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Who are you? David Alexander What does it say on your business card? Joint Manager Director What is apropos? Apropos is a revolutionary new property management...

The number of new prospective renters and supply of rental stock reached an all-time high in June, ARLA Propertymark’s June PRS...

Accountancy firm MJ Bushell says now is the perfect time for landlords and investors to consider property incorporation. Property tax specialists at...

The student sector has been one of the most affected by the coronavirus pandemic, but most universities are returning in some...

In recent years, there has been considerable controversy over the use of ‘no DSS’ in homes being listed for let, with...

Following the recent introduction of a stamp duty holiday, property investors can remortgage to raise funds for future purchases. According to Paragon...

There is barely a sector that has been more affected by the coronavirus pandemic than the travel industry. Globally, countries have...

One of the UK’s leading Build to Rent providers for family housing has launched its private rental sector (PRS) market research...

Some four in 10 mortgage advisers expect to write more buy-to-let business in the next 12 months, according to Paragon Bank. The...

There's no denying that Covid-19 has caused huge disruption to the global economy, and, unfortunately, it has hit UK entrepreneurs hard, too - including property investors.    With...

Property developer Nikal recently announced that it has signed contracts with Grainger plc for the latest Build to Rent scheme to...

In his major ‘new deal’ speech last week, where he stood in front of a lectern with the slogan of ‘Build,...

Following the reopening of England’s housing market in May, the sector has seen a bounce back. Pent-up demand during lockdown has...

A niche, but much-discussed, sub-sector of the rental market, co-living has never really taken off in the UK in the way...

Landlords and property investors have taken a financial hit in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic as the number of letting...

Restrictions on house moves in Scotland were relaxed from Monday (June 29 2020) as part of the Scottish Government’s four-phase routemap...

The nation's property investors are increasingly looking to grow their cash reserves and expand their portfolios, according to Mortgages for Business. The...

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries and Ernst & Young (EY) have collaborated to create a guide for property investors on the changes...

Who are you? My name is Benjamin Hall and I’m the Founder and Managing Director of LOFT. What services does LOFT provide? LOFT delivers...

In part one, we looked at the major institutional investors ploughing money into the rapidly growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector. Here,...

Before the coronavirus pandemic took hold, there could be no denying that Build to Rent (BTR) was the biggest property market...

The property market in England is beginning to reopen, with the government green-lighting its restart on May 13, but are investors...

Activity in the lettings market has increased sharply in the four weeks since the property market reopened on May 13. Knight Frank...

On May 13, the property market in all parts of England was given the go-ahead to reopen. Since then, there has...

Earlier this month, the government confirmed that its ban on evictions due to the coronavirus pandemic is to be extended for...

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...

The latest industry research and market commentary shows that the buy-to-let sector is showing signs of recovery following the strain of...

Many landlords and investors may now be looking to expand their portfolios, with lockdown restrictions gradually being eased and major lenders...

After being hit particularly hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, the global short-term lets sector is starting to recover. New analysis from rental...

Patrick Cannon, one of the UK’s leading tax barristers, explains why some property investors may be overpaying stamp duty charges. Buying a...

Covid-19 is a generational event that will impact the way people live, work and behave long after the pandemic has been...

Following the reopening of the property market on May 13, a specialist buy-to-let mortgage broker is advising investors to expand their...

Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic disrupting pretty much every aspect of daily life, the latest research from lettings management platform Howsy...

Welcome to this special, VE Bank Holiday (and lockdown), edition of Property Investor Today. We hope all our readers are having...

The effects of coronavirus on the short-lets market is continuing to see Airbnb landlords and the like switching back to long-term...

One of the few positive things to emerge from this crisis has been the greater sense of community across the whole...

A young entrepreneur hailing from the North West has secured £100,000 pre-seed funding for her housing app. Lydia Jones officially founded Manchester-based...

It has been well over a month since the UK government first announced social distancing measures in response to Covid-19. At...

The trade body representing the short-term rental sector has announced 14 new members to its ranks at a time when the...

The kitchen is well known as the hub of the home, so it stands to reason that this room has a...

Throughout the property industry, in response to the challenges posed by Covid-19, various webinars have been held offering top tips, guidance,...

The knock-on effects of the coronavirus – widespread panic, quarantine, falling oil prices, and weakening oil-dependent currencies like the Russian ruble – are...

Considered to be England’s second city by many, Manchester remains one of the key hotbeds for property investment, propelled by its...

Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which is causing such destruction and disruption to all our lives, new tax legislation is still...

The sense of us all being in this together continues, with the property industry very much continuing to play its part in...

As we keep being regularly told at the moment, we are living through unprecedented times, with the greatest restrictions on our civil...

The coronavirus crisis has affected the property investment market in many ways, from cancelled short-lets bookings and people worried about the future...

The PropElle Network, a leading community that offers property education, advice and guidance to help women invest in property, has launched...

Landlords and aspiring property owners are turning to overseas markets. Not only are they finding plentiful real estate investment opportunities, they...

While the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted all industries, including the property sector, auction houses continue to remain positive, with buyers and...

The Covid-19 outbreak has impacted all industries, including the whole of the property sector, but the short-lets market has perhaps been...

In an unprecedented global climate, and with the new tax year looming, investors everywhere will be thinking about the future and...

It’s best-known for its starring role in one of The Proclaimers’ most iconic songs – and the musical film based on...

The latest research from lettings management platform Howsy has looked at what makes the ideal investment location for UK landlords when...

The property sector has been told to prepare for a downturn in the market whilst keeping everybody safe during the coronavirus...

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed in his first Budget plans to introduce a 2% stamp duty surcharge on non-UK tax residents. While...

Here at Property Investor Today, we regularly cover auctions from across the country, with stories of packed out catalogues and lots...

Newly-appointed Chancellor Rishi Sunak should use the forthcoming Budget to ‘produce a level playing field for taxation’ with the short-term letting...

Women now account for 47% of the total 2.5 million buy-to-let investors in the UK, up from 46% in the previous...

The thorny issue of rent controls has reared its head again as the campaigns for the London mayoral election 2020 start...

We’ve previously reported on everything from sustainable living developments to eco-villages, and recently covered a major trade body’s call for the...

Hostmaker, the London-based short-let property management company, has entered administration, just a week after speculation of its possible insolvency was revealed in the Sunday...

New data from Citylets and ESPC, on the rental market and accompanying house price information respectively, has revealed that Musselburgh offered...

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned one looking to build your portfolio, you will need to consider how you...

The rental sector across the UK has grown hugely in recent years, with high house prices and affordability issues meaning many...

Despite Brexit uncertainty impacting house price growth, changes to tax regulations and a hike in stamp duty thresholds for buy-to-let landlords,...

TV star Ben Fogle has been announced as the keynote speaker at the latest South East Property Expo, one of the...

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

With recently released figures revealing Airbnb’s huge reach across the country and Build to Rent’s rapid growth, Property Investor Today analyses...

So far, 2020 has seen house prices well above the threshold of affordability for most buyers, but low mortgage rates have...

A huge sum of tenant money is thought to be held by landlords and agents without protection via a deposit protection...

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

The short-let rental market is booming, despite controversy and opposition around the world. In recent months, we have covered both the...

UK landlords are planning to acquire houses in multiple occupation (HMO) more than any other property type over the next 12...

Airsorted, the London-based professional hosting company, has revealed its new brand identity: Houst, which it says marks a significant step in...

A vast majority of landlords have revealed their acquisition plans for the year ahead, with the North West expected to be...

When you come to rent out your property, you will need to think about how you can maximise its potential in...

The past decade has seen many companies that converge property portfolios, hospitality and travel benefit from an unprecedented pace of growth. Landlords...

Last week we covered the initial works being started on a new luxury development in Preston, redeveloped by Wigan-based property developer...

On Monday, we looked at why landlords and investors were being warned off holidays lettings amid an Airbnb crackdown in Scotland...

Proposals for regulatory and financial changes to the status of Airbnb in Scotland and Bristol, aimed at curbing the growth of...

A new group of professional landlords plan to introduce pet-friendly rentals in line with the government’s plans to overhaul the model...

New data from AI-powered property investment portal oneandonlypro.com has revealed that the North of England is the best place to nab...

While Bristol and Portsmouth might seem like two very disparate locations to focus on, NEXA Properties has offices in both –...

To kick off the new year, we conduct a Q&A with Tzvete Doncheva, who looks after the PR and ecosystem building at Round...

It’s impossible to know for sure what the major investment trends will be for the next decade, but if recent trends...

With people moving away from traditional long let tenancies in favour of shorter, ‘hassle-free’ tenancies, we’ve seen a rise in flex-rents...

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...

The number of agents who saw rent increases fell by 8% in October against a tumultuous political backdrop. That is according to...

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

Buying demand has slightly risen this year, with an average of 320 house buyers registered per branch, compared to 318 on...

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

Last week PIT attended a roundtable discussion at WeWork Monument where the future of Build to Rent, the role of PropTech/AI...

Against the backdrop of Brexit, landlords and tenants alike are sharpening their focus on breaking down the traditional rental model to...

Family-sized homes across Birmingham with guide prices starting as low as £20,000 will be the highlight at Bond Wolfe Auctions’ next...

On Monday, this guest piece from Iain Brown at Aria Resorts analysed why the UK holiday property sector is attracting huge...

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...

Landlords need to be aware of the finance options available to them when it comes to refurbishments, according to InterBay Commercial. Its...

GuestReady Group, a leading short-term let and Airbnb property manager, announced this week that it has passed the milestone of $1billion...

Chris Dale, the co-founder and CEO of Investa, tells us why he launched an interior design brand especially for the investment...

Confidence among landlords and property investors has slumped to an all-time low, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA). The latest survey...

Lending in the buy-to-let mortgage market has been steady in recent months, despite a slowdown in overall mortgage business, according to...

Britain’s impending exit from the EU does not appear to be affecting property auction sales in Coventry and Warwickshire, according to...

Increasingly, landlords have had to adapt to stay on top of the trends within the property and lifestyle sector to boost...

An ‘astonishing’ £10.7 billion’s worth of properties are sitting empty in London, according to new research by HomeProtect on unoccupied homes. The...

New research has claimed that rent controls hurt tenants by drying up the supply of rental homes and in some cases...

Leaseholders faced with the declining value of their shortening leases can now use a new service from estate agents Stanley Chelsea...

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

The government has been urged to 'recognise the importance of increasing supply' for renters now a date for a General Election...

Buy-to-let landlords operating in the East Midlands are the most positive about the future prospects for their rental business, according to...

Here at Angels Sales & Lettings, we are always delighted to sponsor great local initiatives and clubs as part of our...

As a landlord, it helps to understand current trends in the private rented sector and how you can maintain your buy-to-let...

London’s property landscape is forever shifting, both figuratively and literally. From terrace houses to high-rises, property developers have always sought out...

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

With approximately 120,250 Chinese people living in London, accounting for 1.5% of the capital's population, and many young Chinese people coming...

The results are in - the UK's top 25 buy-to-let postcodes, as well as some of the worst performing areas, have...

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

The London Landlord Seminar, hosted by Portico in association with the National Landlords Association (NLA), is back on November 20 2019,...

The cost of renting a room in the UK remains steady, up just 1% on last year to an average monthly...

Moving home? Here’s your guide to property jargon When it comes to buying, selling, letting or renting a property, you will likely...

Two experienced property investors have been handed £2 million by specialist lender Cambridge & Counties Bank to help fund the purchase...

Cardiff may be small, but those who know the city would probably agree that it’s perfectly-formed and it’s certainly a great...

A leading property management firm has warned UK landlords to be cautious about turning to Airbnb and other short-term online lettings...

With Brexit causing hesitance amongst non-UK tenants within the rental sector, independent lettings and sales agent, Benham and Reeves, has looked...

The commitment of landlords and property investors to improving properties has contributed towards a drastically improved standard of rental accommodation in...

Labour’s London Assembly spokesperson for housing has welcomed new advertising guidelines published by Transport for London (TfL) banning adverts on its...

A higher proportion of landlords believe tenant demand for rental properties is 'growing' or 'booming', according to Paragon. The buy-to-let lender's latest...

There's been some good news for investors and landlords as fresh research shows that typical void periods dropped in every UK...

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

Residently, the London-based rental platform, has secured £7 million in seed investment to help fund its growth in London and New...

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

It’s not hugely surprising that homes near strong transport links enjoy better house price growth, but new research has now revealed...

Rent prices rose to a new record high for the third consecutive month in July, according to ARLA Propertymark’s July Private...

Stockton-on-Tees’ lettings market is seeing a significant spike in activity, according to the latest analysis from Zoopla. The property portal delivered 75%...

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or an experienced one, there are frequent regulatory changes in the buy-to-let sector that you will...

Increased choice of property portals provides estate agents with the opportunity to reach a wider audience of potential buyers local, nationally...

Research from online mortgage broker Property Master has shown the majority of fixed rate buy-to-let rates are continuing to fall due...

Following our piece on the ongoing works at Battersea Power Station and its environs, Property Investor Today this time explores the...

Mulberry Cottages has announced the expansion this autumn of its free ‘Holiday Let Masterclasses’ for prospective buyers across the South of...

More than half (55%) of landlords plan to use limited companies for purchases compared to 24% of landlords who intend to...

Sales and letting agency Portico has announced the launch of Portico Portfolio, a service that will enable landlords to invest smartly...

Specialist buy-to-let broker Commercial Trust has found a growing number of two-year fixed rate buy-to-let applications in the first half of...

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

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...

Research has revealed that 17 of the UK’s top 20 best postcodes for buy-to-let rental yields are located within close proximity...

The latest edition of The Deposit Protection Service Rent Index has revealed that the UK experienced a sharp rise in average...

Buy-to-let landlords and property investors are being offered the opportunity to receive their year's rent in advance in one lump sum. Known...

The increasing amount of lettings regulations is making it difficult for letting agents and landlords to remain compliant and protect the safety of...

Online mortgage broker Habito has announced the launch of its new mortgage origination platform. The range – which hosts a suite of...

Despite several changes in the buy-to-let market, 73% of prospective investors considered property to be the best, least volatile long-term investment,...

New research has revealed that approximately two thirds (64%) of UK landlords are optimistic about the outlook for the residential buy-to-let...

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...

Ten cities in Europe have asked for more help from the EU in their battle against Airbnb and other short-let holiday rental websites....

The number of holiday lets are on the rise, according to Bournecoast Holiday Agents and financial consultants Elite Financial. The firms say...

Two housing-related charitable organisations have collaborated to fund a major UK-wide research programme in order to improve standards in the private...

As Brexit draws closer it is only natural that home owners are worried about how it will affect them. However, experts...

Agents and landlords in Scotland who are letting property and declaring them to be holiday lets to avoid long-term tenancy rights...

Holiday lettings business cottages.com has seen a 23% growth in portfolio recruitment over the last six months, compared to the same...

New research from online mortgage broker Property Master has revealed that the cost of the majority of fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgages appear...

Groups representing landlords and letting agents have called for section 21 repossessions to be retained in the private rented sector unless...

The proposed abolition of Section 21 will leave landlords ‘virtually powerless’ to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) among tenants in the private...

UK letting agents reported a rise in the number of landlords selling up in April, according to ARLA Propertymark’s April Private...

A startup housing app which aims to provide a safe haven for international students recently won the North West regional final...

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

Rent rises in South West London have significantly outpaced the rest of the capital, despite the imminent ban on tenant fees,...

Almost one in four households in Britain will be renting privately by then end of 2021. This is due to soaring...

The Tenant Fees Act, better known simply as the tenant fees ban, is coming into force from June 1 2019. It...

The Mayor of London has been urged to ban adverts on the Tube that encourage the breaking of short-term lettings law. Tom...

The government’s tenant fee ban has been widely championed in the consumer press as a big win for renters – but...

Inadash, a new mobile application for landlords and property agents, aims to ‘revolutionise and simplify’ the process of finding new tenants. According...

A self-employed mortgage expert has claimed that Britain’s portfolio landlords are ‘burying their heads in the sand’ over new tax changes...

A PropTech startup has launched a mobile app to make student house hunting easier. Polygon, which launched in August 2018 to help...

The average rent paid by millennials declined in 2018, according to online estate agency yieldit. According to a survey of 2,000 UK...

Gas safety accountability in the private rented sector can be improved by cutting-edge technology, a leading gas safety compliance tool has...

In recent weeks our campaign to replace leasehold with commonhold has continued to gather momentum both in the press and across...

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

In recent times, there has been a shift away from people getting onto the property ladder. This means an increasing number...

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

An in-depth analysis from Zoopla has reported the trends in the affordability of private renting across the UK since 2007. The study...

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

Landlord action to reduce higher tax costs could lead to a lower level of buy-to-let mortgage transactions going forward. That is according...

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

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

New research has suggested that more than half (58%) of landlords are involving accountants when making key property decisions. Kent Reliance for...

The number of landlords exiting the market rose in February, while the number of tenants seeing rent rises increased to the...

Boutique lettings agency Mulberry Cottages has announced two new events this spring for those considering letting their property out as a...

Some 39% of UK landlords and investors are planning to increase the size of their portfolio over the next 12 months,...

Birmingham has experienced an incredible transformation over recent years. Shaking off its previously industrial image. The UK’s second city has emerged...

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

Landlords with bigger portfolios are switching to using limited company status for new purchases, according to research carried out by specialist...

Airbnb hosts and landlords of short-term let properties in Walton, Liverpool are achieving the best yields of any location in the...

HMRC’s ‘Let Property Campaign’ has led to disclosures from less than 3% of eligible landlords, new data acquired by accountancy firm...

A new landlord management platform which pays tenants to find replacements is launching soon. Online lettings community Mashroom is aiming to change...

Parking is the most desired feature of rental homes across England, Wales and Scotland, according to new research by Zoopla. The study...

For landlords, buying a property, making a few renovations and renting it out may sound like a simple feat, but it...

For landlords, experiencing occasional void periods is inevitable and often out of your control. If a tenant’s circumstances change, they could...

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

Private sector buy-to-let landlords sometimes get a bad rap from renters, who blame property investors for fuelling a housing boom which...

Renowned internationally for its designer shopping outlet, Bicester has long been the jewel in Oxfordshire’s crown, attracting millions of visitors annually...

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

An Artificial Intelligence-powered property investment website is claiming to offer investors and landlords an alternative to property portals Rightmove and Zoopla.  One &...

The average rent in the UK is now £932, up by 2.5% on the same time last year, according to figures...

Who are you? I’m the Director of Sales for both the well-known industry leading Today publications and The ValPal Network. Leading publications: Estate Agent Today,...

Plans for an extensive reform of the housing redress system have been welcomed by RentalStep, but it says landlords need to...

New research from online mortgage broker Property Master has revealed the cost of three out of six categories of fixed rate...

At least £75 billion of investment will be committed to the private rented sector (PRS) by 2025, according to the latest...

London landlords are leaving the market in their droves, according to ARLA Propertymark’s December Private Rented Sector (PRS) report. The figures compare...

If you’re considering investing in property, the chances are you’ve weighed up the pros and cons of becoming a landlord. An obvious...

An increasing number of landlords are choosing five-year fixed rate products, according to Mortgages for Business’ Buy-to-Let Index. In fact, 84% of...

Almost a third (29%) of UK landlords are still yet to submit their self-assessment before the January 31 deadline, putting them...

The latest Landbay rental index has suggested that landlords in London are potentially £1,806 worse off since the vote to leave...

Average UK rental values continued to grow towards the end of 2018, with December showing a continuation of the steady rise...

With a new year now upon us, it’s time to look forward to what might happen (and what is definitely happening)...

Inventory services provider No Letting Go has claimed that property MOTs are the next logical step for rental sector regulation. The proposal...

Property management company Hostmaker has partnered with long term listings site Spotahome to diversify its offerings. Hostmaker, which largely deals in short-lets...

The majority of buy-to-let fixed rate mortgages are currently down year-on-year – some by as much as £29 per month for...

Who are you? Paul Staley What does it say on your business card? Director of PRS at SDL Property Management. What is SDL Property Management? As...

Students appear to be generally happy with their living conditions and the services provided by their landlords, according to a new...

Serviced accommodation specialists Pass the Property recently announced an upcoming event to showcase the company’s approach to creating luxury serviced accommodation. The...

Some 98% of tenants are not fully aware of the correct rights of the tenancy deposit law, according to a recent...

Rents in other UK cities are growing faster than both London and the UK average as workers relocate from the capital...

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

December is the best month for landlords to find new tenants, according to lettings agency Kingswood Residential Investment Management. The Nottingham-based firm...

Letting a home can be an intimidating task if you’re doing it for the first time. You may have deliberately entered...

Propertymark has studied its sales and lettings data to reveal trends from the year, with the findings revealing that first-time buyer...

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

The number of tenants successfully negotiating rent reductions increased by 85% in October, according to ARLA Propertymark. Its October Private Rented Sector...

A property investment company, One & Only Pro, has launched its online offering after spending two years developing its complex algorithms...

Under half of UK landlords rely on brokers to guide their financial choices for a property purchase, new research by Market...

Even though the most recent Budget offered some welcome relief for landlords and the buy-to-let sector as a whole, there are...

More landlords will leave the private rented sector in the next year as annual rental price growth has been falling or...

Plymouth has been named as the top location for landlords investing in purpose-built student accommodation, data from online buy-to-let agency yieldit has...

The top investment opportunities for landlords have been revealed in a new analysis of the buy-to-let (BTL) market. Despite the string of...

Asking rents have reached a record high this quarter following an ongoing trend of fewer property investors purchasing buy-to-let properties, according...

The number of buy-to-let lenders lending to limited companies has increased by 47% over the past year, according to Mortgages for...

The number of landlords looking to remortgage has reached an all-time high, Paragon’s latest Financial Adviser Confidence Tracking (FACT) Index has...

As a landlord, you'll want the reassurance of knowing that you’re going to receive your rent on time each month. This...

Some 80% of landlords plan to increase their portfolios over the next 12 months, according to advice website The Property Hub. Its...

Property investment platform British Pearl has revealed that ‘ruthless’ developers are cashing in on ‘abusive’ leasehold homes, with prices surging 16...

Brexit concerns continue to loom large for landlords despite average UK rental values growing steadily over the last month. That’s according...

Recent research from Your Move has revealed that nearly half of all UK buy-to-let landlords are ‘Pension Pot’ landlords. ‘Pension Pot’ landlords...

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,...

A joint report by Reapit and Dataloft has revealed that the letting market is witnessing significant activity, with viewings up 13.3%...

Being a student landlord can be very lucrative, especially if you choose a densely populated investment location. Student properties are always...

The decline in the value of properties in the capital could potentially come to a halt as early as autumn 2020. The...

Government measures are among the top causes for landlords increasing rents, according to research from Property Partner. The government is increasing its...

ARLA Propertymark has outlined advice to landlords and letting agents on the changes to Section 21 notices, coming into force from...

The number of available homes to rent in Greater London is falling at an alarming rate, according to the latest figures...

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

The outlook for property investment in the UK remains positive, despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit negotiations. That’s according to a...

The UK’s second largest city is home to the nation’s highest rental yields surrounding a university, making it the top choice...

The housing market is not set up for the increasing number of life-long renters, a property management company has claimed. DJ Alexander,...

The latest research from Octopus Choice suggests that Britain’s buy-to-let landlords are divided over their future, due to recent tax and...

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

Despite a significant drop in purchase activity in Central London, landlords are still picking up property in the East and West...

Almost one in 10 UK adults have shown an interest in taking out a buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage in 2018, new research...

Some 18% of landlords said they intended to remain in the buy-to-let (BTL) market indefinitely, with the same number of portfolio...

There will be a continued dampening of the buy-to-let sector over the next three years, before the market stabilises in 2021...

Research by TotallyMoney has revealed that buy-to-let landlords facing increased taxation and diminishing profits could find better yields in UK towns...

Attitudes towards being a landlord in the current economic and political climate remain optimistic, according to recent research from Your Move. Its...

Hundreds of landlords are moving from long to short-term lets on Airbnb and other online outlets to counter falling yields, according...

New data has revealed that the Scottish Government’s private rental reforms are shaking up the sector, with rental property sales outdoing...

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

New research by Gatehouse Bank has revealed that Winchester is home to the most vulnerable rental market as tax changes amplify...

Residential rent rises in the private rental sector (PRS) have been closely tied to the rate of inflation and retail price...

Property management firm, DJ Alexander Ltd, has advised landlords to remortgage before further increases in interest rates. The firm found that one...

Excluding London, rents in the UK rose by 1.18% in the 12 months to July 2018 – the slowest annual rental...

The number of tenants experiencing rent hikes rose to 35% in June, up from 28% in May – the highest figure...

Some 93% of landlords financing buy-to-let property opted for a fixed rate mortgage in the second quarter of 2018, according to...

The number of landlords with more than 10 Airbnb accommodations listed in London has risen by 8.4% year-on-year, according to recent...

London was the region with the highest annual rent rises for the first time since the fourth quarter of 2014, according...

The income women earn from property investment is lower than that of their male counterparts, according to new data from Knight...

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

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

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

Official figures released this week by the English Housing Survey show that some 84% of private tenants are satisfied with their...

Research has revealed that London rents increased by 0.10% in the year to June 2018, the first annual rental rise for...

Property is still top choice when it comes to long-term investment, according to findings from a survey carried out by Perrys...

A PropTech startup is looking to continue to ‘expand’ and ‘improve’ its platform as part of round two of the government’s...

New research has uncovered the UK's best investment locations ranked by rental yield. The top performer is Burnley, with an average...

Britain's withdrawal from the European Union is the biggest challenge facing the UK property sector, according to a survey of investors,...

The latest figures from the UK's largest auction firm, Auction House, indicate that the auction market is performing strongly so far...

PropTech startup RentalStep has questioned whether long-term lifestyle tenants should have to go through the traditional referencing process when moving between...

The National Landlord Investment Show is set to head back to London Olympia for its 57th show on June 14. This follows...

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

Rental innovator and winner of Landlord of the Year 2018, Get Living, is celebrating its one-year anniversary of scrapping deposits with...

Last year, Savills statistics showed that investment into student accommodation had risen by 17%. And with the number of students being accepted...