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From March 1 2021, HMRC’s new VAT domestic reverse charge for building and construction services comes into effect. With this in mind,...

Despite the focus in the last year being mostly on coronavirus and Brexit, environmental issues and sustainability have remained high on...

The government’s plan to reform leasehold laws has been met with much fanfare. Under the plans, ground rents would be removed,...

In recent years, buy-to-let investors and landlords might feel as if they have been deliberately targeted, with changes to mortgage interest...

To no-one’s surprise, there haven’t been petitions or concerted pressure from the public, MPs and trade bodies regarding the introduction of...

The last year has been one which has focused attention on dealing with the immediate, the here and now, in a...

In Part 1, we asked a number of industry experts if the construction industry should remain open at the current time,...

2020 was a challenging year for many industries across the world, and especially those in the UK. Amongst national lockdowns, stringent...

A guest piece we ran on Monday suggesting that the government’s plans for leasehold might not represent a victory for leaseholders...

A number of experts in the Portuguese property market have pointed out that the Golden Visa scheme, which is set to...

After a few weeks of being top of the news agenda again, Brexit has been relegated to second fiddle thanks to...

You may have heard people say that as the coronavirus continues and a possible recession approaches, this spells the end of the...

For over two decades, The Cumberland has been offering specialist lending to the hospitality sector, and 10 years ago, it became...

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

With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...

On 21 July 2020, the Law Commission published its latest proposals to reform the law of leasehold. It was asked to make...

There has never been a harder time to be a landlord in the UK. The pressures that the last six months...

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

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

  The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the mortgage market has been significant and that's why consumers will be seeking expert...

The UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) has launched a five-point plan outlining how the government can help the sector recover...

The whole world is currently dealing with the challenge of Covid-19. Huge government support is being promised on a scale even...

The coronavirus pandemic has put all aspects of normal life on hold for the time being, and has affected each and...

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

The results of a poll conducted by the UK’s short-lets trade body with its corporate membership has revealed just how damaging Covid-19 has...

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

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

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...

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

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

Increasing institutional investment and rising demand for flexible, alternative living space amongst Europe’s growing populations is helping to create a bright...

There was a packed auction room with many lots attracting fierce bidding at Auction House London’s recent sale. One highlight included a...

Neglecting your loft is easily done, with many people simply using it as a storage spot for bits and bobs that...

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

Technology is developing constantly, which is steadily changing the scope of property purchasing both domestically and abroad. Zillios.com is seeking to re-define the...

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

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

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

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

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

Investment in the UK’s private rental sector (PRS) will soar to £75 Billion by 2025, with an additional 560,000 households expected...

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

Uncertainty over Brexit is thought to be having a significant impact on rental and house prices, according to a recent Belvoir...

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

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...

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

Who are you? I’m Stephen Moss, the founder and managing director of the largest property investment platform in the UK, Sourced. I’ve worked...

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...

The Southampton Property Show, one of the UK’s largest property exhibitions, is coming to the Harbour Hotel in Southampton. Southampton’s property investment,...

Registration for the latest National Landlord Investment Show is now open. The event, being held at Olympia London on March 15...

Expats and foreign nationals in the UAE are using the weak pound to snap up UK properties while prices remain affordable...

A number of buy-to-let landlords are turning their attention to student housing, which is regarded by many property investors as a...

In just a few months the minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for commercially rented properties will come into force. From 1 April...

Who are you? Harvey Raybould What does it say on your business card? Building Dreams and Empowering Lives What is Creative Development Services (CDS)? We are...

Q: What is No Agent?   No Agent is a complete property management service. We have combined the experience of property experts with...

What does it say on your business card? Adam Joseph, CEO of The Happy Tenant Company.  What is the Happy Tenant Company? We are...

The government’s plan to ban housebuilders from selling houses as leasehold in England and reduce ground rents on flats to zero...

If you are a buy-to-let investor you are may be required to take action to ensure that your rental properties comply...

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...

The government’s decision to drop significant proposals to non-domicile rules and inheritance tax changes to UK residential properties from the Finance...

With just 12 months until the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) come into force, property software provider Arbnco, formerly known as CO2 Estates, has released...

Council tenants in Wales will no longer be offered the right to purchase their council homes if the Welsh government gets...

A series of tax tutorials have been launched for buy-to-let investors and their professional advisers by Property118 and The Landlords Union. These...

Rental prices are rising in most Spanish cities, led by gains in Barcelona, new figures show.   Average rental prices in Barcelona...

The UK government should delay the introduction of any changes to non-domicile reforms until at least 2018, giving it an opportunity...

The Conveyancing Association (CA) is determined to press ahead with its campaign to reform and amend the leasehold transaction process, despite...

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

With a growing number of people living in the private rented sector in Northern Ireland, the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)...

Residential property sales in the UK increased by 1.5% in May compared with April but the month’s seasonally adjusted figure is...

People using crowdfunding to invest in property should be wary of the tax consequences of raising money through this increasingly popular platform,...

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

An immigration law solicitor has warned that almost three-quarters of private residential landlords in the UK don't understand the implications of the...

An office block in York is set to be transformed into 139 apartments after planning consent was secured by property investor...

Buy-to-let investors must ensure that they are compliant with current legislation to avoid facing costly consequences, according to Legal Associate Andrew...

Half of buy-to-let mortgage applicants are unaware of the impending changes to mortgage law, according to Direct Line, with accidental landlords...

Leasehold ownership, which governs a significant proportion of prime central London’s residential offering, is an ancient legislation, dating back to the...

From 1st February, landlords across England will be expected to check the status of all prospective tenants to ensure they have...

Some 45% of landlords surveyed by flatsharing website SpareRoom.co.uk said they plan to raise their rents this year. Covering the costs of...

The government will be extending mandatory licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in order to raise the standards in the...

According to new findings from the National Landlords Association (NLA), nearly two thirds (65%) of tenants in Wales are unaware of...

Poor electrical safety in the Private Rental Sector (PRS) is placing tenants’ lives in danger, as they fail to be protected...

Deposit protection legislation coming into force today is a ‘step in the right direction’, according to the Association of Independent Inventory...