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National Landlord Investment Show has announced that the former Leader of the Conservative Party, the Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith,...

A legal firm says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has effectively slashed the value of holiday homes which are sold from April 2025...

Calling all landlords, Investors and property professionals: National Landlord Investment Show returns to Olympia London on 6th March for its first...

Last year, 2023, was a challenging one fo the housing market in the UK and a frustrating one for investors. While there...

A new study has uncovered the most profitable garage conversions investors can consider for properties.  According to the figures, turning a garage...

Brunel University’s students are the most profitable to house, according to the latest study from Alan Boswell Landlord Insurance.  The firm utilised...

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

A property investment service says investing in the EPC rating of a property before selling can increase sale profits by more...

A property investment platform’s research may throw cold water on the potential of new build properties to offer short term profits...

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

Landlord investors’ net profits fell below 4.0 per cent in Q1 2023, marking a dramatic shift in finances for mortgaged buy...

Investing in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) can be a smart move for those looking for a higher return on investment...

Shakeel Adli is not your average property developer – first and foremost, he wants to give away half of his profits. And...

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

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

In this guest piece, Mark Simpson from Boostly looks at how holiday let owners can navigate the cost-of-living crisis and keep...

Inflation is at a 30-year high, having increased to 9% and experts predict that it could rise to 11% by the...

There has been a significant increase in demand for move-in-ready homes and CIA Landlord Insurance has taken the liberty to research...

With the public still very much favouring staycations and avoiding the chaos of travelling abroad, Airbnb hosts in the UK are...

I work closely with specialist mortgage brokers to help my clients to secure mortgages in Spain because it’s such a tricky...

Air travel has reduced in demand since before the pandemic by as much as 76%, a sign that staycations are still...

Owning an overseas property is a dream for many people, but the safest way to ensure this is smooth sailing is...

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...

A new book has been released to offer insight to landlords and investors on small-scale property development. The ‘Guide to Small-Scale Property...

The travel industry was hard hit by the pandemic, but the bounce back is well in progress. According to PhocusWire, Europe’s...

New research has revealed how much money landlords and investors can make in cities around the UK by furnishing their property...

There are many shades on the ‘developing property’ spectrum, and for my money, one of the most attractive hues is a...

Landlords have been making attractive profits from renting property to students for many years, with this traditionally being one of the...

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

A Birmingham-based property developer has partnered with charity Global Aid Network (GAiN) to collect donations for Ukrainian refugees. Cordia Blackswan is set to offer its...

We’re currently in a cost-of-living crisis. Living costs are rising at their fastest rate in 30 years; a typical domestic energy bill will...

When it comes to investing money and making it grow, there are few options that deliver as high returns as property....

Small-scale property development is entering a phase full of fantastic opportunities. A huge housing shortage, an increase in permitted development rights,...

In this guest piece, Jamie Pritchard, head of sales at Glenhawk, asks whether macroeconomic challenges are going to halt the renewed momentum of...

Research by real estate debt advisory specialists Sirius Property Finance has revealed how the pandemic halved the profits taken by the...

The cladding tax introduced in last week’s Budget could cost the nation’s biggest housebuilders £205 million a year, research from Sirius...

Property investment firm Advantage Investment explores the effects Covid-19 has had on property investment and lists the benefits of investing in holiday...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, all within...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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