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Market analysis from Octane Capital has revealed that the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in England has dropped in...

It’s success galore for this week’s auction roundup, with Bond Wolfe witnessing revenue growth of over £23 million at its second...

The current market value of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) sits above wider market values, new research finds, suggesting that new licensing...

Pinch, punch, it’s the first of the month! While it is indeed April Fools’ day, these record sales at auction are...

Hong Kong buyers currently have the biggest property footprint within the London market, new research from Benham and Reeves shows. The agent’s...

With ITV's Our House currently gripping millions of TV viewers, property experts have outlined how property fraud - which plays a central...

In the second instalment of our International Women’s Day 2022 series, PIT takes a closer look at a new study that uncovers...

When it comes to investing money and making it grow, there are few options that deliver as high returns as property....

It’s been a tumultuous year for the student accommodation market, with distance learning and travel restrictions taking their toll on occupancy...

With 45% of the population owning a pet, and London ranked the most pet-friendly city in Europe, estate agents Douglas &...

The borough of Wandsworth sits top as London’s prime property hotspot over the last year, accounting for the highest level of...

Wealthy Chinese investors have long been reliable investors in the market, and have frequently looked to the UK, specifically London, as...

Portico shares some of the top entry system features for multi-residential properties that could positively affect the return on investment (ROI)...

This week’s auction roundup is filled with Christmas joy, from Sutton Kersh achieving over £80 million in auction sales, to iamsold...

Sourced Property, the sourcing arm of the Sourced Group, has announced the launch of a 'bespoke property listing app', focused on the investor...

The prime London rental market has enjoyed an 8% uplift in rental values over the last year, with the most in-demand...

London homebuyers managed to save over £1 billion since the stamp duty holiday first launched in July 2020. The latest analysis by...

New analysis carried out by Knight Frank has highlighted the areas which have seen the biggest increase in the value of...

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

This BTR roundup features an insight into the UK PBSA sector, good news for the London co-living market, and a brand-new...

In part 2 of our Black History Month investor special, we speak to Stephanie Taylor, co-founder of property management and development...

In this guest piece, Rightio discusses some of the lesser-known costs of being a landlord. To the uninitiated, being a landlord might...

In this market update, PIT looks at how HMO licensing will potentially impact Westminster’s rental market, the rising demand for green...

New research by Select Property Group has named the top 20 UK locations property investors should look to next. According to Select’s...

DJ Alexander, a lettings firm based in Scotland, recently claimed that the level of interest and activity in the rental market...

The pandemic has undoubtedly shaken the market for buying and selling, with national house prices on the rise with no signs...

Technology is changing how investors find, select and purchase property. This is especially true with the constraints of the past year...

In this week’s auction roundup, Property Investor Today looks at the top auction results in the month just gone, with Allsop,...

This week – today (June 23), to be exact – marks five years since the EU referendum. It was a significant moment...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the overwhelming demand and confidence from buyers, helping to drive success for...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at Clive Emson’s attractive, unique lots for its upcoming June auction, and Strettons'...

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

A north-west based property development company has put together a comprehensive checklist of the top things UK property investors need to...

New research from a trade tools supplier has revealed the UK’s fastest-growing housing development locations. Protrade Tools and Fixings analysed domestic housing...

Prime developer Harbright has unveiled its first development outside the centre of the capital with the launch of Whitelocke House in West London.  The...

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

A leading London investor-developer has revealed its plans to invest up to £500 million in strategic land acquisitions over the next...

In a year of tumultuous uncertainty, where the headwinds of Covid-19 bore a number of new realities and decimated others, some...

Like everything else, the highest echelons of the property market in the UK haven't been immune from the impact of Covid-19. But what...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the latest auction results from iamsold and SDL Property Auctions, as well...

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

You may have heard people say that as the coronavirus continues and a possible recession approaches, this spells the end of the...

Sometimes even seasoned investors will need guidance, help and assistance, particularly during times of crisis and uncertainty. With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,...

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

Hayley and Paul Andrews, a UK couple who have battled life-threatening illness to build a multi-million property portfolio, are now sharing...

When it comes to conveyancing for landlords and investors, the purchasing process itself doesn’t differ that much from residential conveyancing, there...

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

A small family-run company is attempting to raise the bar of student housing in Swansea with swish refurbished homes rather than...

We recently reported on the resilience of the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector, which has seen a net increase of 2.6%...

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

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

The UK purpose-built student accommodation sector (PBSA) has grown by a net increase of 2.6% in 2020, with more than 25,000...

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

As the UK slowly eases out of lockdown and home movers eagerly search for their next property, virtual viewings and video...

For many people, networking brings with it negative connotations. It stirs up images of schmoozing businessmen engaged in self-aggrandising conversations. This, however,...

Aldershot – best known as the ‘Home of the British Army’ - is set for a major investment to transform the...

Several months ago, on March 23, Boris Johnson made a televised address to the nation with the unprecedented call for the...

Despite the uncertainties posed by coronavirus for the higher education sector, new student accommodation developments are showing no signs of slowing...

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

Many landlords and investors may now be looking to expand their portfolios, with lockdown restrictions gradually being eased and major lenders...

In part one, we told the story of how Paul Hanafin, a former busker and chemistry graduate, created a £1 million...

Lots of people throughout the years have made considerable sums of money from property, but it seems unlikely that many started...

In recent years, there's been a trend for alternative renting options such as Build to Rent and co-living, particularly among millennials...

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

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

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

The Covid-19 outbreak has impacted all industries, including the whole of the property sector, but the short-lets market has perhaps been...

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

UK landlords are planning to acquire houses in multiple occupation (HMO) more than any other property type over the next 12...

Many property pundits have been espousing the benefits of investing in the North West to take advantage of low buy-in costs...

Despite stretched affordability in most parts of the country, with the average income required for a first-time buyer (FTB) to purchase...

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

Confidence among landlords and property investors has slumped to an all-time low, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA). The latest survey...

Following the official launch of PropElle, the women-centric network for property investment, founder Ayesha Ofori tells Property Investor Today what it...

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

Cardiff may be small, but those who know the city would probably agree that it’s perfectly-formed and it’s certainly a great...

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

Connection Capital is giving private investors the chance to participate in a £10 million fundraise for a company that owns and...

You can earn good money from buy-to-let property. Over the last few decades, people have been investing in property to supplement...

Larger scale landlords are continuing to make targeted investments to optimise their position, according to Paragon’s PRS Trends Report for Q2...

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

Renters in East London are seeing twice the growth of their West London counterparts, according to the latest Landbay Rental Index,...

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

Property Investor Today recently spoke with Alex Cook, Litigation Solicitor and Partner at Helix Law to discuss the rise of property...

If you’re considering investing in property, the chances are you’ve weighed up the pros and cons of becoming a landlord. An obvious...

The catalogue for Strettons’ February national property auction is now available to view online. The sale, which takes place on February 6,...

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

The best performing boroughs in the London residential market in 2018 have been revealed by new research from CBRE Residential. Its annual report, the...

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...

Allsop achieved a total of £42.5 million from 155 lots at its residential auction on October 25. This equates to a success...

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

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

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

Winning a singles title at Wimbledon wouldn’t cover the cost of a detached home in the tournament’s SW19 postcode, according to...

Auctioneer Andrews & Robertson has raised over £12.2 million from its latest auction earlier this week. Held at The Montcalm Hotel in...

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

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

Landlords with portfolios comprising houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and multi-unit freehold blocks (MUFB) are achieving the highest rental yields, new...

February has already seen strong auction activity across the board, with many lots snapped up and sold at whopping prices well...

The latest Complex Buy to Let Index, published by Mortgages for Business, has revealed that HMOs produced average yields of 8.9%...

The winners of the 2017 Property Investors Awards were announced at a glittering ceremony held on Saturday night (December 2) at...

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

Research carried out by Prime Student Living has revealed that the number of private purpose-built student accommodation beds in Newcastle has,...

A number of buy-to-let landlords are turning their attention to student housing, which is regarded by many property investors as a...

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

Many vendors in London are now reducing the asking price of their homes by tens of thousands of pounds as the...

The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibition, takes place at London ExCeL this week – 28...

The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibition, takes place at London ExCeL next week – 28 &...

Investors, landlords and property enthusiasts will descend on London's ExCel on April 28 and 29 for the annual Property Investor &...

There has been a sharp rise in the number of opportunistic foreign investors taking advantage of effective discounts caused by the...

With student housing becoming an increasingly popular investment in recent years, Mish Liyanage at the Mistoria Group explains how you could...

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

A strong showing from private investors helped Allsop raise £61.1m at their November residential property auction, held at the Cumberland Hotel...

The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibition, gets underway tomorrow at London ExCeL and is free to enter. However, all...

There may be a high level of uncertainty in the UK economy at the moment, but this is doing little to...

Investors, landlords and property enthusiasts will descend on London's ExCel on October 7 and 8 for the annual Property Investor &...

There was a significant increase in the volume of buy-to-let mortgage products available in the UK in the first quarter of...

Landlords are finding the full-time nature of letting property to be more stressful than they initially thought, according to new research. The...

The average homeowner made £27,264 in 2015; around the same as the average salary in the UK, according to research from...

The Buy to Let app from Mortgages for Business has now been made available to Android users. Previously, the free to...

Last month, my estate agency, Portico, was in the press for saying something rather controversial: we could be on the verge...

New property listings fell by 21.5% across the UK in November, according to the latest Property Supply Index from online estate...

In the first half of 2015, £3.8 billion was invested in student property in the UK, and it’s predicted that this...

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

Student property is currently the UK’s best performing asset class, with over £4 billion invested into the sector in the first...