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The typical buy-to-let investor has reduced the size of their portfolio by as much as 27% across England and Wales in...

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

New and past landlords tempted back to Buy to Let have been warned - passive income from property isn’t easy.  This is...

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

Aldermore has named Bristol, as the best city for landlords to invest in for 2024.  Manchester, Coventry, Brighton and London make up...

Research by peer-to-peer investment business easyMoney reveals that London is the hotspot for investors who are looking to purchase ready-made property...

A bank says seasoned property investors are sizing up commercial opportunities given the hostile landscape for residential investment. Emma Cox, MD of...

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has ruled out any reversal of Section 24 or other tax changes which have hurt landlords in...

One-in-five landlords are considering diversifying into commercial property, according to research from Shawbrook. In the midst of economic volatility and uncertainty within...

A Leeds property agent is making the case for investment in his city. Neil Dawkin, director of HOP, says his firm’s investment...

A platform for property investors and landlords has launched a suite of features which it claims will “help property investors to...

A prominent buying agent says nervous buyers are pre-emptively slashing asking prices before the housing market worsens. If true, this could present...

Pepper Advantage, a global credit intelligence company, has released data which points to potential future increases in credit impairments in the...

Rental yields and tenant demand are holding firm for landlords’ property investments, however profitability of portfolios was slightly down on the...

UK property developer Godwin Developments has appointed leading industry figure Lesley Roberts, a highly experienced residential and Build to Rent (BTR)...

American investors are increasingly interested in prime London property, boosted by favourable exchange rates, the current need for diversification of portfolios and...

The significant expected growth of Build to Rent (BTR) homes in the UK is a result of a changing society, according...

The UK’s buy-to-let market has changed beyond recognition over the last few years and with a recession on the horizon, landlords...

New research shows that an average of £1.2 million is being spent by investors to purchase full property portfolios. These ready-made property...

New research shows that the buying trends of property investors are changing. In hope of boosting their property portfolios, investors have...

Property remains a highly attractive asset class in which to invest. The demand for the product is virtually guaranteed: we’re busy...

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

The build-to-rent market has long been characterised by providing expensive, urban flats for young adults; but 2021 was a landmark year...

Regardless of whether you’re looking to sell your property by auction or on the open market, there are primarily two ways...

A PropTech start-up launched in 2017 to make property investment less clunky and more inclusive has announced the launch of its...

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

The pandemic has had a major impact on our lives and the global economy. Our beloved property sector was by no...

Landlords’ portfolios are not generating the same income as they once were, as many are concerned about the future of the...

The current market value of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) sits above wider market values, new research finds, suggesting that new licensing...

Who are you? Chris Holland What does it say on your business card? Director of Sales and Lettings What is Heaton Group? Heaton Group are a...

Jide Taiwo & Co., the estate surveyors and valuers’ firm for both individual and corporate clients from Nigeria, are beginning their...

In this guest article, reproduced in full from an original post on LinkedIn, co-founder of AGO Hotels, Viv Watts, outlines why UK hotel investment is...

Investors and developers are catching the short-term and flex rental wave, and they are in for a long and thrilling ride. Emmanuel...

New research from BDRC BVA highlights the extent of the cost that landlords will need to rack up to get properties...

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

Sourced Property, the sourcing arm of the Sourced Group, has announced the launch of a 'bespoke property listing app', focused on the investor...

In this latest Q&A, Property Investor Today speaks to Barry McKeown, real estate partner and head of Shoosmiths' Glasgow office, for...

The demise of the buy-to-let market has been much predicted over recent years. Major tax changes, a 3% stamp duty surcharge, and...

Private and commercial bank Arbuthnot Latham provides some simple steps to help landlords save time, stress, and ultimately money, in the months and years...

Investors could be ‘severely impacted’ by government plans to raise the required Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating for buy-to-let properties in...

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, Martin Dell, Founder of Kyero, explores what makes overseas properties, particularly those in France, an attractive option...

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

Interest from China in the UK property is bouncing back, according to experts on the Chinese buying market in Britain. Domenica Di...

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

A UK-based private property investment and management company has launched the Sandstone Residential REIT, focused on traditional residential property across ten...

Who are you? Peter Grant, founder and CEO of Sandstone Group (formerly Grant Property). Out of hours, my passions include skiing and...

If you could be one thing in your life, what would it be? Chances are the answer to this question for...

This week, Property Investor Today looks at the exciting investment opportunities at the most anticipated auctions this month, and hears from...

It seems rare that the government delivers good news to landlords, but there were sighs of relief all round when the...

In this Q&A, Property Investor Today speaks to Vivi Cahyadi Himmel, co-founder and chief executive of PropTech platform AltoVita, on a...

Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham and Manchester have seen the largest year-on-year rental increase across the Build to Rent (BTR) sector, the latest...

One solution that has frequently been talked about as a way of solving the housing crisis is to build upwards on...

More than a third (34%) of landlords have recently purchased another buy-to-let (BTL) property or intend to buy one within the...

Pipelife Norway has become the latest supplier to use BIOVYN™, the world’s first commercially available bio-attributed PVC from INOVYN. As Norway’s largest...

In recent times, regional property markets have seen a significant increase in investor interest. This upwards trajectory has been historically driven...

Lendlease, an international real estate and investment group, has partnered with the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) on its Advancing Net...

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

There has been much debate around whether there is still a place for traditional portfolios made up of 60% equities and...

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

As we welcome April, Property Investor Today outlines the lots available at Strettons, one of the largest lots ever available at auction...

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

The coronavirus vaccine roll-out is going far better than any of us could ever have imagined, with more than a third...

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

Many landlords and property investors will have watched the Chancellor’s budget with a feeling of trepidation. There had been hints of...

Investors trying to expand their portfolios can avoid delays caused by residential buyers taking advantage of the Chancellor's stamp duty extension by using four 'buy-to-let hacks', according to broker Mortgages...

The Budget could leave many property investors and landlords ‘between a rock and a hard place’, according to Apropos. The letting firm...

Some 60% of multi-property landlords have expanded their property portfolio since the introduction of the stamp duty holiday in July 2020,...

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

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...

At first glance, Brexit’s Christmas climax appears to have had little effect on the appetite for UK property investment, which is...

The number of properties owned by overseas companies in England and Wales has fallen by 4,000 since the EU referendum in...

Wardour Point, a development crafted for modern living, has been launched in Manchester to meet the growing demand for regional property. The...

In early December, senior researcher at AMA Research, Alex Blagden, talked about an expected surge in Build to Rent (BTR) applications...

One of the biggest property investment trends of the year, driven by the pandemic and the devastation this has caused for...

Sometimes even seasoned investors will need guidance, help and assistance, particularly during times of crisis and uncertainty. With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,...

On 21 July 2020, the Law Commission published its latest proposals to reform the law of leasehold. It was asked to make...

Although the last six months have undoubtedly been difficult for many property investors and landlords for others this has been a...

A leading UK property developer has claimed that the government’s plan to professionalise the buy-to-let sector, through tax changes, regulation and...

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

There has never been a harder time to be a landlord in the UK. The pressures that the last six months...

Despite the current thawing of relations between Westminster and Beijing, caused by controversial new laws in Hong Kong (a former British colony)...

Following the recent introduction of a stamp duty holiday, property investors can remortgage to raise funds for future purchases. According to Paragon...

Some four in 10 mortgage advisers expect to write more buy-to-let business in the next 12 months, according to Paragon Bank. The...

Property developer Nikal recently announced that it has signed contracts with Grainger plc for the latest Build to Rent scheme to...

LCP, a national commercial property and investment company, has announced that the last apartment in a transformed office-residential conversion in Oxford...

The nation's property investors are increasingly looking to grow their cash reserves and expand their portfolios, according to Mortgages for Business. The...

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries and Ernst & Young (EY) have collaborated to create a guide for property investors on the changes...

Since lockdown, we have witnessed an increased focus on overseas properties, with many UK buyers using the extra time at their...

In parts one and two, we looked at the investors and developers with a large stake in the fast-emerging Build to...

The latest industry research and market commentary shows that the buy-to-let sector is showing signs of recovery following the strain of...

Many landlords and investors may now be looking to expand their portfolios, with lockdown restrictions gradually being eased and major lenders...

Following the reopening of the property market on May 13, a specialist buy-to-let mortgage broker is advising investors to expand their...

A few weeks ago we looked at how a Chinese house-buying boom is on its way in the UK despite Covid-19. Here,...

Welcome to this special, VE Bank Holiday (and lockdown), edition of Property Investor Today. We hope all our readers are having...

A thought leadership article from UK-China PR agency 11K Consulting has revealed that a country’s healthcare system, air quality and food...

Real estate investment firms face a range of day-to-day challenges as they consistently look for ways they can mitigate their risks...

High net worth (HNW) investors are increasingly looking to diversify their investment portfolios by looking abroad. The search for cheap property...

Experience Invest, a London-based firm which provides property investors in the UK and overseas access to exclusive investments across a variety of...