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Investors buying homes worth up to £500,000 won’t have to pay stamp duty on these purchases until the end of March...

Well-known rental brand UNCLE recently opened its fifth property within its rapidly expanding chain of serviced rental apartments. Made up of two...

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

Knowing exactly where you can go without having to self-isolate for 14 days upon your return to the UK will be...

With it being predicted that 800,000 to one million homes in Spain are owned by British citizens, with 381,000 of those...

In his major ‘new deal’ speech last week, where he stood in front of a lectern with the slogan of ‘Build,...

Demand from UK property investors looking to purchase homes abroad has reached record-breaking levels in recent days, according to Rightmove Overseas. Following...

Restrictions on house moves in Scotland were relaxed from Monday (June 29 2020) as part of the Scottish Government’s four-phase routemap...

Earlier this month, we ran a two-part series on Paul Hanafin - who successfully moved from busking to a £1 million...

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

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

In a further sign of some sense of normality returning – albeit with many new restrictions and protocols remaining in place...

The coronavirus pandemic has affected all parts of the property investment market in recent months, but it has brought particular uncertainty...

As lockdown measures across Europe continue to ease, many investors will be thinking about their next move. With this in mind, we...

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...

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

Earlier this month, the government confirmed that its ban on evictions due to the coronavirus pandemic is to be extended for...

The latest industry research and market commentary shows that the buy-to-let sector is showing signs of recovery following the strain of...

The coronavirus pandemic, with all of its restrictions on travel and movement, has unsurprisingly had an impact on the construction of...

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

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

It has largely been in the shadow of another major renovation of a heritage structure nearby – the transformation of Battersea...

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

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

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

Property investors and second home owners are welcoming the news that the Balearic Islands are set to reopen to international visitors...

An estate agency based in Rock, North Cornwall, has said the recent easing of lockdown restrictions has led to a number...

A leading private wealth firm has called on the government to take urgent action to help encourage investment into much-needed senior...

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

The coronavirus pandemic has had huge impacts on all parts of the property industry, with the market effectively on pause mode...

With lockdown starting to ease, investors across the country will be considering their next steps and where might represent the best...

Covid-19 is a generational event that will impact the way people live, work and behave long after the pandemic has been...

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

Despite the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Manchester is set to continue as one of the UK's top buy-to-let investment...

The UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) has launched a five-point plan outlining how the government can help the sector recover...

While England slowly starts to emerge from lockdown under the UK government’s three-point plan (the devolved administrations are taking a slightly...

Following the reopening of the property market on May 13, a specialist buy-to-let mortgage broker is advising investors to expand their...

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

New images have been released to highlight how the £1 billion regeneration of Purfleet-on-Thames will transform the Essex town’s town centre...

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

A regional property investment firm has released figures which suggest that there is still movement in the property market in the...

Scotland, alongside Wales and Northern Ireland, is using its devolved powers to take a different course from the UK government by...

The UK's largest auction firm, Auction House, has revealed that it has sold hundreds of properties via live-stream and online auctions...

A luxury property developer has revealed how it has adapted to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic by using technology to complete deals,...

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

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

The UK property market is currently on hold due to the government's lockdown restrictions. Although in-person property viewings and valuations can't take...

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

Financial services company and leading provider of Build to Rent (BTR) homes Legal & General has announced that it is investing...

It has been well over a month since the UK government first announced social distancing measures in response to Covid-19. At...

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

The coronavirus crisis has led to a rising interest in selling at auction, with this industry more prepared and better-equipped than...

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

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

The knock-on effects of the spread of coronavirus and the subsequent government lockdown will result in 56,000 fewer homes being delivered...

A property investment expert and well-regarded podcaster has offered some top advice to investors on how they can cope with, and...

Spanish property law firm Fuster & Associates has provided detailed guidance for Brits buying in Spain at the present time, taking...

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

A Chinese-led house buying boom is on the way in the UK, according to the CEO of Emerging Communications, a Chinese...

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

Covid-19 and the subsequent government lockdown will result in a loss of 526,000 home sales in 2020, according to further analysis...

One of the biggest players in the burgeoning Build to Rent market has announced that it has taken a 36% stake...

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,...

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

Covid-19 has had a significant impact on the nation, and undoubtedly the property market, with people remaining indoors until normalcy is...

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on real estate finance has thrown the sector into uncharted and worrying waters. So, what...

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

Whilst the development of brand-new developments is one solution to the UK housing shortage, a much more obvious answer is the...

As we keep being regularly told at the moment, we are living through unprecedented times, with the greatest restrictions on our civil...

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

With all face-to-face teaching across the UK on hold for the time being thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, student accommodation providers...

The coronavirus pandemic currently has us all in lockdown and getting used to a new world of social distancing, self-isolating, remote...

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

The results of a poll conducted by the UK’s short-lets trade body with its corporate membership has revealed just how damaging Covid-19 has...

With the new restrictions on daily life imposed by the UK government, several buyers still want to make property purchases despite...

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

High net worth (HNW) investors are increasingly looking to diversify their investment portfolios by looking abroad. The search for cheap property...

The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a huge impact on all our lives, with all schools now closed (other than for...

Despite the growing Covid-19 pandemic creating a number of challenges and logistical issues for auction houses, the team at SDL Auctions...

A headline story of 2020 so far that readers of Property Investor Today will no doubt be aware of is the...

Merilee Karr, chair of the UK Short Term Accommodation Association and chief executive of UnderTheDoormat, has penned an open letter to...

While the coronavirus outbreak has led to the postponement of all local and mayoral elections in England for a year to...

The property sector has been told to prepare for a downturn in the market whilst keeping everybody safe during the coronavirus...

The promise of emerging technologies, championed by the most forward-thinking in the PropTech space, could have been inspired by nostalgic French...

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed in his first Budget plans to introduce a 2% stamp duty surcharge on non-UK tax residents. While...

Property Investor Today explores New York's biggest ever office to residential conversion, in the heart of the city's main financial district.  Lower...

February 2020 was the wettest ever recorded in Britain, with Atlantic Storms Ciara and Dennis depositing vast amounts of rainfall across...

The latest Budget – Rishi Sunak’s first as Chancellor following his dramatic promotion – is set to take place on Wednesday...

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

Coronavirus – also known as Covid-19 – has had a dramatic impact on the world since the first reported cases in...

The thorny issue of rent controls has reared its head again as the campaigns for the London mayoral election 2020 start...

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...

With the government pledging to put an end to pet bans, UK-based insurance broker Towergate Insurance has revealed the top 10...

As the UK’s largest city outside London, and one of the youngest in Europe, Birmingham has received significant attention over recent...

The UK’s second city could see its Build to Rent (BTR) portfolio grow further after plans were announced for a new...

Experience Invest, a London-based firm which provides property investors in the UK and overseas access to exclusive investments across a variety of...

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...

A luxury five-bedroom house in Cardiff, seized from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Act, was one of the highlights of...

It was revealed over the weekend that Boris Johnson is considering introducing a mansion tax for high value homes. The Telegraph, which...

There has been a huge surge of enquiries from buyers considering Shared Ownership, according to results from Property Booking. Property Booking, the...

With recently released figures revealing Airbnb’s huge reach across the country and Build to Rent’s rapid growth, Property Investor Today analyses...

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

Last week tech giant Facebook announced that it would be hiring 1,000 more staff in London, bringing its total workforce in...

The short-let rental market is booming, despite controversy and opposition around the world. In recent months, we have covered both the...

In this guest piece, Yaroslava Tkalich, chief marketing officer of Smartlands - a global investment platform for the tokenization of real economy assets by issuing...

It was revealed last week that nearly 25,000 homes in London are being left unoccupied, according to the most recent government...

Britain has faced a challenging winter so far. Flooding has affected most parts of the country, submerging entire villages and forcing...

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

On Monday, we looked at why landlords and investors were being warned off holidays lettings amid an Airbnb crackdown in Scotland...

As we enter a new year (and decade), the opening weeks of 2020 are an appropriate time to reflect on the...

Initial work is set to begin this month on a new development in Preston, bringing much-needed city centre living space by transforming...

Proposals for regulatory and financial changes to the status of Airbnb in Scotland and Bristol, aimed at curbing the growth of...

A new group of professional landlords plan to introduce pet-friendly rentals in line with the government’s plans to overhaul the model...

Whether it’s the shocking bushfires currently raging in Australia or the floods in Indonesia, the impacts of climate change are being...

While Bristol and Portsmouth might seem like two very disparate locations to focus on, NEXA Properties has offices in both –...

Goodison Park, the home of Everton FC since 1892, is set to be converted into ‘high-quality, affordable housing’ and other uses...

Achieving economic growth was revealed to be the most widely shared ambition for 2020 among residential and commercial property developers, investors...

More than half (59%) of people believe that staying in the EU would be ‘the most advantageous outcome’ to London development...

With Brexit (still) on the cards, many investors may be in two minds about European property. On the one hand, all the...

The UK population is growing by more than 500,000 people each year, yet only about half the homes needed are built...

The Conservative Party has unveiled plans for a 3% stamp duty surcharge for non-UK tax residents who are purchasing property, which...

The UK holiday property sector is a growth industry which is attracting huge interest from property investors, says Iain Brown of...

Estate agent Aston Chase has revealed that it has achieved more than £25 million worth of sales to Hong Kong buyers...

When it comes to regulating and managing foreign investment in highly desirable UK bricks and mortar, understanding the subtleties of the...

An ‘astonishing’ £10.7 billion’s worth of properties are sitting empty in London, according to new research by HomeProtect on unoccupied homes. The...

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...

The government has been urged to 'recognise the importance of increasing supply' for renters now a date for a General Election...

Legal & General Affordable Homes has committed £750 million to new affordable housing projects throughout the UK. The projects would see an...

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...

Central London has seen a 55% increase in demand from family offices, real estate funds and large investors looking to bulk-buy...

An independent survey of more than 1,000 UK-based property investors has found that 55% are concerned Brexit will push away international...

Almost two thirds (65%) of developers plan to increase their investment activity in the North substantially over the next two years,...

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

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

Monday 23 September marked the start of National Empty Homes Week, which aims to shine a light on the high number...

With the current chaos swirling around Westminster – from the prorogation by Boris Johnson to this week’s Supreme Court ruling that...

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

The latest multi-million pound residential development from Prosperity Developments – the company behind a recent scheme in Digbeth which was sold...

Build to Rent operator Atlas Residential has revealed that it will deploy $1 billion (£900 million) through its affiliate Atlas Residential...

The term 'generation rent' now covers a much wider demographic, according to new research. The Urban Being - The Future of City...

In the fourth part of this series, Property Investor Today explores the regeneration works at Old Oak Common – a key...

New research has revealed the average size of homes by London borough, as well as how much space costs per square...

Some 84% of landlords are committed to the buy-to-let market and eager to maintain or grow the number of properties in...

Neglecting your loft is easily done, with many people simply using it as a storage spot for bits and bobs that...

It's a big question asked by many developers and investors when it comes to major infrastructure projects - how do you...

On Wednesday, it was announced by the government that it is launching a review of the high-speed rail link HS2, which...

The number of retail properties approved for conversions to residential property has fallen 17% in the last year, from 453 in...

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or an experienced one, there are frequent regulatory changes in the buy-to-let sector that you will...

The seemingly relentless expansion of the Build to Rent sector across the UK shows no signs of slowing down, with the...

Sales and letting agency Portico has announced the launch of Portico Portfolio, a service that will enable landlords to invest smartly...

Greece’s appeal as a property investment destination is increasing once again as the country continues to bounce back from severe economic...

There has been a surge in the number of Hong Kong residents travelling to London to invest in residential property, according...

While we wouldn’t be so bold as to say the government gets its daily fix of property news from the Today...

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

Some 97% of property investors do not think the government is doing enough to support the UK property market, new research...

Some 73% of buy-to-let investors considered property as the best, least volatile long-term investment when compared to all other asset classes,...

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

Cyprus’ property market is at an 11-year high, following a rush of applications to the country’s ‘Golden Visa’ citizenship programme, according...

Manchester has become the first place in England to develop more than a third of its Green Belt, analysis of new...

There is an increased demand for live-in guardians to keep empty homes secure, according to Homesitters, Britain’s largest home and pet-sitting...

Juwai.com, the Chinese portal for overseas real estate, and independent ski property portal SnowOnly have signed a partnership aiming to bring...

The proposed abolition of Section 21 will leave landlords ‘virtually powerless’ to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) among tenants in the private...

Almost one in four households in Britain will be renting privately by then end of 2021. This is due to soaring...

The Tenant Fees Act, better known simply as the tenant fees ban, is coming into force from June 1 2019. It...

The government’s tenant fee ban has been widely championed in the consumer press as a big win for renters – but...

Brexit! Whether you’re a Brexiteer or a Remainer, no one can deny that this is probably the number one issue on...

The property market in Cannes, France, has steadily grown in recent years with price increases of 6.5% between 2017 and 2018,...

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

London's average asking rents are at an all-time high of £2,093 per month following a record year-on-year price increase, new Rightmove...

The current uncertainty being caused by Brexit has had a clear impact on the number of Chinese residential acquisitions in the...

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

Even though the government has tried to make life better for renters, the UK is still a long way from being...

Investment in the UK’s private rental sector (PRS) will soar to £75 Billion by 2025, with an additional 560,000 households expected...

Landlords with bigger portfolios are switching to using limited company status for new purchases, according to research carried out by specialist...

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

HMRC’s ‘Let Property Campaign’ has led to disclosures from less than 3% of eligible landlords, new data acquired by accountancy firm...

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

Now is an exciting time to be a buy-to-let investor, says investment agency Surrenden Invest, even in spite of the ongoing...

Crowdfunded property development projects are great for home buyers and investors alike.  For investors, the pros are that you don’t need a...

Housing Secretary James Brokenshire recently announced that nearly £250 million of housing deals facilitated by the government will deliver almost 25,000...

Uncertainty over Brexit is thought to be having a significant impact on rental and house prices, according to a recent Belvoir...

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

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

Spain’s property market is set for steady growth in 2019, according to Lucas Fox International Properties. With 2018 proving to be another...

Legal & General has exchanged contracts on its first Build to Rent (BTR) scheme in Scotland. In a bid to meet the...

The fact that so much of Europe’s attention has been focused on Brexit and also events in some of the larger...

Investment yields from prime London buy-to-let properties don’t reflect the risks involved, Hadrian’s Wall Capital (HWC) has claimed. The London-based specialist debt...

With a new year now upon us, it’s time to look forward to what might happen (and what is definitely happening)...

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

Property sales in Fife boomed last year due to its proximity to Scotland’s two major property hotspots, Edinburgh and St Andrews,...

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

The property and development industry in London remains unimpressed with central and local government when it comes to enabling development activity. That’s...

British citizens have long had a love affair with the Spanish property market and like any love affair; it’s had its...

Battersea Power Station continues to attract high-end professionals, resulting in healthy buy-to-let rentals, rising rents and low void periods. This is according...

Buy to let income for landlords living in London reached £7 billion in the last tax year, according to estate agent...

Over the course of this year, the economy of Cyprus has begun to stabilise and confidence started to return to the...

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

New data from AA Financial Services recently revealed that the number of British adults who say they want to move from...

The number of buy-to-let lenders lending to limited companies has increased by 47% over the past year, according to Mortgages for...

Some 80% of landlords plan to increase their portfolios over the next 12 months, according to advice website The Property Hub. Its...

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

The Portuguese are currently enjoying the benefits of a strong property market which has been boosted by the attractive prospect of...

The first trade association for property guardian firms – designed to lead on safety and standards, promote and represent the industry...

A new £2 billion property investment portfolio was this week launched by the Department for International Trade. It’s hoped the £2 billion...

Property investment platform British Pearl has revealed that ‘ruthless’ developers are cashing in on ‘abusive’ leasehold homes, with prices surging 16...

Who are you? I’m Stephen Moss, the founder and managing director of the largest property investment platform in the UK, Sourced. I’ve worked...

The average value of a property in 150 cities worldwide increased by 4.3% in the year to June 2018, according to...

Theresa May kicked off the Conservative Party conference – which is taking place in Birmingham this week – by outlining plans...

Government measures are among the top causes for landlords increasing rents, according to research from Property Partner. The government is increasing its...

ARLA Propertymark has outlined advice to landlords and letting agents on the changes to Section 21 notices, coming into force from...

The housing market is not set up for the increasing number of life-long renters, a property management company has claimed. DJ Alexander,...

An increasing number of buyers are looking at Italy as the perfect retreat abroad, according to the monthly report carried out...

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

London boroughs with an average house price of over £1 million are more likely to have planning permissions approved, according to...

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

New data has revealed that the Scottish Government’s private rental reforms are shaking up the sector, with rental property sales outdoing...

Development of the North East’s first Build to Rent scheme is now underway. The ‘ultramodern, multi-million pound’ scheme on Forth Banks...

Bexley in South East London, is the cheapest place to rent in London for those living as a group of four,...

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

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

Official figures released this week by the English Housing Survey show that some 84% of private tenants are satisfied with their...

A PropTech startup is looking to continue to ‘expand’ and ‘improve’ its platform as part of round two of the government’s...

Measures to ensure new homes are built faster and for thousands more British bricklayers to be trained to help meet government...

International interest in Montenegro property has doubled in the year since the country joined NATO, according to IM Property Group. On 5...

The government has approved plans for a controversial third runway to be built at Heathrow Airport. The expansion project, which has...

PropTech startup RentalStep has questioned whether long-term lifestyle tenants should have to go through the traditional referencing process when moving between...

Spain’s third city is now seeing steady gains and attracting investors following the fall of its property prices and the number...

The Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP) has introduced the ‘Alliance’ service in a bid to provide free legal advice for...

As the National Landlord Investment Show prepares to celebrate its fifth anniversary at Aston Villa Football Club on Wednesday May 16th,...

New research from Legal & General and economics consultancy CEBR has revealed that last time buyers now own £938 billion of...

The number of buy-to-let investors in the UK reached a record high of 2.5 million in the latest tax year, up...

The London and Moscow-based real estate consultancy AZ Real Estate has acquired City Edge, a 136-apartment student accommodation block in Birmingham...

A free webinar organised by Spain-Holiday.com promising to help holiday rental owners in the Balearic Islands will take place on Thursday...

The share of buy-to-let (BTL) lending decreased to 12.5% in June 2017 – the lowest percentage since Q3 2013 – which...

The National Landlord Show arrives at Olympia on Thursday 15 March to give advice via complimentary seminars, leading suppliers and two...

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called on the government to speed up plans for a new public register of the...

More than £7 million is being ploughed into a new housing estate in Sunderland, giving hope to eager first-time buyers looking...

The UK Government has recently announced their plans to introduce a new public register that will compel foreign companies who own...

The government is awaiting responses from anyone with evidence on rent-a-room relief following its announcement to better target it towards longer-term...

The head of one of the UK’s leading auction networks has welcomed new housing secretary Sajid Javid’s pledge to deliver more...

Analysis by London estate agent ludlowthompson has revealed that UK buy-to-let landlords will still benefit from £16.7 billion worth of tax...

The latest LendInvest Buy-to-Let Index report has revealed that Manchester is the top buy-to-let destination in the country. Published every quarter, the...

A new survey of housebuilding companies has revealed that the construction of new homes has fallen significantly since the EU referendum...

Demand for Spanish property continues to increase, the latest market analysis from Lucas Fox has revealed. The number of Lucas Fox sales...

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...

Bishop Fleming has called for the Chancellor in his next Budget to assist residential landlords who wish to downsize their property...

With continued media interest in the unfair leasehold practices of some freeholders and ever-increasing queries from clients surrounding this point, I...

The CLA has condemned the government for an ‘abdication of responsibility’ over new energy efficiency rules for listed buildings. In a damning...

It was revealed last week that Crossrail 2 could be delayed by up to a decade, with the £31bn infrastructure project...

England has encountered a rift between new build completions and new households being added to the population after a slow output...

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

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...

Central London commercial investment levels hit £11.5bn during the first seven months of 2017, marking a 24% rise on the corresponding...

Property Pact, a new property funding platform, has been launched after gaining consent from the Financial Conduct Authority.   Property Pact, which connects...

The number of new build homes being started across England is at its highest level since 2008, the government claims. Fresh figures...

The delay to the implementation of HMRC’s ‘Making Tax Digital’ system announced in July was warmly welcomed by buy-to-let landlords. A plan...

Government proposals announced in the Queen’s Speech in June to cap tenancy deposits at no more than one month’s rent could...

There were 104,760 residential property transactions in the UK in July, up 1.3% from June and 8.3% higher than the corresponding...

More than 1 million aspiring homebuyers have opened Help to Buy ISAs, government-backed savings accounts, designed to help people save money...

Canada’s property market continues to run out of steam, with the latest data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) revealing...

Taking into account the wide range of views expressed to the proposals set out in the ‘places, people and planning’ consultation,...

Soaring home values provided a major boost to Britons holding property assets in 2016 as they helped push the nation’s wealth through...

A single mum who lived in a council flat with her newborn baby has been given a new £120,000 home for...

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

Who are you? Harvey Raybould What does it say on your business card? Building Dreams and Empowering Lives What is Creative Development Services (CDS)? We are...

The shock result of the recent UK general election which returned a hung parliament, coupled with ongoing concerns about the impact...

Cladding used on 111 high-rise blocks across Britain, 90 of which are owned or managed by social housing providers, have now...

The government’s decision to launch an independent review of building regulations after tests showed that at least 82 residential high-rises use...

Wealthy foreign investors, particularly from mainland China, are continuing to invest in Hong Kong’s ultra-luxury housing market as part of a...

You would have had to have been living under a rock to not know about the Government’s recent tax attacks on...

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

The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling on central government to launch an ‘urgent and immediate’ review of building regulations following...

The mayor of London’s plan to build an additional 50,000 affordable homes across the capital’s 33 local authority districts over the...

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

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

There has been a sharp decline in the number of buy-to-let property acquisitions, following the government’s decision to introduce the 3%...

Council chiefs are urging all private landlords and developers to check the cladding on any buildings they own in Plymouth following...

The annual rise in UK house prices picked up again in May, the latest figures show, with prices continuing to rise...

The recent surge in small deposit mortgage deals for first-time buyers is good news for purchasers, especially first-time buyers. Recently released data...

Many young people are being left with little alternative but to live with their parents to save enough money for a...

It has been exactly one year since Britain voted to leave the European Union by 52% to 48%, and while the...

Rental asking prices are increasing fast across many parts of Spain, particularly in hot markets like Barcelona and the Balearics; an...