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A data study has revealed that there are still plenty of profitable holiday destination areas across the UK for investors. According to...

A rare opportunity to secure a versatile collection of farm properties in need of renovation has appeared in Cornwall. The offer includes...

There wasn’t much by way of good news in the Spring Budget for landlords and property investors last month. Although some rumours...

A barn conversion in Highland Perthshire has been launched to the open market through property consultancy Galbraith, offering what the agency...

A legal firm says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has effectively slashed the value of holiday homes which are sold from April 2025...

County Durham, Lincolnshire, Rutland, and Essex all feature in a new list of emerging regions to invest in a holiday let,...

A property investor has launched a new platform to share information for investors and other players in the short-term rentals industry. Holiday...

With national and local politicians speaking out about additional homes, and pushing up taxes on them at the same time, the...

In this guest piece, Mark Simpson from Boostly looks at how holiday let owners can navigate the cost-of-living crisis and keep...

Staycations aren’t just for summer, as people look to get away during the winter months for city breaks, celebrating the festivities...

Investing in property for many people – whether for personal use or as a pure investment opportunity – can be an...

More people than ever are planning to staycation this summer, with new research forecasting a record year for UK holiday homeowners. According...

PIT looks at the latest trends in the UK rental market and investment strategies for buy-to-let landlords and investors. Revolution Brokers uncovers the...

Schofields Insurance has claimed that there are pros and cons for and against second homes as the dispute about second home...

With the rising cost of living and the UK’s inflation crisis creating financial uncertainty, many are looking to make more secure...

With new research finding over 10 million UK adults are considering becoming a holiday let landlord and the volume and total...

In a ranking of the best places in the UK to invest in a holiday let, Blaenau Gwent in South East...

Search demand for holiday homes in South Devon rose by as much as 100% in 2021, suggesting a record year for...

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...

Following record-breaking years for staycations in 2020 and 2021, with people urged to stay local as a result of the pandemic...

In this guest piece, James Cassidy, Senior Director, Partner Success Vacation Rentals, EMEA at Expedia Group, outlines what it takes to run a successful...

This week’s auction roundup is a mixed bag, with SDL Property Auctions holding a fundraising sweepstake as part of its latest...

In this guest piece, Emmanuel Lavoie, CEO of Jetstream Hospitality Solutions, sets out how investors can make the most from their holiday...

Industry experts say there will be no slow-down in the rapid growth of the holiday lets sector. Travel restrictions during the pandemic...

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

Some nine out of 10 adults in the UK could be losing out on tax breaks because they don’t want the...

Property investment firm Advantage Investment explores the effects Covid-19 has had on property investment and lists the benefits of investing in holiday...

The Cumberland recently sought the opinions of representatives from different areas of hospitality to highlight the differing perspectives on some of...

Since the start of the pandemic, recent figures have shown that more than 11,000 second-home owners in England have opened their...

In this guest piece, Rob Lessmann, founder of Design’d Living, explores his five top tips for creating an attractive, luxe interior in...

According to research by Hodge, the majority of UK holidaymakers headed off to holiday lets and hotels this summer. Their research...

Property investment firm Advantage Investment explores why the UK staycation boom is providing the best opportunities for investors. The travel restrictions and...

Staycations have become a common way for Brits to spend their free time. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, international travel...

With the rise in people relocating permanently to the British coast as holidaying takes a backseat, Chris Baguley, commercial managing director...

With schools breaking up for the summer, holiday let owners are bracing for a boom in bookings as many shun travelling abroad due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding foreign holidays.  According to...

The Covid-19 pandemic has had many adverse effects on businesses, but an industry that has benefited immensely from the pandemic is...

As the UK emerges out of lockdown and ventures towards normality, people are ready to make the most of the upcoming...

In this guest piece, Shareq Husain, VP and UK General Manager at Residently, outlines why Britain's rental market is ripe for FinTech-like...

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

In this article, building society The Cumberland - specialists when it comes to holiday let lending - offer expert input on...

The Covid-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way we live, it’s transformed how we work, socialise and even how we holiday. With...

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

Has the post-lockdown staycation boom inspired you to invest in a holiday let property?  Here, Grant Seaton, senior business lending manager...

While restrictions around international travel remain largely uncertain, demand for UK staycations has experienced a meteoric rise. Thousands of holidaymakers are zoning...

It emerged a few weeks ago that TV stars Ant & Dec and Phillip Schofield are set to lose around £8...

This May Day Bank Holiday, PIT is running a staycation special series on a range of topics associated with a market...

This May Day Bank Holiday, PIT is running a staycation special series on a range of topics associated with a market...

With travel abroad clouded by uncertainty during the coronavirus pandemic, throwing many travel plans into disarray, there has been an influx...

Furnished holiday lets offer tax breaks, but owners need to tread carefully, Handelsbanken Wealth Management (HWM) has warned. Soaring demand for holiday...

With restrictions starting to ease as part of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, and the vaccine rollout going well, there...

Grant Seaton, senior business lending manager at The Cumberland, discusses how the holiday let sector can prepare for a spring like no...

With international travel currently banned, and likely to remain that way for the foreseeable, the great British summer holiday is likely...

For over two decades, The Cumberland has been offering specialist lending to the hospitality sector, and 10 years ago, it became...

With the staycation boom caused by Covid-19, which is likely to continue for the foreseeable future as travel restrictions remain for...

With the potential for restrictions to be in place on and off for many years to come, and the likely continued...

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

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

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...

Wales is the top holiday home location in the UK for 2020/21, according to research from holiday home insurance company Schofields...

There is barely a sector that has been more affected by the coronavirus pandemic than the travel industry. Globally, countries have...

On June 23, the day that Boris announced July 4 as the date for the easing of lockdown in England, Sykes...

The short-term accommodation and holiday lettings sector, of which Airbnb is the major player, has supported the implementation of new UK-wide...

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

A set of luxury two, three and four-bedroom boutique barns have opened in Cornwall, offering a prime lifestyle investment opportunity. Launched by...

With a rising number of Brits choosing to turn their backs on airport queues and the current poor exchange rates, and...

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

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

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

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

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

On Monday, this guest piece from Iain Brown at Aria Resorts analysed why the UK holiday property sector is attracting huge...

A farm from the 1800s has been converted into a holiday lettings business at the heart of the Dorset Downs thanks...

Labour’s London Assembly spokesperson for housing has welcomed new advertising guidelines published by Transport for London (TfL) banning adverts on its...

Mulberry Cottages has announced the expansion this autumn of its free ‘Holiday Let Masterclasses’ for prospective buyers across the South of...

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

Ten cities in Europe have asked for more help from the EU in their battle against Airbnb and other short-let holiday rental websites....

The number of holiday lets are on the rise, according to Bournecoast Holiday Agents and financial consultants Elite Financial. The firms say...

Agents and landlords in Scotland who are letting property and declaring them to be holiday lets to avoid long-term tenancy rights...

Holiday lettings business cottages.com has seen a 23% growth in portfolio recruitment over the last six months, compared to the same...

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

The weak pound and uncertainty surrounding Brexit has prompted two-thirds of Brits to take a staycation, up from 56% in 2017,...

A Brexit-inspired holiday letting boom is expected to hit the South West this year, according to local holiday letting agency Bournecoast. The...

Boutique lettings agency Mulberry Cottages has announced two new events this spring for those considering letting their property out as a...

Brexit uncertainty could lead to more Britons holidaying in the UK, strengthening demand for holiday let rental homes. That is according to...

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

UK investors have recently taken a greater interest in opportunities abroad which promise cheaper entry prices and higher rental returns on...

Property investors with holiday lets are set for a bumper year as record numbers of tourists visit Britain. New research from...

For years, buy-to-let has been heralded as the most lucrative form of property investment. For those with money to invest, the...

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

A property expert from Finchley-based Richard Anthony Chartered Accountants has warned potential investors to plan their investment with care. This comes...

Investors in the buy-to-let (BTL) market have recently faced significant challenges, primarily increased taxes on capital gains, and the restriction of...

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

Investing in overseas property is becoming increasingly popular, and there are certain locations around the globe that are becoming some of...

Carol Peett, of West Wales Property Finders, offers her thoughts on what property market trends we can expect over the coming...

Many Britons often think about the idea of jetting off overseas to invest in property. Well, if you are planning to make...

Those of you who have long thought about the idea of owning a dream holiday home abroad that literally pays for...

Global travel firm Expedia announced this week that it has acquired HomeAway Inc – a website specialising in holiday lets.  The acquisition...