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If interest rate rises weren’t enough to drive landlords out the market, mounting maintenance costs could be. Various studies and surveys have...

Agents working for one of the country’s highest profile and most respected buying services - Stacks Property Search - have been...

It’s not just the weather that’s wet and dreary – the outlook looks bleak for landlords too as we head towards...

A property investment service says investing in the EPC rating of a property before selling can increase sale profits by more...

We all need to learn more about how to reduce our energy bills and take steps to ensure our homes are...

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

The average UK house price hit a fresh high in May, rising for the 11th month in a row, according to...

The homes we live in will increasingly be constructed off-site as investors and developers strive to balance spiralling costs with net-zero...

New research from the find-a-tradesperson platform, Rated People reveals how UK tradespeople are adapting their businesses this year to be more environmentally friendly. The...

Gedling Borough Council has approved planning permission for 433 new homes by Keepmoat Homes. This will mark the final phase of...

This week’s development roundup is green-focused, with Together’s generous funding package for a new low-carbon homebuilding scheme and plans submitted for...

All property investments require maintenance and one of the most common issues is damp; a problem that is at its worst...

Over two million properties in the sector lack basic energy efficiency measures and risk being banned from the market in the...

Whether you are an accidental landlord or witty property investor; you are likely to agree that a wave of new regulations...

As the colder months settle in, and with it, the need to heat homes, many Brits are looking for ways to keep already costly energy bills down....

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

Niche housebuilder Artisan Real Estate has raised the bar for sustainable development with the launch of an ambitious design framework geared...

This development update is environmentally focused, with 51 high-quality schemes coming to Somerset, 120 net-zero homes suited for the retired community and...

A development of 21 flats in Hanley was given the green light in a bid to regenerate the area. ALB Group put...

In 2018, the total value of commercial property in the UK sat at over £880 billion, when the office market was at...

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

In December 2015, the UK accepted the terms of the Paris Agreement. The accord recognised the growing threat of climate change...

The latest figures from an online estate agent have revealed which region in England and Wales is the most energy-efficient. With 85%...

As a once in a lifetime event, the response to the pandemic has taken precedence over other global issues, including our...

Renowned architects, developers and one of the Costa del Sol’s leading real estate firms have launched an ‘exciting new collaboration’ to...

A leading private wealth law firm claims that architects are increasingly prepared to take legal action against developers in a bid to...

Here at PIT, we’re always keen to champion green issues and sustainability, so it’s pleasing to see a new study by...

LaSalle Investment Management has become the first institutional investment landlord in the UK to complete re-cladding at a cost in excess...

The Grenfell Tower tragedy horrified Britain. Subsequent inquiries have highlighted issues with materials used, construction standards and supervisory roles, to name...

Residential property firm Centrick has become one of the first in the Midlands to secure remuneration as part of the government’s...

The Green Homes Grant scheme went live on September 30 2020, offering landlords and investors the chance to apply for £5,000...

It’s common knowledge that asbestos is a highly damaging group of microscopic fibres that can severely impact the health of our...

Many landlords will be familiar with the scourge that is mould. It is a major source of complaints by tenants and...

In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards more innovative methods of construction - such as off-site and modular - to...

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

Homebuilding & Renovating – which describes itself as the number one site for self-builders and home extenders – is launching its...

Offsite construction specialist Premier Modular has won a £7.5 million contract for a development of apartments that will provide facilities for...

The other major housing announcement in the Chancellor’s recent summer economic update, aside from the headline-grabbing stamp duty holiday, was the...

Until now, self-build has been something of a niche market – for the brave and risk-taking. It’s received national prominence through...

The historic dye works and laundry factory in the Bristol neighbourhood of St. Werburghs is being converted into contemporary new homes...

With sustainability and green issues becoming popular buzzwords in 2019, driven by an increasing awareness of the climate crisis, the school...

With condensation more likely to be an issue in the autumn and winter months, Tom Swallow, sales director at Quickslide, outlines...

With stories of housing crises crossing borders and seas, politicians, policymakers, architects, developers and housebuilders from across the world have been...

Newton Property, one of Scotland’s largest property factors, has announced an emergency building eco-improvements fund up to £100,000 per eligible property. Newton...

The London Homebuilding & Renovating Show is returning to ExCel from 4-6 October 2019 - and we're delighted to offer our...

Cladding used on 111 high-rise blocks across Britain, 90 of which are owned or managed by social housing providers, have now...

A third of small building firms, which includes property investors taking on renovation jobs, say that soaring material prices are squeezing...

The government’s decision to launch an independent review of building regulations after tests showed that at least 82 residential high-rises use...

The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling on central government to launch an ‘urgent and immediate’ review of building regulations following...

Investing in residential properties can be a great way to accumulate wealth. But before parting with your cash, an investment strategy...

It is that time of year again! With a distinct chill in the air and dampness on the ground, the cold...

With the new EPC changes coming into force in April 2018, those who invest in the private rented market should already...