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Slowly reducing mortgage rates this year have led to first-time buyers accounting for a record 33% of all buyers across Britain...

Scottish new build house average prices have soared ahead of existing homes according to analysis of the latest statistics by a...

The largest lettings agency in Scotland says purchases by landlords and other investor buyers in that country have risen sharply despite...

The prime London sales market recorded both price and transaction falls in February, while in lettings, rental growth increased slightly and...

A legal firm says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has effectively slashed the value of holiday homes which are sold from April 2025...

Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing for tenants while also managing rental properties effectively. Staying informed...

Average house prices rose £7,599 in Scotland last year according to analysis of the latest statistics by DJ Alexander Ltd, the...

Housing Secretary Michael Gove is changing the rules governing Airbnb-type lettings by requiring planning permission for properties let for more than...

Sales Market: The UK housing market is at an inflection point, which means mixed signals for buyers and sellers. Inflation has fallen...

The latest Build To Rent report prepared by lettings agency Savills claims 2023 saw a total of £4.5 billion of investment...

A new analysis of the top 30 holiday hotspots across England has tried to quantify the premium for homes on sale. Using...

International real estate advisor Savills has started the year with what it calls “a strategic and large-scale expansion” of its regional...

Data from London property data consultancy LonRes suggests supply in prime areas of the capital is improving and so rental growth...

Despite a sharp fall in the number of homes bought by landlords in 2023, the number of limited companies set up...

New analysis from Rightmove looks at the most prominent trends expected in the rental market during 2024, with advertised rents predicted...

Holiday Cottage Handbook and The Property Investor Show have joined forces to organise a new event dedicated to the short-term rentals...

Latest data from The Deposit Protection Service shows that average UK monthly rents for Q3 2023 were £1,121.46: a rise of...

The latest lettings market forecast from Savills says average UK rents to end 2023 at up 9.5 per cent year on...

Landlord confidence has rebounded strongly in recent months according to a survey by a leading buy to let-focussed bank. All aspects of...

Investors are buying second homes in the North East and North West at an increased rate compared to the rest of...

What do the property markets in North Norfolk, Kensington and Chelsea and East Devon have in common?  They are the only areas...

The level of rental properties remains drastically low, according to the latest Housing Insight report from letting agents trade body Propertymark. The...

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

A leading lettings agency and property consultancy has revealed that it anticipates stronger-than-expected rental growth this year and next in prime...

A new analysis shows increasing returns on buy-to-let investments serving students, with the strongest yields seen in the UK’s smaller university...

A property investor has launched a new platform to share information for investors and other players in the short-term rentals industry. Holiday...

Here Richard O’Neill - managing director of lettings at Romans Estate Agents - advises investors how to recognise and optimise yield for...

Propertymark, the UK agents’ trade body, has given a snapshot of what’s happening with lettings and sales.  Chief executive Nathan Emerson says...

New figures from London-focussed lettings agency Foxtons show that average weekly rent in July 2023 was 12 per cent higher than...

A property advice service is suggesting that almost anything done to make money from a property could land the owner or...

With national and local politicians speaking out about additional homes, and pushing up taxes on them at the same time, the...

A new report shows that average sales in the UK take a depressingly long time - some 220 days. This comprises of...

We all need to learn more about how to reduce our energy bills and take steps to ensure our homes are...

The housing market in the UK may be challenging but some areas are bucking the trend.  A study by PropTech operator The...

Purplebricks de-lists from the London Stock Exchange’s Alternative Investment Market on June 16 - the end of what many regard as...

Landlord investors’ net profits fell below 4.0 per cent in Q1 2023, marking a dramatic shift in finances for mortgaged buy...

Rental yields and tenant demand are holding firm for landlords’ property investments, however profitability of portfolios was slightly down on the...

UK property developer Godwin Developments has appointed leading industry figure Lesley Roberts, a highly experienced residential and Build to Rent (BTR)...

New research by Benham and Reeves, highlights that a supporting cast from Singapore is helping to drive UK market activity. The bonus of the...

In this guest piece, Anna Reed, data director at EG, outlines the latest on the BTR market in the East Midlands...

Native Group has announced the creation of Native Residential as a new business entity, as well as announcing a range of promotions and new...

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

Nobody wants to have to end a tenancy with deductions from a tenancy deposit! Here we share our expert tips for landlords to pass...

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

Renters must be banging their heads against the wall by now as they are being pushed towards smaller properties and lower...

The private rented sector (PRS) has been under the looking glass for the past few weeks, yet the PRS is not...

A new market analysis from Benham and Reeves shows that property prices remain on the incline. The lettings and estate agent...

In its still relatively short lifespan, Build to Rent has been at its most prominent in London, where the majority of...

Residential and commercial estate and letting agents in Sussex, Michael Jones Commercial, have been given the title as as sole agents on...

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

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

With the Elizabeth Line due to open on May 24, it’s perhaps unsurprising that many areas near stations on the line...

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

Here at PIT, we’re kicking off the month of May with some good news for in-person auctions. Meanwhile, agents witnessed another...

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

With bricks and mortar proving ever-popular and house prices continuing to rise, the opportunities for first-time and seasoned property investors are endless. That...

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

Some of the more onerous restrictions which were imposed on landlords in Scotland in the first dark days of the pandemic were rescinded...

In a ranking of the best places in the UK to invest in a holiday let, Blaenau Gwent in South East...

London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, claim that although prime London properties are subject to discounts, this discount is starting...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Amy Gibson, General Manager. How has your company had to adapt...

The number of overseas investors confessing to tax evasion in the UK has more than quadrupled to 338 this year from...

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

Who are you? Chris Holland What does it say on your business card? Director of Sales and Lettings What is Heaton Group? Heaton Group are a...

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

Developer Eden Living, backed by European special situations manager Warwick Capital Partners, has launched as a Private Rented Sector business. The business...

As the market heats up for spring, this auction roundup features the latest lots on offer for the end of March....

A platform with over 100,000 users that claims to be the world’s first accommodation rental platform and community created for women...

This week’s auction roundup is a mixed bag, with iamproperty reaching reached a 300 employee milestone as auctions grow in popularity....

We’re currently in a cost-of-living crisis. Living costs are rising at their fastest rate in 30 years; a typical domestic energy bill will...

Possible changes to energy performance certificate (EPC) targets are likely to have a dramatic effect on landlord property purchasing habits. This is...

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

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? My name is Giles Atkinson and I’m one part of...

A trade body has claimed that new financial incentives are needed to bring thousands of empty homes back into use and give...

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

Following the announcement that National Trading Standards and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are set to improve the standard of...

London-based PropTech firm Homeppl has developed two ‘revolutionary’ fraud detection tools to support agencies currently combating rising levels of rental fraud. The...

Some 40% of tenants described their recent hunt for a rental home as difficult, and half of them said it took...

Santhosh Gowda, chairman of property developer Strawberry Star, outlines in this guest piece why Luton is really going places and should...

Despite the rollercoaster of 2021, the Scottish property market has had a stronger period of growth than many would have expected...

In this latest Q&A, Property Investor Today speaks to Barry McKeown, real estate partner and head of Shoosmiths' Glasgow office, for...

A PropTech firm says it recently saved one of its premium Build to Rent (BTR) clients more than £160,000 by preventing a US-based...

A lettings expert and tenant’s rights campaigner has warned that any progress on climate change as a result of the COP26...

Leeds is witnessing a ‘frenzied’ rental market, with students reserving homes for next summer on the back of virtual viewings and...

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

London homebuyers managed to save over £1 billion since the stamp duty holiday first launched in July 2020. The latest analysis by...

We recently ran a series on the commercial to residential trend sweeping across Britain in these post-Covid times, driven by offices,...

Who are you? Daniel James McGowran MNAEA, originally from London, now living in Shropshire. What does it say on your business card? “Love...

This development roundup focuses on building sustainable homes, with Beech Holdings regenerating a former office into 43 eco-friendly apartments, a £10...

Tenant demand appears to have returned to the capital’s rental market as the pandemic freeze continues to thaw. Analysis from London estate...

Despite being home to centuries of history, a Championship football team, a major shopping centre, a thriving tech and business scene,...

According to data from due diligence and guarantee firm, Homeppl, the Build to Rent (BTR) sector is being targeted by fraudsters with...

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

The Cumberland recently sought the opinions of representatives from different areas of hospitality to highlight the differing perspectives on some of...

This BTR roundup features an insight into the UK PBSA sector, good news for the London co-living market, and a brand-new...

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

In part 2 of our Black History Month investor special, we speak to Stephanie Taylor, co-founder of property management and development...

This week’s auction roundup features the exclusive lots available at Bond Wolfe's and Strettons’ October auctions, and a new mention in...

In this market update, PIT looks at how HMO licensing will potentially impact Westminster’s rental market, the rising demand for green...

Estate and lettings agent Barrows and Forrester recently explored the rental demand across the nation during the third quarter of the...