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The theme of this week’s roundup is reflection, as Allsop and SDL Auctions report successful auction results for September, while Auction...

New research by Select Property Group has named the top 20 UK locations property investors should look to next. According to Select’s...

Throughout the year people looking to enjoy a local or international getaway rely on services such as Airbnb. Homestays for cabin...

Now that we’re well into the summer, Property Investor Today takes a look at the mid-year results for Sutton Kersh Auctions...

MCI Developments and Promenade Estates secures Ellesmere Port approval Promenade Estates alongside its partner MCI Developments has secured planning consent for 170 houses...

With the property market undergoing tumultuous changes since the onset of the pandemic, recent figures from A-Plan Insurance has highlighted the...

Research by virtual property viewings platform U-See Homes has revealed which UK cities offer homebuyers the most opportunity to view a...

This auction roundup takes a look at the month just gone, with record results at Sutton Kersh Auctions, Network Auctions and...

Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham and Manchester have seen the largest year-on-year rental increase across the Build to Rent (BTR) sector, the latest...

The latest research by London lettings and estate agent Benham and Reeves has revealed that house prices surrounding Crossrail stations are...

In this development roundup, Property Investor Today explores the impressive sales success of the Regent’s Crescent scheme in West London, a...

Telford Homes has exchanged contracts with Sainsbury’s to deliver a new housing scheme in Ilford. According to the developer, the acquisition of...

In recent times, regional property markets have seen a significant increase in investor interest. This upwards trajectory has been historically driven...

A leading data insight company has revealed the best places in the UK to buy an investment property. Address Intelligence has been...

Multi-specialist banks Leumi UK and NatWest have teamed up on a 50/50 club facility to help deliver Galliard Homes’ Tottenham Court...

The latest new-build property market insight from BuildScan has revealed which UK areas have seen housebuilders take their foot off the...

As we welcome April, Property Investor Today outlines the lots available at Strettons, one of the largest lots ever available at auction...

Principle Estate Management has welcomed government plans for new legislation that takes fire safety even more seriously. The Home Office has announced...

The National Leasehold Campaign (NLC) – the UK's largest and most influential campaign group on leasehold reform - has welcomed the...

Liverpool-based global property developer Romal Capital has reinforced its commitment to Liverpool’s Central Docks by committing £100 million to transform the derelict brownfield...

International investors are increasingly focusing on the buy-to-let (BTL) property market in the North West of England, according to property investment...

Southampton, Portsmouth and Nottingham are the cities with the highest density of student rental availability, research from UniHomes has revealed. The student...

With people commuting less due to the pandemic, it comes as no surprise that the interest in searches for ‘buy-to-let scheme’...

With auctions still proving popular in light of Covid-19, and set to thrive even after the pandemic subsides, Property Investor Today...

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

Developer and hotelier Lawrence Kenwright says he has agreed a deal with 95% of unsecured investors to bring the company he...

Property investment, like everything else at the moment, continues to be heavily influenced by Covid-19 and Brexit. But what does the market...

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a rise in city centre rental stock and dropping asking rents, according...

The latest Marketview report from CBRE has revealed that the UK Build to Rent (BTR) sector recorded a total of £955.7...

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

Despite the introduction of Lockdown 3.0, the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) market shows no signs of slowing down, with acquisitions,...

Almost two thirds of the UK’s largest cities are experiencing a property selling boom, according to Apropos. The letting firm analysed year-on-year...

Football, more than ever, is providing much-needed entertainment and escapism for the UK population now that it’s entered Lockdown 3.0, with...

With 2021 nearly upon us, it’s time to look forward to what the next 12 months could bring from a property...

As we look ahead to 2021, one of the biggest questions on the lips of property investors – as is always...

With tighter Covid restrictions throughout the UK, concerns surrounding the pandemic spike once again. However, property auctions continue to prevail during...

As the clock ticks ever closer to the end of the transition period, and the start of post-Brexit Britain from January,...

Sometimes even seasoned investors will need guidance, help and assistance, particularly during times of crisis and uncertainty. With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,...

HMOs are an important part of the UK housing market as they offer students and young professionals affordable accommodation. There is...

In recent months, we’ve covered a number of stories extolling the virtues of converting retail units to residential in light of...

A property valuations and disposals firm has been appointed by the joint administrators of two further Elliot Group development schemes in...

As we reach the end of October, Property Investor Today looks at how auction houses have been preparing for November auctions -...

While 2020 has been a challenging year due to Covid, the property market has boomed, driven by changing priorities for homeowners...

The team behind Glasgow’s first major city centre Build to Rent (BTR) development has now successfully delivered another multi-million pound BTR...

Investment in the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) market bounced back significantly in Q3 2020, according to CBRE’s latest Marketview report. Following...

We recently reported on the resilience of the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector, which has seen a net increase of 2.6%...

Earlier this year, we ran a number of stories on Preston’s burgeoning reputation as a property investment hotbed, including one about...

I have been a developer and landlord for over 25 years and, for my sins, ended up owning an estates and...

The housebuilding and development sectors have made big strides to becoming more environmentally-friendly and sustainable in recent years, but plenty more...

A development offering promising returns has launched in Liverpool as the famous old port city’s property market remains resilient in the...

The doors have been opened to the first phase of a flagship East London development, with canal-side rental homes now on...

With students starting or returning to university in the next few weeks – and question marks over how things will play...

A new Manchester-based student accommodation start-up is using the latest tech to deliver five times faster booking. Housemates, founded by tech entrepreneur...

The founder of a property development company believes there is still money to be made in these difficult times, if the...

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...

Modular housing is growing in popularity, with many viewing it as one fast, eco-friendly way of solving the housing crisis. An...

Until now, self-build has been something of a niche market – for the brave and risk-taking. It’s received national prominence through...

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

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

One-bed properties are now proving to be the best investment when it comes to buy-to-let rental yields across the UK’s major...

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...

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

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

Rental platform Movebubble has unveiled a new long-term partnership with ‘sustainable property developer’ EcoWorld. As a result of the tie-up, it will...

New research by global real estate firm CBRE has identified the UK towns and cities outside London where the future demand...

Auctions are becoming an increasingly popular way for people to buy and sell homes, but the process behind them - and...

With a rising number of Brits choosing to turn their backs on airport queues and the current poor exchange rates, and...

The UK is witnessing an influx of American-style purpose-built, professionally managed rental homes, according to the latest research by Savills for...

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

Many property pundits have been espousing the benefits of investing in the North West to take advantage of low buy-in costs...

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

Goodison Park, the home of Everton FC since 1892, is set to be converted into ‘high-quality, affordable housing’ and other uses...

Birmingham has been revealed as the council area with the most opportunities for regeneration for investment of empty residential and commercial...

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

In the penultimate part of this ongoing series on the capital’s regeneration hotspots, Property Investor Today explores one of North London’s...

The two biggest Scottish cities - Edinburgh and Glasgow - are currently the fastest places to sell a property, with homes...

Co-living is currently a nascent market in the UK – still highly niche, albeit growing – but there are signs that...

An award-winning residential block in the £5.5 billion Liverpool Waters regeneration scheme is now fully sold out after unprecedented interest from...

Here at Property Investor Today, we regularly cover the launch of new developments, from all across the UK. Below, we outline three...

Property investor and businessman Nick Rowland has won the national Millionaire Maker Challenge after generating more than £2 million since the...

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

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

The Route – Finance has raised a further £30 million for the funding of eight developments across the UK. Funded by The...

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

In recent weeks, we have been running a series on London’s regeneration hotspots – but how do you know when to...

The June Zoopla UK Cities House Price Index has revealed that average house price growth across southern cities is running at...

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

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

Property Investor Today provides another auction roundup, with BidX1 breaking its record of most bids received and Clive Emson raising a...

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 average income required for a first-time buyer (FTB) to purchase a home has grown 9% since 2016 and stands at...

A hotel in Manchester has taken the crown as the most popular lot sold by John Pye Property as the auctioneer...

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

House prices in UK cities increased by 1.7% over the 12 months to March 2019, the same levels of growth recorded...

A third of properties currently for sale in major UK towns and cities have no outside space, according to research by...

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

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

Digital auction house BidX1 sold a record £15.4 million worth of property at its first auction of the year, achieving a...

House price growth across UK cities reduced steadily throughout 2018, according to new analysis carried out as part of Zoopla’s UK...

‘Property enthusiasts’ across the UK have been invited to join the latest property networking groups held by the Sourced Investor Network...

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...

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

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

Blackpool’s property market is set to exceed a valuation of £250m this year, with the total spent on sales growing by...

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...

More than 600,000 homes remain empty across England, research carried out by quick sale site Good Move has revealed. The study found...

Research carried out by AXA has revealed that a third of the country believes their homes are significantly contributing to the...

A new £2 billion property investment portfolio was this week launched by the Department for International Trade. It’s hoped the £2 billion...

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,...

The owners of some of London's most affluent homes have faced a number of challenges since the market crashed in 2007,...

The minimum income first-time buyers require to purchase a home in the UK has rocketed by 18% in the past three...

Two new Build to Rent schemes are set to be built in Manchester and Liverpool after a deal was agreed between...

Liverpool’s property market is set to reach a £1 billion valuation this year as the total spent on house sales has...

Dorset’s postcode district BH17 has been crowned the best location to sell a home this month, with a market heat temperature...

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

Digital auction house BidX1 has launched the catalogue for its latest sale, following the success of what it has described as...

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

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

As the National Landlord Investment Show prepares to celebrate its fifth anniversary at Aston Villa Football Club on Wednesday May 16th,...

BidX1, the pioneering online auction house, raised more than £2 million from its second UK auction, posting a 70% success rate...

Two fifths of postcodes across London are registering year-on-year price falls, according to the latest Hometrack UK Cities House Price Index. The...

Private Finance’s latest buy-to-let hotspots analysis has revealed that Liverpool and Nottingham are the UK’s best-performing locations for property investment, with...

The inaugural Homebuyer Urban Flood Risk Report has found that nearly one in seven UK homebuyers faced a potential flood risk...

The gap between house prices and average earnings has reached a record high in London, according to a new study conducted...

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

The latest City Rate of Sale report from Post Office Money has revealed the average UK property takes 96 days to...

Birmingham has joined Manchester and Liverpool as one of the top Northern property investment hotspots, according to fresh research from IP...

A new luxury development of contemporary apartments will be launched this Saturday in the north-west London suburb of Southall. Greenview Court, located...

A staggering 30% of Sunderland properties currently for sale have been on the market for six months or longer, according to...

New research has revealed that Leeds is the best city in England for building new homes. Analysis of official figures by...

St Albans has been ranked as the most expensive location for a family to upsize from a two-bed flat to a...

Property investors turned out en mass as Allsop held its latest residential property auction in central London. The sale, which took place...

There were 158 lots on offer at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Liverpool city centre last week, with 80% of the...

Property auctions are a good place for investors to pick up a bargain, and every week these events are taking place...

Where is the best UK holiday destination for property investors? New research has been carried out by comparison site, finder.com/uk, to find...

A major property scheme proposed for the Baltic Triangle Area in Liverpool, perhaps the most exciting part of the city, has...

The North West of England has been named the top buy-to-let hotspot for 2017, according to new figures from Rightmove. The property...

April is traditionally a busy time for the UK housing market, but fewer homeowners put their properties up for sale last...

AIPP CEO, Peter Robinson, talks to Tim Morgan (below right), owner of ERE Property, a UK based company selling UK investment...

A planning application has been submitted by Peel Land and the Regenda Group to develop a £21m residential tower as part...

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

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

A £1bn plan to regenerate Birkenhead has been unveiled by Wirral Council, less than six months after a previous £30m development...

With London’s housing market continuing to slow, a growing number of property investors are reportedly now turning their attentions to England’s...

Residential property price growth continues to slow across parts of the UK, led by falls in London where annual home price...

More than 270 flats will be built in North Liverpool after plans for the scheme were given the go-ahead this week. The...

A lack of funding and uncertainty over Brexit contributed to a sharp decline in the volume of office to residential conversions...

There has been a sharp rise in the number of opportunistic foreign investors taking advantage of effective discounts caused by the...

Despite having to endure a 40% hit in profits from his enormous property empire, mainly based in and around London, 69-year-old...

When it comes to investing in property, it pays to know about the latest property hotspots and up-and-coming areas. Here are Portico’s...

A number of property investors, including buy-to-let landlords and property developers, are still unaware that they are liable to pay the...

A one-bedroom flat in Liverpool is one of the cheapest homes available to buy in the UK and it even comes...

Here are details of the UK property auctions taking place in November. 01/11/2016         Savills (London - National)            London London 01/11/2016         Countrywide Property Auctions               ...

Property developer Sigma Capital has launched a £39m regeneration scheme in Liverpool city centre after securing funding for the project. The development...

The annual rate of home price growth across 20 of the largest UK cities hit 8.5% in September, up from 8.2%...

One of Britain’s most iconic buildings looks set to attract strong interest from both national and international property investors after being...

The annual rate of residential property price growth across 20 of the largest UK cities slowed to 8.2% in August, from...

There has been a sharp slowdown in house price growth across all major cities in the south of England, but market...

After a characteristically dramatic opening weekend of Premier League football, seeing Arsenal beaten 4-3 by Liverpool and the champions, Leicester City,...

YT Realty Group Ltd, the Hong Kong-based investment company, has purchased the Travelodge Hotel close to Liverpool Street Station in London...

Property auctions are a good place for investors to pick up a bargain, and every week these events are taking place...

Here are details of the property auctions taking place in June.  01/07/2016                                         Auction House Symonds & Sampson      The Memorial Hall, High Street,...

Here are details of the property auctions taking place in June.  01/06/2016                                         Auction House Devon & Cornwall           Okehampton Business Centre, Higher Stockley...

Property auctions are a good place for investors to pick up a bargain, and every week these events are taking place...

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

Here are details of the property auctions taking place in May.  03/05/2016                                         Clive Emson Kent & South East London  Clive Emson Conference...

Hometrack forecast that residential property prices will continue to rise, albeit at a slower rate of growth. The latest figures released by...

Britain is officially obsessed with property, according to new findings by Direct Line Home Insurance. Their latest research found that 63%...

The Regenda Group, one of the North West's leading housing firms, is heading back to its Liverpool roots with a major...

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

City level house price inflation is on track for a 10% growth in 2015 as price growth accelerates in regional cities,...

Home ownership is falling starkly in the UK, according to new research by high-end property firm Savills.  The third issue of the...

Student property has been big news in the investment world for some time now. High yields and even higher demand mean...

Two prime city centre sites in York and Glasgow have been acquired by Select Property Group. Combined, the sites have a...