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On a rainy Thursday at the end of last year – the day of the general election, in fact – Property...

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

Welcome back to Women in Property Investment (or WIPI), where we focus on inspiring women who are making their mark in...

Properties in Nuneaton and Bedworth, Stockport and Leicester show significant potential for capital growth after seeing double-digit house price growth in...

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned investor, finding the right buy-to-let investment is far from simple. With many factors to...

Portsmouth-based agency NEXA Properties has released its latest report on the city which analyses how its property market is currently functioning. The...

Timing is critical for international transactions in the current London property market. Currency brokers probably haven’t been as busy for a...

The Conservative Party has unveiled plans for a 3% stamp duty surcharge for non-UK tax residents who are purchasing property, which...

The UK holiday property sector is a growth industry which is attracting huge interest from property investors, says Iain Brown of...

Property Investor Today has previously looked at how Smartlands became the first company to tokenize property in the UK and asked whether fractional ownership and...

Real estate is set to remain an attractive investment asset in 2020 despite strong political and economic headwinds, the latest research...

The Luxury Property Show returned to Olympia London to present the world’s finest properties from the most sought-after locations. The show –...

Last week we explored whether senior living - a rental model aimed at the over-75s - could be the next major property...

Following the official launch of PropElle, the women-centric network for property investment, founder Ayesha Ofori tells Property Investor Today what it...

In the last few months, Property Investor Today has run a series on London’s largest regeneration projects, many of which include...

Despite the buy-to-let sector seeing a raft of changes in recent years, demand from private tenants continues to grow and the...

In its latest project, Birmingham-based Prosperity Developments has been given the green light to transform a huge retail unit in Birkenhead town...

In the second of two guest pieces for Property Investor Today, Jana Korpova-Harris, director at the Luxury Property Show - which...

Rental prices in major European cities are continuing to level out, but Amsterdam and Munich are bucking this trend. That’s the major...

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

Jana Korpova-Harris, director at the Luxury Property Show, which returns to Olympia London on October 31 and November 1, offers her...

As the number of luxury new-build chalets and apartments has risen at some of the most sought-after ski resorts in the...

With towns and cities across the UK and the world largely becoming dense, mixed-use urban environments, how can investors take advantage...

Bidding for a three-bedroom South Yorkshire house will start at less than the cost of a cup of coffee. Located at 75...

When it comes to property investment, the old adage is ‘location, location, location’. Any property investor that has found success will...

New research has revealed Darlington as the UK's top location for bargain properties priced under £65,000 with the potential to increase...

In recent years the kitchen has become one of the most important rooms in the home – and this is further...

Property auctioneer Strettons' latest auction takes place this week with a series of land investments available as part of a diverse...

With all property titles in England and Wales published online, and scammers potentially able to access this information to commit property...

Some 84% of landlords are committed to the buy-to-let market and eager to maintain or grow the number of properties in...

The Luxury Property Show is returning to Olympia London on October 31 and November 1, with a brand-new look and a...

The Premier League – the world’s most watched domestic football competition – returns on Friday when Champions League winners (and last...

An exclusive golf resort and country club in the eastern Algarve, home to a number of luxury apartments overlooking the golf...

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

London and Berlin have announced a new city-to-city partnership to strengthen trade and investments between the two capitals and support start-up...

Claremont Property Group recently completed work on a Grade II listed Carnegie library in the West Midlands town of Stourbridge, converting ‘The...

The regeneration of Britain’s high streets is being significantly boosted by property investors, according to international investment consultancy BuyAssociation. Its figures suggest...

Property in prime central London (PCL) has outperformed a range of other asset classes (including gold, farmland, antique jewellery and the...

A female property investment network, the PropElle Network, has been launched to empower historically underrepresented groups. Introduced by leading female entrepreneur Ayesha...

Larger scale landlords are continuing to make targeted investments to optimise their position, according to Paragon’s PRS Trends Report for Q2...

At Property Investor Today, we like to keep our readers updated with the latest happenings at the various auctions taking place...

In terms of buy-to-let investments, Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are a key feature of the future of renting. Not only do...

Property is an appealing investment: it’s been proven (in a favourable market, of course) to increase in value and it’s a...

Quinta do Lago, an exclusive residential resort situated in the Algarve, recently released its new property market report ahead of the...

At Property Investor Today, we regularly like to keep our readers updated with the latest auction goings-on. Here is our latest...

As the ski season has now come to an end, it's the perfect time for potential buyers and seasoned investors to...

Most experienced investors are planning to expand their portfolio of Edinburgh-based investments in the near future despite Brexit woes. That is the...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card?  My name is Daniel and I’m a director at...

New research by inventory and property compliance specialists VeriSmart has analysed the value of the English and London rental markets and...

A new index to help Britain’s private landlords and investors ‘benchmark the performance of their residential property investments’ has been created...

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

Allsop’s latest residential auction achieved a total of £57 million, with 258 lots offered and 192 lots sold. The auction was held...

Scottish landlords now face higher tax bills than their English counterparts, according to leading accountants French Duncan LLP. This is due to...

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

An industry first ‘Student Accommodation’ podcast was released last week by City Room Rentals, a leading online marketplace for student housing. The...

Property Investor Today recently spoke with Alex Cook, Litigation Solicitor and Partner at Helix Law to discuss the rise of property...

Property investment platform Propio.com is set to launch a property ISA ahead of its April deadline. Part of a new breed of...

With thrift being a new buying trend, buying agent Linda Jeffcoat of Stacks Property Search offers advice for purchasers looking for...

It’s the story that is still dominating all the headlines, but - with Britain set to officially leave the European Union...

Property Partner has announced the launch of an Innovative Finance ISA. The property investment platform, which recently created its first opportunistic...

Despite the ongoing Brexit negotiations and worries about global warming, British interest in the ski property market remains strong – and...

Legal & General has recently exchanged contracts on a new Build to Rent (BTR) site in Chelmsford City Centre on behalf...

New research has revealed that Sunderland and Liverpool are home to Britain’s cheapest streets, with some properties costing only £15,000. In an...

Online buy-to-let agency yieldit recently revealed the property types which produce the greatest yields, offering a key insight for landlords who...

Buy to let income for landlords living in London reached £7 billion in the last tax year, according to estate agent...

Allsop’s final residential auction of the year will see 270 lots auctioned at The Cumberland Hotel in London. The catalogue of the...

An increasing number of millennials are turning to property crowdfunding as they struggle to get on the property ladder, according to...

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

Strettons’ catalogue for its October auction, which features 62 lots, is now available online. Taking place on October 8, Strettons’ national property...

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

New research has revealed that women are just as likely to get into the lucrative market of property investment as men,...

Construction of the highest hotel in the French Alps is still on course, despite higher than average snowfall in the past...

A well-known senior figure in the Build to Rent and residential investment industry has joined Steven Herd and Andrew Griffith at...

Investors are increasingly searching for cheaper and higher yielding properties despite buy-to-let (BTL) investments offering attractive return rates, according to a...

Student housing is increasingly becoming an attractive prospect for investment, with a 17% increase in investment in student accommodation in the...

Sales have boomed at a ‘landmark mixed-use’ project in Gibraltar, with 200 apartments reserved within just 12 weeks.  The project, EuroCity, includes...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fully authorised ‘Lendy – The Property Platform’, one of Europe’s largest peer-to-peer platforms. Following a detailed...

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

Investing in property is always unpredictable, especially as it’s difficult to pinpoint the best locations for investment - who would have...

Allsop saw strong results at its May residential auction despite growing wariness among investors across the UK. By close of business, the...

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

Following feedback from investors who have had difficulty selling their investments through traditional high street sales agents, Knight Knox has announced...

Clive Emson Auctioneers has revealed that it is cataloguing a year-high 175 lots at its June auction. The sale, which begins on...

Allsop’s next residential auction will feature over 300 lots, with 30 high-value lots guided at £1 million-plus included in the live...

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

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

Allsop’s next residential auction will see more than 275 lots auctioned, 50 more lots than its March 2017 sale. Allsop’s bumper March...

PropTech start-up Brickowner has reached a £1 million milestone through its platform via crowdfunding, just a year after launching. According to Brickowner,...

The share of buy-to-let (BTL) lending decreased to 12.5% in June 2017 – the lowest percentage since Q3 2013 – which...

The National Landlord Show arrives at Olympia on Thursday 15 March to give advice via complimentary seminars, leading suppliers and two...

An online platform for mid to long-term rental accommodation, Spotahome, has handled over $4 million in residential rental transactions since its...

Loveitts’ first auction of the year attracted bumper crowds and a high success rate, helping the firm to kick off 2018...

February has already seen strong auction activity across the board, with many lots snapped up and sold at whopping prices well...

The Ideal Home Show 2018, held at Olympia London from 17 March to 2 April, has announced its line-up of property...

Recently named as the most rapidly improving locations in the UK – investment in the UK’s second city shows no sign...

The catalogue for Strettons' February auction is now available to view online, the property firm has revealed. The national property auction is...

With over €297 million worth of loans arranged by international mortgage broker, Enness, in 2017, France is becoming one of the...

With the recent report from Hometrack stating ‘Birmingham is rising faster than anywhere in the country’ it’s clear the property market...

London has long been viewed as the UK’s premier location for property investment. In recent years, however, high property prices and...

The shortlisted candidates for the 2017 Property Investors Awards were assessed by a team of judges at an Essex conference suite...

Funding has been agreed on a prime Build to Rent (BTR) development site in Birmingham, Legal & General announced recently. The site,...

Prime prices in the Alps were up 4.8% in the year to June 2017 with Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in the lead, according to...

With continued media interest in the unfair leasehold practices of some freeholders and ever-increasing queries from clients surrounding this point, I...

The Apprentice is now back on our screens, but one of its former candidates – Zeeshaan Shah from series 9 –...

Loveitts’ recent bumper auction, which saw a record-breaking thirty lots up for grabs, concluded with a final two lots exceeding their...

The UK is now the fifth worst country in Europe for buy-to-let investment, with average rental yields of just 4%. The findings,...

The rejuvenation plans for one of Bournemouth’s most famous locations have moved a step closer after the submission of a planning...

Allsop’s upcoming residential auction will see 229 lots auctioned at The Cumberland Hotel on Great Cumberland Place on September 14. Following a...

Central London commercial investment levels hit £11.5bn during the first seven months of 2017, marking a 24% rise on the corresponding...

The number of new build homes being started across England is at its highest level since 2008, the government claims. Fresh figures...

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

Soaring home values provided a major boost to Britons holding property assets in 2016 as they helped push the nation’s wealth through...

More than £1.bn was invested in the London hotel market during the first half of this year, which accounts for 55%...

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

The House Crowd has hit its £50m investment milestone after a record start to the year, having raised more than £15m...

Despite recent turmoil, it seems Manchester is a city on the up, as it is now being identified as a true...

The average lot size for commercial property investments in the City of London reached almost £110m last month, up 52% on...

Residential property transactions in May dropped by 3.3% on the previous month, following two successive months of growth, in what could...

Buy-to-let investors and property enthusiasts will descend on the Olympia Conference Centre in London tomorrow where they will be able to...

BrickCoin, a blockchain financial platform backed entirely by Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) has unveiled its vision for a ‘real estate-backed’...

Strettons has raised almost £13.5m, including post-auction sales, on the back of an 88% success rate in what was the firm’s...

Strong investor interest in good quality, long term assets helped Allsop raise £94m at its third commercial auction this year. The auction...

Dublin, Milan and Madrid lead the way in terms of European ‘hot’ cities for hotel investment, fresh research shows. The study, conducted...

The number of property investors looking to invest in the buy-to-let market continued to fall last month as a result of...

A growing number of property investors unable to secure finance from banks to buy property are turning to alternative finance providers...

Q: About the Caridon Group?  Caridon Group provides exceptional, end-to-end residential property solutions throughout the UK, from property development and management to...

Allsop’s third commercial auction of the year on 23 May at The Berkeley in Knightsbridge, SW1, will see 179 lots offered,...

A growing number of investors are actively investing in the UK commercial property market, the latest report from the Royal Institution...

The property market tends to be cyclical, when you study property markets from across the globe, it is clear that the...

The debate between property or pensions has been discussed for many years, with the changes to mortgage interest and finance costs...

Confidence about investing in property continues to grow, as many property investors, including buy-to-let landlords, predict a good year ahead for...

Investors, landlords and property enthusiasts will descend on London's ExCel on April 28 and 29 for the annual Property Investor &...

Plans to build a Thameslink station in the north London area of Brent Cross may be brought forward by nine years...

A number of property investors across the UK are potentially putting their property investments at risk of major gas incidents, such...

There is nothing that markets dislike more than uncertainty and surprises, and the Brexit vote unleashed considerable forces of uncertainty. But...

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon may be making plans to hold a second Scottish independence referendum, but property investors are not deterred...

The government yesterday launched its Midlands Energy strategy, which is expected to boost the supply of much needed new homes in...

Britain is a nation obsessed with property but experts have warned those thinking of investing in buy-to-let are facing headwinds that...

The housebuilding industry has opposed plans by the Scottish government to raise the maximum fee level for planning applications to £125,000...

A growing number of high-end property investors, including many overseas nationals, are now targeting ‘safe haven’ prime central hotspots in Scotland,...

Allsop raised £62.8m at its first residential auction of 2017, selling 80% of the 247 lots on offer. A high number of...

At the height of the Spanish property crash, there were bargains to be had across the country, including repossessed properties in...

UK house prices may have ended last year around £15,000 higher on average than when the year started, but the signs...

Strong demand for retail property from investors helped Allsop raise £57.7m at its first commercial auction of the year last week,...

The final results are in and after taking post-auction sales into consideration, the result from Allsop’s final commercial sale of 2016...

A chronic shortage of homes for sale is pushing house prices in the UK even higher, a property investment specialist has...

With attractive returns on offer, a growing number of property investors are looking to add commercial properties to their portfolios, according...

The number of commercial property loans being written off has dropped to its lowest level since the credit crunch, fresh figures...

Property investors have raised £1 million for a development in Knightsbridge in just 71 hours.  The row of five townhouses and four...

A proposal to transform part of the 24.5 hectare former Vauxhall car plant site in Luton into a £300m plus mixed-use...

Residential property prices were at the forefront of the Brexit debate in the run-up to the EU referendum, with the now...

A growing number of overseas property investors are looking into safe investments, like the U.S. property market, with New York in...

The biggest talking point in 2017 will be triggering Article 50 to begin the process of Britain’s exit from the EU,...

Trevor Abrahmsohn, director at Glentree Estates offers his thoughts on what property market trends we can expect over the coming year.  2016 has...

Retail property is currently one of the hottest sectors in demand from investors as they seek higher yielding assets that are...

For many people investing in residential properly remains an attractive income investment at a time of low saving rates and stock...

There has been an increase in the number of overseas investors taking advantage of effective discounts caused by sterling’s nosedive after the...

The surprising political events of 2016 will lead to greater ‘caution and risk aversion’ among property investors in 2017, making secure...

UK house prices rose at their fastest pace for eight months in November, fresh property price data has revealed. The Halifax, part...

Scott Hendry of Together shares some tips on buying at auction. Buying at auction is a popular choice for property investors...

Allsop’s final commercial auction of the year will see 237 properties located throughout the UK go under the hammer, with guide...

Residential property prices in the UK increased by an average of 7.7% in the year to September, according to the latest...

Those investing in newly-built leasehold flats, marketed as ‘virtual freehold’ properties with 999-year leases, are in danger of losing their capital...

World trade markets plunged after billionaire property developer Donald Trump won the US election and is now set to become the...

A strong showing from private investors helped Allsop raise £61.1m at their November residential property auction, held at the Cumberland Hotel...

There was a surprise rise in UK home prices in October, despite the slowdown in the housing market in recent months,...

You may have to pay capital gains tax if you make a profit when you sell property that is not your...

Residential property prices in the UK were unchanged in October compared with the previous month following 15 consecutive months of house...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned six individuals who orchestrated a property investment fraud from carrying out any regulated activity. The...

Residential property prices in the UK rose further in September, albeit at a slower rate, new figures out today show. According to...

Dubai, along with the rest of the UAE, would have a better chance of attracting long-term property investors if they provided...

Zoopla has announced the launch of a new lending portal in partnership with Landbay and Bricklane that enables investors to fund property...

There was more bad news for the pensions industry after a new study found that young people feel saving for property is...

A growing number of property investors are attracted by rising residential property prices in Germany’s main cities, supported largely by high...

A growing number of investors are choosing to invest in property, despite the introduction of higher stamp duty purchasing costs and...

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

The annual rate of UK house price growth cooled further in August, after slowing the previous month, fresh data shows. Halifax said...

Despite uncertainty around the property market post-Brexit, investor confidence remains unchanged, according to the managing director of Network Auctions. Ahead of the...

Andy Haldane, the Bank of England’s chief economist, has confirmed what many of us already knew – investing in property is...

The volume of mortgage enquiries received by deVere Mortgages has surged by 55% week on week since the Bank of England...

Up to 350 lower-cost residential units, including 150 affordable properties, will be developed in Croydon, after a property fund managed by...

London is no longer the world's premier city for foreign investment in commercial property as the UK’s decision to exit the...

University locations in the North East of England provide landlords and property investors with the best returns, according to new data.  As...

A property firm specialising in buy-to-let investment says that despite the negative headlines surrounding Britain's impending exit from the EU, the...

With the outlook for savers looking grim, almost half of over 45 year-old homeowners - equivalent to just over 6m UK...

Investor interest in Ireland’s commercial property market is growing, with many investors now looking beyond Dublin to the country’s provincial markets,...

Residential property prices increased at their fastest annual pace in four months in July, but the early impact of Brexit has...

Following Lewis Hamilton’s comfortable victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, we delve into the fast lane to take you...

International property investors are poised to pile into the UK and take advantage of favourable buying conditions by snapping up a...

Annual house price growth remained broadly unchanged in June across the UK’s major towns and cities, but signs are that price...

Residential property prices in the UK look set to fall in the coming months as economic and political turmoil have an...

UK property shares fell sharply yesterday amid growing uncertainty following the EU referendum vote and the suspension of trading in three...

Allsop Commercial has released the summer catalogue ahead of its next London property auction in July, which will feature 174 properties. The...

Located around 600 miles from mainland Portugal lies the popular year-round sub-tropical holiday destination of Madeira - an island rich in...

High property prices and an ultra-low interest rate environment are tempting many property owners in prime central London to sell up...

Residential property prices in the UK rose by 0.6% in May, twice the rate forecast in a Reuters poll of economists...

Allsop's largest ever online Irish property auction saw 54 out of the 85 residential and commercial properties sold at a total sales...

Up to £900bn worth of property investment in this country will be at risk of harm if the UK votes to...

Property expert and managing director at Tranio.com, George Kachmazov, argues the benefits of low yield residential property for small budget investors. The...

A marina is not the sort of lot that you would usually see featured in a property auction but investors turned...

UK property investors seeking lucrative buy-to-let investments should consider looking to the continent for higher rental yields, according to new research...

There has been a significant increase in the number of lots offered for sale ahead of Sutton Kersh’s next property auction...

Activity in the UK housing market is slowing, as reflected by a fall in the annual rate of property price growth,...

Allsop has announced details for their third commercial property of 2016, which will take place on 16 May at The Berkeley...

Foreign investors are expected to push through deals for properties in the Australian state of Victoria before an increase in taxes...

British investors pumped £1.9bn into Dubai’s property sector last year, the latest statistics from the Dubai Land Department show. Property investments have...

There was a sharp increase in the number of property transactions between February and March 2016 as property investors rushed to...

The latest property auction to be held in London saw a diverse portfolio of residential properties help ensure an 82% success...

Property investments in London are likely to attract more overseas investors, as the UK Britain decides whether to stay in the...

There has been a sharp fall in buy-to-let acquisitions following the hike in stamp duty for investment properties and second homes...

Residential property prices across many parts of the UK look set to cool over the next few months amid ‘Brexit’ uncertainty, but...

2015 was an incredible year for the property market but in a year in which Government buy to let policy, the...

Open equity investment firm Cogress has sourced £8m in just 22 days after completing a £3.9m investment for a mixed-use development on...

Research carried out by Orchard & Shipman Group has revealed that a significant proportion of landlords (86%) believe that the government’s...

The House Crowd achieved turnover of £1.1m for 2015, a huge rise of over 140% from 2014's total. The property crowdfunding platform,...

New data from leading personal property investments company Experience Invest has revealed that inhabitants of Liverpool are most likely to invest...

With £8.2bn of investment in the last ten years, Manchester has topped CBRE’s regional property league, finishing comfortably ahead of both Birmingham...

The UK's first ever student property investment comparison portal has been launched by digital advertising company Lead Galaxy.  The portal, www.StudentProperty.Investments, is...

The UK's first two-sided residential crowdfunding platform - CrowdLords - has also become the first UK property crowdfunding site to be listed on...

A survey has revealed that the north-west is the hottest region outside of London for overseas investment. According to the research, which...

A property company’s vision to transform a street in Manchester’s trendy Northern Quarter has moved a step closer with the completion...

Changes in pension laws mean property investments are set to grow on the Isle of Wight, with Barratt Homes already witnessing a...

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

An online property investment portal has launched this month, allowing investors to get involved for as little as £100. Elevate Invest says...

According to the latest Bank of England figures, the huge hike in buy-to-let landlords in the UK has led to a...

One of the key ingredients of successful property investment is ensuring you have a network of good people and reliable suppliers...

As the summer months come to a close, and some of us prepare for a few months of hibernation, the opposite...

At the last budget the Chancellor announced that from 2017 he was phasing out higher rate tax relief on the interest...

There’s an argument that the property market in the UK right now is too buoyant for many investors to make money...

Property crowdfunding platform Property Partner has reported that investors have ploughed more than £6 million into buy-to-let property during the website's...

Residential crowdfunding platform Property Partner has reported another success, after half a million pounds was raised in just 35 minutes for...

Quanta is the latest property crowdfunding opportunity to hit the headlines. It is looking to raise £3 million by offering UK...

A new report has claimed that pensioners in the UK now have more investment opportunities than ever before thanks to the...

A property listed on residential crowdfunding platform Property Partner reached its funding target in a record 35 minutes, the website has...

Q: Who are Mayfair & Morgan? Mayfair & Morgan is a property Crowdfunding company which specialises in Property Portfolio Management, undertaking development...

Q: What does it say on your business card? We aren’t really into Job titles, but I run the show! Q: Who are...