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The total return of the average buy-to-let property has reduced by 6% over the last two years, driven by a sharp...

Maximising Returns: Use tech to make better decisions before acquiring your next property  As property investors, staying ahead in today's competitive market...

Aldermore has named Bristol, as the best city for landlords to invest in for 2024.  Manchester, Coventry, Brighton and London make up...

The most popular regions in Europe for prospective expats and holiday home owners have been revealed by sales website Your Overseas...

An expert has shared his eight steps to help boost chances of securing capital growth when investing in property this year.  Jonathan...

Claire Flynn, mortgages expert at Confused .com, has given 12 tips for anyone considering investing in student housing. “Investing in student properties...

It looks like investors in mainstream UK homes who anticipated losing capital values in the 2023 may have been mistaken -...

A new study has uncovered the most profitable garage conversions investors can consider for properties.  According to the figures, turning a garage...

Organisers say the seventh Ghana Property and Lifestyle Expo 2023, which took place recently in Chelsea, saw a record number of...

Louise Dell, co-founder of property portal Kyero, shares tips and advice Perhaps more so now than in recent years, investing in the Spanish property...

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

Over £1 billion has been invested in the burgeoning Build To Rent Single Family Housing sector in the first three quarters...

New research from lettings agency Benham and Reeves has shown that while net rental yields have increased over the last year,...

Momentum within London’s £5m-plus residential market ramped up in the third quarter of 2023, according to new analysis from Savills. The high...

A property investment consultancy says off-plan properties “are one of the hottest strategies right now.” Redmayne Smith has analysed the advantages of...

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

FCA-regulated property investment platform Shojin has entered into partnerships with two International real estate investing services.  One is LINUS Digital Finance, a...

With the latest news of interest rates rising, banks closing, and the stock market plummeting, now is not a “safe” time...

Investing in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) can be a smart move for those looking for a higher return on investment...

Whether for a holiday home or a permanent move, Cyprus has no shortage of reasons to invest in property. The island...

2022 was a year that presented an assortment of challenges for the commercial real estate (CRE) market; the aftermath of Covid-19,...

Leading property investment experts Redmayne Smith offers advice to new investors With rental demand at an all-time high, research from Aviva...

Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a noticeable shift in the real estate market with 4,628 sales in...

The capital city’s super-top-end property transactions rose by 30% last year, and that is likely to continue in 2023. Multi-millionaires and billionaires...

It’s reasonable to say that the 2022 property market was unpredictable and a whirlwind (although we did make some good predictions!)....

The current economic environment is still uncertain, and it is likely that the alarming rising cost of living, high inflation rates,...

New research by UK financial services provider, CMC Markets, discovered the average monthly search volume for investment-related search terms across the most populated...

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

When we read about financial headwinds, soaring inflation due to energy price rises and a looming recession on the horizon, it’s...

The leading provider of cloud-based, Dye & Durham, efficient workflow software for legal and business professionals, is significantly upgrading its Index...

Brits looking to make the most of their hard-earned savings and plan for the future have been offered helpful tips and...

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

For Investors choosing the location of their next property investment, regeneration projects are often a clear indicator that a city is...

Universities – the institutions where the brightest of the batch go to not only enhance themselves but will one day, also...

As the idea of a new prime minister takes effect, how the government tackles the economic challenges facing the country remains...

Inflation is at a 30-year high, having increased to 9% and experts predict that it could rise to 11% by the...

A few years ago, we carried out an interview with Tzvete Doncheva, who has become one of the most prominent PropTech...

Here at Property Investor Today, we have written regularly about regeneration projects and the need to revive Britain’s high streets, which...

In this latest BTR roundup, PIT explores the opening date for a scheme in Olympic hub Stratford, work beginning on the...

Mixed-use developments have the potential to provide financial security and make any investor’s property portfolio more diverse, a property firm has...

Buy-to-let purchase activity saw a spike in June, according to new data from Legal & General’s SmartCriteria tool, which has been...

Portugal has long been a favourite destination for British holidaymakers and investors, but getting there, living there and investing there have no...

The issue of money laundering and questionable money flowing through the UK property market, especially London, has had a light shone...

As an investor, you may be interested in adding a new kitchen to add value to your new home before selling...

Property remains a highly attractive asset class in which to invest. The demand for the product is virtually guaranteed: we’re busy...

Many people would dream of a luxury home on a beautiful Caribbean island. But what does the property market look like...

Owning an overseas property is a dream for many people, but the safest way to ensure this is smooth sailing is...

In this Q&A, we speak to Adam MacLeod, partner at Castleforge Partners, for his thoughts on data-driven investment, the latest trends...

There has been a significant influx in the number of Chinese and Hong Kong buyers purchasing homes in Liverpool between 2017-2021,...

It’s very often the case that new developments use all the incentives they can to encourage the first few buyers to...

Australian property developer, Third.i, has revealed that it has officially broken ground on its second London development, Graphite Square in Vauxhall, which...

A new book has been released to offer insight to landlords and investors on small-scale property development. The ‘Guide to Small-Scale Property...

The travel industry was hard hit by the pandemic, but the bounce back is well in progress. According to PhocusWire, Europe’s...

With summer in the UK finally here and the summer holidays swiftly approaching, investing in coastal locations should be at the...

A residential real estate investment manager has published a White Paper on the Build to Rent (BTR) sector and the pivotal...

If you are investing in a home or holiday home that you are subsequently looking to rent out, interior design is...

With the Build to Rent (BTR) sector no longer a new phenomenon, and fast becoming a well-established part of the PRS,...

The UK Government’s policy of improving the quality of life outside of London is central to its raison d'être. ‘Levelling up’...

Dave Butler recently stood down as the CEO of the UKAA (the UK Apartment Association), the main membership body for the...

Letting to students can be an excellent opportunity for landlords and investors. Landlords and investors who are aware of yearly revenue from...

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

Liverpool has become the hotspot for property investors and homebuyers alike, with property price growth over the last year higher in...

In this guest piece, Judith Tan, head of capital markets at EstateGuru, looks at how investors can hedge their bets against...

Shojin Property Partners, an FCA-regulated online real estate investment platform, has delivered investment returns of £1.6 million to mezzanine investments as...

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

For many years, Manchester has been the number one location for buy-to-let investors in the UK. A young, professional population, strong...

It’s my first column for Property Investor Today and I’m grateful to the team for allowing me to share my knowledge...

The current market value of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) sits above wider market values, new research finds, suggesting that new licensing...

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

Jide Taiwo & Co., the estate surveyors and valuers’ firm for both individual and corporate clients from Nigeria, are beginning their...

Following a record low for the hospitality industry in 2020 and a mixed 2021 amidst the yo-yoing regulations, demand is finally...

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

When it comes to investing money and making it grow, there are few options that deliver as high returns as property....

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

Prime Central London (PCL) was hit harder by most than the pandemic, as international buyers stayed away (due to Covid travel...

Portugal continues to be one of the most popular destinations for Brits to holiday and have second homes, thanks to its...

It’s a new year – 11 more months lie ahead. With some discipline and focus you could be much closer to your investment...

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have become increasingly popular among young investors, despite being famously volatile. But, at present, buying...

A zero-tolerance policy response to Covid-19, declining property prices, and a flexible and accommodative central bank all set China apart from...

In this guest piece, Sascha Badelt, managing director of Cloverhut, outlines what investors should (and shouldn't) be doing when it comes to...

Staying at the forefront of the property investment industry takes a great deal of work, experience and expert knowledge, which is...

The start of a new year is often a time for reflection, and for investors, it is a prime opportunity to...

Investors could help to plug the shortage of private rented properties in Scotland, which is in desperate need of new supply. According...

Zero-carbon housebuilder Etopia Homes has pinpointed the towns and cities in England which could make the best use of the government’s...

Legal & General Capital (L&G) and Hodge have invested £5.5 million into an energy technology and services company supporting the transition...

With the new year now upon us, the predictions for what 2022 could bring from a property investment perspective continue to...

Wealthy Chinese investors have long been reliable investors in the market, and have frequently looked to the UK, specifically London, as...

As we begin 2022, Andrea Fawell, sales and marketing director of property developers Kebbell, gives a very honest account of the market factors that are...

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....

GetGround and Salboy have announced a strategic partnership to make property investing in the North West easier, faster and more efficient.  Salboy, the North West property development and investment company, and GetGround,...

Smartlands - the first company to tokenise property in the UK, and one we've covered a number times on PIT in recent...

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

The demise of the buy-to-let market has been much predicted over recent years. Major tax changes, a 3% stamp duty surcharge, and...

An alternative investment fund manager has announced it has provided a senior loan of more than £100 million (£103 million) to...

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

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

As a property investor, you are more than likely to require building work at some point – whether you are flipping...

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

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

The UK has a longstanding problem with housing. A shortfall in available and viable land in areas with investment potential is...