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

Paragon Development Finance has provided Burrington Estates with a £28 million funding package to support its 'prestigious' Winslade Park development in Exeter. Burrington Estates is redeveloping...

In this first development roundup of 2022, Property Investor Today explores a new green community close to Northampton and the granting...

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

It's been another busy year for those with a stake in the UK property market, with commercial to residential transformations, Build...

In this planning update, PIT takes a closer look at the 400-plus homes coming to Cambridge as part of a joint...

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

As we approach the end of another turbulent year, PIT takes a look at the latest auction news; iamsold partners with...

Research by Barrows and Forrester has uncovered how much more a home could make in the current market when selling with...

A new report by planning consultancy Lichfields has raised major issues for the growing housing emergency and the government’s target of...

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

London based co-living PRS operator, Gravity Co continues to see rapid growth and interest in its co-living properties as it fills...

On Thursday night last week, it was announced that the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's Planning Committee had voted unanimously,...

This week’s auction roundup is a mixed bag, with SDL Property Auctions holding a fundraising sweepstake as part of its latest...

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

For quite a number of years, the sky has literally been the limit for new residential, commercial and tourism-based towers –...

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

In this guest piece, Ufuk Bahar - founder of multi-disciplinary architecture practice, Urbanist Architecture, which specialises in maximising the ROI and viability of...

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

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

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

The UK has a longstanding problem with housing. A shortfall in available and viable land in areas with investment potential is...

This week’s auction roundup involves another bumper month for SDL Property Auctions as it partners with Rightmove to revolutionise auctions, as...

In the fourth and final part of our series on the fast-growing commercial to resi trend, we check in on schemes...

This week’s auction roundup features the exclusive lots available at Bond Wolfe's and Strettons’ October auctions, and a new mention in...

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

A new survey of more than 500 UK property investors, carried out by SearchLand, has shed light on the key challenges...

An updated and revised book offering ‘the essential guide’ to converting industrial buildings for profit has been released by property experts Ian...

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

In this property investment roundup, PIT zones in on a new co-living scheme in Exeter, a potential halt in housebuliding and...

Last week, PIT spoke to some of the UK’s biggest and most successful auctioneers to find out if they planned to...

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

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

One of the biggest trends during the pandemic from a property development point of view has been a dramatic increase in...

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

This week, PIT takes a look at the continued success of SDL Property Auctions, and more great opportunities for buyers and investors...

The nation’s TV viewers just can’t get enough of property shows and I confess that we at SDL Property Auctions are...

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

This week, PIT takes a closer look at the success stories for Auction House London, iamsold, Auction House and Allsop, indicating...

New planning changes which came into effect this month have been criticised by a renting campaigner. Ajay Jagota, the founder of...

Expatriates are a prime target for scammers. And no wonder, usually being wealthier than locals, out of their comfort zone and...

Purfleet Centre Regeneration Ltd has instructed Knight Frank Capital Advisory (KFCA) to seek a funding partner to deliver a major new mixed-use...

Property auctions provide the perfect opportunity for investors, whether you’re looking to add to your portfolio or release some capital.  As a buyer, you...

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

Now that we’re well into the summer, Property Investor Today takes a look at the mid-year results for Sutton Kersh Auctions...

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

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

A small project in property development industry terms can be quite literally life-changing from a personal income point of view. But...

UK developer and manager of residential rental homes, Watkin Jones, has received resolution to grant permission for a Build to Rent...

In this week’s auction roundup, Property Investor Today looks at the top auction results in the month just gone, with Allsop,...

Off-site construction specialist Premier Modular has been awarded a place on the new £330 million LHC Modular Buildings Framework. Premier’s appointment to the...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the overwhelming demand and confidence from buyers, helping to drive success for...

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

After the Prime Minister warned the country not to travel to amber or red list countries, it is now looking increasingly...

Leading modular housing company ilke Homes has secured a development site for 165 new homes on Phase 2, Exmouth Junction, Exeter...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at Landwood Group’s success with auctions, the launch of Strettons’ May auction catalogue,...

Telford Homes has exchanged contracts with Sainsbury’s to deliver a new housing scheme in Ilford. According to the developer, the acquisition of...

Is property investment still a good long-term strategy, or has the taxation and regulatory reforms over the past five years made...

One in three of us are interested in the thought of building our own home. Life’s biggest financial asset built from...

A prominent brownfield site in South London has been brought to market by Colliers with a guide price of £12 million. The...

This week, Property Investor Today looks at the historic lots on offer at Network Auctions and Pugh, as well as a...

New homes built by North Yorkshire-based modular housing company ilke Homes have been installed at a site in Darlington. Karbon Homes has...

Real Estate Capital Holdings has agreed to sell a prime PBSA development opportunity in Leeds for £18.5 million to global living...

Covid-19 has had a radical impact across almost every aspect of society, and it is no different when it comes to...

A specialist provider of purpose-built student accommodation has reported a trebling in the pace of bookings since Prime Minister Boris Johnson...

Like many other things, the high street developed over time as small residential settlements became towns, with more people coming to...

This week’s roundup features Savills Auctions’ new auction platform, Clive Emson’s extensive auction catalogue, a returning brand with SDL Property Auctions...

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

The self-build market is estimated to have declined in value by some 10% in 2020, as a result of the Covid-19...

You may get a kick out of this week’s roundup, with the home of the late England footballer and World Cup...

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

In this bumper development roundup, PIT explores regeneration projects in Sheffield, office to residential conversions in high-end Bloomsbury and schemes providing...

Some property gurus and trainers will insist that people starting out on their property investment journey can become financially free very...

Over the last 10 months, we have seen a raft of changes to the planning rules in England. This has been...

This week, Property investor Today looks at SDL Property Auctions’ latest extensive catalogue, BidX1’s 2020 success and Auction Estates’ landmark appointment...

A leading London investor-developer has revealed its plans to invest up to £500 million in strategic land acquisitions over the next...

People thinking about Vilamoura might first and, in all likelihood, only think about the marina and the hotels, bars and restaurants...

This week shows a promising selection of investment opportunities available at auction. Here at Property Investor Today, we take a closer...

Brighton and Hove council last week (January 13 2021) granted planning permission to developer Alumno to construct purpose-built student accommodation on...

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

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

A collection of properties known as the Bloomsbury Portfolio have been put on sale for an overall price of £37 million, with...

As the clock ticks ever closer to the end of the transition period, and the start of post-Brexit Britain from January,...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the latest auction results from iamsold and SDL Property Auctions, as well...

The Property Investors Awards – the annual event celebrating excellence in property investing, which is normally held at a swanky London...

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...

A leading Manchester city centre property developer has been granted planning permission to convert Mindel House and neighbouring Bloom Street into...

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

A trio of hotels in Scotland which once catered for a significant number of coach tour guests are now up for...

Fast-growing modular housing company ilke Homes has secured a site for residential development in Rushden, Northamptonshire, that has the potential to...

With the staycation boom caused by Covid-19, which is likely to continue for the foreseeable future as travel restrictions remain for...

As we reach the end of October, Property Investor Today looks at how auction houses have been preparing for November auctions -...

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

Build to Rent (BTR) has been one of the property sector’s fastest-growing marketplaces in recent years – and continues to grow,...

Earlier this year, we ran a number of stories on Preston’s burgeoning reputation as a property investment hotbed, including one about...

This week's auction roundup is full of rarities in Bond Wolfe’s extensive catalogue and also focuses on an impressive £300 million sold...

With changes to the use class system and permitted development rights now in force, Christina Daniels and Marisia Beard of leading law firm...

Legal & General’s later living business, Inspired Villages, has announced the acquisition of a 10-acre site in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, for...

As we settle into a new month, Property Investor Today takes a look at the latest news in the auction realm. Another...

A residential development site near Solihull with planning permission to build more than 200 homes has been bought for £1.8 million,...

The former Master Brewer Hotel in Hillingdon, which has been left vacant since 2012, has taken a step closer to being...

Property Investor Today explores the investment opportunities available at Cheffins’ second post-lockdown auction and interesting figures suggesting how much cheaper houses...

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

We know the government has made a real commitment to pushing the redevelopment of brownfield land, and recent research reveals that...

ilke Homes has partnered with Crea8ive Sustainable Homes to deliver 76 sustainable homes to Evesham, Worcestershire – marking ilke Homes' tenth...

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

In his ‘Build, Build, Build’ speech in Dudley last month, Boris Johnson set out a number of radical planning reforms. This...

A long-awaited riverside regeneration project has moved a step closer after planning approval was granted for Clifton Slipways, a contemporary mixed-use...

In his major ‘new deal’ speech last week, where he stood in front of a lectern with the slogan of ‘Build,...

Now is not the time for property investors to be making costly mistakes when it comes to stamp duty returns, according...

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, here at Carter Jonas we have seen three key property trends emerge. The first is...

Planning permission has been received from Westminster City Council for Mayfair’s first ‘Covid-19 compliant’ mixed-use development. The scheme at 82 Mount Street,...

Two brownfield sites overlooking the River Irwell are set to be converted into 500 apartments for sale and private rent after...

Legal & General Modular Homes has announced that it has secured planning consent to deliver 154 homes, using modular construction, at...

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

BTF Partnership is offering for sale the Claydene Farm Development Site, a rural development opportunity with the potential for up to...

In this week’s auction roundup, we look at SDL Auctions’ success at its 100th Derby auction, Bond Wolfe’s cancellations of its...

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic shaking the property world, developers and investors continue to brave the storm, with Godwin Development and Lord...

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

Eutopia Homes, a developer specialising in mid-market homes for rent and for sale, has secured planning permission for a new sustainable...

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

Developer Southern Grove has rescued out of receivership a site that was supposed to host the world’s most sustainable residential tower. The...

The green light has been given for Moda Living’s ‘landmark’ £260 million Build to Rent neighbourhood in Hove.   Moda Living, which...

Solihull could be set for an unprecedented era of economic growth and rising property prices on the back of the arrival...

Under plans approved this week by Jules Pipe, the Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills, the site of a former...

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

A rare plot of development land in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge is set to go under the hammer with a bargain price...

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

In this Q&A, Property Investor Today catches up with Charlie Baxter, managing director and co-founder of award-winning development manager Alchemi Group, to find out...

Formerly a property industry secret, the number of option agreements has risen dramatically in recent years, and with numerous local authorities...

In our latest development round-up, we zone in on projects in Staffordshire and Barking. A Worcestershire-based developer has won planning permission for...

On Monday, we looked at why landlords and investors were being warned off holidays lettings amid an Airbnb crackdown in Scotland...

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

December saw the green light given to The Collective’s latest scheme, with the co-living developer granted planning permission to transform an...

An £80 million purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Hackney Wick has been granted planning permission, at the same time securing the...

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

Property developer Ballymore has been granted planning permission for a new 13-storey riverside office building at its landmark development, Embassy Gardens. The...

In the latest part of our series on London’s regeneration hotspots, Property Investor Today finds out more about the dramatic plans...

A nearly 200-year old building in Stourbridge is set to be transformed into modern apartments after a property developer won planning...

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

New research from Churchill Home Insurance has revealed that nearly two million people have complained about planning permission applications since the...

In its latest project, Birmingham-based Prosperity Developments has been given the green light to transform a huge retail unit in Birkenhead town...

Future Generation has secured planning permission for a £25 million student scheme in Cambridge. The developer – a PBSA arm of developer...

A funding agreement has been reached between Alumno Group and Curlew Capital on the former’s new student accommodation development at Benedict’s...

North Oak Homes has won planning permission for nine large luxury homes in a picturesque part of the Forest of Dean. The...

Labour’s London Assembly spokesperson for housing has welcomed new advertising guidelines published by Transport for London (TfL) banning adverts on its...

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

Neglecting your loft is easily done, with many people simply using it as a storage spot for bits and bobs that...

It's a big question asked by many developers and investors when it comes to major infrastructure projects - how do you...

Clive Emson Auctioneers is cataloguing a bumper 170 lots for its September sale, making it the auctioneer’s biggest event of the...

Bond Wolfe Auctions’ next sale will feature three former police stations. Put up for sale by West Midlands Police, the spacious properties...

European investment platform Henderson Park and leading Build to Rent developer Greystar have announced the acquisition of a site at the...

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

The Mayor of London has been urged to ban adverts on the Tube that encourage the breaking of short-term lettings law. Tom...

The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show is returning to Surrey between 29-30 June at Sandown Park racecourse. And here at Property...

High yield properties in Coventry continue to sell A broad number of properties in Coventry continue to be snapped up by investors...

Digital auction house BidX1 sold a record £15.4 million worth of property at its first auction of the year, achieving a...

Allsop’s next residential auction will see more than 300 lots auctioned at The InterContinental London Park Lane, London. The sale, which will...

The catalogue for Strettons’ February national property auction is now available to view online. The sale, which takes place on February 6,...

The remaining December auctions from SDL Auctions will feature unusual lots and plenty of buy-to-let opportunities. A large Victorian school building in...

Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers is preparing for its final auction of the year, where it will offer a host...

NAVA Propertymark Novice Auctioneer of the Year 2018 was recently awarded to a woman for the fourth time in a row. Debs Latham of...

Strettons’ catalogue for its October auction, which features 62 lots, is now available online. Taking place on October 8, Strettons’ national property...

Britain’s love affair with property projects is booming, according to Jackson-Stops. Its research revealed that 81% of buyers would purchase a...

Setting realistic pricing expectations is the key to success at auction, according to auctioneer Clive Emson. Its next auction – the sixth...

London boroughs with an average house price of over £1 million are more likely to have planning permissions approved, according to...

UK auctioneer Andrews & Robertson has raised over £5 million from its latest auction, achieving a 72% success rate. Held at the...

Allsop’s next residential auction – which will take place on Thursday 19 July at the luxury InterContinental London Park Lane hotel –...

SDL Auctions Bigwood’s May auction, held at Aston Villa FC's Villa Park ground, raised more than £16.4 million, driven by strong bidding for...

Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed residential landlord, has acquired a major Build to Rent scheme in the heart of Southampton. The...

Allsop’s next residential auction will see more than 275 lots auctioned, 50 more lots than its March 2017 sale. Allsop’s bumper March...

Strettons has announced that the catalogue for its March auction is now available to view online. The property firm’s February auction was...

UK auctioneers Andrews & Robertson raised over £10 million from their first auction of 2018. Held at The Montcalm Hotel in Marble...

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

February has already seen strong auction activity across the board, with many lots snapped up and sold at whopping prices well...

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

Brighton will soon receive its first ever Build to Rent (BTR) development following the announcement that Legal & General has exchanged...

Regeneration specialist Urban Splash has joined forces with student accommodation developer, Alumno Developments, to create accommodation for around 350 students, as well...

A new residential scheme for Erdington, has been given the go ahead. SevenCapital has been granted planning permission to transform a...

A new survey of housebuilding companies has revealed that the construction of new homes has fallen significantly since the EU referendum...

Successful planning applications in England are up 6% since 2007, according to fresh data from Pure Commercial Finance. Planning for a major...

Funding has been agreed on a prime Build to Rent (BTR) development site in Birmingham, Legal & General announced recently. The site,...

SDL Auctions will present the rare chance to buy a pair of period, stone-built cottages at the next Graham Penny auction...

New research carried out by NAEA Propertymark has revealed the top things that will devalue a property. The trade body's findings showed...

Last week saw the official launch of Homegrown, the UK’s first residential property investment platform focused solely on the construction of...

Allsop’s upcoming residential auction will see 229 lots auctioned at The Cumberland Hotel on Great Cumberland Place on September 14. Following a...

There has been record number of planning applications to build new homes in London this year, giving the city a genuine...

Planning permission has been awarded for the £60m redevelopment of a tired shopping centre in Oxford, which will not just see...

Radical plans to transform Swansea city centre moved a step closer to reality this week after Swansea Council approved the first...

A host of self build celebrities, including Kevin McCloud of Grand Designs and George Clarke of Amazing Spaces, have backed the...

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

Strettons has raised almost £13.5m, including post-auction sales, on the back of an 88% success rate in what was the firm’s...

The number of residential properties receiving planning consent continues to increase and reached almost 300,000 last year, fresh figures show. According to...

The Kuflink Group is offering investors an opportunity to earn up to 6% a year through its peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform,...

More than 100 investors with a diverse and experienced investment history have collectively invested in the region of £1m in a...

Housebuilder Persimmon Homes will develop up to 250 new homes on the outskirts of Derby following a deal overseen by commercial...

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

The number of new homes breaking ground in central London has plunged by 75% year-on-year as housebuilders put planned projects on...

Things are looking up for England and Harlequins rugby union star Chris Robshaw after he followed up his first return to...

Investors are being offered an opportunity to play their own small part in solving London’s worsening crisis by investing in a...

Planning consent has been awarded for a major mixed-use scheme on the edge of Ipswich, which will feature 1,100 new homes,...

What does it say on your business card? Christopher Merriman, Land and Planning Director at Intro Crowd Who are Intro Crowd? Intro...

Planning consent has been awarded for a £20m student accommodation scheme in Sheffield city centre. Sheffield City Council gave London-based developer Southern...

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

The UK housing market is showing signs of cooling as it enters the traditionally calm period in the run-up to Christmas...

The housing market is currently seeing more cautious behaviour by property investors due to greater political and economic uncertainty, according to...

Wolverton Works, a £100m regeneration project which will be located in the constituent town of Milton Keynes, has received planning permission St....

We live in interesting times indeed; who would have predicted at the start of 2016, Britain voting to leave the European...

A high number of investors up and down the country are continuing to turn to auctions to invest in property despite heightened political...

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

The Brexit vote will undoubtedly dominate David Cameron's legacy as Prime Minister, but he should also be remembered for leaving behind...

More than 150 homes were sold under the hammer in London last week, acting as a strong indication that investor demand...

Allsop Residential’s July UK residential catalogue is now available to view online.  The sale, which will be held on Wednesday 20th July...

A Grade II listed manor house is among the properties set to be sold at auction by Strettons next month. Ryton House,...

Five entries have been added to SDL Graham Penny’s auction which takes place at the King Power Stadium in Leicester today. There...

A £2.5bn regeneration scheme around Wembley Stadium has been given the go-ahead by Brent Council and will see up to 4,850 new...

The latest property auction to be held in London saw a diverse portfolio of residential properties help ensure an 82% success...

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

Hounslow Borough Council has granted planning permission to Prime Place and Brentford Football Club to deliver a new 20,000 capacity football...

A pre-fabricated bungalow that has been out of use for more than ten years has been sold for £920,000 at auction....

Sales at a property auction in London this week eclipsed the £25 million mark, hitting a record high in the process. The...