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Twenty twenty-four is a pivotal year for landlords in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). It is still the Government’s aim that...

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

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

Housing Secretary Michael Gove is changing the rules governing Airbnb-type lettings by requiring planning permission for properties let for more than...

Property investment specialist lender Shawbrook has completed its first limited company remortgage in just 28 business days. The professional property investor, an existing...

Figures released by the National House Building Council show 133,213 new homes were completed in 2023, down 12 per cent on...

A new networking service for property insiders, including landlords and investors, is being launched by two brothers. The UK Homes Network is...

A French court has blocked a law change allowing Britons to stay in France for over 90 days without a visa...

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

The prestigious Property Investors Awards - organised by the Property Investors Bureau - have announced their 2023 results. “This year we saw...

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

The current volatility in the UK housing market is leading to more British investment in the US, an expert claims.  Alistair Brown,...

As the ‘big buy-to-let’ sell off gathers momentum, we take a look ways you can guestimate the value of your rental...

Arguably the most comprehensive source of market snapshot data about the UK housing market comes from the TwentyCi consultancy. In addition to...

Proposed tougher energy efficiency requirements for rental properties are already influencing investor buying decisions, with a quarter acquiring higher-rated properties, research...

A property advice service is suggesting that almost anything done to make money from a property could land the owner or...

A property investment platform has issued a guide to the property development franchise - a business model in which a person...

A proposal to breathe new life into a series of buildings at the point where Edinburgh’s West End and city centre...

Retirement Villages Group (RVG), owned by AXA IM Alts, has revealed the concept for its future collection of Integrated Retirement Communities,...

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

All overseas entities owning UK property must supply their details to the Register of Overseas Entities by January 31 2023. Despite this...

Brits who are dreaming of moving abroad have been offered helpful tips and advice on how much it typically costs to...

The current economic environment is still uncertain, and it is likely that the alarming rising cost of living, high inflation rates,...

Two experts on Spanish property have come together to launch a Spanish property podcast. Sean Woolley from Cloud Nine Spain and Mark...

A new online marketplace which will connect property investors to property sourcers across the UK has been launched. Invesourced, a property investment platform,...

An ambitious intern with career ambitions in property or finance has praised Poole-based MSP Capital for extending his summer work experience...

The leading provider of cloud-based, Dye & Durham, efficient workflow software for legal and business professionals, is significantly upgrading its Index...

As households reassessed where and how they were living during the pandemic, an increasing number of renters are now considering shared...

Native Group has announced the creation of Native Residential as a new business entity, as well as announcing a range of promotions and new...

Anvil Homes has secured a hefty £4.2 million funding package from Paragon Development Finance to support its nine-home new build development...

Pitch 4 Finance has announced that it is relaunching as Provide Finance, heralding a new era for sourcing, and securing specialist...

Brits looking to make the most of their hard-earned savings and plan for the future have been offered helpful tips and...

Land agent Aston Mead argues housebuilding targets can only be met by the government if the planning system is privatised. Land &...

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...

Legal & General Modular Homes has recently been drafted by the City of Wolverhampton Council as its preferred developer from a...

City & Docklands, the residential developer, has announced their partnership with Unlatch, the innovative new homes CRM, data analysis, sales progression...

An innovation and growth-oriented entrepreneur, Davide Ravalli, has since the beginning of his working career founded his first start-up in the...

A significant nationwide study by leading specialist lender, Together predicts the UK specialist residential mortgage market will treble to £16 billion...

The community of Stafford have been asked for their views on plans to deliver new homes, businesses, a hotel, and leisure...

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

A legacy development at Minister Quarter Central in the heart of Reading has become a hotspot and Reading Borough Council has...

The issue of money laundering and questionable money flowing through the UK property market, especially London, has had a light shone...

With around 35,000 Brits buying property abroad each year, it is vital that investors seek advice and do their research before travelling overseas to...

Well-known Spanish agency Lucas Fox works with some of Spain's leading mortgage brokers who offer competitive mortgage packages to suit all requirements....

No matter the reason for selling your French property, you will naturally want to secure the best possible price. Selling a...

This week, PIT takes a look at the latest in the world of auctions. iamproperty reports a milestone result, while Auction...

An initiative by award-winning housebuilder, The Hill Group, saw that keys were officially handed over for six SoloHaus to Southend-on-Sea City...

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

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

PIT looks at the latest trends in the UK rental market and investment strategies for buy-to-let landlords and investors. Revolution Brokers uncovers the...

The UK private rented sector has become increasingly attractive to institutional, large-scale investors in recent years as returns on investment elsewhere...

This week, Property Investor Today looks at research that suggests auctions aren’t as popular as they seem. However, the latest news from...

With summer in the UK finally here and the summer holidays swiftly approaching, investing in coastal locations should be at the...

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

It is no secret that the UK is currently facing a chronic shortage of affordable housing, at a time when incomes...

Maintenance in the UK rented sector totals a whopping £30 billion a year, according to new research. Property maintenance solution provider, Help...

With over 40 million Airbnb users across Europe and the US, and approximately 250,000 listings in the UK alone, the short-term...

It’s one of the best-known parts of West London, famous for its (now demolished) exhibition centre, its busy Tube station and...

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

In this guest article, Isabel James, head of residential at Connected Kerb, one of the UK’s leading on-street electric vehicle (EV)...

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

Dave Butler recently stood down as the CEO of the UKAA (the UK Apartment Association), the main membership body for the...

In this week’s roundup, PIT takes a look at the latest UK schemes, including the newest phase in Barratt London and...

Letting to students can be an excellent opportunity for landlords and investors. Landlords and investors who are aware of yearly revenue from...

Homebuilders are reportedly utilising technology to dramatically reduce the time it takes to exchange on a new-build transition, the latest research...

This week’s mini roundup features another success story from Auction House, which says buyer demand has trumped the rising interest rates,...

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

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

With climate change and environmental degradation becoming a daily feature in news cycles, it’s no wonder why many are becoming increasingly...

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...

The most recent Mayor's Question Time meeting revealed that there have been no Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) secured to stem the...

In this mini update, PIT looks at the latest in planning applications, with affordable factory-built homes in Hastings, high-quality homes anticipated...

Following a record low for the hospitality industry in 2020 and a mixed 2021 amidst the yo-yoing regulations, demand is finally...

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...

In this mini update, PIT takes a look at the latest in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) news, with Dominvs’ plans for...

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

Russian residential property purchases contributed an estimated £190 million in market value and £13.2 million in stamp duty tax last year,...

In 2021, a year marked by rising house prices, supply chain issues and worker shortages, Michael Gove, the Secretary of State...

This mini development roundup sees homebuilder Placemakers putting sustainability and profitability at the fore of its new scheme in Beulah Hill,...

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...

With Russia yesterday launching a full-scale invasion into Ukraine, it’s likely that the UK and other Western countries will announce further...

In recent years, the interest in and coverage of green homes has grown significantly, in direct correlation with the emergence of the...

Following the announcement that National Trading Standards and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are set to improve the standard of...

Here at Property Investor Today, we've regularly championed the work of young entrepreneurs involved within the property industry, from Lydia Jones...

Portugal continues to be one of the most popular destinations for Brits to holiday and have second homes, thanks to its...

With such a high percentage of investment offers failing to raise finance, you need to be well-prepared when raising money for...

In this week's development roundup, Property Investor Today looks at a new ambitious scheme that will see rough sleepers in Basildon...

London-based PropTech firm Homeppl has developed two ‘revolutionary’ fraud detection tools to support agencies currently combating rising levels of rental fraud. The...

A mixed-use developer has acquired a 'significant' 1.05-acre site on Latimer Road, in Luton, with planning consent in place to develop a...

It’s a new year – 11 more months lie ahead. With some discipline and focus you could be much closer to your investment...

This week we’re going commercial, with Allsop’s commercial auction achieving a 91% success rate this month and Shepherd Commercial Auctions appointed...

A leading Spanish home builder has drawn on its 60-plus years of experience to provide information and advice to those who...

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have become increasingly popular among young investors, despite being famously volatile. But, at present, buying...

Over two million properties in the sector lack basic energy efficiency measures and risk being banned from the market in the...

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

The revolving door of housing ministers could swing open once again if Boris Johnson survives the current crisis affecting his leadership...

This week is nothing but positive, with the release of Clive Emson’s diverse catalogue, impressive lots set to go under the...

The American writer Mark Twain’s famously observed ‘Buy land, they’re not making it anymore’. However, property investors are now finding there...