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One of Europe’s biggest transport infrastructure projects is finally set to open later this month after many years of delay and...

The pandemic has had a major impact on our lives and the global economy. Our beloved property sector was by no...

Interest in buying property in Europe remains high despite Brexit, Covid-19 recovery, and a challenging economic climate. We’re expecting this year...

In this insight piece, Warren McCann, area director at Douglas & Gordan, shares the latest findings for the London housing market. We...

Off the back of International Women's Day, which took place on March 8 2022, Property Investor Today hears from Chitra Stern, co-founder...

As the market heats up for spring, this auction roundup features the latest lots on offer for the end of March....

The UK construction sector saw its fastest rate of growth in eight months during February despite a problematic pandemic period, the...

It’s the age-old question that most investors are likely to find themselves wondering at one point or another - which property type...

In this week’s roundup, Property Investor Today takes a look at the latest development news, from Downing’s development spree after a major...

In November, Boris Johnson spoke at the Confederation of British Industry’s conference and announced that Electric Vehicle charging points will become...

Santhosh Gowda, chairman of property developer Strawberry Star, outlines in this guest piece why Luton is really going places and should...

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

Already nearly three years late and vastly over-budget, Crossrail 1 – which will officially be known as the Elizabeth Line when...

The city of Bristol has become one of the most popular places outside of London for tenants to live in recent...

On Thursday night last week, it was announced that the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's Planning Committee had voted unanimously,...

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

Who are you? Daniel James McGowran MNAEA, originally from London, now living in Shropshire. What does it say on your business card? “Love...

This week’s auction roundup shows positive results across the board, with Auction House London, Clive Emson, Allsop, Auction House and SDL...

This development roundup focuses on building sustainable homes, with Beech Holdings regenerating a former office into 43 eco-friendly apartments, a £10...

Despite being home to centuries of history, a Championship football team, a major shopping centre, a thriving tech and business scene,...

In the final instalment of our Black History Month investor special, we speak to Roland John, co-founder of property information platform,...

The last auction roundup of October sees superb results for iamsold, Bond Wolfe and Sutton Kersh Auctions, as well as Allsop’s...

In the third instalment of our Black History Month investor special, we speak to Ayesha Ofori, founder of both the female...

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

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...

The theme of this week’s roundup is reflection, as Allsop and SDL Auctions report successful auction results for September, while Auction...

Situated in southeast London, Elephant & Castle boasts a rich history as well as an intriguing reputation. In recent years, the...

Elephant & Castle is, without doubt, an incongruous area – very busy, chaotic and some might say ugly, but also full...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s main financial regulator, has warned a number of times in the past about the...

With the recent staycation boom, which is likely to continue for future summers even as international travel opens up again, the...

This week, PIT takes a look at the latest unique lot available at Pugh, as well as the successful results of...

Mallorca’s real estate market is in high demand. Factors such as its vaccination drive and the enduring allure of the Mediterranean...

Along with Japanese knotweed, it’s one of the issues that can have the biggest impact on a home’s value and ability...

Elephant & Castle is one of the most interesting and colourful parts of London, with a fascinating history and a wonderfully...

Dover District Council has approved Etopia Homes’ plans to deliver 50 eco-friendly homes on a site in Eastry, Kent. Situated on Gore...

A number of community-led campaign groups are calling for a landmark Women’s Building and social housing on the former Holloway Prison...

This week, Property Investor Today looks at the exciting investment opportunities at the most anticipated auctions this month, and hears from...

One of London’s most characterful areas celebrated its 100th birthday on July 8. The Royal Docks, one of the UK’s major...

Until recently, the world of buy-to-let investing has traditionally been dominated by men. Current figures, however, reveal women now make up...

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...

A campaign against major development changes to the area surrounding South Kensington station in Central London has secured a major win in...

With 99% of holiday lets already fully booked for the summer in popular UK areas, Matt Fox of holiday rental marketplace...

The prime end of the market has been one of the hardest hit by Covid-19, but Euroterra Capital – known as...

The rental sector has doubled in size in the past 20 years, with an estimated 19% of households (11 million people)...

On Thursday May 6, a webinar was held – ‘Invest. Work. Live. In Lisbon’ – to highlight the best ways of...

A historic dye works and laundry is being transformed into contemporary new homes by developers Galliard Homes and Acorn Property Group. This month, the developers...

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

Telford Homes has exchanged contracts with Sainsbury’s to deliver a new housing scheme in Ilford. According to the developer, the acquisition of...

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

Dundas Estates has teamed up with an estate agent expert for the first time to deliver a £35 million development in...

Like all investments, buy-to-let property comes with many considerations but also plenty of opportunities. Off-plan property is an asset class that...

Property investment can be very profitable over time and is seen as one of the safest forms of investment during times...

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

Kingston upon Hull is the hidden hotspot for property investors in the north of England, a developer firm has claimed. Iguana Developments, which specialises...

A specialist provider of purpose-built student accommodation has reported a trebling in the pace of bookings since Prime Minister Boris Johnson...

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

It’s been widely reported that Covid-19 has sparked an ‘escape to the country’. This may have left property investors wondering if Manchester...

You may get a kick out of this week’s roundup, with the home of the late England footballer and World Cup...

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

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

UK residents seeking to escape to Europe for great value for money opportunities to ‘live, work and thrive’ will have no...

People thinking about Vilamoura might first and, in all likelihood, only think about the marina and the hotels, bars and restaurants...

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

A privately-owned development company founded in 2016 by well-known property developer Ben Carrington is continuing to deliver on its plans to...

2020 was a challenging year for many industries across the world, and especially those in the UK. Amongst national lockdowns, stringent...

A guest piece we ran on Monday suggesting that the government’s plans for leasehold might not represent a victory for leaseholders...

Happy New Year! We return with another auction roundup, from a brand-new hire at Bond Wolfe, to a creative video from...

In recent decades, property developers and local football clubs have regularly locked horns over historic grounds – and it’s rarely been...

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

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

With the transition period for the UK leaving the EU ending in a matter of weeks, there is no doubt that...

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

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

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

When it comes to property investment, there is no one ‘right’ way to do it in order to succeed. Likewise, there...

In this development update, PIT explores the fascinating history of a Victorian villa in Coventry – which is being developed into...

This week's auction roundup is full of rarities in Bond Wolfe’s extensive catalogue and also focuses on an impressive £300 million sold...

In this guest piece, Max Shenkman, head of investment at Triple Point Social Housing REIT, outlines why social housing REITs are continuing...

The number of homes let in opulent UK areas has recovered to a level which is above the same period last...

Property Investor Today takes a look at the latest proposals for development projects across the UK, from a new waterside development...

It’s positive news all around in the auction world. Below, Property Investor Today takes a closer look… Bond Wolfe powers ahead with...

Work on a new mixed-use development in Hendon from developer St George and leading UK retailer Sainsbury’s will commence early next...

Despite the many challenges posed by Covid, new housing schemes, developments and initiatives continue unabated. Here, Property Investor Today explores the latest...

The 31 October 2020 is a big day for me and my family. It is the day we fly out of...

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

From the music studio where everything started for Oasis, to an Essex mansion with life-sized superhero figurines guarding a home cinema,...

Greece’s property market had only just started to get back on its feet after the years of devastation and austerity wrought...

No matter whether you are its most ardent advocate or a fervent detractor, there can be no doubt that Airbnb has...

Before the pandemic struck, Build to Rent (BTR) was undeniably the property market’s fastest-growing trend. Many expect it to recover quickly,...

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

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

Last week we ran a story on the latest part of the landmark Snow Hill Wharf scheme being launched to market...

The capital’s overall appeal as a top investment destination remains undimmed, according to the first major poll of global investors since...

In recent years, there has been considerable controversy over the use of ‘no DSS’ in homes being listed for let, with...

A long-awaited riverside regeneration project has moved a step closer after planning approval was granted for Clifton Slipways, a contemporary mixed-use...

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

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,...

One of the UK’s leading Build to Rent providers for family housing has launched its private rental sector (PRS) market research...

A privately-owned property development company is aiming to take a step closer to bringing a well-known Maidstone landmark back into the...

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

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

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

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

Like everyone else, it's a difficult time for investors in terms of planning ahead and finding out where the safe havens...

In this week’s auction roundup, we look at SDL Auctions’ success at its 100th Derby auction, Bond Wolfe’s cancellations of its...

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

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

It’s best-known for its starring role in one of The Proclaimers’ most iconic songs – and the musical film based on...

In this latest roundup of development news, we zone in on a Grade-II listed Georgian warehouse next to the oldest pub...

In this latest development round-up, we zone in on three new student developments and the relaunch to the market of one...

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

Investors in New York will soon be able to purchase a piece of the city’s history when sales for The Towers...

The London Eye, Spinnaker Tower and Warwick Castle – all recognisable UK landmarks with a wealth of history behind them, but...

Auction House recorded its most successful year to date in 2019, selling more than 3,800 lots across the UK from its...

With Build to Rent the private rented sector’s fastest-growing marketplace, and a major consideration for an increasing number of institutional investors...

Knight Frank has analysed sales data in the most exclusive global residential locations to list the top 10 ultra-prime streets and...

A bridge and riverside plot located in Lake District was the highlight of Landwood Property Auctions’ most recent sale. On offer for...

Portsmouth-based agency NEXA Properties has released its latest report on the city which analyses how its property market is currently functioning. The...

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

London-based Insurtech start-up Canopy has announced a partnership with 360Globalnet, the next-generation of no-code online digital claim and risk assessment technology.  The...

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

A nearly 200-year old building in Stourbridge is set to be transformed into modern apartments after a property developer won planning...

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

Alumnno and Fresh Student Living are launching the first show room at their Benedict’s Gate student residence. Contractors HG Construction is making...

It’s the sixth biggest city in the UK, has become a home from home for Londoners looking to escape the capital...

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

Research from buying agent Home Hunts has provided insight into the most popular places for investment, region by region, and the...

Claremont Property Group recently completed work on a Grade II listed Carnegie library in the West Midlands town of Stourbridge, converting ‘The...

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

Newcastle is the best UK university town or city for property investment, new research by AI-powered property investment portal One and...

The latest research report by ultra-prime estate agent Beauchamp Estates has revealed that Hyde Park Gardens and the immediate area have been...

The rain in Spain is said to fall mainly on the plain, which may be why property buyers in Spain do...

Regional property auctioneer Auction House has delivered its best ever first quarter sales in its 12-year history. The group sold 762 lots...

For landlords, experiencing occasional void periods is inevitable and often out of your control. If a tenant’s circumstances change, they could...

The remaining December auctions from SDL Auctions will feature unusual lots and plenty of buy-to-let opportunities. A large Victorian school building in...

France, the home of the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles, has more recently gained a reputation as one of...

As a landlord, you'll want the reassurance of knowing that you’re going to receive your rent on time each month. This...

Auction House has reported the highest number of monthly entries for the first time in its eleven-year history. Its October catalogues have...

Auction House London’s biggest catalogue in its history went under the hammer at its latest auction, which raised more than £15...

A record breaking number of lots are being sold in the capital next week, as 152 properties go under the hammer...

Areas of West London had a higher than average percentage of properties selling within the first three months of being on...

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

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

New research has revealed the best hotspots for holiday rentals along the route of The Tour de Yorkshire, which kicks off...

Fresh from his keynote speech at the Landlord Investment Show last month, property expert Kam Dovedi shares his five property predictions with...

Barking has been revealed as the best place to invest in by London estate agents Portico. The agency, which can trace its...

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

A Swiss lake house built by the founding family of haute couture was recently sold at auction by Concierge Auctions. Chateau de...

Auction House, the UK’s largest property auctioneer, has offered more lots in the seven months to August than in any other...

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...

What does it say on your business card? Adam Joseph, CEO of The Happy Tenant Company.  What is the Happy Tenant Company? We are...

Economic and political turmoil in Turkey is making many investors ‘rethink’ their strategy when it comes to investing in the country’s...

Recently I caught up with the Alex Lubinsky CEO of Rentberry, the app that allows a tenant to place a bid...

More than 100 investors with a diverse and experienced investment history have collectively invested in the region of £1m in a...

Levels of remortgaging reached the highest level for eight years in February, while the average amount borrowed fell, according to new...

A planning application has been submitted by Peel Land and the Regenda Group to develop a £21m residential tower as part...

Oxford City Council has given Catalyst the go-ahead to build 48 homes on the site of the former Temple Cowley pools. Some...

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

While buy-to-let lenders come to terms with fresh interventions imposed by the Prudential Regulation Authority, designed to subject buy-to-let landlords to stricter...

Ministers are expected to back the construction of thousands of much needed new homes on green belt land when it releases...

Historically, UK property prices have demonstrated a distinct spatial pattern over time, rising initially in a cyclical upswing in prime central...

One of Britain’s most iconic buildings looks set to attract strong interest from both national and international property investors after being...

Major changes in the makeup of the portfolio of rural estate income in recent years is now probably more important than at...

Located around 600 miles from mainland Portugal lies the popular year-round sub-tropical holiday destination of Madeira - an island rich in...

The market is changing; the act of investing is based on risk versus reward. No investment is guaranteed, but how can...

A report recently released by Royal London revealed that Brits earning the national average wage of £27,600 a year who saved...

A third of private renters spend longer waiting to get on the property ladder than planned, according to research from Experian. Nearly...

Thousands of people will be rushing to purchase a buy-to-let property in the New Year. This is because, as of April...

I’ve seen a sharp rise this year in the number of foreign investors looking to establish a presence or even expand...

A town planning expert from Birmingham City University has warned that reviving the ‘Right to Buy’ scheme is simply a cynical...