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A Scottish property investment specialist is launching what he calls “an innovative new course, designed specifically to encourage property investment and...

A study into crime rates, potential rental yield and nearby tourist attractions has listed a selection of the top holiday cottage...

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

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

Hamptons head of research Aneisha Beveridge says the early signs in 2024 suggest that the market has firmly turned the page.   She...

Landlords are spoilt for choice, having seen the number of buy to let mortgage products increase by 8.8 per cent in...

Agents working for one of the country’s highest profile and most respected buying services - Stacks Property Search - have been...

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

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

A new study of over 600,000 available properties on Rightmove reveals that homes in need of renovation are the most in...

New research by lending service Octane Capital reveals that the average buy to let investor has seen the money they owe...

Glasgow City Region and North East of Scotland will be Scotland’s Investment Zones following an agreement between the UK and Scottish...

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

Research by Nested, the modern estate agent, reveals that £250bn worth of property has been sold in the UK in the...

Whether for a holiday home or a permanent move, Cyprus has no shortage of reasons to invest in property. The island...

2022 was a year that presented an assortment of challenges for the commercial real estate (CRE) market; the aftermath of Covid-19,...

Where are the top locations for property investment in 2023? It's the question all existing or budding property investors will be...

When we read about financial headwinds, soaring inflation due to energy price rises and a looming recession on the horizon, it’s...

A leading buying agent has claimed that, with the mortgage market still in turmoil post-the disastrous mini-Budget (and its near total...

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,...

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

A property purchase is a convenient way to process the spoils of illegal endeavours, making anti-money laundering checks necessary within the...

The Vigo Coast in Galicia is becoming one of the most desirable coastal destinations in Spain, according to new research from...

Battersea Power Station announced yesterday that it will finally open its doors to the public for the first time in its...

A few years ago, we carried out an interview with Tzvete Doncheva, who has become one of the most prominent PropTech...

One bad review is all it takes to ruin the reputation of a business, and the same is true for rental...

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

The average UK house price hit a fresh high in May, rising for the 11th month in a row, according to...

In a week of blazing weather, PIT shines a light on the latest auction news, from a new property auctioneer coming...

Property in many of the UK’s coastal towns and villages has often taken a pounding and not just from the elements...

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

This mini auction roundup has a commercial twist, with SDL Property Auctions offering a range of nightclubs and other nightlife spaces,...

It’s success galore for this week’s auction roundup, with Bond Wolfe witnessing revenue growth of over £23 million at its second...

This week’s development roundup is green-focused, with Together’s generous funding package for a new low-carbon homebuilding scheme and plans submitted for...

In part two of her net-zero column, Frédérique Carrier, head of investment strategy at RBC Wealth Management, reviews some investment implications regarding net-zero and...

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

With brownfield/greenfield sites (and where is best to develop new housing) still hot on the housing agenda, David Churchill - a planning...

The UK's recent storm season could lead to a greater infestation of Japanese knotweed - the famously problematic and invasive plant...

Prime Central London (PCL) was hit harder by most than the pandemic, as international buyers stayed away (due to Covid travel...

We’re already into the second month of 2022, but predictions on what the market could bring for the remainder of the...

Despite the continued rise in energy costs, 55% of homeowners are making positive changes to the environmental sustainability of their property,...

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

With demand for staycations soaring over the last 18 months, recent figures suggest that the UK is set for another record-breaking...

As the colder months settle in, and with it, the need to heat homes, many Brits are looking for ways to keep already costly energy bills down....

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

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

Both Boris Johnson and Michael Gove made Tory conference speeches pushing housebuilding on brownfield sites up this government’s agenda. With funding...

One of London’s busiest and most iconic areas has announced that it has become carbon neutral (as of November 11 2021). The...

This week’s auction roundup shows positive results across the board, with Auction House London, Clive Emson, Allsop, Auction House and SDL...

Landlords have begun to take steps to improve the energy efficiency of their properties ahead of new rules which are due...

The last auction roundup of October sees superb results for iamsold, Bond Wolfe and Sutton Kersh Auctions, as well as Allsop’s...

One of London's leading property services groups has explored the most amenity-rich and walkable communities in Outer London in a report...

In this guest piece, Rightio discusses some of the lesser-known costs of being a landlord. To the uninitiated, being a landlord might...

Some believe co-living as a concept has only grown in significance as society has had a chance to reassess its priorities and...

Building and construction expert, Thomas Goodman at MyJobQuote, offers five tips to keep your home renovation project, whether big or small,...

Situated in southeast London, Elephant & Castle boasts a rich history as well as an intriguing reputation. In recent years, the...

One of the key problems facing the UK housing market can be boiled down to: lots of demand and not enough...

Shopping centres have taken a hit in recent years thanks to changing shopping habits, the growth of online retail, a decline...

Property Experts, a Greater London developer, has launched its development Athena House in Horley, Surrey, exclusively on Instagram. The development is a...

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

Although summer is winding down, the world of property auctions is still very much active, with data from iamsold revealing that...

It’s famous for oil, football, the North Sea chill and granite, but Scotland’s third biggest city – and the UK’s 39th...

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

Along with Japanese knotweed, it’s one of the issues that can have the biggest impact on a home’s value and ability...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the latest goings-on for the UK’s top auctioneers, from John Pye’s brand-new...

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

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

From health monitoring panic rooms to biometric sensors in every corner, by 2071 our homes could virtually run themselves. With the recent...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the ‘rare opportunity’ for buyers to purchase a former Edwardian school, the...

This week – today (June 23), to be exact – marks five years since the EU referendum. It was a significant moment...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at Clive Emson’s attractive, unique lots for its upcoming June auction, and Strettons'...

The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania may not have traditionally received the same acclaim as countries like Spain or...

On Thursday May 6, a webinar was held – ‘Invest. Work. Live. In Lisbon’ – to highlight the best ways of...

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

Property investment can be very profitable over time and is seen as one of the safest forms of investment during times...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a closer look at the diverse lots at Bond Wolfe’s next sale, Allsop’s range of...

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

In this tips piece, the experts at JustBoilers.com outline the most popular house paint colours which are likely to have the...

The UK property market is in a state of flux. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has had a marked effect on landlords,...

In a competitive market, it’s a challenge to get prospective buyers through the door, so when they arrive your property needs...

Property Investor Today takes another gander at the latest news and developments in the auction realm, starting with SDL Auctions, Network...

With global stock markets in turmoil, many investors are turning to property as a less volatile investment option. For practical purposes, the...

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

The Algarve has long been a favourite destination of the Brits, for its warm climate, golf courses, sun-kissed beaches and relaxed...

The Green Homes Grant scheme went live on September 30 2020, offering landlords and investors the chance to apply for £5,000...

Damp in your home is a serious issue, potentially costing thousands to repair. It’s important that you act quickly as soon...

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

As all those responsible for managing property will be only too aware, landlords have many obligations under the laws and regulations...

In this development update, PIT explores the fascinating history of a Victorian villa in Coventry – which is being developed into...

Modular housing company ilke Homes has partnered with developer Abode Waterstone to deliver six factory-built affordable homes on a site near...

Homebuilding & Renovating – which describes itself as the number one site for self-builders and home extenders – is launching its...

For most homeowners, the thought of selling a house in 2020 is anxiety-inducing. To some, it feels like tempting fate. However,...

The 31 October 2020 is a big day for me and my family. It is the day we fly out of...

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

From the music studio where everything started for Oasis, to an Essex mansion with life-sized superhero figurines guarding a home cinema,...

Knight Frank’s latest Global Residential Cities Index, which tracks the movement in mainstream residential prices across 150 cities worldwide using official...

We recently explored whether Portugal – which has handled the Covid-19 pandemic better than most European nations – is, as a...

As is always the case in times of crisis, people are asking what might follow, what industries might thrive as normal...

The trade body representing the short-term rental sector has announced 14 new members to its ranks at a time when the...

Spanish mortgage specialists Fluent Finance Abroad have offered reassurance to British buyers that there is no need to give up on...