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![Investor Briefing - the market has turned the page says Hamptons](/upload/images/24%2002%2027%20%20%2004.jpg)
Hamptons head of research Aneisha Beveridge says the early signs in 2024 suggest that the market has firmly turned the page. She...
27 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Will HS2 Debacle Have A Silver Lining for Investors In Birmingham?](/upload/images/__thumbs/23%2010%2024%2002.jpg/23%2010%2024%2002__400x265.jpg)
A wealth management company suggests that the HS2 debacle may have a silver lining for Birmingham. With news that the high speed...
24 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Insurance market must deal with escalating construction risks](/upload/images/__thumbs/Insurance%20market%20must%20deal%20with%20escalating%20construction%20risks.jpg/Insurance%20market%20must%20deal%20with%20escalating%20construction%20risks__400x267.jpg)
Insurers and risk managers must pull out all the stops to support the beleaguered UK construction sector, which is facing extreme...
04 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Insight - top 5 urban regeneration hotspots in 2023](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Flags%20%26%20Locations/EnglandMap-400x310.png)
Buying a property in areas actively undergoing urban regeneration can offer a good investment opportunity for purchasers looking to get onto...
23 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Masterplan to deliver new mixed-use community in Stafford launched](/upload/images/Developments%20%26%20Projects/Stafford%20Station%20Gateway%202_695x395.png)
The community of Stafford have been asked for their views on plans to deliver new homes, businesses, a hotel, and leisure...
26 August 2022
From: Breaking News
![Tips to lower costs for holiday homeowners amid cost-of-living crisis](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/HolidayHome%20400%20x%20310%20-min.jpg)
We’re currently in a cost-of-living crisis. Living costs are rising at their fastest rate in 30 years; a typical domestic energy bill will...
11 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![Birmingham developers must do better to deliver new homes – claim](/upload/images/library/Birmingham-Bullring-400x310px-min.png)
Birmingham is being left behind in the race to deliver new homes, according to Davidson Estates. Ben Davidson, managing director of the...
13 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![HS2 – will investors in the North now miss out?](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/360%20x%20280%20Inadash.jpg)
Since its announcement all the way back in 2009, HS2 is a project that has attracted controversy, derision, support, protests, high-profile...
17 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Outer London - why it could be a boom town for 20 minute neighbourhoods](/upload/images/Locations/GreaterLondon-400x310.jpg)
One of London's leading property services groups has explored the most amenity-rich and walkable communities in Outer London in a report...
29 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Development roundup – ambitious investments and more modular homes](/upload/images/library/DevelopmentRoundup-400x310.png)
This mini development roundup features significant funding and investment for a Kensal Green development, a housing scheme in Corby and a...
13 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Development update – major UK expansion and £4m housing scheme](/upload/images/library/DevelopmentRoundup-400x310.png)
Taggart Homes has revealed plans for a number of new schemes across the UK, the acquisition of a home building company...
25 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![The Smithfield Birmingham – what is the development all about?](/img/default/pit.png)
A major new development in Birmingham reached a significant milestone yesterday as Lendlease and the City Council finalised a joint venture...
30 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Can I use my holiday let investment as a holiday home for my family too?](/img/default/pit.png)
In this article, building society The Cumberland - specialists when it comes to holiday let lending - offer expert input on...
25 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Construction – are housebuilders failing disabled buyers and investors?](/img/default/pit.png)
Research from a new-build snagging company has found that a number of new-build homes being delivered are unfit for purpose as housebuilders...
18 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Dev roundup – major loans and Leeds redevelopment project underway](/img/default/pit.png)
Real estate funding specialist ASK Partners and OakNorth Bank have completed a £22 million co-loan for the next phase of an...
26 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - how has Crossrail boosted capital growth?](/img/default/pit.png)
Despite being riddled with issues, Crossrail 1 – which is finally supposed to operate fully in 2022 – has had a...
21 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Birmingham’s Gun Quarter – is it the city’s latest hotspot?](/img/default/pit.png)
One of Birmingham’s most distinctive areas, which is looking to escape from its manufacturing past and transform itself into one of...
09 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Dev roundup – luxury living in Berkshire and eco-friendly homes in Brum](/img/default/pit.png)
Housebuilder Kebbell has unveiled its new Berkshire scheme of luxury apartments, Osborne House, which hosts six spacious, three-bedroom apartments located near the...
22 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Why property investors should be looking to Sheffield](/img/default/pit.png)
Since the housing market reopened after lockdown, the release of pent-up demand has led to record levels of enquiries for homes...
12 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![Two major Midlands resi developments launch after £54.8m investment](/img/default/pit.png)
Real estate specialist Urban Village Capital has announced launch events for two major Midlands residential developments. Four Oaks House in Sutton Coldfield...
22 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Development roundup – Staines, Digbeth, London and Worthing](/img/default/pit.png)
In this bumper development roundup - the final one of the year - we explore the planned creation of new developments and...
18 December 2020
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – where are the top five UK regeneration hotspots?](/img/default/pit.png)
Here at PIT, we regularly cover regeneration stories – and last year we even ran a 10-piece series zoning in on...
30 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![Property guide: how to invest for success](/img/default/pit.png)
When it comes to property investment, there is no one ‘right’ way to do it in order to succeed. Likewise, there...
30 October 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy
![Where is best to invest? Top ten investment hotspots for 2021](/img/default/pit.png)
While 2020 has been a challenging year due to Covid, the property market has boomed, driven by changing priorities for homeowners...
30 October 2020
From: Breaking News
![Does high street decline represent opportunities for resi investors?](/img/default/pit.png)
Covid-19 has furthered the decline of the high street and led to major city centres becoming virtual ghost towns as office...
18 September 2020
From: Breaking News
![Birmingham boom: St Joseph reveals latest part of landmark scheme](/img/default/pit.png)
Next week (Monday 3 August 2020) developer St Joseph will launch its 21-storey The Regent building to market as it pushes forward with its...
29 July 2020
From: Breaking News
![Birmingham’s BTR boom continues with Grainger’s latest scheme](/img/default/pit.png)
Property developer Nikal recently announced that it has signed contracts with Grainger plc for the latest Build to Rent scheme to...
08 July 2020
From: Breaking News
![Development – new student homes in Leeds and a new quarter for Acton](/img/default/pit.png)
Development work is continuing to pick up as we ease out of lockdown. Below, we offer an update on two schemes...
26 June 2020
From: Breaking News
![Major new BTR scheme set for Sheffield following acquisition of one-acre site](/img/default/pit.png)
Godwin Developments, a national multi-sector property developer, has announced the purchase of a one-acre site, situated prominently within Sheffield city centre,...
01 May 2020
From: Breaking News
![UK development: Redeveloped rugby club grounds and innovative apart-hotels](/img/default/pit.png)
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic shaking the property world, developers and investors continue to brave the storm, with Godwin Development and Lord...
10 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – the fastest growing areas of Birmingham](/img/default/pit.png)
Birmingham has quickly become a favourite for property investors in 2020. With HS2 all but rubber stamped by Parliament, parts of...
04 March 2020
From: Breaking News
![Midlands focus: could HS2 turn Solihull into a boom town?](/img/default/pit.png)
Solihull could be set for an unprecedented era of economic growth and rising property prices on the back of the arrival...
02 March 2020
From: Breaking News
![Top investment locations in Birmingham revealed](/img/default/pit.png)
As the UK’s largest city outside London, and one of the youngest in Europe, Birmingham has received significant attention over recent...
24 February 2020
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – high tenant demand and strong yields makes Bradford investor-friendly](/img/default/pit.png)
As an investor, you will probably want to invest in an area with high tenant demand – and in many cases...
24 February 2020
From: Breaking News
![BTR update – Moda Living prepares for major new Birmingham project](/img/default/pit.png)
The UK’s second city could see its Build to Rent (BTR) portfolio grow further after plans were announced for a new...
21 February 2020
From: Breaking News
![Galliard Homes and Apsley House achieve £70m of sales for Birmingham scheme](/img/default/pit.png)
Birmingham development partners Galliard Homes and Apsley House Capital have achieved £70 million worth of sales at their flagship apartment scheme,...
21 February 2020
From: Breaking News
![Build to Rent – homes soar in regions by over 50% in 2019](/img/default/pit.png)
The UK is witnessing an influx of American-style purpose-built, professionally managed rental homes, according to the latest research by Savills for...
22 January 2020
From: Breaking News
![London regeneration: Old Oak Common, a scheme in trouble?](/img/default/pit.png)
In the fourth part of this series, Property Investor Today explores the regeneration works at Old Oak Common – a key...
11 September 2019
From: Breaking News
![How many bedrooms can you get for the average national house price?](/img/default/pit.png)
The average number of bedrooms buyers can get for the national average house price - £229,431 – in cities across the...
06 September 2019
From: Breaking News
![Could HS2 be the best thing to never happen to Birmingham?](/img/default/pit.png)
On Wednesday, it was announced by the government that it is launching a review of the high-speed rail link HS2, which...
23 August 2019
From: Breaking News
![Full steam ahead! Sheffield house prices set to motor due to HS2](/img/default/pit.png)
A rapid increase in property prices surrounding Sheffield train station is expected to be triggered by what is commonly known as...
10 July 2019
From: Breaking News
![WHY NOW IS THE TIME TO INVEST IN BIRMINGHAM](/img/default/pit.png)
Birmingham has experienced an incredible transformation over recent years. Shaking off its previously industrial image. The UK’s second city has emerged...
27 March 2019
From: Sponsored Content
![Average price of leasehold houses rises considerably faster than freeholds](/img/default/pit.png)
Property investment platform British Pearl has revealed that ‘ruthless’ developers are cashing in on ‘abusive’ leasehold homes, with prices surging 16...
17 October 2018
From: Breaking News
![Property investment – where are the UK’s 2018 hotspots?](/img/default/pit.png)
Investing in property is always unpredictable, especially as it’s difficult to pinpoint the best locations for investment - who would have...
22 June 2018
From: Breaking News
![AZ Real Estate acquires £10.6m Birmingham student accommodation block](/img/default/pit.png)
The London and Moscow-based real estate consultancy AZ Real Estate has acquired City Edge, a 136-apartment student accommodation block in Birmingham...
21 March 2018
From: Breaking News
![Eight reasons why Birmingham is the UK’s next top property hotspot](/img/default/pit.png)
Birmingham was named as one of Europe’s top locations for property investment, and takes the number one spot amongst UK cities,...
15 November 2017
From: Breaking News
![Property investment in Birmingham continues to boom](/img/default/pit.png)
Research carried out by PwC and thinktank Urban Land Institute has revealed that Birmingham remains a UK property investment hotspot, ranking...
03 November 2017
From: Breaking News
![UK construction growth prospects downgraded](/img/default/pit.png)
Growth prospects for the UK construction industry have been downgraded amid growing signs that 2018 will be a difficult year for...
09 August 2017
From: Breaking News
![Birmingham regeneration scheme moves a step closer](/img/default/pit.png)
A scheme to regenerate a 17 hectare site in the heart of Birmingham city centre has moved a step closer after...
07 August 2017
From: Breaking News
![Major £500m regeneration scheme moves closer as initial plans are approved](/img/default/pit.png)
A new £500m regeneration scheme moved a step closer after plans for the project, which include the proposed construction of a...