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This week’s development roundup highlights the latest in development and investment, from Elevate Property Group’s decade-long run and Legal & General’s...

The latest research by Unlatch has revealed how the new-build market looks based on the diversity of stock currently available to...

Legal & General Capital (L&G) and Hodge have invested £5.5 million into an energy technology and services company supporting the transition...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the latest development and investment news, featuring Avanton’s breakout into the BTR sector...

In November, Boris Johnson spoke at the Confederation of British Industry’s conference and announced that Electric Vehicle charging points will become...

During the summer, the New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) – the new independent body for overseeing the quality of the customer...

GetGround and Salboy have announced a strategic partnership to make property investing in the North West easier, faster and more efficient.  Salboy, the North West property development and investment company, and GetGround,...

Research by Unlatch has revealed where across the UK we’re most in need of new homes based on the size of...

New-build homes account for 6.5% of pandemic property purchases, new research from Unlatch finds. The new-build sales optimisation platform looked at the...

The property price premium paid by new-build buyers has increased by 10.8% in the past year – now commanding 40.2% more...

PIT takes a closer look at the latest auction news, from MSP Capital’s brand-new bridging loan to support auction growth and...

In this guest piece, Guy Horne, co-founder and chief executive of HSPG, sets out why provision of affordable and supported housing...

New-build homes can allegedly see homebuyers cut their energy bills by as much as 60%, research from Warwick Estates reveals. Now that...

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...

One of the questions I get asked most frequently is, 'what's the best property development strategy?'. Given that property development ranges...

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

In this guest piece, the experts at regulated property buyers GoodMove explore everything investors need to know about buying a new build, including what...

In this development roundup, ilke Homes gathers significant funding in a pledge to deliver 10,000 homes in the next five years,...

New research has found that the proportion of UK property transactions accounted for by the new-build sector hit its lowest level in...

An effective method for sourcing and obtaining sites is critical to the success of any property developer. Starting construction on a...

If seaside living is high up on your property wish list, the latest research by Warwick Estates could make your property...

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

In 2018, the total value of commercial property in the UK sat at over £880 billion, when the office market was at...

Taggart Homes has revealed plans for a number of new schemes across the UK, the acquisition of a home building company...

With the Covid-19 pandemic and its subsequent lockdowns causing people to seek more spacious homes, coupled with the reduced need to...

So, you’re planning on buying a new home. Between organising your paperwork and moving preparations, the process of changing properties can...

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

Electric vehicles are driving the UK’s green transition, helping the nation on its journey towards sustainability and net zero emissions by...

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

Property construction work is now underway in Middleton St George, Darlington. Maven Capital Partners (Maven), a leading UK property and private...

A government-backed modular housing ‘pioneer’ has unveiled the UK’s first mainstream zero carbon home, which it claims can cut energy bills...

A new residential development in Salford, Manchester is set to offer a ‘refreshing’ collection of apartments. The gritty suburb-turned-cultural-goldmine location is home...

The UK government has implemented a legally binding commitment to achieve net-carbon zero by 2050, meaning that new-build homes must be...

Findings from a Build to Rent (BTR) specialist have revealed how the sector is poised to gain further momentum due to...

Whether you’d describe it as a housing shortage or crisis, it is clear that the UK’s unprecedented demand for new-build homes...

Research from a new-build snagging company has found that a number of new-build homes being delivered are unfit for purpose as housebuilders...

The latest research by a nationwide buy-to-let (BTL) specialist has revealed which major cities across England and Wales have seen the...

The pandemic continues to shape the UK property market, with a growing disparity between inner city and outer city residential rents,...

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

A new PropTech engine has issued more than £600 million worth of Instant Sales Guarantee proposals in the first three months...

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

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

A north-west based property development company has put together a comprehensive checklist of the top things UK property investors need to...

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

Being hailed as the first part of the biggest English property law reform in decades, the announcement of new ground rent...

A property development and investment company has claimed that the ongoing shortfall in housing is prompting strong demand for high spec...

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

If, over the years, you have been interested in an investment property abroad, chances are that France was one of the...

Last week, two of the UK’s biggest housebuilders – Barratt and Berkeley – held webinars aimed at investors. While new-build developments have traditionally...

Housebuilding took a hit as a result of the pandemic, but there are signs that it is now starting to recover. In...

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

A leading private wealth law firm claims that architects are increasingly prepared to take legal action against developers in a bid to...

Here at PIT, we’re always keen to champion green issues and sustainability, so it’s pleasing to see a new study by...

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

With the UK enduring its third national lockdown, Property Investor Today speaks with Michael Taggart, chief executive officer of luxury homebuilder...

Build to Rent (BTR) specialist Ascend Properties has forecast that completions in the sector will double by 2025, as the fast-growing...

A privately-owned development company founded in 2016 by well-known property developer Ben Carrington is continuing to deliver on its plans to...

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...

The property predictions for 2021 continue to roll in, as the sector looks ahead to the upcoming 12 months. Here, we get...

A housebuilder is offering free expert advice for property investors looking to start or expand their portfolio in Cambridgeshire, specifically in...

If you are dreaming of buying a property in Spain, there is so much to think about and many things to...

When it comes to conveyancing for landlords and investors, the purchasing process itself doesn’t differ that much from residential conveyancing, there...

Funds advised by Hilltop Credit Partners, a specialist funding partner for SME residential developers, have completed a £3 million loan to build...

Despite the uncertainty caused by the global pandemic and the UK’s departure from the European Union, the international property market shows...

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

Spain is the UK’s most popular holiday and second home destination and, since July 15, Brits have been allowed to travel...

House prices in Spain will close 2020 with little variation over the previous year, according to a recent market analysis of...

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

Spanish property law firm Fuster & Associates has provided detailed guidance for Brits buying in Spain at the present time, taking...

One of the biggest players in the burgeoning Build to Rent market has announced that it has taken a 36% stake...

The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a huge impact on all our lives, with all schools now closed (other than for...

The Balearic Islands remain a ‘safe haven’ for property investments, with the overall volume of transactions on the market levelling out...

With the number of major modular housing providers in the UK increasing, and calls getting ever-louder for more modern methods of...

A new report from global real estate firm JLL has claimed that 2021 will be the year when the mammoth new...

With Saturday January 25 2020 marking Chinese New Year – a period of celebration for the estimated 120,250 Chinese people living...

Despite stretched affordability in most parts of the country, with the average income required for a first-time buyer (FTB) to purchase...

Chris Dale, the co-founder and CEO of Investa, tells us why he launched an interior design brand especially for the investment...

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

With approximately 120,250 Chinese people living in London, accounting for 1.5% of the capital's population, and many young Chinese people coming...

Jana Korpova-Harris, director at the Luxury Property Show, which returns to Olympia London on October 31 and November 1, offers her...

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

As the number of luxury new-build chalets and apartments has risen at some of the most sought-after ski resorts in the...

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

Springbok Properties, a Manchester-based fast sale estate agent, has revealed that new-build homes experience a huge premium in certain areas of...

Jacksons, a once renowned department store in the heart of Reading town centre, is undergoing a major renovation that will see...

A new-build residential development near Birmingham city centre that sold out before contractors had even started work on site has now...

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

The weakness of the pound following the Brexit vote has helped to propel the number of US buyers in London to...

In recent weeks our campaign to replace leasehold with commonhold has continued to gather momentum both in the press and across...

More than nine out of 10 new-build homes in the UK have defects and almost 40% fail to meet their original...

If you’re a UK citizen and you’re looking to invest in property in Austria, you should act before Friday 29 March,...

A new guide designed to help London leaseholders has been released by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, with the Mayor also...

A leading law firm in Dorset and Somerset has revealed its success in enabling British clients to recover deposits lost on...

The value of new-build properties is beginning to outstrip the value of existing properties, according to a study by DJ Alexander...

Edinburgh has seen price growth of 1.9% across Q3 2018, while prices in Scotland rose by 0.7% in the same period,...

Theresa May kicked off the Conservative Party conference – which is taking place in Birmingham this week – by outlining plans...

Berlin, which next year marks its 30th anniversary as a re-unified city, has witnessed strong price growth over the last five...

Property investors now operate in a truly global environment. Just as UK-based investors can look at the great returns offered by...

The housing market is not set up for the increasing number of life-long renters, a property management company has claimed. DJ Alexander,...

Property Partner has announced a ‘strategic partnership’ with GAMA Property that aims to give investors the chance to access returns from...

Open equity firm for property, Cogress UK, has announced a £1.73 million exit on a residential development in Westminster. The project, which...

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...

On a day set to be dominated by the Budget, Skipton Building Society has launched two new seven-year fixed-rate mortgages to...

Q&A with Rachael Donnelly, associate solicitor in the property litigation team at Blacks Solicitors LLP, on the key things to look...

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

The leasehold system is a feudal form of property ownership in England and Wales, which many investors believe is a flawed...

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

The Nine Elms’ borough of Southwark has experienced a boom in residential property prices over the past 12 months, but with...

The Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme, which has attracted strong demand from borrowers looking for higher loan-to-value (LTV) home loans,...

They say no man is an island, however the UK is – and there is only so much land available, says...

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

Britain’s decision to leave the European Union is set to have a mixed impact on housing markets across London, according to...

Research carried out by Nottingham Trent University has shown that new-build properties may be making owning a home in the UK...

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...

Kitchen designers and property developers have revealed that almost half of their customers have requested wine coolers in the last year. Wine...

Crowdfunding platform PropertyPartner has announced it has purchased property in growth hotspot Hastings from a local developer. In an attempt to get...