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In this market update, PIT looks at how HMO licensing will potentially impact Westminster’s rental market, the rising demand for green...

There are plenty of horror stories about contractors not finishing jobs, running out of money, going bust, causing delays, charging for...

In this ongoing series, PIT will explore whether commercial to residential conversions – one of the biggest trends during the pandemic as...

New research by Select Property Group has named the top 20 UK locations property investors should look to next. According to Select’s...

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

In April 2020, right in the heart of the first lockdown, we ran a guest piece from Harvey Raybould about whether...

Are you a buy-to-let investor considering selling up? You’re not alone. Research by the Nottingham Building Society revealed that a fifth...

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

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

In this advice article, Mike Liverton, founder and chairman of Jetstream Hospitality Solutions, outlines some top tips for investing in apartments...

Across the world, travel restrictions continue to ease. This is exciting news for Brits hoping to enjoy a holiday, live, or...

Property investment can be a very lucrative endeavour for investors and landlords, and new research from the estate agency, Coulters, reveals...

Why would a commercial lender give you money for a small-scale property development project? The answer is … profit. They’ll typically...

A leading property investment franchise, Sourced Partners, has partnered up with Loop, an all-in-one property prospecting tool. As a result of...

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

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

Not for profit charity Emerging Futures has secured a loan from Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC), from its Social and Sustainable...

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

Here at PIT, we have covered a number of stories in recent times about the potential dangers of get-rich-quick schemes, often...

Technology is changing how investors find, select and purchase property. This is especially true with the constraints of the past year...

Research from a new-build snagging company has found that a number of new-build homes being delivered are unfit for purpose as housebuilders...

The Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector is an incredibly exciting industry to be in right now with a very promising future...

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

One of the most controversial areas of the property market in recent years has been house raffles, but are they a...

When it comes to being a property developer, the smaller end of the scale is a lot less scary than many...

A leading property developer has claimed that a successful property empire can be built within a short space of time, albeit...

While restrictions around international travel remain largely uncertain, demand for UK staycations has experienced a meteoric rise. Thousands of holidaymakers are zoning...

The UK’s 10 biggest developers could each face a potential average tax bill of £25 million per year if the government...

It’s one of the more niche forms of property investment, but is investing in a hotel room a worthwhile pursuit? Here, 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...

Property investors are always looking for new strategies and Rent-to-Rent has recently risen to the top of the popular strategies list....

It emerged a few weeks ago that TV stars Ant & Dec and Phillip Schofield are set to lose around £8...

Following the recent vote in parliament to reject the latest amendment to the Fire Safety Bill, Mary-Anne Bowring of Ringley has...

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

Research by London South Bank University (LSBU) has claimed that the high-profile collapse of construction giant Carillion in January 2018 highlights ‘a culture of financial...

A leading data insight company has revealed the best places in the UK to buy an investment property. Address Intelligence has been...

Furnished holiday lets offer tax breaks, but owners need to tread carefully, Handelsbanken Wealth Management (HWM) has warned. Soaring demand for holiday...

A north-west based property development company has put together a comprehensive checklist of the top things UK property investors need to...

Recent research from CIA Landlords revealed the top 10 locations where landlords can potentially make the most profits from buy-to-let. Brighton, Bangor,...

Property investment can be very profitable over time and is seen as one of the safest forms of investment during times...

Property investors are recognising the shifts in the way people work and eyeing up the ‘lucrative’ short-term rental market as a...

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

In light of the controversy surrounding cladding as of late, DBRS Morningstar has released a commentary titled ‘UK Cladding: Much More...

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

In the third and final instalment of our International Women’s Day series, we explore the theme of inspiration, with partnerships to...

Here at PIT, we’re always keen to champion green issues and sustainability, so it’s pleasing to see a new study by...

A recent report has revealed the three factors holding women back when seeking their first job in property are unequal growth...

With people commuting less due to the pandemic, it comes as no surprise that the interest in searches for ‘buy-to-let scheme’...

Investors viewing auction property A property investor is a long-term investor who lives by the fact they will be substantially better off...

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

Some self-styled property gurus have courted controversy for offering near-instant financial freedom through their training courses, or arguing that anyone –...

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

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

Developer and hotelier Lawrence Kenwright says he has agreed a deal with 95% of unsecured investors to bring the company he...

Buy-to-let landlords and investors are anxiously anticipating the planned hike to Capital Gains Tax (CGT), which would drastically increase the amount...

2020 was a tough pill to swallow for Europe’s real estate markets as some segments were forced into extremely disruptive lockdowns...

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

When dealing with property auctions in any capacity, you will likely be faced with some unfamiliar words, phrases, acronyms and expressions. To shed...

Property investment, like everything else at the moment, continues to be heavily influenced by Covid-19 and Brexit. But what does the market...

With international travel currently banned, and likely to remain that way for the foreseeable, the great British summer holiday is likely...

The prospect of investing your hard-earned money can be daunting, especially for those relatively new to it, but perhaps more-so after...

The last year has been one which has focused attention on dealing with the immediate, the here and now, in a...

This time of year is normally the season for social media and headlines to be filled with New Year resolutions, with...

The short-lets market has undoubtedly suffered because of Covid-19, with leisure and business travel largely off the table at the moment...

When I became interested in property, I didn’t have a large amount of capital that I could invest. This meant that...

A leading UK student accommodation platform has unveiled which universities currently offer the best option for landlords in the student sector. UniHomes...

In 2019, senior housing – also known as retirement housing or senior living – seemed to be developing into one of...

After a few weeks of being top of the news agenda again, Brexit has been relegated to second fiddle thanks to...

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

Construction of new buildings – on time, and in a smooth, unencumbered way, if possible – plays a vital role in...

When you're disposing of a property, you’ll have to take certain things into consideration, from choosing an estate agent to sell...

Property auctions are fast becoming a popular method of buying and selling properties. This is down to the speed of sale,...

When it comes to property investment, there is no one ‘right’ way to do it in order to succeed. Likewise, there...

With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...

Two super-prime London mansions are on offer as part of a ‘buy now, pay later’ scheme that allows buyers to move...

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

Property developers and investors rely on the smooth construction of homes and new developments to ensure their returns and bank balances...

In this guest piece, Max Shenkman, head of investment at Triple Point Social Housing REIT, outlines why social housing REITs are continuing...

The housebuilding and development sectors have made big strides to becoming more environmentally-friendly and sustainable in recent years, but plenty more...

Up-and-coming Salford is the most profitable city for buy-to-lets, followed by Manchester and Leeds. That’s according to a new study by CIA...

Covid-19 has furthered the decline of the high street and led to major city centres becoming virtual ghost towns as office...

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

Businesses involved in the retail sector – either as corporate occupiers leasing space for stores, warehousing and distribution, or as property...

For a time, not so long ago, timeshares were the in-thing – something many invested in or considered investing in. It...

Accountancy firm MJ Bushell says now is the perfect time for landlords and investors to consider property incorporation. Property tax specialists at...

A new augmented reality game that lets players buy and sell real world properties has been launched by Krakow-based tech firm...

Harvey Raybould is a UK property investor and owner of the Creative Property Group (CPG), a Kent-based property firm which aims...

With a rise in staycations as a result of Covid-19 and the restrictions it has placed on overseas travel, investors will...

Network Rail and modular housing developer ilke Homes have announced a significant investment in a brownfield site next to Beeston station...

There's no denying that Covid-19 has caused huge disruption to the global economy, and, unfortunately, it has hit UK entrepreneurs hard, too - including property investors.    With...

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

One of the biggest debates as we ease out of lockdown and come to terms with the new normal has revolved...

Development work is continuing to pick up as we ease out of lockdown. Below, we offer an update on two schemes...

One-bed properties are now proving to be the best investment when it comes to buy-to-let rental yields across the UK’s major...

The last 12 or so weeks have been rather nerve-wracking for the property sector. The lockdown has raised many questions, from...

Last week, we profiled a country that doesn’t often receive much UK attention from an investment point of view, Uruguay, and...

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

It’s really important now, more than ever, that investors think strategically – with so much uncertainty and so many unknowns as...

As is always the case in times of crisis, people are asking what might follow, what industries might thrive as normal...

The kitchen is well known as the hub of the home, so it stands to reason that this room has a...

Buy a property below market value, renovate it and then make a tidy profit by selling it at a higher price,...

The coronavirus pandemic has put all aspects of normal life on hold for the time being, and has affected each and...

Coronavirus – also known as Covid-19 – has had a dramatic impact on the world since the first reported cases in...

2019 brought with it much uncertainty, with falling property prices leading many to fear the start of a property price crash....

The rental sector across the UK has grown hugely in recent years, with high house prices and affordability issues meaning many...

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

So far, 2020 has seen house prices well above the threshold of affordability for most buyers, but low mortgage rates have...

The past decade has seen many companies that converge property portfolios, hospitality and travel benefit from an unprecedented pace of growth. Landlords...

To kick off the new year, we conduct a Q&A with Tzvete Doncheva, who looks after the PR and ecosystem building at Round...

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

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned investor, finding the right buy-to-let investment is far from simple. With many factors to...

With a whole new decade nearly upon us, now seems as good a time as any to look back on the...

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...

Confidence among landlords and property investors has slumped to an all-time low, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA). The latest survey...

Increasingly, landlords have had to adapt to stay on top of the trends within the property and lifestyle sector to boost...

As a landlord, it helps to understand current trends in the private rented sector and how you can maintain your buy-to-let...

In the second of two guest pieces for Property Investor Today, Jana Korpova-Harris, director at the Luxury Property Show - which...

Newton Property, one of Scotland’s largest property factors, has announced an emergency building eco-improvements fund up to £100,000 per eligible property. Newton...

There are many compelling reasons to invest in property; you’ll earn a passive income, reap the benefits of capital growth and...

With all property titles in England and Wales published online, and scammers potentially able to access this information to commit property...

In recent weeks, we have been running a series on London’s regeneration hotspots – but how do you know when to...

You can earn good money from buy-to-let property. Over the last few decades, people have been investing in property to supplement...

A new, unique platform for crowdfunding investment was recently launched by Smartlands, with the company becoming the first to tokenize property...

The number of holiday lets are on the rise, according to Bournecoast Holiday Agents and financial consultants Elite Financial. The firms say...

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

Despite some recent reports suggesting that the UK property market is plummeting, a recent auction hosted by Loveitss, an estate and...

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

Who are you and what does it say on your business card?  My name is Daniel and I’m a director at...

New research by inventory and property compliance specialists VeriSmart has analysed the value of the English and London rental markets and...

A Brexit-inspired holiday letting boom is expected to hit the South West this year, according to local holiday letting agency Bournecoast. The...

Scottish landlords now face higher tax bills than their English counterparts, according to leading accountants French Duncan LLP. This is due to...

New research has suggested that more than half (58%) of landlords are involving accountants when making key property decisions. Kent Reliance for...

Landlords with bigger portfolios are switching to using limited company status for new purchases, according to research carried out by specialist...

The capital of Lithuania is aiming to become the next major PropTech hub, with 2.5 million square metres of space dedicated...

JaeVee, the ‘disruptive’ PropTech business which launched in February 2018, is aiming to revolutionise how people develop, invest and learn about...

Property investment platform Propio.com is set to launch a property ISA ahead of its April deadline. Part of a new breed of...

Private sector buy-to-let landlords sometimes get a bad rap from renters, who blame property investors for fuelling a housing boom which...

An Artificial Intelligence-powered property investment website is claiming to offer investors and landlords an alternative to property portals Rightmove and Zoopla.  One &...

There has been a surge in the number of new properties appearing in the French Alps. Erna Low Property has over a...

If you’re considering investing in property, the chances are you’ve weighed up the pros and cons of becoming a landlord. An obvious...

With a new year now upon us, it’s time to look forward to what might happen (and what is definitely happening)...

Shojin Property Partners has launched a new crowdfunding investment opportunity for a newly built student property block in Nottingham. The block consists...

Plymouth has been named as the top location for landlords investing in purpose-built student accommodation, data from online buy-to-let agency yieldit has...

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

Homes that need major structural work can be bought for £40,000 less than the market average, according to new research by...

A joint report by Reapit and Dataloft has revealed that the letting market is witnessing significant activity, with viewings up 13.3%...

UK investors have recently taken a greater interest in opportunities abroad which promise cheaper entry prices and higher rental returns on...

Research by TotallyMoney has revealed that buy-to-let landlords facing increased taxation and diminishing profits could find better yields in UK towns...

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

Property management firm, DJ Alexander Ltd, has advised landlords to remortgage before further increases in interest rates. The firm found that one...

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...

The number of landlords with more than 10 Airbnb accommodations listed in London has risen by 8.4% year-on-year, according to recent...

One in 10 Brits would prefer a holiday in the UK over Sydney, St. Lucia, or Cyprus, new research by Hitachi...

Financial services comparison site GoCompare has announced the creation of its property investment calculator. Teaming up with property expert Henry Pryor, GoCompare’s...

A property expert from Finchley-based Richard Anthony Chartered Accountants has warned potential investors to plan their investment with care. This comes...

The share of buy-to-let (BTL) lending decreased to 12.5% in June 2017 – the lowest percentage since Q3 2013 – which...

The National Landlord Show arrives at Olympia on Thursday 15 March to give advice via complimentary seminars, leading suppliers and two...

Following the United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union on June 24 2016, investment in the London property market has...

The head of one of the UK’s leading auction networks has welcomed new housing secretary Sajid Javid’s pledge to deliver more...

With less than a month to go until the Property Investors Awards, held at The Royal National Hotel in Russell Square,...

With continued media interest in the unfair leasehold practices of some freeholders and ever-increasing queries from clients surrounding this point, I...

Investors could have seen their buy-to-let (BTL) returns increase by as much as 1,131% over the past two decades, according to...

New research has revealed that Leeds is the best city in England for building new homes. Analysis of official figures by...

Central London commercial investment levels hit £11.5bn during the first seven months of 2017, marking a 24% rise on the corresponding...

A number of buy-to-let landlords are turning their attention to student housing, which is regarded by many property investors as a...

A property investor has been jailed for failing to declare Capital Gains Tax from the sale of his rental properties. Richard Fuller,...

LendInvest, the UK online platform for property lending and investing, has listed a £50m retail bond on the London Stock Exchange’s...

Who are you? Harvey Raybould What does it say on your business card? Building Dreams and Empowering Lives What is Creative Development Services (CDS)? We are...

Investing in overseas property is becoming increasingly popular, and there are certain locations around the globe that are becoming some of...

Auctions provide an excellent way to buy property competitively, with a number of great deals often secured under the hammer. However,...

Over the past year, the buy to let market has experienced some substantial changes, most recently the new taxation laws which...

A man described as a ‘fraudster on a grand scale’ has been jailed for more than three and a half years...

Investors are being offered the opportunity to invest and make ‘great returns’ from property developments, online, at the click of a...

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

The property market tends to be cyclical, when you study property markets from across the globe, it is clear that the...

A commercial property in the heart of London’ West End which is occupied by Pizza Express has been snapped up by...

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

Growing uncertainty over Brexit and insecurities regarding future subsidies, as well as low commodity prices, continues to drive down demand for...

It was standing room only at the Marriott Hotel in Grosvenor Square on Monday as Savills Auctions returned to the venue...

Homeowners in England and Wales over estimated the value of their property by an average 6.8% in 2016, according to research...

Is it time to get your finances in order? Why not consider these five property financial resolutions? 1.    Consider increasing your mortgage payments With...

With attractive returns on offer, a growing number of property investors are looking to add commercial properties to their portfolios, according...

There has been a significant decline in British demand for property in the Algarve since the EU referendum, according to Fine...

With just over two weeks remaining until the January 31 Self Assessment deadline, buy-to-let investors are being reminded that there are tax tutorials...

Despite having to endure a 40% hit in profits from his enormous property empire, mainly based in and around London, 69-year-old...

Many Britons often think about the idea of jetting off overseas to invest in property. Well, if you are planning to make...

Damage caused by storms, burst pipes and from break-ins were listed in a report earlier this year as the primary reasons that...

While buying property in the UK has proved to be a lucrative move for many buy-to-let landlords, it is increasingly holding...

Profitability at the UK’s largest housebuilders has increased at more than twice the rate of new housing output, shows new research...

Land values in prime central London dropped by 10.3% in the year through to September, and are now at around the...

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

LendInvest has released new dates for a training course aimed at aspiring property developers to be held early next year.   The course...

The government’s plan to tackle the housing shortage by building 25,000 new homes using a £3bn Home Building Fund has been broadly...

The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibition, gets underway tomorrow at London ExCeL and is free to enter. However, all...

Investors, landlords and property enthusiasts will descend on London's ExCel on October 7 and 8 for the annual Property Investor &...

A growing number of investors are choosing to invest in property, despite the introduction of higher stamp duty purchasing costs and...

A self-employed property investor and caterer from Bermondsey, who confessed to stealing more than £70,000 in a tax credit fraud, has...

Barcelona City Council has stepped up efforts to stamp out illegal tourist rentals in the Spanish city by sending out letters...

Marco Robinson successfully predicted that the UK would leave the EU two years ago, he also said that corporate tax would...

Andrea Leadsom’s decision to withdraw from the race for the keys to Number 10 Downing Street yesterday, has not just paved...

Buying a property at auction is both exciting and potentially profitable - as long as you can hold your nerve, says...

Values in both the residential and commercial property sectors look set to soar as demand continues to outstrip supply, new research...

With just hours to go until voting for the London mayoral election closes, housing remains a key issue with all the leading...

In response to recent calls for landlords and property investors to incorporate, one letting agency is urging people to take a...

2015 was an incredible year for the property market but in a year in which Government buy to let policy, the...

According to research from the NLA, 4 in 10 landlords are either seriously considering forming a limited company or looking into...

The National Landlords Association's latest research has revealed that the number of landlords in Central London who plan to sell their...

If interest rates rise by just 2.5% over the next four years, the average investment property could make an annual loss of...

Announced in the Summer Budget of 2015, the government is introducing significant changes to how UK landlords can cover the cost...

George Osborne’s recent tax reforms have sparked a surge in landlords buying property through a company in order to safeguard tax...

The average homeowner made £27,264 in 2015; around the same as the average salary in the UK, according to research from...

Recent research has unearthed that one in ten over 55’s own a buy-to-let, and this is only set to grow in...

Buy-to-let investors could be forgiven for feeling rather under siege as 2015 draws to a close. Landlords who had been encouraged over...

Reinventing Renting, which identifies opportunities for landlords to enhance their lettings businesses, has been launched by the National Landlords Association (NLA). The...

Residential property investors are facing a number of tax reforms that will fundamentally change the profitability of their portfolios.  The changes will...

Paragon Group has released its results for the year ending 30 September 2015, reporting that buy-to-let lending has increased by over...

Since the Chancellor’s announced measures to curb the buy-to-let in the Summer Budget, there has been a flurry of debate –...

The Government’s decision to reduce landlords' buy-to-let tax relief to the basic rate of 20% is a major factor for half...

A new survey conducted by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has claimed that property investment is seen as a better...

Despite a recently introduced rent cap, the rental sector in Berlin will remain profitable for landlords and investors, according to Property Frontiers.  Berlin...

Q: Who Are Go Commercial Finance & why did you set up Go Commercial Finance? Go Commercial Finance is a true, whole...

According to new research from Keepmoat, Brandon is the most profitable destination for retirees looking to invest their pension funds in...

Q: Who are Mayfair & Morgan? Mayfair & Morgan is a property Crowdfunding company which specialises in Property Portfolio Management, undertaking development...