by sending out letters...

The Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 may not have been well-publicised, but they impose important obligations on some landlords...

With a new set of energy efficiency regulations set to be introduced in Scotland later this year, commercial property owners north...

Fresh caps on private property rentals through Airbnb and similar online platforms have been introduced in Berlin, Germany, in a bid...

New research has revealed that 17% of UK tenants have admitted to renting out all or part of their property to...

It has been revealed that the government’s Right to Rent pilot scheme issued just nine civil penalties to landlords between 1st...

From 1st February, landlords across England will be expected to check the status of all prospective tenants to ensure they have...

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

The government will be extending mandatory licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in order to raise the standards in the...

Since the Chancellor’s announced measures to curb the buy-to-let in the Summer Budget, there has been a flurry of debate –...

According to new research from Keepmoat, Brandon is the most profitable destination for retirees looking to invest their pension funds in...

The Grade II listed Risley Hall Hotel in Derbyshire has been sold by Flodrive Properties Ltd to Talash Hotels from a...

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

Deposit protection legislation coming into force today is a ‘step in the right direction’, according to the Association of Independent Inventory...