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New research has revealed how much money landlords and investors can make in cities around the UK by furnishing their property...
24 June 2022
From: Breaking News

This week, PIT looks at research that suggests auctions aren’t as popular as they seem. However, the latest news from SDL...
24 June 2022
From: Breaking News

Hatch Interiors, a UK specialist in furniture collections, bespoke interior design and build-to-rent (BTR) schemes, has carried out a 1,000-strong UK-wide survey to provide...
24 June 2022
From: Breaking News

The crown of UK’s number one yield hotspot goes to Bradford, according to new research compiled by PropertyData and Sequre Property...
22 June 2022
From: Breaking News

In a week of blazing weather, PIT shines a light on the latest auction news, from a new property auctioneer coming...
17 June 2022
From: Breaking News

Over the last two years, the housing market has been less than predictable. Despite the doom and gloom foreseen at the...
17 June 2022
From: Breaking News

It is no secret that the UK is currently facing a chronic shortage of affordable housing, at a time when incomes...
15 June 2022
From: Breaking News

In this week's roundup, PIT takes a look at the month just gone. Auction House saw record figures in the first five...
10 June 2022
From: Breaking News

Average house price values are set to rise by a total of 12.9% by the end of 2026, but affordability pressures...
08 June 2022
From: Breaking News

Sequre Property Investment has announced a £10.4 million cash realisation for over 1,400 investors over the last 12 months, across its...
06 June 2022
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With the opening of the Elizabeth line last week, it’s no surprise that properties within a short distance of Crossrail stations...
01 June 2022
From: Breaking News

Regardless of whether you’re looking to sell your property by auction or on the open market, there are primarily two ways...
01 June 2022
From: Breaking News

This week, PIT delves into the latest in property development news – from the new partnership between ilke Homes and Man...
25 May 2022
From: Breaking News

Schofields Insurance has claimed that there are pros and cons for and against second homes as the dispute about second home...
18 May 2022
From: Breaking News

Property in many of the UK’s coastal towns and villages has often taken a pounding and not just from the elements...
06 May 2022
From: Breaking News

In this guest piece, Judith Tan, head of capital markets at EstateGuru, looks at how investors can hedge their bets against...
27 April 2022
From: Breaking News

This mini auction roundup has a commercial twist, with SDL Property Auctions offering a range of nightclubs and other nightlife spaces,...
22 April 2022
From: Breaking News

In a ranking of the best places in the UK to invest in a holiday let, Blaenau Gwent in South East...
15 April 2022
From: Breaking News

The number of overseas investors confessing to tax evasion in the UK has more than quadrupled to 338 this year from...
13 April 2022
From: Breaking News

Landlords’ portfolios are not generating the same income as they once were, as many are concerned about the future of the...
13 April 2022
From: Breaking News

Pocket Living has been granted a £19.3 million debt facility with Pluto Finance for the recently completed Addiscombe Grove asset in Croydon. This deal with the provider...
13 April 2022
From: Breaking News

It’s success galore for this week’s auction roundup, with Bond Wolfe witnessing revenue growth of over £23 million at its second...
08 April 2022
From: Breaking News

The current market value of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) sits above wider market values, new research finds, suggesting that new licensing...
08 April 2022
From: Breaking News

Search demand for holiday homes in South Devon rose by as much as 100% in 2021, suggesting a record year for...
06 April 2022
From: Breaking News

The most recent Mayor's Question Time meeting revealed that there have been no Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) secured to stem the...
01 April 2022
From: Breaking News

Build to Rent (BTR) homes could help more Londoners find affordable, high-quality accommodation with additional amenities, playing its part in solving...
30 March 2022
From: Breaking News

Barcelona is now the number one property hotspot in Spain following the scrapping of rent capping across Catalonia. That's according to...
28 March 2022
From: Breaking News

The site of a former car park in Southall is being transformed into housing, with work underway to build 125 new...
28 March 2022
From: Breaking News

Mixta Africa, an African real estate and infrastructure development company, has announced its UK roadshows to showcase its luxury and affordable...
16 March 2022
From: Breaking News

A property developer and operator is aiming to have a major say in the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector, with...
14 March 2022
From: Breaking News

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

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

The regions of England and Wales home to the least time remaining to renew when it comes to properties listed for...
09 March 2022
From: Breaking News

Watford is the best commuter town for investment, according to an exclusive research report carried out by developer London Square. The town has achieved...
09 March 2022
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Labour’s London Assembly planning spokesperson has claimed that much-needed new homes will remain unbuilt and potential jobs unfilled without long-term investment...
04 March 2022
From: Breaking News

Research by Rentd has revealed that, despite the government’s best efforts, the return on a buy-to-let (BTL) purchase currently sits at...
04 March 2022
From: Breaking News

The Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) upcoming 2022 Housing Review shows the lack of clear government strategies and insufficient financial incentives...
28 February 2022
From: Breaking News

In this guest article, reproduced in full from an original post on LinkedIn, co-founder of AGO Hotels, Viv Watts, outlines why UK hotel investment is...
28 February 2022
From: Breaking News

Despite being a fleeting month, February has seen impressive auction results across the board. Acuitus saw an emphatic start to the...
25 February 2022
From: Breaking News

New-build homes command rental premiums of as high as 41% in the current market as the Build to Rent (BTR) boom...
23 February 2022
From: Breaking News
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Portugal continues to be one of the most popular destinations for Brits to holiday and have second homes, thanks to its...
18 February 2022
From: Breaking News

This week’s roundup is centred around demand, with iamsold reporting a strong rise in Modern Method of Auction as market conditions...
18 February 2022
From: Breaking News

Following record-breaking years for staycations in 2020 and 2021, with people urged to stay local as a result of the pandemic...
16 February 2022
From: Breaking News

Average UK rents have risen to almost £1,000 per month – £62 more than at the start of the pandemic, according...
09 February 2022
From: Breaking News

UK renters are forking out up to 77% of their monthly household income to get by in the UK rental market,...
07 February 2022
From: Breaking News

Integritas Property Group (IPG) has announced the launch of Bastion Point, a brand new residential development in the heart of Liverpool which...
31 January 2022
From: Breaking News

This week is nothing but positive, with the release of Clive Emson’s diverse catalogue, impressive lots set to go under the...
28 January 2022
From: Breaking News

Just one in seven (15%) landlords surveyed have no knowledge of the upcoming legislative changes to the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC),...
12 January 2022
From: Breaking News

Wealthy Chinese investors have long been reliable investors in the market, and have frequently looked to the UK, specifically London, as...
05 January 2022
From: Breaking News

Despite the rollercoaster of 2021, the Scottish property market has had a stronger period of growth than many would have expected...
22 December 2021
From: Breaking News

Proposals to ‘force’ landlords across the country to pay up to £10,000 to improve the energy efficiency of rental properties require...
22 December 2021
From: Breaking News

In this guest piece, Jamie Pritchard, head of sales at Glenhawk, asks whether macroeconomic challenges are going to halt the renewed momentum of...
17 December 2021
From: Breaking News

In this latest Q&A, Property Investor Today speaks to Barry McKeown, real estate partner and head of Shoosmiths' Glasgow office, for...
15 December 2021
From: Breaking News

First Homes, a new solution to the first-time buyer crisis, will be relevant to the majority of new schemes from December...
10 December 2021
From: Breaking News
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The demise of the buy-to-let market has been much predicted over recent years. Major tax changes, a 3% stamp duty surcharge, and...
01 December 2021
From: Breaking News

Here, in this latest PIT guest piece, Ellen Klein - editor at Sleep Junkie - outlines how investors should buy their first...
29 November 2021
From: Breaking News

New data released by overseas property portal Kyero.com has revealed record interest in Portuguese and Spanish property during 2021. Kyero, which is...
24 November 2021
From: Breaking News

One of the biggest criticisms of the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) market has been its perceived exclusive nature and its...
19 November 2021
From: Breaking News

This week’s auction roundup is a mixed bag, with SDL Property Auctions holding a fundraising sweepstake as part of its latest...
19 November 2021
From: Breaking News

This development roundup focuses on build to rent and regeneration, with Kebbell expanding its Cornelian Fields development, Gresham House loan for a...
17 November 2021
From: Breaking News

This week’s auction roundup shows positive results across the board, with Auction House London, Clive Emson, Allsop, Auction House and SDL...
12 November 2021
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Private and commercial bank Arbuthnot Latham provides some simple steps to help landlords save time, stress, and ultimately money, in the months and years...
10 November 2021
From: Breaking News

Investors could be ‘severely impacted’ by government plans to raise the required Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating for buy-to-let properties in...
08 November 2021
From: Breaking News

Despite being home to centuries of history, a Championship football team, a major shopping centre, a thriving tech and business scene,...
05 November 2021
From: Breaking News

This week’s auction roundup is a mixed bag, so to speak, with Savills announcing its new head of auctions and Propertymark...
05 November 2021
From: Breaking News

A wave of capital is heading for the UK’s rapidly growing suburban Build to Rent (BTR) sector, according to recent research...
05 November 2021
From: Breaking News

Goldman Sachs made the headlines after announcing a partnership with Urban & Civic to deliver hundreds of rental homes across the...
03 November 2021
From: Breaking News

Property investment firm Advantage Investment explores the effects Covid-19 has had on property investment and lists the benefits of investing in holiday...
01 November 2021
From: Breaking News

In this piece, Katherine Rose, managing director of VervLife, explains why Build to Rent (BTR) operators may want to consider switching...
29 October 2021
From: Breaking News

Private treaty property sales are fraught with pitfalls and at SDL Property Auctions we believe change is long overdue. We believe...
27 October 2021
From: Breaking News

In this latest Q&A interview, PIT speaks to Convivia Group's Roy Ledgister about creating parity between social and private housing, and...
25 October 2021
From: Breaking News

Another new year is approaching, but unlike the last, 2022 should arrive with significantly less uncertainty, especially for the property market....
22 October 2021
From: Breaking News

This week’s auction roundup involves another bumper month for SDL Property Auctions as it partners with Rightmove to revolutionise auctions, as...
22 October 2021
From: Breaking News

Since the start of the pandemic, recent figures have shown that more than 11,000 second-home owners in England have opened their...
20 October 2021
From: Breaking News

In part three of our series on the booming commercial to residential sector, we look at some of the recent schemes...
18 October 2021
From: Breaking News

In this guest piece, Rightio discusses some of the lesser-known costs of being a landlord. To the uninitiated, being a landlord might...
15 October 2021
From: Breaking News

In this ongoing series, PIT will explore whether commercial to residential conversions – one of the biggest trends during the pandemic as...
08 October 2021
From: Breaking News

Estate and lettings agent Barrows and Forrester recently explored the rental demand across the nation during the third quarter of the...
06 October 2021
From: Breaking News

This mini housebuilding roundup features Lovell’s pledge to combat the housing shortage with refurbishment, and two ambitious deals from Pocket Living...
04 October 2021
From: Breaking News

In this guest piece, David Searle, co-founder and COO of HSPG, outlines why affordable housing provision is more important than ever. House prices...
04 October 2021
From: Breaking News

In April 2020, right in the heart of the first lockdown, we ran a guest piece from Harvey Raybould about whether...
01 October 2021
From: Breaking News
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Expat financial planning firm Blevins Franks held a webinar earlier this month – named ‘A conversation about Moving to Portugal’ –...
29 September 2021
From: Breaking News

Last week, PIT spoke to some of the UK’s biggest and most successful auctioneers to find out if they planned to...
24 September 2021
From: Breaking News

Interest from China in the UK property is bouncing back, according to experts on the Chinese buying market in Britain. Domenica Di...
24 September 2021
From: Breaking News

In this guest piece, Alec Watt, chief executive officer of the Accouter Group of Companies, outlines why investors would be unwise...
15 September 2021
From: Breaking News
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The number of British citizens officially registered as living in Portugal shot up by more than 30% between 2019 and 2020,...
13 September 2021
From: Breaking News

It’s a mini roundup this week, with news on Clive Emson’s biggest catalogue this year so far, and Bond Wolfe’s successful...
10 September 2021
From: Breaking News

In this advice article, Mike Liverton, founder and chairman of Jetstream Hospitality Solutions, outlines some top tips for investing in apartments...
27 August 2021
From: Breaking News

As part of its unveiling of some of the detail in the Building Safety Bill currently making its way through Parliament,...
23 August 2021
From: Breaking News

Gresham House Residential Secure Income LP (ReSI LP), a limited partnership investing in affordable housing, has acquired a portfolio of 247...
23 August 2021
From: Breaking News

The property market has suffered greatly as a result of the pandemic, and the rental market, even more so. Dwindling demand due...
23 August 2021
From: Breaking News

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has provided structured financing of AED 124 million (£24 million) through its UK operation supporting Bahrain...
20 August 2021
From: Breaking News

Knight Frank has announced that the UK’s Build to Rent (BTR) market received record levels of investment in the first two...
16 August 2021
From: Breaking News

With the rise in people relocating permanently to the British coast as holidaying takes a backseat, Chris Baguley, commercial managing director...
11 August 2021
From: Breaking News

This week, PIT takes a look at the latest unique lot available at Pugh, as well as the successful results of...
06 August 2021
From: Breaking News
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As the property investment industry becomes ever more complex, it can be difficult for a first-timer to take the plunge and...
06 August 2021
From: Breaking News

The government has talked plenty about improving the energy efficiency of private rented homes, but despite this rhetoric, only 5% of private...
06 August 2021
From: Breaking News

Property auctions provide the perfect opportunity for investors, whether you’re looking to add to your portfolio or release some capital. As a buyer, you...
02 August 2021
From: Breaking News
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A holiday home abroad is a dream for many, while others like the idea of an investment property in the sun,...
30 July 2021
From: Breaking News

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...
30 July 2021
From: Breaking News

Elephant & Castle is one of the most interesting and colourful parts of London, with a fascinating history and a wonderfully...
26 July 2021
From: Breaking News

Now that we’re well into the summer, Property Investor Today takes a look at the mid-year results for Sutton Kersh Auctions...
23 July 2021
From: Breaking News

With Boots recently joining John Lewis and Lloyds Bank in dipping its toes into the property market, this opinion piece from Ged...
21 July 2021
From: Breaking News

Until recently, the world of buy-to-let investing has traditionally been dominated by men. Current figures, however, reveal women now make up...
12 July 2021
From: Breaking News

In this guest piece, Stuart Williams, director of property investment firm Thirlmere Deacon, outlines the golden rules for armchair investing. Over the...
12 July 2021
From: Breaking News

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the latest goings-on for the UK’s top auctioneers, from John Pye’s brand-new...
09 July 2021
From: Breaking News

A government-backed modular housing ‘pioneer’ has unveiled the UK’s first mainstream zero carbon home, which it claims can cut energy bills...
07 July 2021
From: Breaking News

A small project in property development industry terms can be quite literally life-changing from a personal income point of view. But...
07 July 2021
From: Breaking News

UK developer and manager of residential rental homes, Watkin Jones, has received resolution to grant permission for a Build to Rent...
05 July 2021
From: Breaking News

Technology is changing how investors find, select and purchase property. This is especially true with the constraints of the past year...
05 July 2021
From: Breaking News

In this week’s auction roundup, Property Investor Today looks at the top auction results in the month just gone, with Allsop,...
02 July 2021
From: Breaking News
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Despite still being on the amber list after the UK government’s most recent review of its controversial traffic light system, Portugal...
30 June 2021
From: Breaking News

Off-site construction specialist Premier Modular has been awarded a place on the new £330 million LHC Modular Buildings Framework. Premier’s appointment to the...
28 June 2021
From: Breaking News

It seems rare that the government delivers good news to landlords, but there were sighs of relief all round when the...
25 June 2021
From: Breaking News

Quinta do Lago, one of the most famous resorts in the Algarve and a key part of the famed Golden Triangle,...
18 June 2021
From: Breaking News

Rula Homes has secured planning consent from Wakefield Council to deliver 77 affordable new homes on a 5.76-acre site at City...
16 June 2021
From: Breaking News

Despite Portugal being removed from the UK’s green list on Tuesday, this is unlikely to diminish the desire for a holiday...
11 June 2021
From: Breaking News

A leading property developer has claimed that a successful property empire can be built within a short space of time, albeit...
04 June 2021
From: Breaking News

Has the post-lockdown staycation boom inspired you to invest in a holiday let property? Here, Grant Seaton, senior business lending manager...
02 June 2021
From: Breaking News

As a landlord or investor, yield is one of the things you will be most interested in to ensure you generate a...
02 June 2021
From: Breaking News

The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania may not have traditionally received the same acclaim as countries like Spain or...
26 May 2021
From: Breaking News

Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham and Manchester have seen the largest year-on-year rental increase across the Build to Rent (BTR) sector, the latest...
24 May 2021
From: Breaking News

The Florida property market has seen a rise in sale prices for 112 consecutive months, and with lower mortgage interest rates...
19 May 2021
From: Breaking News

The stamp duty holiday – which began in July last year and will continue in its current format until the end...
17 May 2021
From: Breaking News

Property investors are always looking for new strategies and Rent-to-Rent has recently risen to the top of the popular strategies list....
17 May 2021
From: Breaking News
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With Portugal now included on the government’s ‘green’ list for quarantine-free travel from May 17 (meaning people will no longer need...
12 May 2021
From: Breaking News

It emerged a few weeks ago that TV stars Ant & Dec and Phillip Schofield are set to lose around £8...
10 May 2021
From: Breaking News

A property expert has claimed that the government’s new ‘Help to Build’ initiative is a positive step forward, but that the...
05 May 2021
From: Breaking News
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Is property investment still a good long-term strategy, or has the taxation and regulatory reforms over the past five years made...
05 May 2021
From: Breaking News

This May Day Bank Holiday, PIT is running a staycation special series on a range of topics associated with a market...
03 May 2021
From: Breaking News
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There has been much debate around whether there is still a place for traditional portfolios made up of 60% equities and...
30 April 2021
From: Breaking News

With travel abroad clouded by uncertainty during the coronavirus pandemic, throwing many travel plans into disarray, there has been an influx...
28 April 2021
From: Breaking News
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Portugal has long been a popular destination for Brits to retire to or have a second home in, while an increasing number...
28 April 2021
From: Breaking News

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the ambitious auction houses that are making great strides as we ease...
23 April 2021
From: Breaking News

One of the big questions that has become even more stark during the pandemic – which has devastated the already struggling...
21 April 2021
From: Breaking News

As a result of Brexit, which has changed the rules on buying Spanish property, more Brits are being hit by Spain’s...
16 April 2021
From: Breaking News

Like all investments, buy-to-let property comes with many considerations but also plenty of opportunities. Off-plan property is an asset class that...
14 April 2021
From: Breaking News

Recent research from CIA Landlords revealed the top 10 locations where landlords can potentially make the most profits from buy-to-let. Brighton, Bangor,...
12 April 2021
From: Breaking News

Here at Property Investor Today, we take a look at the successful month of March, which saw record-breaks for Auction House...
09 April 2021
From: Breaking News

Are you itching to get back on the slopes after missing a ski season? If the answer is ‘yes’, you’re not...
09 April 2021
From: Breaking News

Property investment can be very profitable over time and is seen as one of the safest forms of investment during times...
07 April 2021
From: Breaking News

Property developer and Reform UK leader Richard Tice has outlined a new warranty scheme to resolve the cladding crisis affecting thousands...
02 April 2021
From: Breaking News

A national contractor says it has made ‘significant progress’ on three residential projects based in Leicester. The schemes from Stepnell include two...
02 April 2021
From: Breaking News

As we welcome April, Property Investor Today outlines the lots available at Strettons, one of the largest lots ever available at auction...
02 April 2021
From: Breaking News

Over-55s used housing equity to clear more than £612 million of unsecured debt in 2020, new data from Key has revealed. Credit...
31 March 2021
From: Breaking News

In this guest piece, property development and investment company SevenCapital outline three ways investors can diversify their portfolio. After the turbulence of...
19 March 2021
From: Breaking News

For many years, residential property has been the default choice for investors looking to preserve and grow their wealth. In times...
12 March 2021
From: Breaking News

Branded residences have grown in popularity and scope in recent years, but are they something investors should keep an eye on?...
08 March 2021
From: Breaking News

In this bumper development roundup, PIT explores regeneration projects in Sheffield, office to residential conversions in high-end Bloomsbury and schemes providing...
05 March 2021
From: Breaking News

This week Property Investor Today takes a look at SDL’s recent partnership with Scotland-based Shepherd, and Regional Property Auctioneers’ switch to...
05 March 2021
From: Breaking News

There is no question that Covid-19 has completely torn through the UK economy, with any signs of recent recovery likely to...
05 March 2021
From: Breaking News

Investors viewing auction property A property investor is a long-term investor who lives by the fact they will be substantially better off...
04 March 2021
From: Property Auctions

Some property gurus and trainers will insist that people starting out on their property investment journey can become financially free very...
03 March 2021
From: Breaking News

The Budget could leave many property investors and landlords ‘between a rock and a hard place’, according to Apropos. The letting firm...
03 March 2021
From: Breaking News

Some self-styled property gurus have courted controversy for offering near-instant financial freedom through their training courses, or arguing that anyone –...
01 March 2021
From: Breaking News

In theory, investing in the European property market is simple, but in reality it can be a little more challenging. The first...
01 March 2021
From: Breaking News

The government’s plan to reform leasehold laws has been met with much fanfare. Under the plans, ground rents would be removed,...
24 February 2021
From: Breaking News

Buy-to-let landlords and investors are anxiously anticipating the planned hike to Capital Gains Tax (CGT), which would drastically increase the amount...
22 February 2021
From: Breaking News

2020 was a tough pill to swallow for Europe’s real estate markets as some segments were forced into extremely disruptive lockdowns...
22 February 2021
From: Breaking News

This week, Property investor Today looks at SDL Property Auctions’ latest extensive catalogue, BidX1’s 2020 success and Auction Estates’ landmark appointment...
19 February 2021
From: Breaking News
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The government has not been quiet in targeting landlords and the rental sector. The changes to mortgage interest restrictions for individuals...
19 February 2021
From: Breaking News

The demand for knowledge about the investment landscape in Portugal during the pandemic, and post-Brexit, shows no signs of slowing down,...
15 February 2021
From: Breaking News

In recent years, buy-to-let investors and landlords might feel as if they have been deliberately targeted, with changes to mortgage interest...
12 February 2021
From: Breaking News

PaTMa, a PropTech ‘prospector’ tool which analyses Rightmove data from an investor’s perspective, has produced a list of the 10 best...
12 February 2021
From: Breaking News

With a broadly positive outlook for the housing market in 2021, Property Investor Today takes a look at the auctioneers who...
05 February 2021
From: Breaking News

With international travel currently banned, and likely to remain that way for the foreseeable, the great British summer holiday is likely...
05 February 2021
From: Breaking News

Fine & Country Portugal is currently running a series of webinars entitled ‘Your Second Home’, covering various topics related to the...
03 February 2021
From: Breaking News

Few places remain unaffected by the Covid-19 pandemic, with cases fluctuating across the nation, but still high overall. Domestically, as far...
03 February 2021
From: Breaking News

Since the Brexit transition period ended just over a month ago, and the UK ceased to be a part of the...
01 February 2021
From: Breaking News

At first glance, Brexit’s Christmas climax appears to have had little effect on the appetite for UK property investment, which is...
01 February 2021
From: Breaking News

The leasehold scandal has been one of the biggest topics of debate and controversy in the property industry in recent years,...
27 January 2021
From: Breaking News

Across the property investment and development market, activity continues apace despite the challenges posed by Lockdown 3.0.Here, PIT zones in on...
22 January 2021
From: Breaking News

2020 was a challenging year for many industries across the world, and especially those in the UK. Amongst national lockdowns, stringent...
20 January 2021
From: Property Investment & Strategy

A guest piece we ran on Monday suggesting that the government’s plans for leasehold might not represent a victory for leaseholders...
20 January 2021
From: Breaking News

A leading UK student accommodation platform has unveiled which universities currently offer the best option for landlords in the student sector. UniHomes...
15 January 2021
From: Breaking News

After a few weeks of being top of the news agenda again, Brexit has been relegated to second fiddle thanks to...
08 January 2021
From: Breaking News

Many home improvement companies will target their products and services towards property investors. Here, Natalka Antoniuk outlines the reasons why such companies...
04 January 2021
From: Breaking News

With 2021 now just around the corner, thoughts naturally turn to what next year might bring. For existing investors, this could...
21 December 2020
From: Breaking News

In early December, senior researcher at AMA Research, Alex Blagden, talked about an expected surge in Build to Rent (BTR) applications...
18 December 2020
From: Breaking News

One of the biggest property investment trends of the year, driven by the pandemic and the devastation this has caused for...
18 December 2020
From: Breaking News

With the transition period for the UK leaving the EU ending in a matter of weeks, there is no doubt that...
16 December 2020
From: Breaking News

The UK has ranked highest for future residential real estate investment, in a survey of 500 investors, developers and asset managers...
14 December 2020
From: Breaking News

Spain is a very popular destination for foreign property investors, as demonstrated by the high percentage (16%) of international buyers who...
09 December 2020
From: Breaking News

With UK-EU trade talks going down to the wire, there is still no clarity over exactly what will happen when the transition...
07 December 2020
From: Breaking News

Purpose-built Build to Rent (BTR) housing is only a recent concept, with just over 51,000 dwellings completed across the UK as of Q3...
02 December 2020
From: Breaking News

The UK's second tier cities are very often more appealing to international investors in terms of guranteed rental returns - as...
30 November 2020
From: Breaking News

Fashionable Swiss ski resort Verbier is firmly on the radar of international buyers as 2021 approaches, according to Skiingproperty.com. The website says...
23 November 2020
From: Breaking News

The fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector continues to generate plenty of news, even as we live through Lockdown 2.0. The week-long...
20 November 2020
From: Breaking News

“The river bears no empty bottles, sandwich papers. Silk handkerchiefs, cardboard boxes, cigarette ends Or other testimony of summer nights.” (T.S. Eliot, The Waste...
20 November 2020
From: Breaking News

HMOs are an important part of the UK housing market as they offer students and young professionals affordable accommodation. There is...
10 November 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy

When you're disposing of a property, you’ll have to take certain things into consideration, from choosing an estate agent to sell...
04 November 2020
From: Breaking News

The ongoing second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the lives of people and businesses around the world, including property...
02 November 2020
From: Breaking News

The coronavirus crisis has hit the UK's economic outlook, and many buy-to-let landlords are understandably worried about their post-lockdown rental property...
30 October 2020
From: Conveyancing, Mortgages, Tax & Finance

Summer 2020 saw changes to the 30-day Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rule come into force and talk of a CGT increase...
30 October 2020
From: Conveyancing, Mortgages, Tax & Finance

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

With the staycation boom caused by Covid-19, which is likely to continue for the foreseeable future as travel restrictions remain for...
30 October 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy

With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...
30 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance

In Part 1, we asked whether other major retailers will follow John Lewis’s lead in moving into the world of building...
30 October 2020
From: Breaking News

As we reach the end of October, Property Investor Today looks at how auction houses have been preparing for November auctions -...
30 October 2020
From: Breaking News

It’s painfully apparent that the risk of landlords and investors not receiving rent during the Covid-19 pandemic is far higher than...
30 October 2020
From: Breaking News

The high street was already struggling before the pandemic, but Covid-19 has perhaps sent it into terminal decline. High streets in major...
28 October 2020
From: Breaking News

With the potential for restrictions to be in place on and off for many years to come, and the likely continued...
23 October 2020
From: Breaking News

This week's auction roundup is full of rarities in Bond Wolfe’s extensive catalogue and also focuses on an impressive £300 million sold...
16 October 2020
From: Breaking News

In this guest piece, Max Shenkman, head of investment at Triple Point Social Housing REIT, outlines why social housing REITs are continuing...
16 October 2020
From: Breaking News

The number of homes let in opulent UK areas has recovered to a level which is above the same period last...
14 October 2020
From: Breaking News

The ski property market – which relies on international travel and the easy intermingling of people – was especially badly impacted by...
12 October 2020
From: Breaking News

From SDL Auctions’ continued success since March, to iamsold contributing to a major sales achievement, Property Investor Today delves into the...
09 October 2020
From: Breaking News

The current stamp duty holiday provides a window of opportunity for property investors. It’s particularly good news for those just entering...
07 October 2020
From: Breaking News

Homebuilding & Renovating – which describes itself as the number one site for self-builders and home extenders – is launching its...
07 October 2020
From: Breaking News

Advice has been offered to both those thinking about selling their Spanish property and those looking to buy in the country...
05 October 2020
From: Breaking News

With recent reports suggesting there’s been a spike in first-time landlords of late, a property investment expert has outlined why finding your...
02 October 2020
From: Breaking News

Although the last six months have undoubtedly been difficult for many property investors and landlords for others this has been a...
28 September 2020
From: Sponsored Content

“It’s time to talk about Brexit,” according to Spanish property expert and author Sean Woolley. While the Covid-19 pandemic has, for obvious...
25 September 2020
From: Breaking News

Up-and-coming Salford is the most profitable city for buy-to-lets, followed by Manchester and Leeds. That’s according to a new study by CIA...
23 September 2020
From: Breaking News

Lockdown measures have left the UK’s residential rental sector struggling to deal with a period of unpaid rents, occupancy voids, and...
16 September 2020
From: Breaking News

With activity in the market continuing to rise and the number new tenancies back to pre-pandemic levels, landlords are enjoying strong...
07 September 2020
From: Sponsored Content

Property Investor Today explores the investment opportunities available at Cheffins’ second post-lockdown auction and interesting figures suggesting how much cheaper houses...
07 September 2020
From: Breaking News

Londoners have enjoyed one of the most significant increases in ‘livability’ where the cost of renting and living as a percentage...
07 September 2020
From: Breaking News

Affordable housing is very often a thorny bone of contention. Arbitrary government targets are regularly missed and this part of the...
04 September 2020
From: Breaking News

Greece’s property market had only just started to get back on its feet after the years of devastation and austerity wrought...
04 September 2020
From: Breaking News

The other major housing announcement in the Chancellor’s recent summer economic update, aside from the headline-grabbing stamp duty holiday, was the...
02 September 2020
From: Breaking News

Funds advised by Hilltop Credit Partners, a specialist funding partner for SME residential developers, have completed a £3 million loan to build...
31 August 2020
From: Breaking News

A top five gaming Dapp, which allows players to buy, sell and trade virtual properties mapped to actual addresses, has announced...
31 August 2020
From: Breaking News

There has never been a harder time to be a landlord in the UK. The pressures that the last six months...
28 August 2020
From: Sponsored Content

“And it’s invest, invest, invest!” These are the words legendary F1 commentator Murray Walker might use to describe the new flagship...
28 August 2020
From: Breaking News

Before the pandemic struck, Build to Rent (BTR) was undeniably the property market’s fastest-growing trend. Many expect it to recover quickly,...
26 August 2020
From: Breaking News

Plans to provide dozens of affordable homes on a derelict site in Lewisham have been unveiled by developer Southern Grove. Part of...
19 August 2020
From: Breaking News

Interest in UK property from overseas buyers is surging as investors look to take advantage of the current stamp duty holiday...
10 August 2020
From: Breaking News

Accountancy firm MJ Bushell says now is the perfect time for landlords and investors to consider property incorporation. Property tax specialists at...
03 August 2020
From: Breaking News

It would be hard to deny that the UK housing market isn’t in desperate need of reform. The government has acknowledged...
29 July 2020
From: Breaking News

There is barely a sector that has been more affected by the coronavirus pandemic than the travel industry. Globally, countries have...
22 July 2020
From: Breaking News

Harvey Raybould is a UK property investor and owner of the Creative Property Group (CPG), a Kent-based property firm which aims...
20 July 2020
From: Breaking News

In one of the biggest signs yet that modern methods of construction (MMC) are going mainstream, NHBC, the leading warranty and...
20 July 2020
From: Breaking News

Google searches for ‘moving abroad’ have once again returned to the peak search figures of last year. The current Covid climate,...
15 July 2020
From: Breaking News

Following the reopening of England’s housing market in May, the sector has seen a bounce back. Pent-up demand during lockdown has...
06 July 2020
From: Breaking News

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries and Ernst & Young (EY) have collaborated to create a guide for property investors on the changes...
01 July 2020
From: Breaking News

Unite – one of the largest providers of student beds in the UK – recently announced the successful completion of the...
29 June 2020
From: Breaking News

One-bed properties are now proving to be the best investment when it comes to buy-to-let rental yields across the UK’s major...
19 June 2020
From: Breaking News

The last 12 or so weeks have been rather nerve-wracking for the property sector. The lockdown has raised many questions, from...
19 June 2020
From: Breaking News

In part one, we looked at the major institutional investors ploughing money into the rapidly growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector. Here,...
17 June 2020
From: Breaking News

Before the coronavirus pandemic took hold, there could be no denying that Build to Rent (BTR) was the biggest property market...
15 June 2020
From: Breaking News

On May 13, the property market in all parts of England was given the go-ahead to reopen. Since then, there has...
15 June 2020
From: Breaking News

It’s a question many would-be investors will have been asking themselves, with so much remaining up-in-the-air and uncertain at present. But...
12 June 2020
From: Breaking News

Last week, we profiled a country that doesn’t often receive much UK attention from an investment point of view, Uruguay, and...
12 June 2020
From: Breaking News

Portugal, already a highly popular holiday, second home and retirement destination for Brits, has been widely praised for the way it...
08 June 2020
From: Breaking News

Lots of people throughout the years have made considerable sums of money from property, but it seems unlikely that many started...
01 June 2020
From: Breaking News

With lockdown measures starting to be eased, and the possible move to step 2 of the three-step plan from June 1,...
27 May 2020
From: Breaking News

The latest research from Property Hub has revealed that a huge 98% of property investors still consider property to be a...
27 May 2020
From: Breaking News

With lockdown starting to ease, investors across the country will be considering their next steps and where might represent the best...
25 May 2020
From: Breaking News

Covid-19 is a generational event that will impact the way people live, work and behave long after the pandemic has been...
22 May 2020
From: Breaking News

The UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) has launched a five-point plan outlining how the government can help the sector recover...
20 May 2020
From: Breaking News

A luxury home adjacent to the iconic Underground stop that inspired one of Welsh singer Duffy’s biggest hits is set to...
18 May 2020
From: Breaking News

Welcome to this special, VE Bank Holiday (and lockdown), edition of Property Investor Today. We hope all our readers are having...
08 May 2020
From: Breaking News

Build to Rent (BTR) was undoubtedly one of the property sector’s fastest-growing areas before Covid-19 took hold. But, like all other markets,...
04 May 2020
From: Breaking News

Spanish mortgage specialists Fluent Finance Abroad have offered reassurance to British buyers that there is no need to give up on...
29 April 2020
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A property investment expert and well-regarded podcaster has offered some top advice to investors on how they can cope with, and...
29 April 2020
From: Breaking News

The whole world is currently dealing with the challenge of Covid-19. Huge government support is being promised on a scale even...
24 April 2020
From: Breaking News

With lockdown measures in place until at least May 7, and the coronavirus pandemic continuing to influence all aspects of everyday...
20 April 2020
From: Breaking News

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on real estate finance has thrown the sector into uncharted and worrying waters. So, what...
15 April 2020
From: Breaking News

The coronavirus pandemic has put all aspects of normal life on hold for the time being, and has affected each and...
10 April 2020
From: Breaking News

With all face-to-face teaching across the UK on hold for the time being thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, student accommodation providers...
06 April 2020
From: Breaking News

The coronavirus pandemic currently has us all in lockdown and getting used to a new world of social distancing, self-isolating, remote...
03 April 2020
From: Breaking News

Manchester-based Build to Rent specialist, Ascend, reported ‘outstanding’ income increases for their client on the latest BTR fund it manages for...
03 April 2020
From: Breaking News

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...
03 April 2020
From: Breaking News

Landlords and aspiring property owners are turning to overseas markets. Not only are they finding plentiful real estate investment opportunities, they...
03 April 2020
From: Breaking News

Merilee Karr, chair of the UK Short Term Accommodation Association and chief executive of UnderTheDoormat, has penned an open letter to...
23 March 2020
From: Breaking News

In our 10-part London regeneration series last year, there was a big focus on areas south of the river, but most of these...
16 March 2020
From: Breaking News

Women now account for 47% of the total 2.5 million buy-to-let investors in the UK, up from 46% in the previous...
06 March 2020
From: Breaking News

Experience Invest, a London-based firm which provides property investors in the UK and overseas access to exclusive investments across a variety of...
21 February 2020
From: Breaking News

Ombria Resort, the newest luxury resort and real estate development in the heart of the Algarve, has announced the launch of...
19 February 2020
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2019 brought with it much uncertainty, with falling property prices leading many to fear the start of a property price crash....
17 February 2020
From: Breaking News

The rental sector across the UK has grown hugely in recent years, with high house prices and affordability issues meaning many...
14 February 2020
From: Breaking News

PAPA Architects has completed a 64-unit student accommodation scheme in Tottenham, with the £12 million development, at Chesnut Road, funded by Secure...
12 February 2020
From: Breaking News

There has been a huge surge of enquiries from buyers considering Shared Ownership, according to results from Property Booking. Property Booking, the...
12 February 2020
From: Breaking News

With recently released figures revealing Airbnb’s huge reach across the country and Build to Rent’s rapid growth, Property Investor Today analyses...
07 February 2020
From: Breaking News

Nearly one in three people retiring this year plan to use their property wealth to help bolster their retirement income, highlighting...
03 February 2020
From: Breaking News

The short-let rental market is booming, despite controversy and opposition around the world. In recent months, we have covered both the...
29 January 2020
From: Breaking News

The amount of net income required to cover the cost of renting has increased 16.8% in the last two decades to...
22 January 2020
From: Breaking News

Properties in Nuneaton and Bedworth, Stockport and Leicester show significant potential for capital growth after seeing double-digit house price growth in...
15 January 2020
From: Breaking News

Proposals for regulatory and financial changes to the status of Airbnb in Scotland and Bristol, aimed at curbing the growth of...
13 January 2020
From: Breaking News

Despite stretched affordability in most parts of the country, with the average income required for a first-time buyer (FTB) to purchase...
13 January 2020
From: Breaking News

Audley Group, one the UK’s leading providers of luxury retirement villages, has revealed that it has signed a new joint venture...
03 January 2020
From: Breaking News

A new student housing report from global real estate firm JLL has revealed that the outlook for UK PBSA (purpose-built student...
13 December 2019
From: Breaking News

Last week PIT attended a roundtable discussion at WeWork Monument where the future of Build to Rent, the role of PropTech/AI...
04 December 2019
From: Breaking News

Every cloud has a silver lining and where the property market is concerned, London’s recent stagnation and downturn in some areas...
22 November 2019
From: Breaking News

GuestReady Group, a leading short-term let and Airbnb property manager, announced this week that it has passed the milestone of $1billion...
15 November 2019
From: Breaking News

Real estate is set to remain an attractive investment asset in 2020 despite strong political and economic headwinds, the latest research...
13 November 2019
From: Breaking News

Last week we explored whether senior living - a rental model aimed at the over-75s - could be the next major property...
04 November 2019
From: Breaking News

New research has claimed that rent controls hurt tenants by drying up the supply of rental homes and in some cases...
04 November 2019
From: Breaking News

In the second of two guest pieces for Property Investor Today, Jana Korpova-Harris, director at the Luxury Property Show - which...
23 October 2019
From: Breaking News

With stories of housing crises crossing borders and seas, politicians, policymakers, architects, developers and housebuilders from across the world have been...
18 October 2019
From: Breaking News

As the number of luxury new-build chalets and apartments has risen at some of the most sought-after ski resorts in the...
11 October 2019
From: Breaking News

The latest statistics from Cifas revealed that mortgage fraud is up 5%, but what exactly is it and what can lenders,...
09 October 2019
From: Breaking News

A leading property management firm has warned UK landlords to be cautious about turning to Airbnb and other short-term online lettings...
30 September 2019
From: Breaking News

Following on from our recent article about the average property scam costing victims more than £107,000, fresh research from fraud prevention...
27 September 2019
From: Breaking News

Average house prices in England and Wales are set to see an average 0.9% monthly drop over the next three months,...
20 September 2019
From: Breaking News

An entrepreneurial auctioneer has spotted the opportunities for those interested in the Airbnb route in his latest property auction catalogue. Toby Limbrick,...
20 September 2019
From: Breaking News

There are many compelling reasons to invest in property; you’ll earn a passive income, reap the benefits of capital growth and...
18 September 2019
From: Breaking News

The property landscape in cities across Europe is being transformed by changing lifestyle patterns, growing affordability pressures and delayed life milestones,...
13 September 2019
From: Breaking News

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

An online auctioneer, BidX1, has announced the launch of its global digital property marketplace. The platform expects to sell 2,000 properties with...
11 September 2019
From: Breaking News

Property auctioneer Strettons' latest auction takes place this week with a series of land investments available as part of a diverse...
09 September 2019
From: Breaking News

An Airbnb management company has claimed that part-time property rentals are booming in London. Airsorted, which was founded in February 2015 by...
30 August 2019
From: Breaking News

Connection Capital is giving private investors the chance to participate in a £10 million fundraise for a company that owns and...
07 August 2019
From: Breaking News

You can earn good money from buy-to-let property. Over the last few decades, people have been investing in property to supplement...
26 July 2019
From: Breaking News

Strettons has announced that it raised £8 million at its national property auction on 16 July. The highest price in the room...
26 July 2019
From: Breaking News

A new, unique platform for crowdfunding investment was recently launched by Smartlands, with the company becoming the first to tokenize property...
05 July 2019
From: Breaking News

The average income required for a first-time buyer (FTB) to purchase a home has grown 9% since 2016 and stands at...
03 July 2019
From: Breaking News

Cyprus’ property market is at an 11-year high, following a rush of applications to the country’s ‘Golden Visa’ citizenship programme, according...
26 June 2019
From: Breaking News

The number of holiday lets are on the rise, according to Bournecoast Holiday Agents and financial consultants Elite Financial. The firms say...
21 June 2019
From: Breaking News

Holiday lettings business cottages.com has seen a 23% growth in portfolio recruitment over the last six months, compared to the same...
12 June 2019
From: Breaking News

The UK towns and cities where homeowners are making the most money by renting out their driveways as parking spaces have...
31 May 2019
From: Breaking News

At Property Investor Today, we regularly like to keep our readers updated with the latest auction goings-on. Here is our latest...
24 May 2019
From: Breaking News

The government’s tenant fee ban has been widely championed in the consumer press as a big win for renters – but...
24 May 2019
From: Breaking News

Brexit! Whether you’re a Brexiteer or a Remainer, no one can deny that this is probably the number one issue on...
22 May 2019
From: Breaking News

When furnishing a rental property, it’s important to think about how you can maximise your income and really make the most...
17 May 2019
From: Breaking News

High yield properties in Coventry continue to sell A broad number of properties in Coventry continue to be snapped up by investors...
10 May 2019
From: Breaking News

£5,632. You’d be questioning me if I said that, right? Of course, the answer is a touch more complex than that. However,...
03 May 2019
From: Breaking News

A new index to help Britain’s private landlords and investors ‘benchmark the performance of their residential property investments’ has been created...
24 April 2019
From: Breaking News

An in-depth analysis from Zoopla has reported the trends in the affordability of private renting across the UK since 2007. The study...
24 April 2019
From: Breaking News

A Brexit-inspired holiday letting boom is expected to hit the South West this year, according to local holiday letting agency Bournecoast. The...
17 April 2019
From: Breaking News

Landlord action to reduce higher tax costs could lead to a lower level of buy-to-let mortgage transactions going forward. That is according...
12 April 2019
From: Breaking News

Property Partner has announced its performance statistics since launch, and also over the last twelve months. According to the latest RICS valuations,...
12 April 2019
From: Breaking News

Scottish landlords now face higher tax bills than their English counterparts, according to leading accountants French Duncan LLP. This is due to...
05 April 2019
From: Breaking News

Even though the government has tried to make life better for renters, the UK is still a long way from being...
05 April 2019
From: Breaking News

Brexit uncertainty could lead to more Britons holidaying in the UK, strengthening demand for holiday let rental homes. That is according to...
27 March 2019
From: Breaking News

Landlords with bigger portfolios are switching to using limited company status for new purchases, according to research carried out by specialist...
27 March 2019
From: Breaking News

JaeVee, the ‘disruptive’ PropTech business which launched in February 2018, is aiming to revolutionise how people develop, invest and learn about...
01 March 2019
From: Breaking News

Renowned internationally for its designer shopping outlet, Bicester has long been the jewel in Oxfordshire’s crown, attracting millions of visitors annually...
27 February 2019
From: Sponsored Content

Only 3% of landlords are currently active in the informal short-term lettings market, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA). Of those...
27 February 2019
From: Breaking News

There has been a surge in the number of new properties appearing in the French Alps. Erna Low Property has over a...
15 February 2019
From: Breaking News

If you thought getting on the property ladder was easier in soapland than in real life, it’s time to think again. Most...
08 February 2019
From: Breaking News

Property Partner has announced the launch of an Innovative Finance ISA. The property investment platform, which recently created its first opportunistic...
06 February 2019
From: Breaking News

If you’re considering investing in property, the chances are you’ve weighed up the pros and cons of becoming a landlord. An obvious...
06 February 2019
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With a new year now upon us, it’s time to look forward to what might happen (and what is definitely happening)...
15 January 2019
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Property management company Hostmaker has partnered with long term listings site Spotahome to diversify its offerings. Hostmaker, which largely deals in short-lets...
11 January 2019
From: Breaking News

Students appear to be generally happy with their living conditions and the services provided by their landlords, according to a new...
09 January 2019
From: Breaking News

Serviced accommodation specialists Pass the Property recently announced an upcoming event to showcase the company’s approach to creating luxury serviced accommodation. The...
09 January 2019
From: Breaking News

Property investment is no longer confined to the UK’s borders. In fact, these days, the global market can offer some of...
09 January 2019
From: Breaking News

Property Partner, the property investment platform launched in January 2015, recently announced the sale of two properties, generating returns of up...
04 January 2019
From: Breaking News

Shojin Property Partners has launched a new crowdfunding investment opportunity for a newly built student property block in Nottingham. The block consists...
14 December 2018
From: Breaking News

Letting a home can be an intimidating task if you’re doing it for the first time. You may have deliberately entered...
06 December 2018
From: Sponsored Content

Buy to let income for landlords living in London reached £7 billion in the last tax year, according to estate agent...
05 December 2018
From: Breaking News

Allsop’s final residential auction of the year will see 270 lots auctioned at The Cumberland Hotel in London. The catalogue of the...
05 December 2018
From: Breaking News

Brexit uncertainty is continuing to drive foreign investment in the UK, research by CashbackRemortgages.co.uk has claimed. A third of multi-million pound homes...
30 November 2018
From: Breaking News

Bridging loan finance continues to grow amidst low interest rates, Brexit uncertainty and mortgage lender caution, Commercial Trust Limited research has...
30 November 2018
From: Breaking News

The High Court has shut down a property investment company operating a Ponzi scheme which misused close to £20 million of...
07 November 2018
From: Breaking News

France, the home of the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles, has more recently gained a reputation as one of...
02 November 2018
From: Breaking News

As a landlord, you'll want the reassurance of knowing that you’re going to receive your rent on time each month. This...
25 October 2018
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The Portuguese are currently enjoying the benefits of a strong property market which has been boosted by the attractive prospect of...
24 October 2018
From: Breaking News

Southend-on-Sea is the UK’s number one buy-to-let hotspot, according to research carried out by independent mortgage broker Private Finance. The seaside town,...
12 October 2018
From: Breaking News

Being a student landlord can be very lucrative, especially if you choose a densely populated investment location. Student properties are always...
05 October 2018
From: Breaking News

The minimum income first-time buyers require to purchase a home in the UK has rocketed by 18% in the past three...
28 September 2018
From: Breaking News

Currency expert FairFx has revealed the best and worst destinations to purchase a second home overseas. With Brexit approaching, a second home...
05 September 2018
From: Breaking News

The latest research from Octopus Choice suggests that Britain’s buy-to-let landlords are divided over their future, due to recent tax and...
05 September 2018
From: Breaking News

There has been a striking rise in the number of people using equity release to buy a new property, according to...
31 August 2018
From: Breaking News

Almost one in 10 UK adults have shown an interest in taking out a buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage in 2018, new research...
24 August 2018
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Remortgage affordability decline & a £19,000 consolidation to make monthly savings Problem The client wanted to borrow £19,000 to consolidate her two...
16 August 2018
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Hundreds of landlords are moving from long to short-term lets on Airbnb and other online outlets to counter falling yields, according...
15 August 2018
From: Breaking News

Property management firm, DJ Alexander Ltd, has advised landlords to remortgage before further increases in interest rates. The firm found that one...
08 August 2018
From: Breaking News

Tell us about yourself? I’m currently the founder and director at online credit broker and comparison site Lending Expert which includes our second charge...
06 August 2018
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The income women earn from property investment is lower than that of their male counterparts, according to new data from Knight...
25 July 2018
From: Breaking News

Britons still top the numbers of foreign buyers purchasing homes in France, according to new research by BNP Paribas. What’s more, as...
25 July 2018
From: Breaking News

Allsop’s next residential auction – which will take place on Thursday 19 July at the luxury InterContinental London Park Lane hotel –...
06 July 2018
From: Breaking News

Property is still top choice when it comes to long-term investment, according to findings from a survey carried out by Perrys...
04 July 2018
From: Breaking News

The third Private Capital Survey from Cluttons, which details the results of a survey of 250 wealthy property investors in the...
20 June 2018
From: Breaking News

Legal & General has agreed to fund the development of two high-quality student accommodation blocks which have been pre-let to the...
13 June 2018
From: Breaking News

Kissimmee in Florida is the best place to buy a holiday home for those looking for a good return on investment....
06 June 2018
From: Breaking News

Following feedback from investors who have had difficulty selling their investments through traditional high street sales agents, Knight Knox has announced...
06 June 2018
From: Breaking News

Landlords with portfolios comprising houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and multi-unit freehold blocks (MUFB) are achieving the highest rental yields, new...
16 May 2018
From: Breaking News

Landlords from the Yorkshire and Humberside region have the biggest appetites for property investment, according to a new survey by property...
16 May 2018
From: Breaking News

Acuitus saw another successful auction with nearly a third of the lots sold achieving yields of 6% or lower as investors...
05 April 2018
From: Breaking News

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

The share of buy-to-let (BTL) lending decreased to 12.5% in June 2017 – the lowest percentage since Q3 2013 – which...
09 March 2018
From: Breaking News

Research by peer-to-peer platform Lendy has revealed that the number of conversions of farm buildings into new homes fell by 20%...
23 February 2018
From: Breaking News

The government is awaiting responses from anyone with evidence on rent-a-room relief following its announcement to better target it towards longer-term...
18 January 2018
From: Breaking News

Analysis by London estate agent ludlowthompson has revealed that UK buy-to-let landlords will still benefit from £16.7 billion worth of tax...
10 January 2018
From: Breaking News

Millennials are making a career out of being a landlord, according to a new survey by Intus Lettings. Surprisingly, almost half of...
03 November 2017
From: Breaking News

The cost of the Bank of Mum and Dad phenomenon to parents has been laid bare by new research carried out...
27 October 2017
From: Breaking News

Property Partner, the world’s first property stock exchange, recently saw individual investors raising £2,992,800 of equity to buy a Purpose-Built Student...
27 October 2017
From: Breaking News

With continued media interest in the unfair leasehold practices of some freeholders and ever-increasing queries from clients surrounding this point, I...
12 October 2017
From: Sponsored Content

The latest HSBC Expat Explorer survey has revealed that Singapore is the top expat destination for the third year in a...
04 October 2017
From: Breaking News

After a decade of uncertainty, the Spanish prime property market finds itself on its firmest footing, according to Knight Frank’s latest...
04 October 2017
From: Breaking News

The number of agricultural to residential conversions in the UK has dropped from 574 in the third quarter (Q3) of 2016...
27 September 2017
From: Breaking News

Three in five (59%) consumers across Europe believe that prices will rise over the next 12 months, according to the ING...
15 September 2017
From: Breaking News

A student property portfolio in Nottingham worth £3.25m has been purchased by Nottingham-based MS Estates on behalf of a London-based institution. Located...
06 September 2017
From: Breaking News

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...
06 September 2017
From: Breaking News

A number of buy-to-let landlords are turning their attention to student housing, which is regarded by many property investors as a...
30 August 2017
From: Breaking News

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...
24 August 2017
From: Breaking News

One in 10 adults in this country now own a second home - either to live in themselves or as buy-to-let...
22 August 2017
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Land broker Aston Mead has backed calls for a reduction to stamp duty across all property price brackets in order to...
16 August 2017
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Soaring home values provided a major boost to Britons holding property assets in 2016 as they helped push the nation’s wealth through...
10 August 2017
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A single mum who lived in a council flat with her newborn baby has been given a new £120,000 home for...
10 August 2017
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Equity release continues to grow among UK homeowners in the UK with activity hitting more than £700m in the second quarter...
28 July 2017
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As a landlord, you should know exactly who a potential tenant is before you hand over the keys to your property...
26 July 2017
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You would have had to have been living under a rock to not know about the Government’s recent tax attacks on...
26 July 2017
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Residential property prices in key UK cities have proved resilient in the first half of the year, with growth of 5.1%,...
21 July 2017
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Investing in overseas property is becoming increasingly popular, and there are certain locations around the globe that are becoming some of...
19 July 2017
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There has been a sharp decline in the number of buy-to-let property acquisitions, following the government’s decision to introduce the 3%...
14 July 2017
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More than £2bn was invested into the UK hotel market in the first half of the year, according to the latest...
13 July 2017
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Paragon Mortgages is the latest in a long line of lenders to announce that it will be implementing changes for portfolio...
13 July 2017
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Despite recent turmoil, it seems Manchester is a city on the up, as it is now being identified as a true...
07 July 2017
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A new accounting, reporting and tax compliance service designed to help buy-to-let investors with their tax and regulatory landscape has been...
04 July 2017
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If you want to build your wealth in the short-term, the easiest way to do so is by saving more money. If...
21 June 2017
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AMP Bank is the latest lender in Australia to introduce more stringent loan application rules and higher interest rates for foreign...
20 June 2017
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Despite the introduction of higher property taxes, demand for residential property in Hong Kong shows no signs of slowing, especially from...
20 June 2017
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BrickCoin, a blockchain financial platform backed entirely by Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) has unveiled its vision for a ‘real estate-backed’...
13 June 2017
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After calling a surprise snap general election in a bid to increase her party’s majority in the House of Commons and...