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New research shows that sellers in Wales are likely to be hit hardest by a down valuation, with the average home...

More than two in five UK property investors say they rely on the property and finance trade press - such as...

Richard Worrall, the NAVA Propertymark President, writes: Having been in having been involved in the sale of properties for nearly 38 years...

Black Brick has been advising professional property investors, buyers, sellers and developers since 2007.  It says it’s advised, sourced and acquired almost...

Market analysis by debt advisory firm Sirius Property Finance reveals the North East is currently England’s mixed-use property hotspot, providing opportunities...

One of the first things I read this year for international women’s day was a quote which really resonated with me....

It’s reasonable to say that the 2022 property market was unpredictable and a whirlwind (although we did make some good predictions!)....

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

In this Q&A, we speak to Adam MacLeod, partner at Castleforge Partners, for his thoughts on data-driven investment, the latest trends...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Amy Gibson, General Manager. How has your company had to adapt...

It’s my first column for Property Investor Today and I’m grateful to the team for allowing me to share my knowledge...

If previous auction roundups haven’t done much to convince you that property auctions are the most lucrative route, then perhaps this...

In this guest piece, Neil Smith, managing director UK and Ireland at Scape, sets out how providers of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA)...

Things that don’t mix well? Polka dots and stripes, planning and politics. The run-up to an election is usually an uncertain...

In this opinion piece, Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank, outlines the key things for those with a stake in...

The First Homes scheme, one of the flagship housing schemes announced by the government last year as Boris Johnson finally tried...

In this opinion piece, Jourdan Prowting, Partner Residential Auction at Allsop, analyses London's residential property market and discusses whether now is...

In this guest piece, St. Modwen Homes explores the idea of property buyers designing their first home on a digital platform before...

The Cumberland recently sought the opinions of representatives from different areas of hospitality to highlight the differing perspectives on some of...

Another new year is approaching, but unlike the last, 2022 should arrive with significantly less uncertainty, especially for the property market....

In this opinion piece, Reece Mennie from HJ Collection outlines the main benefits of office-to-residential conversions – which is set to...

Housebuilder Countryside Properties has become the latest big developer to pledge an end to ground rents on leasehold properties, meaning that...

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

We’ve already reached October in what has been another tumultuous year for the housing market. The auction world continues to thrive,...

In this guest piece, the media team at HULT Private Capital outline what they see as the future of property investing...

Following the news of the departure of Robert Jenrick and the introduction of Michael Gove as Secretary of State for the newly renamed Department...

In this guest piece, Alec Watt, chief executive officer of the Accouter Group of Companies, outlines why investors would be unwise...

The term ‘Generation Rent’ has long been used throughout both the rental and sales markets, developing many connotations over the years....

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

If you take a look at the Virgin website you’ll see an impressive (and varied) number of brands, including broadband, aviation,...

Since my Zibel Real Estate portfolio first started investing in Berlin over a decade ago, residential real estate prices have increased...

With Boots recently joining John Lewis and Lloyds Bank in dipping its toes into the property market, this opinion piece from Ged...

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

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

A campaign against major development changes to the area surrounding South Kensington station in Central London has secured a major win in...

Despite Portugal being taken off the UK’s green list from tomorrow, causing bafflement from the Portuguese government and a mad rush...

Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic and the start of the first lockdown in March 2020, major auction houses up...

There is a much greater sales potential to be unleashed from Chinese buyers, a leading China expert has claimed. Domenica Di Lieto,...

Kingston upon Hull is the hidden hotspot for property investors in the north of England, a developer firm has claimed. Iguana Developments, which specialises...

Since the coronavirus crisis began, there has been lots of talk about the death of the city-centre as people seek more...

After several years of growth across all real estate segments, 2020 was anticipated to maintain this trend. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic...

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

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

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

The government has not been quiet in targeting landlords and the rental sector. The changes to mortgage interest restrictions for individuals...

In this Q&A, Thomas Balashev – who has spoken previously of breaking into the old-money elite of prime London property despite...

Grant Seaton, senior business lending manager at The Cumberland, discusses how the holiday let sector can prepare for a spring like no...

January 7 2021 marked the launch of a new national committee, supported by The UK Apartment Association (UKAA), looking to improve...

Since the Brexit transition period ended just over a month ago, and the UK ceased to be a part of the...

The leasehold scandal has been one of the biggest topics of debate and controversy in the property industry in recent years,...

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

Like everything else, the highest echelons of the property market in the UK haven't been immune from the impact of Covid-19. But what...

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

In this opinion piece, Elizabeth Osborne - a legal director at Ashfords Solicitors - asks whether the government's proposed planning reforms will be dangerous...

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

You may have heard people say that as the coronavirus continues and a possible recession approaches, this spells the end of the...

As property investors, it is very important that we monitor house price trends when assessing new deals and during existing long-term...

A Barcelona-based software company recently announced its list of the ‘World’s Top 50 Short Term Property Managers’.  Rentals United, which describes itself...

Many people like the idea of living on the water, and houseboats have come to be seen as an increasingly trendy,...

A marketing expert who is vocal about companies responsibly marketing themselves has called for the property industry to be doing much...

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

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

Affordable housing is very often a thorny bone of contention. Arbitrary government targets are regularly missed and this part of 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...

One of the UK’s leading Build to Rent providers for family housing has launched its private rental sector (PRS) market research...

In a recent Zoom webinar, titled ‘Why and where to invest in residential real estate post-Covid-19’, representatives from three different luxury overseas...

Knight Frank’s latest PCL (Prime Central London) index reveals that average prices in this market declined by 2.1% in April, the...

In these social distancing times, where so many of us are working remotely and being encouraged to stay at home as...

Property Investor Today has previously looked at how Smartlands became the first company to tokenize property in the UK and asked whether fractional ownership and...

Real estate is set to remain an attractive investment asset in 2020 despite strong political and economic headwinds, the latest research...

Property Investor Today has covered the work of Smartlands - the first regulated blockchain-based crowdfunding company in the UK, and the...

London is now one of the most dynamic cities on the continent when it comes to investment in Build to Rent...

There has been a surge in the number of Hong Kong residents travelling to London to invest in residential property, according...

Some 73% of buy-to-let investors considered property as the best, least volatile long-term investment when compared to all other asset classes,...

Ten cities in Europe have asked for more help from the EU in their battle against Airbnb and other short-let holiday rental websites....

Brexit! Whether you’re a Brexiteer or a Remainer, no one can deny that this is probably the number one issue on...

It’s the story that is still dominating all the headlines, but - with Britain set to officially leave the European Union...

Over the course of this year, the economy of Cyprus has begun to stabilise and confidence started to return to the...

Attitudes towards being a landlord in the current economic and political climate remain optimistic, according to recent research from Your Move. Its...

More than a fifth of recent home buyers (those who purchased less than three years ago) would consider moving home if...

Most landlords are unable to identify a fake passport when presented with one leaving them vulnerable to fraudsters with fake ID’s, according...

Residential property transactions in May dropped by 3.3% on the previous month, following two successive months of growth, in what could...

With housing high on the political agenda ahead of tomorrow’s general election, all the major parties have pledged to tackle the...

More British homeowners trust the Conservatives more than Labour to fix the country’s ‘broken’ housing market, according to a new poll. With...

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

Property investors are increasingly taking note of a new ski resort development situated in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Andermatt Swiss...

The Scottish government is still failing to address the issue of housing supply, according to Homes for Scotland.   In response to the...

Major plans to revamp Scotland’s planning system have been proposed by the Scottish government to help speed up housebuilding.  The proposals are...

Jake Russell, director at Russell Simpson, offers his thoughts on what property market trends we can expect over the coming year. Much...

London is to lead the UK house price recovery with 16.5% cumulative growth between now and the end of 2020, according...

Uncertainty surrounding Brexit has had an adverse impact on investor sentiment when it comes to investing in the UK’s property market,...

The number of homes that came onto the sales market dropped at its sharpest rate to date while buyer demand fell...

New buyer demand for homes has improved in recent week now that the uncertainty over whether the UK would leave or...

A significant number of house sales fell through in the immediate aftermath of the win for Brexit as buyers got cold...

Global markets have plunged, David Cameron has announced that he is to step down as Prime Minister later this year and...

The market is changing; the act of investing is based on risk versus reward. No investment is guaranteed, but how can...

65% of renters are negative about their prospects of purchasing a home, according to new research by online estate agent Urban.co.uk. Nearly...

I’ve seen a sharp rise this year in the number of foreign investors looking to establish a presence or even expand...

New research conducted by retirement lending specialist more 2 life has revealed that older borrowers want to see age limits on...