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Wealthy Chinese investors have long been reliable investors in the market, and have frequently looked to the UK, specifically London, as...

As we begin 2022, Andrea Fawell, sales and marketing director of property developers Kebbell, gives a very honest account of the market factors that are...

With just over a week to go until 2022 makes an appearance, we check in with some more property experts to...

The seemingly endless growth of Build to Rent continues unabated, with the new partnership of Moda Living, Osborne + Co and MRP recently...

Birmingham is being left behind in the race to deliver new homes, according to Davidson Estates. Ben Davidson, managing director of the...

First Homes, a new solution to the first-time buyer crisis, will be relevant to the majority of new schemes from December...

The holiday season is around the corner so that means looking back on an eventful year and preparing for the next....

Already nearly three years late and vastly over-budget, Crossrail 1 – which will officially be known as the Elizabeth Line when...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the latest development news, from an architect's pledge to design a hotel-style student...

In this Q&A, Property Investor Today speaks to Sean Gavin, Operations Director at Berkeley South East London, for his thoughts on...

An alternative investment fund manager has announced it has provided a senior loan of more than £100 million (£103 million) to...

This development update is environmentally focused, with 51 high-quality schemes coming to Somerset, 120 net-zero homes suited for the retired community and...

Property developer Ballymore recently submitted a planning application for its latest major mixed-use quarter. The new development will be located on...

Londa, a 5-star boutique hotel located on the southern coast of Cyprus, is being transformed into luxury properties. The hotel first...

What was once known as the West Bromwich Building Society, a 169-year-old art deco building, is now undergoing a drastic redevelopment...

New principal lender GRE Finance “GRE” has provided a £5 million facility, at 70% LTV on an 18-month term, to property...

Leading housebuilder Harron Homes Yorkshire has submitted planning application to Barnsley Metropolitan Council for 236 new homes. The proposals will regenerate a...

Recent reports that over half of all London homes on the market last year were downvalued by lenders was somewhat concerning...

Elephant & Castle is, without doubt, an incongruous area – very busy, chaotic and some might say ugly, but also full...

Candleriggs Square is undergoing a £300 million transformation that is the first of its kind in the UK.  Plans for the The...

Multinational universal bank Barclays will join Housing Growth Partnership as the two new funding partners at Pocket Living’s Waltham Forest scheme. HGP is a...

The West Bar development in Sheffield has been granted full planning approval meaning that construction work can begin within a few months....

A national property developer with a focus on residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes, in partnership with both the public and private...

Climate change has brought increased rainfall across the country, especially in places that may not have had as much risk of...

It’s been announced that Taylor & Martin, a property management company based out of Glasgow, has been appointed by Artisan Real...

Knight Frank has announced that the UK’s Build to Rent (BTR) market received record levels of investment in the first two...

Letting agent Ascend Properties recently described Build to Rent (BTR) as the future of renting, and an analysis of data from the...

This week’s auction roundup sees record toppers from Bond Wolfe Auctions and Strettons, a particularly unusual lot on sale via Pugh, and...

Elephant & Castle is one of the most interesting and colourful parts of London, with a fascinating history and a wonderfully...

Dover District Council has approved Etopia Homes’ plans to deliver 50 eco-friendly homes on a site in Eastry, Kent. Situated on Gore...

Before closing its doors in October 2019, the Royal Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital was a health facility on Gray’s Inn...

One of the Algarve’s most anticipated new developments has witnessed ‘unprecedented demand’ for its flagship Viceroy Residences since they launched in...

Nottingham will soon become home to the UK's largest low-rise modular housing development. Yorkshire-based home manufacturer company ilke Homes will deliver...

Real estate company, Amro Partners is developing two new student accommodation projects in Iberia – Madrid and Porto. The new development...

Company founders from the likes of Gymshark, Tinder, Zoom, Uber and Deliveroo have already turned that initial spark of an idea...

A number of community-led campaign groups are calling for a landmark Women’s Building and social housing on the former Holloway Prison...

Student accommodation owner/operator Student Roost has exchanged contracts on a major deal to purchase a prime new 703-bed property in Nottingham. Currently...

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

Inspired Villages, operator of retirement villages established by Legal & General, has achieved planning permission to deliver a £100 million retirement...

At the beginning of this year, we covered the story of Berkhamsted Football Club and its battle to keep playing at...

A major new development in Birmingham reached a significant milestone yesterday as Lendlease and the City Council finalised a joint venture...

Knights Quarter, the brand-new development in the heart of Winchester, is offering an ‘exciting’ investment opportunity with a collection of apartments,...

A new development that is aiming to disrupt 'the construction industry' and change 'the way we design and build homes' is coming soon...

Rula Homes has secured planning consent from Wakefield Council to deliver 77 affordable new homes on a 5.76-acre site at City...

Gallions Place, a new mixed-use community of homes, shops and restaurants and play areas at London’s Royal Docks, has been launched...

The Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector is an incredibly exciting industry to be in right now with a very promising future...

Property Investor Today gains insight from Dudley Mills, land and planning director of property developers Kebbell, to uncover what the role is...

Construction works on a new £19 million residential scheme in Nottinghamshire, led by property developer Taggart Homes, are set to begin...

A historic dye works and laundry is being transformed into contemporary new homes by developers Galliard Homes and Acorn Property Group. This month, the developers...

With lockdown easing and the vaccine rollout continuing to go well, there is hope on the horizon again for a brighter...

Real estate funding specialist ASK Partners and OakNorth Bank have completed a £22 million co-loan for the next phase of an...

For many a year, the west Algarvian city of Lagos – which literally means lakes in Portuguese – has been one...

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

Last week, Global Citizen Solutions – a boutique migration investment firm headquartered in Lisbon – held a webinar to discuss the...

Prime developer Harbright has unveiled its first development outside the centre of the capital with the launch of Whitelocke House in West London.  The...

Construction work on a set of new riverside apartments in North Tyneside has begun. The £10 million development, Shepherds Quay, will be...

ilke Homes has partnered with emh group to deliver affordable homes in Beeston, Nottinghamshire. In light of the government’s reforms to increase...

Work has commenced on a £9.2 million housing scheme in Castleford, West Yorkshire, which will transform a brownfield site into high-quality,...

In June 2019, the UK became the first country to commit to bringing all greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050. Environmentally-friendly...

Virtual tours are to be offered at the Springfields Independent Living facility in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicester, as the project delivered by contractor...

Since the start of the Build to Rent (BTR) boom, Tipi (the BTR brand of British property development and investment company...

Following one of the most disruptive and challenging years in living memory, I have no doubt that many of those in...

Round Hill Capital (RHC), a leading global real estate investment, development and asset management firm, has secured a deal to acquire...

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

In 2019, senior housing – also known as retirement housing or senior living – seemed to be developing into one of...

In September last year, Hungarian-based property developer Cordia International acquired Birmingham-based, PRS-specialist developer Blackswan Property Limited. The Blackswan acquisition marked Cordia’s first investment in the UK market and is...

In this bumper development roundup - the final one of the year - we explore the planned creation of new developments and...

French ski resorts will remain closed this Christmas to stop the spread of Covid-19, but one ski expert believes buyer demand...

Work is set to get underway in the coming weeks on the construction of a new Build to Rent (BTR) development...

A law firm has said the value of the UK’s top 15 senior living providers has increased by 62% in the...

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed so many things for so many people. For international real estate agents in Spain, it has...

Property developers and investors rely on the smooth construction of homes and new developments to ensure their returns and bank balances...

Construction work has commenced on the Tate Residences, an ‘eagerly awaited’ luxury collection of 37 spacious apartments which overlook Sussex Cricket...

Building works on a new housing development in West Oxfordshire are on track, with the show home set to open to the...

We have seen over the past few months a real government impetus to regain lost ground, since the economic effects of...

It’s strategically located for easy access to London Heathrow Terminals, is close to a number of the stations on the incoming...

The purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector is showing signs of recovery following market disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to...

A Nottingham-based luxury home developer has started construction works on a new ‘sought-after’ luxury residential scheme in the Beeston area. Located in...

A unique site in Havant has been visited by Environment Minister Rebecca Pow after its borough council became the first local...

Canary Wharf’s newest district, Wood Wharf, is beginning to take shape, with 10 Park Drive seeing over 50 new residents to...

Last week we ran a story on the latest part of the landmark Snow Hill Wharf scheme being launched to market...

The dedicated housebuilding arm of developer St. Modwen has secured approval for 56 new apartments in Longbridge Town Centre. St. Modwen Homes...

Leading Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey España launched two new developments this month – exclusive, frontline marina apartments at Pier 1 at...

A range of luxury apartments, part of a new development in Chelsea at Essoldo House, have been launched to the market. The...

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

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

Despite the uncertainties posed by coronavirus for the higher education sector, new student accommodation developments are showing no signs of slowing...

The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t put a hold on major new developments and regeneration projects taking place across the UK. Here, we...

In parts one and two, we looked at the investors and developers with a large stake in the fast-emerging Build to...

The last 12 or so weeks have been rather nerve-wracking for the property sector. The lockdown has raised many questions, from...

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

It’s not a country that receives much UK attention from a property investment, holiday or tourist point of view, overshadowed by...

The coronavirus pandemic has had huge impacts on all parts of the property industry, with the market effectively on pause mode...

It’s really important now, more than ever, that investors think strategically – with so much uncertainty and so many unknowns as...

With lockdown starting to ease, investors across the country will be considering their next steps and where might represent the best...

A recently-completed £85 million development in Salford has been a huge success with overseas property investors. Downtown, six interlinked apartment blocks inspired...

International investors make up a big chunk of Britain’s second home market, especially in London. Many of these investors hail from...

With the dawning realisation that there will be a long-term legacy to the way we live our lives post-Covid-19, a leading...

Manchester-based developer Gothic & Stone has acquired the former Engedi Welsh Calvinistic Methodist chapel in the Welsh town of Colwyn Bay...

Local plans across the country for new housing developments and schemes must prioritise access to green space for the long-term benefit...

Whilst the development of brand-new developments is one solution to the UK housing shortage, a much more obvious answer is the...

February 2020 was the wettest ever recorded in Britain, with Atlantic Storms Ciara and Dennis depositing vast amounts of rainfall across...

The UK’s second city could see its Build to Rent (BTR) portfolio grow further after plans were announced for a new...

The Mayfair property market is set for a ‘Boris Boom’, according to the latest report by estate agency Wetherell. The report –...

At the start of this year, Property Investor Today took a detailed look at why Preston is the perfect city for...

Across the country, new developments continue to pop up everywhere you look – from the south coast of England to the...

Over 40% of the 216 luxury apartments at a prestigious new development in Ashford, Kent, have been snapped up by eager...

A London and Mumbai-based architects’ firm has been appointed to design and deliver two new towers located on the Western Express...

Duet, MediaCityUK’s first Build to Rent scheme, has opened its doors – providing a luxury development of 270 residential apartments. The new...

In this guest piece, Yaroslava Tkalich, chief marketing officer of Smartlands - a global investment platform for the tokenization of real economy assets by issuing...

Initial work is set to begin this month on a new development in Preston, bringing much-needed city centre living space by transforming...

With new developments regularly popping up in all parts of the country, Property Investor Today carries out a quick round-up of...

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

A new resort in the Austrian Alps, bringing together the principles of sustainability and well-being together with ultimate luxury, is set...

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

In the final part of this series – which kicked off with an update on Battersea Power Station and has since explored everywhere...

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

Every cloud has a silver lining and where the property market is concerned, London’s recent stagnation and downturn in some areas...

At Property Investor Today, whenever we shine a light on an overseas investment hotspot, British buyers typically feature towards the top...

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

Property Investor Today recently went to visit Old Kent Road, the ancient thoroughfare subject to a planned £10 billion regeneration. It’s...

Alpine property developer MGM French Properties is launching an exclusive new development in the popular family resort of La Plagne. Located on...

Property Investor Today recently visited the Royal Docks to witness first-hand its dramatic facelift. One of London’s most successful regeneration projects of...

A major new East End development is launching this Saturday (October 19), providing almost 1,000 ‘high-quality’ new homes to Canning Town. At...

Despite Brexit, Spain has reclaimed its status as a hotspot for British buyers, with the Costa del Sol a firm favourite. Last...

More new homes are set to be delivered to West London after Inland Homes, a specialist developer of brownfield regeneration projects,...

In the latest part of our series focusing on London’s regeneration hotspots, Property Investor Today zones in on the ongoing transformation...

A unique bespoke development on the edge of the new ‘super village’ to be built south of Worcester is being proposed...

The first release of homes at Moda Living’s flagship Build to Rent Angels Gardens scheme in the heart of Manchester have...

An enormous 14.85 hectare site is being brought to the market after the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) instructed Avison Young to...

The Spanish Estate Agent has launched a new development of homes in the mountains of Andalucía. Quercus, the latest urbanisation to be...

Looking back to four or five years ago when Prime Central London property prices were booming, it became commonplace to buy...

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

A new development on the Costa Del Sol is aiming to become the 'most desirable residential destination in Spain' and possibly...

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

Property firm LH1 London has sold more than 100 apartments at landmark Digbeth development ‘The Forge’ in the heart of Birmingham’s...

Mallorca has become one of the most sought-after islands in the Mediterranean over recent years, with many famous visitors and residents making...

A brand-new development opportunity in the heart of Worthing town centre has already generated interest from developers following its recent launch...

Property is an appealing investment: it’s been proven (in a favourable market, of course) to increase in value and it’s a...

Spanish luxury real estate agency Lucas Fox witnessed sales of new homes triple in the period from January to April 2019,...

Bracknell’s former bus depot is set to undergo a grand transformation into a 155,000 square foot development of 242 luxury apartments,...

Confidence is returning to Barcelona’s property market following a stuttering period after the October 1 independence push in 2017. That’s according to...

The funding launch of an ‘exciting new development’ in the Castlegate area of Sheffield was recently announced by Leeds-based property investment...

MGM French Properties is adding an additional chalet to a luxury ski residence located at the entrance of the Champagny-en-Vanoise resort,...

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

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

Mallorca has experienced a steady increase of real estate purchases by foreign investors, with the total number of transactions hitting 15,000...

There has been a surge in the number of new properties appearing in the French Alps. Erna Low Property has over a...

There has been further activity in the burgeoning Build to Rent sector, with new partnerships being announced and new developments launched.  Firstly,...

As London continues to wane in popularity for investors and renters alike – with increasing numbers of people moving out of...

Spain’s property market is set for steady growth in 2019, according to Lucas Fox International Properties. With 2018 proving to be another...

A new development has been launched in Sainte-Foy, the ‘ski paradise’ which MGM French Properties helped to build. Situated on the ascent...

Erna Low Property has launched new developments in three French Alps ski resorts, all of which are in small villages part...

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

French property developer, MGM French Properties, has launched a new development comprised of 15 luxury apartments on the French-Swiss border in...

Building better-designed homes in suitable areas is at the centre of new planning rules published by Housing Secretary James Brokenshire. As well...

Areas of West London had a higher than average percentage of properties selling within the first three months of being on...

An exclusive new development in the family-friendly resort of Les Houches is being launched by French property developer MGM French Properties. Chalet...

Activity of transactions in Scotland’s Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) exceeded £100 million in 2017, according to recent figures for GVA’s Student...

A new development has opened in the St Martin De Belleville Village Ski resort in France. Nestled in the centre of the...

Crosslane Student Developments has secured planning consent for a 266-bed, purpose-built student accommodation development in Coventry. The scheme, which is set to...

A new competition offering the chance to win a one-bedroom apartment in Bracknell has been launched by Uri Geller and Equinox...

New-build developments in the capital’s most popular areas could remain on the market for longer and be sold with higher discounts...

Property finance lender LendInvest has completed a £16 million financing deal with finance borrower Yogo Group. The deal, which was completed in...

Private equity firm Cogress has underwritten £2.5 million in equity to fund a new mixed-use property development in South West London. Eager...

The average luxury residential value in Monaco has reached €53,000 per square metre in the second quarter of 2017, according to...

With average French mortgage rates held at a low of 1.5%, now is still a good time to invest in a...

Aston Property Ventures has announced the development of two luxury apartment towers and a shopping mall in the heart of Dubai...

Investing in overseas property is becoming increasingly popular, and there are certain locations around the globe that are becoming some of...

A new £500m regeneration scheme moved a step closer after plans for the project, which include the proposed construction of a...

Marshall Group Properties has agreed a strategic 50:50 joint venture partnership with housebuilder Hill to deliver 450 new homes in Cambridge. The...

A new report suggests that a decisive general election victory for the Conservative party this week will empower NIMBYs (Not in...

The Conservative and Labour parties have now published their manifestos ahead of next week’s general election, which include policies to reform...

Dublin, Milan and Madrid lead the way in terms of European ‘hot’ cities for hotel investment, fresh research shows. The study, conducted...

Sales of homes at the top end of the housing market have collapsed over the past 12 months or so, especially...

With four of the eight luxury houses in a new exclusive development in Kenmare, County Kerry in the South West of...

Plans for a new £60m shopping and leisure development in the heart of Rochdale town centre have been given the go-ahead...

Almost two-thirds of property investors now rate new and upgraded rail and tram links as providing the most attractive property investment...

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

Planning consent has been approved for the £400m regeneration of Kingston town centre’s Eden Walk shopping centre in west London. Joint developers...

Plans to build a Thameslink station in the north London area of Brent Cross may be brought forward by nine years...

Competitive bidding, lower asking prices, a weak pound, the residential property market in the capital continues to appeal to many prospective...

A new housing development in Slough is thought to be catching the eye of property investors. Trinity, developed by Shanly Homes, is...

Glasgow saw strong levels of office take-up last year, surpassing the 10-year annual average of 500,000 sq ft within the first...

The biggest talking point in 2017 will be triggering Article 50 to begin the process of Britain’s exit from the EU,...

Since the shock Brexit result was announced in June, and the consequent drop in value of the pound, there has been...

The Cardiff office market has recorded its best ever third quarter on record, with take up levels reaching 183,992 sq ft,...

The chancellor Phillip Hammond should use his upcoming Autumn Statement to raise the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) threshold to £250,000...

A Spanish real estate agency's half-year report shows that property prices and transactions have increased in the country's key cities and...

Regentsmead has launched a range of development finance products aimed at developers and investors taking on new build, conversion and refurbishment...

With the summer nearing an end, it is traditional for the experts to look ahead to what property markets have in...

Investors in The Resort Group's latest Cape Verde development, Llana Beach Hotel, have been boosted by the news that holidaymakers are...

A chronic shortage of properties continues to push house prices upwards across Barcelona, according to a new report. The report from CBRE reveals...

Some 14 residential properties were sold at Remax Malta’s first ever Maltese property auction at the Hilton Malta last week. The auction...

York recorded the largest increase in rents of any retail location outside of London between April 2015 and April 2016 as figures...

A sharp fall in the value of the UK pound against the euro, after Britons voted to leave the EU, will...

There remains a severe shortage of affordable office space in the capital despite the fact that London office starts have soared...

Work is set to get underway on a £1.3bn Lincolnshire Lakes project later this month that will completely transform the area...

Values in both the residential and commercial property sectors look set to soar as demand continues to outstrip supply, new research...

BT has announced a £6bn investment in broadband and 4G coverage to ensure that the ultrafast Openreach service is extended to...

All eyes will soon be on the £4.5bn regeneration of Brent Cross and Cricklewood in north west London as plans for...

Property investment platform Cogress recently raised £1.35m in just 24 hours. The company, who aim to make investment accessible and transparent, used the money...

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...

A poignant example of the continued lure of prime London property, a new Victoria-based development launched by private equity firm Cogress...