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Even in these troubled times, development work is still ongoing where it is safe and possible to do so, as evidenced...

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

Property Investor Today focuses on two brand new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) schemes from Future Generations and a refinance deal for...

In this latest roundup of development news, we zone in on a Grade-II listed Georgian warehouse next to the oldest pub...

In this latest development round-up, we zone in on three new student developments and the relaunch to the market of one...

Rental platform Movebubble has unveiled a new long-term partnership with ‘sustainable property developer’ EcoWorld. As a result of the tie-up, it will...

Developers have worked with Bristol City Council to ensure The Chocolate Factory in Greenbank, Bristol, will have a thriving community and...

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

With recently released figures revealing Airbnb’s huge reach across the country and Build to Rent’s rapid growth, Property Investor Today analyses...

Airsorted, the London-based professional hosting company, has revealed its new brand identity: Houst, which it says marks a significant step in...

Audley Group, one the UK’s leading providers of luxury retirement villages, has revealed that it has signed a new joint venture...

Smartlands and UK Sotheby’s International Realty have announced a collaboration which aims to explore the possibilities that blockchain technology provides for...

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

Scape, the global student living specialist, has acquired the Australian Urbanest portfolio (‘Urbanest’) of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) assets from M3...

A new five-star hotel and branded residences have started construction in the heart of the Algarve, it has been revealed. Ombria Resort,...

Whoobid has announced its partnership with Humberts to support its ongoing expansion. Humbers, an established agent with extensive coverage across the UK,...

London-based Insurtech start-up Canopy has announced a partnership with 360Globalnet, the next-generation of no-code online digital claim and risk assessment technology.  The...

The Collective, a leading co-living brand which launched its first London development in 2016, has received a resolution to grant planning...

Developers in Scotland have claimed that a £250 million development for the former Tullis Russell paper factory in Fife can transform...

A few months ago, Property Investor Today explored how Greece’s property market is bouncing back with increasing investment after years of...

Legal & General Affordable Homes has committed £750 million to new affordable housing projects throughout the UK. The projects would see an...

Student accommodation specialist Future Generation has successfully completed the £25 million Hythe Mills project in Colchester, Essex – its first purpose-built...

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

Property Investor Today was recently invited along to the 150th anniversary celebrations of renowned constructor Sir Robert McAlpine, where we met...

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

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

The seemingly relentless expansion of the Build to Rent sector across the UK shows no signs of slowing down, with the...

Greece’s appeal as a property investment destination is increasing once again as the country continues to bounce back from severe economic...

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

London and Berlin have announced a new city-to-city partnership to strengthen trade and investments between the two capitals and support start-up...

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

Juwai.com, the Chinese portal for overseas real estate, and independent ski property portal SnowOnly have signed a partnership aiming to bring...

A startup housing app which aims to provide a safe haven for international students recently won the North West regional final...

Crest Nicholson and M&G Real Estate have partnered for the fifth time to fund the construction of a second phase of...

Property Investor Today recently spoke with Alex Cook, Litigation Solicitor and Partner at Helix Law to discuss the rise of property...

Recently we asked whether Build to Rent was the answer to London's housing problems. Now business group London First has joined forces...

Housing Secretary James Brokenshire recently announced that nearly £250 million of housing deals facilitated by the government will deliver almost 25,000...

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

Who are you? I’m the Director of Sales for both the well-known industry leading Today publications and The ValPal Network. Leading publications: Estate Agent Today,...

The High Court has shut down a property investment company operating a Ponzi scheme which misused close to £20 million of...

Pattinson Auction has announced that it aims to double in size by the end of 2018. Having significantly increased the areas they...

Tell us about yourself? I’m currently the founder and director at online credit broker and comparison site Lending Expert which includes our second charge...

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

The third Private Capital Survey from Cluttons, which details the results of a survey of 250 wealthy property investors in the...

Celebrate the shows 5th Birthday and 57th event to date in the Landlord Investor Lounge with a glass of prosecco with...

Last year, Savills statistics showed that investment into student accommodation had risen by 17%. And with the number of students being accepted...

The first full development of family properties featuring Apple Home, Siri and Apple Homekit accessories has been built in the UK,...

A home insurance provider has launched a Landlord of the Year Award to recognise those who go the extra mile to...

Eastern postcodes dominated the sale of new homes in the capital last year, according to fresh research by Dexters and Stirling...

Auction House has been joined by Loveitts, bolstering the company’s total number of nationwide auction rooms to 41. Originally forming in 1843,...

Octopus Property has partnered with Cogress to strengthen equity partnership with a second financing settlement. The specialist finance provider announced that it...

The rejuvenation plans for one of Bournemouth’s most famous locations have moved a step closer after the submission of a planning...

Legal & General has started work on its North London Build to Rent (BTR) scheme, the firm recently announced. The development, which will...

The mayor of London’s plan to build an additional 50,000 affordable homes across the capital’s 33 local authority districts over the...

A new accounting, reporting and tax compliance service designed to help buy-to-let investors with their tax and regulatory landscape has been...

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

A growing number of investors are being forced to sell their homes in order to pay off their interest-only mortgages, according...

Cardiff will be home to one of the biggest film and TV studios in Wales, following the Welsh government’s decision to...

MortgageGym, which is planning to try and change the way UK consumers access the mortgage market, has announced the successful completion...

Plans for what would become one of the UK’s largest regeneration projects have been put forward by Haringey Council in north...

Auctions are a great way to acquire property competitively, with a wide range of bargains available under the hammer, but only...

The size of the retirement lending market in the UK looks set to soar over the next 10 years as lending...

Q: What does it say on your business card? Gavriel Merkado, Founder and CEO of REalyse Q: Who are REalyse? REalyse is a big data...

The debate between property or pensions has been discussed for many years, with the changes to mortgage interest and finance costs...

One of the UK’s largest housebuilders has welcomed the new apprenticeship levy, which comes into effect this week, as part of...

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

With more investment going into the area, the economy in the East Midlands has been transformed almost beyond recognition, and continues...

More than 270 flats will be built in North Liverpool after plans for the scheme were given the go-ahead this week. The...

A new a wealth tax on properties in Portugal valued at more than €600,000 (£507,700) has been introduced by the Portuguese...

A new report setting out how the 10 local authorities in South East Wales involved with the Cardiff Capital Region City...

People over the age of 55 are being frozen out of new mortgages, according to a new study. Stricter lending criteria means many...

With the number of new homes being built across the UK still significantly below the level needed to meet demand, a...

The number of residential property transactions increased by 1% in October compared with the previous month, according to the last HMRC...

An 18-acre brownfield site in Leicester’s Waterside area will be developed into a new neighbourhood of homes, shops and workplaces, which...

House prices were at the forefront of the EU debate in the run-up to the EU referendum with the now former...

You may have to pay capital gains tax if you make a profit when you sell property that is not your...

There has been a sharp rise in the number of overseas investors taking advantages of some ‘compelling income returns’ in Scotland,...

deVere Mortgages and Al Rayan Bank have entered into a strategic partnership to offer Sharia-compliant mortgage alternatives to the increasing number...

Zoopla has announced the launch of a new lending portal in partnership with Landbay and Bricklane that enables investors to fund property...

ILG’s latest real estate institutional fund has completed the acquisition of six large-scale retail properties in Germany at a total volume...

Better collaboration between housebuilders and subcontractors holds the key to solving the major shortage of skills in the housebuilding sector which...

Short-term property finance lender LendInvest has joined forces with LOT11 to become the funding partner for those seeking to buy property...

A campaign to tackle the issue of landlords in Ireland withholding tenants’ deposits was launched this week by the Union of...

There was no loss in confidence in the UK housing market at Network Auctions’ first property auction since the historic vote...

Developers in the UK are actively looking to address the major shortage of skills in the housebuilding sector as part of...

Concern about becoming a landlord is the main reason why 27,000 homes in Scotland are left empty for long periods of time,...

A chronic shortage of properties continues to drive house prices upwards across Britain. But a significant increase in the number of...

Research by specialist insurer Partnership has shown that one in five people regret choices they have made around property. As part of...

A joint venture between Legal & General Capital (LGC) and Dutch pension fund manager, PGGM, has completed the purchase of a Build to Rent...

Q: What does it say on your business card?   Head of Indirect Sales & Partnership Products Q: What does your role involve? I head up...

Select Property Group has joined forces with property company Bruntwood to redevelop a former BBC site in Manchester’s city centre.  Select has...

One of the more out-there broadband stories came to light last week, namely the battle for satellite internet. Elon Musk, the...

Typically, the best investment opportunities in London centre around areas with planned redevelopment or transport hub improvements are expected. This means...