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In this guest piece, Spanish real estate agent and property expert Sean Woolley shares his experience of getting a mortgage in...

Just over a year ago (December 31 2020), the transition period for Brits to retire to European Union countries without the...

With demand for staycations soaring over the last 18 months, recent figures suggest that the UK is set for another record-breaking...

Despite recent warnings from the Bank of England that it could be worthless and investors being at a potentially greater risk...

With the leasehold scandal ongoing, and long-promised reform still some way off or incomplete, leasehold enfranchisement is arguably more important than...

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

Private and commercial bank Arbuthnot Latham provides some simple steps to help landlords save time, stress, and ultimately money, in the months and years...

Goldman Sachs made the headlines after announcing a partnership with Urban & Civic to deliver hundreds of rental homes across the...

John Clay, a board member and past chairman of the Society of Licensed Conveyancers, has written an open letter to the...

In this guest piece, Rightio discusses some of the lesser-known costs of being a landlord. To the uninitiated, being a landlord might...

Subsidence damage, if left untreated, can cost homeowners anywhere between £3,000 to over £250,000 – meaning it could prove very costly to...

After a hiatus of nearly two years, where shows had to take place virtually instead, the National Landlord Investment Show says...

After graduating from university, priorities in life tend to shift. Studying and living near the university is no longer important, but...

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

The topic of empty homes has long been a contentious one, with many pointing out that existing properties that have fallen...

With the property market undergoing tumultuous changes since the onset of the pandemic, recent figures from A-Plan Insurance has highlighted the...

It seems rare that the government delivers good news to landlords, but there were sighs of relief all round when the...

Following the recent vote in parliament to reject the latest amendment to the Fire Safety Bill, Mary-Anne Bowring of Ringley has...

In one of the clearest signs yet of an office to residential revolution, the City of London has revealed that it...

One of the biggest frustrations for leasehold homeowners – aside from factors like doubling ground rents and a sense that they...

Herefordshire Council has approved plans for a development that will see the delivery of 120 factory-built affordable homes – one of...

As a result of Brexit, which has changed the rules on buying Spanish property, more Brits are being hit by Spain’s...

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

Property developer and Reform UK leader Richard Tice has outlined a new warranty scheme to resolve the cladding crisis affecting thousands...

Property investors are recognising the shifts in the way people work and eyeing up the ‘lucrative’ short-term rental market as a...

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

In light of the controversy surrounding cladding as of late, DBRS Morningstar has released a commentary titled ‘UK Cladding: Much More...

Having weathered the various challenges of 2020, showing its resilience and adaptability with companies surviving despite the difficult travel climate, the...

With people commuting less due to the pandemic, it comes as no surprise that the interest in searches for ‘buy-to-let scheme’...

There is no question that Covid-19 has completely torn through the UK economy, with any signs of recent recovery likely to...

With the pandemic heavily impacting interest rates, people are searching for a more lucrative return on their investments. Research by insurance and...

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...

British appetite for holidays and second homes in Spain remains strong, despite the challenges of the pandemic. That’s according to CostaLuz...

A Brexit deal was finalised on Christmas Eve, meaning that the UK no longer abides by EU trade laws. This raises...

Since the Brexit transition period ended just over a month ago, and the UK ceased to be a part of the...

It’s been an area of hot discussion in recent weeks as the UK gets used to its new post-Brexit reality, where...

Homeowners must be helped out of the cladding crisis as insurance premiums soar, according to Apropos. The firm believes that the continuing...

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

The residential and commercial lettings market has always required those involved to be on their toes in order to keep up...

When you're disposing of a property, you’ll have to take certain things into consideration, from choosing an estate agent to sell...

One in 10 landlords now plan to purchase properties and expand their portfolio, compared to just 3% at the end of...

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...

When it comes to conveyancing for landlords and investors, the purchasing process itself doesn’t differ that much from residential conveyancing, there...

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

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

It’s painfully apparent that the risk of landlords and investors not receiving rent during the Covid-19 pandemic is far higher than...

The high street was already struggling before the pandemic, but Covid-19 has perhaps sent it into terminal decline. High streets in major...

Investment in the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) market bounced back significantly in Q3 2020, according to CBRE’s latest Marketview report. Following...

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

Who are you? Craig Hayward How do you help landlords and property investors? With over 10 years’ experience we have been helping landlords and...

With the leasehold scandal back on the news agenda thanks to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opening enforcement cases focusing...

Purchasing a property abroad is rarely a straightforward process, even at the best of times, but at present there are even...

Tens of thousands of people in the UK and Ireland who lost out in Spain’s catastrophic property crash are now able...

With the UK’s official departure from the European Union due to take place on December 31, Chris Nye, editor at Property...

If you’re a buy-to-let investor or thinking of becoming one, then you may have very mixed feelings about the current state...

As a landlord, it’s vital to conduct periodic inspections throughout each tenancy to ensure that the condition of your rental property...

A retirement property provider has said it has experienced a significant rise in enquiries from UK nationals currently based in Europe...

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

In one of the biggest signs yet that modern methods of construction (MMC) are going mainstream, NHBC, the leading warranty and...

Knowing exactly where you can go without having to self-isolate for 14 days upon your return to the UK will be...

February 2020 was the wettest ever recorded in Britain, with Atlantic Storms Ciara and Dennis depositing vast amounts of rainfall across...

Lettings deposit replacement scheme Ome has looked at how much tenants are paying to secure a rental property, how this has...

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

With the government pledging to put an end to pet bans, UK-based insurance broker Towergate Insurance has revealed the top 10...

With Spain being one of the most popular investment destinations for British investors, we checked in with David Fuster, a highly...

With more and more people going to university every year, landlords and investors may wish to tap into the increasingly lucrative...

With the private rented sector continuing to expand, landlords must work hard to get ahead of the competition and attract suitable...

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

With a whole new decade nearly upon us, now seems as good a time as any to look back on 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...

Last month Property Investor Today attended AEW UK’S economic briefing on senior living to find out whether this could be the...

New research from Churchill Home Insurance has revealed that nearly two million people have complained about planning permission applications since the...

Police investigations into electricity theft are 13% higher this year than in 2018, according to Direct Line for Business. The insurance company...

The children are off school, which means the summer break has officially begun and people are gearing up for the holidays....

Landlords in the UK are spending nearly £4.7 billion a year on their rental properties (an average of £3,134 each), according...

There is an increased demand for live-in guardians to keep empty homes secure, according to Homesitters, Britain’s largest home and pet-sitting...

A recent study by landlord insurance provider, Towergate, unveiled how landlords can better target student tenants in the UK. The study of...

On April 1 2019, the rental sector shifted into a new era of even greater professionalisation with the introduction of mandatory...

With Build to Rent the fastest-growing trend in the rental sector, Property Investor Today took the opportunity to visit one of...

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

The winners of the 2018 Property Investors Awards were revealed at the ceremony on Saturday 1 December at The Royal National...

How can effective fire risk management help protect the value of your property investment?   When investing in property, potential ROI or yield...

Homes that need major structural work can be bought for £40,000 less than the market average, according to new research by...

Research carried out by AXA has revealed that a third of the country believes their homes are significantly contributing to the...

There is a huge gulf between the cost of building a house and its market value, according to new analysis from...

If you are selling a property, it is important that you present it in the best condition to potential investors, in...

Durham is the university city which offers landlords the best buy-to-let returns, new research has revealed. Simple Landlords Insurance yesterday published a...

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...

Some 78% of Britons place high importance on environmental sustainability when choosing a new home, according to a recent survey by...

The National LIS Awards, which aims to celebrate excellence in the private rented sector, is set to take place on Thursday...

The average rent in the UK reached £919 in May, up by 2% on the same time last year, according to...

Celebrate the shows 5th Birthday and 57th event to date in the Landlord Investor Lounge with a glass of prosecco with...

Kissimmee in Florida is the best place to buy a holiday home for those looking for a good return on investment....

Financial services comparison site GoCompare has announced the creation of its property investment calculator. Teaming up with property expert Henry Pryor, GoCompare’s...

The National Landlord Investment Show returns to the Midlands for its second show of the year next week. Investors will be...

New research from Simple Landlords Insurance has revealed accidental and part-time landlords feel most negative about legislative changes and their future. The...

A home insurance provider has launched a Landlord of the Year Award to recognise those who go the extra mile to...

The Ideal Home Show, taking place at Olympia London from Saturday 17 March to Monday 2 April, heralds one of the...

More than 80% of holiday home owners do not live locally to the area where they own property, new research conducted...

Analysis by London estate agent ludlowthompson has revealed that UK buy-to-let landlords will still benefit from £16.7 billion worth of tax...

Cornwall has topped the list as the most favoured place to buy a holiday home in the UK, according to new...

With the lettings market traditionally heating up in autumn, property investors will be looking at ways to make their rental homes...

Celebrating its 12-year anniversary next year, The Listed Property Show will be returning to Olympia London in February 2018. The event, organised...

Buy-to-let landlords in the UK over the age of 55 could be entitled to almost £50 billion via equity release, Retirement...

LendInvest, the UK online platform for property lending and investing, has listed a £50m retail bond on the London Stock Exchange’s...

If you’re not fully covered when it comes to protecting your home and health then you’re not alone. A recent UK...

No Agent’s innovative technology and in-house property experts offers landlords a simpler, flexible and low-fee way to manage everything from start...

Office take-up in central London in the first half of 2017 has reached 5.5 million sq ft, marking a 23% increase...

As a landlord, you should know exactly who a potential tenant is before you hand over the keys to your property...

You would have had to have been living under a rock to not know about the Government’s recent tax attacks on...

Companies operating in the tech and media (TMT) sector have accounted for the greatest proportion of take-up in central London so...

UK rental prices fell for the second month in a row in June, according to the latest HomeLet Rental Index. The data...

As a buy-to-let property owner, the last thing you want is for your investment to be sitting empty. But it’s not...

Alan Boswell Group’s Steve Cox tells us a bit more about himself, and why the company’s landlord insurance is market-leading. Tell us...

Home insurance costs in the UK are rising as a consequence of higher property taxes, according to new analysis. Average property insurance...

Wet weather is not something most of us want to see. But without it, residential properties are more at risk of...

There was a significant increase in prime rents in the West End of London in the first quarter of the year,...

From the vantage point of the rostrum, in unprecedented economic times with historically low interest rates and persistently low inflation, the...

Demand among home buyers has seen a modest recovery following initial post-referendum jitters, but with just 24 hours until Theresa May...

A popular property radio show returned to the airwaves on LBC yesterday.  ‘The Property Hour’, which is sponsored by Direct Line Landlord...

Yesterday’s rather low-key Budget statement failed to mention the housing market as the government continues to bury its head on the...

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

As we enter into the holiday season, there is a good chance that your tenants may be planning an extended break...

Damage caused by storms, burst pipes and from break-ins were listed in a report earlier this year as the primary reasons that...

A significant drop in the value of sterling has seen a number of Europeans move to secure UK property investments while...

ILG Capital GmbH has launched a new German retail real estate fund which is aimed at institutional investors.  The open-ended special AIF,...

While many private and commercial landlords have ensured they are protected against the risk of void periods, rent arrears and property...

Britain is officially obsessed with property, according to new findings by Direct Line Home Insurance. Their latest research found that 63%...

Recent research has unearthed that one in ten over 55’s own a buy-to-let, and this is only set to grow in...

The University of Essex has become the first university to join the YourGuarantor scheme, a new service which is designed to...

Unless agreed otherwise by underwriters in very particular circumstances, landlord insurance policies will stipulate that the insured property is in a...

Average rent on new tenancies agreed over the three months to November fell in most areas of the country, according to...

The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) has advised tenants that they shouldn't be persuaded into paying higher rents to subsidise...

A survey by insurance provider Endsleigh has revealed that 43% of tenants would be happy to pay more rent – an...

The process of auctioning a property can be a messy affair in more ways than one. Keeping your property clean and...

Renters are leaving themselves financially vulnerable by not having adequate savings, according to the findings from Aviva’s Family Finances Report. This report...

As a landlord, you know the risks associated with owning a property, and you therefore know that it’s essential to make...

More than a third (35%) of household claims received by Endsleigh Insurance since the beginning of last year were for accidental...

A new study conducted by Endsleigh, the landlord and tenant insurance provider, has highlighted the top frustrations of tenants and landlords. The...

165,000 people in England and Wales have a second property which they keep as a holiday home, new research from Direct...

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Q: What does it say on your business card? Anthony O’Toole – Affiliate Manager Q: Who are Simply Business? Simply Business are an online...

Whether you’re buying to let or simply flipping a property, you will inevitably run into the age old ‘stuff’ obstacle –...