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Maximising Returns: Use tech to make better decisions before acquiring your next property  As property investors, staying ahead in today's competitive market...

If interest rate rises weren’t enough to drive landlords out the market, mounting maintenance costs could be. Various studies and surveys have...

The UK house building industry needs “significant intervention” from government to address planning, quality and financial problems according to the Competition...

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

A recent survey by digital mortgage lender, Molo, revealed that nearly 60% of UK landlords have seen a rise in late...

In the buy to let market, success goes beyond the transaction of paying rent. Ultimately, fostering a healthy landlord-tenant relationship can...

Claire Flynn, mortgages expert at Confused .com, has given 12 tips for anyone considering investing in student housing. “Investing in student properties...

An investment platform is backing two of the more unusual property sectors - short lets and assisted living - as good...

Real estate finance and investment house TAB has launched a new fractional ownership model called TAB Property - and it’s purchased...

It’s not just the weather that’s wet and dreary – the outlook looks bleak for landlords too as we head towards...

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

A new heat map is making available information to investors about the threat of Japanese Knotweed. Investors can enter their postcode directly...

An investment platform claims to offer a new home-buying model whereby purchasers who cannot afford a home put funds in with...

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

The last few years have seen an eruption of geopolitical volatility. A pandemic, several global lockdowns, and the re-emergence of war...

If you’ve wondered whether your home could be more energy-efficient, you’re not alone. Research by property maintenance solution provider, Help me Fix,...

The UK’s buy-to-let market has changed beyond recognition over the last few years and with a recession on the horizon, landlords...

Property maintenance solution provider, Help me Fix, surveyed 3,700 homeowners to discover the true impact the cost-of-living crisis is having on homeowners. The...

A major UK-based operator of serviced apartments has announced the launch of its new Build to Rent brand, Mura Living, as...

Over the last two years, the housing market has been less than predictable. Despite the doom and gloom foreseen at the...

After a tough few years for the travel industry, foreign travel is forecast to return to pre-pandemic levels this summer due to the...

Maintenance in the UK rented sector totals a whopping £30 billion a year, according to new research. Property maintenance solution provider, Help...

Regardless of whether you’re looking to sell your property by auction or on the open market, there are primarily two ways...

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

In November last year, we reported on the rental rooms with a view overlooking Brentford FC’s impressive Community Stadium. On a crisp,...

A property developer and operator is aiming to have a major say in the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector, with...

Off the back of International Women’s Day 2022, which took place on Tuesday March 8, PIT analyses the findings from find-a-tradesperson...

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...

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

This mini development roundup sees homebuilder Placemakers putting sustainability and profitability at the fore of its new scheme in Beulah Hill,...

It’s been a tumultuous year for the student accommodation market, with distance learning and travel restrictions taking their toll on occupancy...

All property investments require maintenance and one of the most common issues is damp; a problem that is at its worst...

On Tuesday, the government launched a six-week consultation on proposals to make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to purchase the...

Here, in this latest PIT guest piece, Ellen Klein - editor at Sleep Junkie - outlines how investors should buy their first...

In this guest piece, Bidwells discusses the important role that planning plays in housing and social care, and what can be...

Private and commercial bank Arbuthnot Latham provides some simple steps to help landlords save time, stress, and ultimately money, in the months and years...

In this piece, Katherine Rose, managing director of VervLife, explains why Build to Rent (BTR) operators may want to consider switching...

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...

In the fourth and final part of our series on the fast-growing commercial to resi trend, we check in on schemes...

Plans for the latest phase of The Island Quarter development were approved by Nottingham City Council. The approved plans are set to...

In 2019, the UK government announced that it would be bringing in a ban on gas boilers. This was originally scheduled...

Fixflo and Spike Global have formed a partnership to deliver a property communication and maintenance management solution for BTR residents and property...

Quintain Living, formerly known as Tipi, is the Build to Rent (BTR) brand of well-known developer Quintain and has made a...

In this guest piece, Shareq Husain, VP and UK General Manager at Residently, outlines why Britain's rental market is ripe for FinTech-like...

Despite still being on the amber list after the UK government’s most recent review of its controversial traffic light system, Portugal...

In this article, building society The Cumberland - specialists when it comes to holiday let lending - offer expert input on...

It seems rare that the government delivers good news to landlords, but there were sighs of relief all round when the...

Quinta do Lago, one of the most famous resorts in the Algarve and a key part of the famed Golden Triangle,...

In this guest piece, Tom Ward - founder and global CEO of PBSA provider Scape - which offers student accommodation in...

A leading property developer has claimed that a successful property empire can be built within a short space of time, albeit...

Property investors are always looking for new strategies and Rent-to-Rent has recently risen to the top of the popular strategies list....

For landlords and property investors, maintenance is a key if not particularly glamorous part of the job. But how can landlords and...

Following the recent vote in parliament to reject the latest amendment to the Fire Safety Bill, Mary-Anne Bowring of Ringley has...

In December 2015, the UK accepted the terms of the Paris Agreement. The accord recognised the growing threat of climate change...

This May Day Bank Holiday, PIT is running a staycation special series on a range of topics associated with a market...

One of the biggest frustrations for leasehold homeowners – aside from factors like doubling ground rents and a sense that they...

In this guest piece, the team at One Touch Property Investment outline the cities that are best for serviced apartments. With accommodation...

With restrictions starting to ease as part of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, and the vaccine rollout going well, there...

London’s largest purpose-built rental community – Greenford Quay in the London Borough of Ealing - is ready to be unveiled by...

Just a decade ago the term ‘silver surfers’ was common media parlance for an older person attempting to use technology. Looking...

Having been a building surveyor for more than 20 years, specialising in the leasehold sector for the past 15 or so...

Housebuilder Kebbell has unveiled its new Berkshire scheme of luxury apartments, Osborne House, which hosts six spacious, three-bedroom apartments located near the...

A survey claims that 75% of tenants describe relationships with the landlords as ‘good’ or ‘very good’, while 89% of landlords...

Having weathered the various challenges of 2020, showing its resilience and adaptability with companies surviving despite the difficult travel climate, the...

There is no question that Covid-19 has completely torn through the UK economy, with any signs of recent recovery likely to...

Some self-styled property gurus have courted controversy for offering near-instant financial freedom through their training courses, or arguing that anyone –...

With the pandemic heavily impacting interest rates, people are searching for a more lucrative return on their investments. Research by insurance and...

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

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? We are Primethorpe Paving. Supplying the UK with the finest...

At first glance, Brexit’s Christmas climax appears to have had little effect on the appetite for UK property investment, which is...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I am David Alexander, Joint CEO of apropos and D.J....

While many have cautiously welcomed the prospect of leasehold reform, Mick Platt, chief executive of Wallace Partnership Group, offers a different...

With 2021 now just around the corner, thoughts naturally turn to what next year might bring. For existing investors, this could...

PlanetRent, the automated lettings platform, is launching a tenant app to give renters greater transparency at the click of a button. The...

It’s threatened to be a thing for quite some time, but for one reason or another co-living has failed to catch...

When it comes to property investment, there is no one ‘right’ way to do it in order to succeed. Likewise, there...

Virtual viewings are on the increase according to a new study by the UK's technology-led estate agent, Purplebricks, with one in six buyers...

According to recent statistics, British homeowners have spent an average of £4,035.70 each on house renovations this year. With people spending...

It’s common knowledge that asbestos is a highly damaging group of microscopic fibres that can severely impact the health of our...

Periodic inspections of your property are just as important for landlords as the inventory check at the start of the tenancy....

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

Gas Safety Week is an annual event, that took place 14-20 September in 2020 and aims to raise awareness of gas safety...

A small family-run company is attempting to raise the bar of student housing in Swansea with swish refurbished homes rather than...

In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards more innovative methods of construction - such as off-site and modular - to...

Despite another national lockdown seemingly on the horizon, the property market remains resilient, with the stamp duty holiday and other initiatives...

With recent reports suggesting there’s been a spike in first-time landlords of late, a property investment expert has outlined why finding your...

With the leasehold scandal back on the news agenda thanks to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opening enforcement cases focusing...

The purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector is becoming increasingly flexible, accommodating different course lengths and formats, as well as the uncertainty...

“And it’s invest, invest, invest!” These are the words legendary F1 commentator Murray Walker might use to describe the new flagship...

Build to Rent (BTR) developer Moda Living has struck a UK-wide partnership with technology provider Utopi to build a complete digital...

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...

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

Google searches for ‘moving abroad’ have once again returned to the peak search figures of last year. The current Covid climate,...

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

Ombria Resort – a ‘world-leading luxury real estate development in the heart of the Algarve’ – recently announced that Pontos Group,...

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...

An extension is a worthwhile investment that can add 20-30% to the value of a property while simultaneously providing a much...

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

In an effort to tackle the climate crisis, new environmentally-friendly ‘Tiny Houses’ for extra flexibility and modern greener living have been...