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Postcodes with stations due to benefit from Crossrail (CR) have seen house prices increase by 79% since the project was first...

Schofields Insurance has claimed that there are pros and cons for and against second homes as the dispute about second home...

A recent survey carried out by strategic property advisers Cluttons and sustainability consultants AESG has found that the majority of 50...

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

Market analysis from Octane Capital has revealed that the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in England has dropped in...

Approximately 54% of all available land plots listed for sale across England have already been snapped up by developers, research from...

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

In this guest piece, Rob Lessmann, founder of luxury interior design studio Design'd Living, sets out how Airbnb has led international...

The more the world learns about climate change, the more we realise that we all have a part to play in...

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...

One of Europe’s biggest transport infrastructure projects is finally set to open later this month after many years of delay and...

Town and city regeneration isn’t a new topic, by any means, but recent events in the UK have left us thinking...

PIT was recently invited along by the Vonder Wembley team to spend a weekend at its flagship development and enjoy the...

Property in many of the UK’s coastal towns and villages has often taken a pounding and not just from the elements...

Here at PIT, we’re kicking off the month of May with some good news for in-person auctions. Meanwhile, agents witnessed another...

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

With the rising cost of living and the UK’s inflation crisis creating financial uncertainty, many are looking to make more secure...

Liverpool has become the hotspot for property investors and homebuyers alike, with property price growth over the last year higher in...

In just a year’s time, the average UK tenant could be paying £800 more a year in rent, research by rental...

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

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

Since the devastating tragedy of the Grenfell tower fire in 2017, cladding issues have been highlighted across thousands of properties in...

With bricks and mortar proving ever-popular and house prices continuing to rise, the opportunities for first-time and seasoned property investors are endless. That...

Taylor Wimpey España has claimed it’s possible to purchase a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment for £160,173 (plus VAT) in Spain – in...

In this guest piece, Judith Tan, head of capital markets at EstateGuru, looks at how investors can hedge their bets against...

Despite prime London property prices remaining largely flat on a year-on-year basis, some postcodes have seen average sale prices climb by...

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

Following the first round of the French presidential elections, which saw current president Emmanuel Macron and controversial Eurosceptic Marine Le Pen...

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

In this guest piece, Philip Allin, associate director at Boyer London, looks at the problems and solutions of water neutrality when it...

Shojin Property Partners, an FCA-regulated online real estate investment platform, has delivered investment returns of £1.6 million to mezzanine investments as...

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

Developers and estate property managers need to keep abreast of fast-changing, fast charging advances in the world of electrical vehicles (EV),...

With new research finding over 10 million UK adults are considering becoming a holiday let landlord and the volume and total...

In a ranking of the best places in the UK to invest in a holiday let, Blaenau Gwent in South East...

Alliance Investments, the sale arm of Property Alliance Group, has announced its strategic partnership with EGCC Group to launch a new...

This week continues the trend of successful property auctions, with SDL Property Auctions reporting exciting results for its March sale and...

London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, claim that although prime London properties are subject to discounts, this discount is starting...

They’re two words that can make any property owner panic – Japanese knotweed. The invasive plant can cause significant issues for...

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

The number of overseas investors confessing to tax evasion in the UK has more than quadrupled to 338 this year from...

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

Pocket Living has been granted a £19.3 million debt facility with Pluto Finance for the recently completed Addiscombe Grove asset in Croydon. This deal with the provider...

Grainger plc has announced the launch of Pin Yard as part of it’s expanding portfolio of Build-to-Rent (BTR) properties in Leeds. Launched...

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

For many years, Manchester has been the number one location for buy-to-let investors in the UK. A young, professional population, strong...

It’s my first column for Property Investor Today and I’m grateful to the team for allowing me to share my knowledge...

It’s success galore for this week’s auction roundup, with Bond Wolfe witnessing revenue growth of over £23 million at its second...

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

Interest in buying property in Europe remains high despite Brexit, Covid-19 recovery, and a challenging economic climate. We’re expecting this year...

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...

In November last year, we reported on the rental rooms with a view overlooking Brentford FC’s impressive Community Stadium. On a crisp,...

Search demand for holiday homes in South Devon rose by as much as 100% in 2021, suggesting a record year for...

Innovative Finance ISAs have been the top performing ISA for property investors in recent times. Here, Derek Pratt, commercial director at Sourced Capital, looks...

With tenants returning to the capital in 2022, research by rental portal Rentd has revealed that the London rental market has...

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

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

Pinch, punch, it’s the first of the month! While it is indeed April Fools’ day, these record sales at auction are...

Property Investor Today will be reduced from three newsletters per week to two newsletters from next week (w/c April 4). The newsletters...

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

Build to Rent (BTR) homes could help more Londoners find affordable, high-quality accommodation with additional amenities, playing its part in solving...

In this insight piece, Warren McCann, area director at Douglas & Gordan, shares the latest findings for the London housing market. We...

In this guest piece, Charles Brown, content writer of LDN Properties, discusses the potential impact of the latest reform on leasehold,...

Barcelona is now the number one property hotspot in Spain following the scrapping of rent capping across Catalonia. That's according to...

Developer Eden Living, backed by European special situations manager Warwick Capital Partners, has launched as a Private Rented Sector business. The business...

With energy bills due to increase by 54% next month, research from specialist property lending experts Octane Capital has revealed that...

Off the back of International Women's Day, which took place on March 8 2022, Property Investor Today hears from Chitra Stern, co-founder...

As the market heats up for spring, this auction roundup features the latest lots on offer for the end of March....

The vast majority of the UK public back the government's new Economic Crime Bill designed to crack down on dirty money...

The Property Investor Show returns on April 1-2 at London’s ExCeL Centre and is anticipated to be ‘bigger and better attended...

Historically, there was a very clear gap between the North and South of England in terms of the house price growth....

While many months of soaring house prices - supercharged by the stamp duty holiday and certain conditions caused by the pandemic...

Housemates, the instant book student accommodation marketplace operating across 40 cities in the UK and Ireland which we have closely followed...

Two areas in the UK are still feeling the impact of the 2008 recession despite strong growth in new-build property values,...

Choosing a new career path has always been tricky, even before a global pandemic was added to the mix. While other...

A platform with over 100,000 users that claims to be the world’s first accommodation rental platform and community created for women...

Capella is a new elegant landmark located on Lewis Cubitt Park, the biggest green space in King’s Cross, will bring 120...

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

This week’s auction roundup is a mixed bag, with iamproperty reaching reached a 300 employee milestone as auctions grow in popularity....

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...

Hong Kong buyers currently have the biggest property footprint within the London market, new research from Benham and Reeves shows. The agent’s...

Mixta Africa, an African real estate and infrastructure development company, has announced its UK roadshows to showcase its luxury and affordable...

A property developer and operator is aiming to have a major say in the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector, with...

The government’s Levelling Up Home Building Fund is unlikely to provide enough funding to supply loans to all of the nation’s...

The National Landlord Investment Show, widely considered to be the UK's number one landlord and property investment exhibition, is returning to...

With the sector showing signs that it’s set to rebound from a decline in pandemic output, Lee Martin, head of UK...

Difficult neighbours can be a serious problem for property investors, causing anything from minor noise irritations to affecting the property’s value...

Off the back of International Women’s Day 2022, which took place on Tuesday March 8, PIT analyses the findings from find-a-tradesperson...

With ITV's Our House currently gripping millions of TV viewers, property experts have outlined how property fraud - which plays a central...

A Spanish property expert says it's vital that buyers and investors in the country understand a new law that came into...

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

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...

In the second instalment of our International Women’s Day 2022 series, PIT takes a closer look at a new study that uncovers...

The regions of England and Wales home to the least time remaining to renew when it comes to properties listed for...

Watford is the best commuter town for investment, according to an exclusive research report carried out by developer London Square.   The town has achieved...

The UK construction sector saw its fastest rate of growth in eight months during February despite a problematic pandemic period, the...

In this guest piece, Reece Mennie, chief executive officer of HJ Collection, sets out the environmental and social benefits of residential conversions. We need...

As another year rolls around, we return with our special column celebrating International Women’s Day 2022, putting a heavy focus on...

Possible changes to energy performance certificate (EPC) targets are likely to have a dramatic effect on landlord property purchasing habits. This is...

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

We’ve entered a new month, which means new beginnings and refreshed confidence as we navigate a post-Covid world. Quite aptly, this...

In this guest piece, Dennis Chan, head of international sales at Chestertons, gives his take on the off plan market and...

Research by Rentd has revealed that, despite the government’s best efforts, the return on a buy-to-let (BTL) purchase currently sits at...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? My name is Giles Atkinson and I’m one part of...

A trade body has claimed that new financial incentives are needed to bring thousands of empty homes back into use and give...

A few weeks ago we reported on Ghelamco's first UK scheme in Shoreditch, which is being spearheaded by 27-year-old Marie-Julie Gheysens, the firm's...

Buy-to-let (BTL) portfolio landlords are more likely to be aware of the government’s proposed EPC requirements than non-portfolio landlords, according to...

In this guest piece, Hugh Wigzell, senior associate at Farrer & Co, lists three issues that property buyers and investors should watch out for...

With brownfield/greenfield sites (and where is best to develop new housing) still hot on the housing agenda, David Churchill - a planning...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the latest development news, from 160 new green homes coming to Croxley Green...

The UK's recent storm season could lead to a greater infestation of Japanese knotweed - the famously problematic and invasive plant...

The Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) upcoming 2022 Housing Review shows the lack of clear government strategies and insufficient financial incentives...

Despite being a fleeting month, February has seen impressive auction results across the board. Acuitus saw an emphatic start to the...

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...

While the level of new homes being granted planning permission dipped during the first year of the pandemic, this negative trend...

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

It’s the age-old question that most investors are likely to find themselves wondering at one point or another - which property type...

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

Prime Central London (PCL) was hit harder by most than the pandemic, as international buyers stayed away (due to Covid travel...

New-build homes command rental premiums of as high as 41% in the current market as the Build to Rent (BTR) boom...

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

The cost of construction for a new-build property is set to climb by almost £18,000 per unit – a jump that...

Property investment will be the best-performing investment asset in 2022, making it the top pick ahead of cash, stocks and cryptocurrency,...

The UK is currently trailing a number of other major European nations when it comes to the delivery of new homes...

This time last year, amid frenzied activity in the residential property market in Scotland, driven by the unprecedented external factors of...

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

In this mini update, Property Investor Today looks at the latest in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), from the locations with the...

This week’s roundup is centred around demand, with iamsold reporting a strong rise in Modern Method of Auction as market conditions...

Ghelamco - which is well-known for the creation of sustainable, energy neutral concepts - has officially launched The Arc in Shoreditch,...

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

Following record-breaking years for staycations in 2020 and 2021, with people urged to stay local as a result of the pandemic...

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

The government’s ambitious plans to ‘level up’ in the UK could boost the value of the nation’s property market by a...

The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act, once it comes into effect, will prevent ground rent being charged on most new leases. Anyone...

A construction output report has revealed that the value of underlying work commencing on-site has fallen 15% in the three months...

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 South East law firm has won a breakthrough case by helping a group of holiday home leaseholders purchase the...

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

Research from Octane Capital has revealed which areas of the UK rental market are driving growth in rental stock availability, as...

All property investments require maintenance and one of the most common issues is damp; a problem that is at its worst...

Boris Johnson has appointed yet another new Housing Minister as he yesterday continued the rearranging of his team in an effort...

Average UK rents have risen to almost £1,000 per month – £62 more than at the start of the pandemic, according...

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

UK-focused real estate fund manager Moorfield has agreed to forward fund an 81-bed co-living scheme near Ealing Broadway, West London, for £21...

UK renters are forking out up to 77% of their monthly household income to get by in the UK rental market,...

The property market has weathered the COVID storm better than many sectors over the last couple of years. The crisis has...

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

The ‘potent’ mix of the Covid-19 pandemic and the slow demise of the Evergrande Group, one of China’s largest development companies, is...

The theme of this week’s roundup is growth and success. Savills Auctions welcomes a new associate and MSP Capital’s reports a successful auction...

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

Whether you are an accidental landlord or witty property investor; you are likely to agree that a wave of new regulations...

Independent Buying Agents Haringtons reflects on the long-requested need to transform leasehold agreements and what impact this will have on the...

A property entrepreneur who is committed to revolutionising the public housing sector has pledged £1 million to helping individuals from deprived...

We’re already into the second month of 2022, but predictions on what the market could bring for the remainder of the...

Almost two-thirds (62%) of residential property professionals don’t believe that Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are the most suitable method to help...

A pioneering research and development partnership launched this month is to lead to a world-first in the move towards carbon zero, plastic-free...

Prime Secure’s Fire Safety division has launched the UK’s first affordable wireless common fire alarm system, V-Fire, which removes the need...

In this week’s roundup, Property Investor Today takes a look at the latest development news, from Downing’s development spree after a major...

Integritas Property Group (IPG) has announced the launch of Bastion Point, a brand new residential development in the heart of Liverpool which...

A zero-tolerance policy response to Covid-19, declining property prices, and a flexible and accommodative central bank all set China apart from...

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

Despite the continued rise in energy costs, 55% of homeowners are making positive changes to the environmental sustainability of their property,...

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

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

In this guest piece, Sascha Badelt, managing director of Cloverhut, outlines what investors should (and shouldn't) be doing when it comes to...

Some 40% of tenants described their recent hunt for a rental home as difficult, and half of them said it took...

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

This week’s development roundup highlights the latest in development and investment, from Elevate Property Group’s decade-long run and Legal & General’s...

The lifting of Covid restrictions this week could see the supply of property rebuild and normal house price economics return, according...

In this guest piece, Spanish real estate agent and property expert Sean Woolley shares his experience of getting a mortgage in...

A significant proportion of those renting a home would like to buy it from their landlord if circumstances allowed, new research...

Staying at the forefront of the property investment industry takes a great deal of work, experience and expert knowledge, which is...

The start of a new year is often a time for reflection, and for investors, it is a prime opportunity to...

In the first auction roundup of 2022, PIT takes a look at the latest auction news; from iamproperty’s successful year with...

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has outlined the key areas it believes the government and the industry should focus on...

As Covid continues to impact the economy, Matthew Peake, partner and head of strategic asset management at Cluttons, explains how landlords...

Investors could help to plug the shortage of private rented properties in Scotland, which is in desperate need of new supply. According...

Zero-carbon housebuilder Etopia Homes has pinpointed the towns and cities in England which could make the best use of the government’s...

The latest research by Unlatch has revealed how the new-build market looks based on the diversity of stock currently available to...

In this guest piece, Marcus Blake, managing director of Berkeley St George City & St Joseph, sets out why the UK's...

Just over a year ago (December 31 2020), the transition period for Brits to retire to European Union countries without the...

It’s been announced that property experts from international law company Gowling WLG are advising Lincoln MGT on the £750 million regeneration...

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

A leading Spanish home builder has revealed that more than half (54%) of Brits who reserved homes with the firm in...

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

On Tuesday, the government launched a six-week consultation on proposals to make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to purchase the...

London houses are seven times more expensive than houses in the North, new research from Open Property Group has found. The investment...

In this guest piece, Reece Mennie, chief executive of HJ Collection, outlines his predictions for the property market in 2022.  When looking...

With the new year now upon us, the predictions for what 2022 could bring from a property investment perspective continue to...

With demand for staycations soaring over the last 18 months, recent figures suggest that the UK is set for another record-breaking...

On Monday, Michael Gove - Secretary of State at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities - announced that leaseholders in buildings...

Just one in seven (15%) landlords surveyed have no knowledge of the upcoming legislative changes to the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC),...

Following a successful year in PropTech last year, spatial data technology company Pupil predicts that 2022 will be the year that...

In this opinion piece, Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank, outlines the key things for those with a stake in...

A new Midlands property investment group has been launched, targeting both investors and landlords. Set up by Andy Foote, the former SevenCapital...

With 45% of the population owning a pet, and London ranked the most pet-friendly city in Europe, estate agents Douglas &...

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

The borough of Wandsworth sits top as London’s prime property hotspot over the last year, accounting for the highest level of...

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

As we enter a new year for the property sector, research from Boomin has revealed that the total value of homes...

Wealthy Chinese investors have long been reliable investors in the market, and have frequently looked to the UK, specifically London, as...

As we begin 2022, Andrea Fawell, sales and marketing director of property developers Kebbell, gives a very honest account of the market factors that are...

Homebuyer demand in the UK remained robust for much of Q4 2021, sitting at an average of 65.6%, up by 0.9%...

Portico shares some of the top entry system features for multi-residential properties that could positively affect the return on investment (ROI)...

While 2020 was an utterly unique year, 2021 has in some ways been even more extraordinary. The first few months of...

With just over a week to go until 2022 makes an appearance, we check in with some more property experts to...

Santhosh Gowda, chairman of property developer Strawberry Star, outlines in this guest piece why Luton is really going places and should...

In this guest piece, Deborah Gray, founding director at Totum Partners, looks at why those operating in the property sector shouldn't lose...

Despite the rollercoaster of 2021, the Scottish property market has had a stronger period of growth than many would have expected...

The First Homes scheme, one of the flagship housing schemes announced by the government last year as Boris Johnson finally tried...

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

Proposals to ‘force’ landlords across the country to pay up to £10,000 to improve the energy efficiency of rental properties require...

As the colder months settle in, and with it, the need to heat homes, many Brits are looking for ways to keep already costly energy bills down....

GetGround and Salboy have announced a strategic partnership to make property investing in the North West easier, faster and more efficient.  Salboy, the North West property development and investment company, and GetGround,...

The seemingly endless growth of Build to Rent continues unabated, with the new partnership of Moda Living, Osborne + Co and MRP recently...

One of the challenges that any developer faces when building entry-level homes is how to stand out from the crowd. Build...

This week’s auction roundup is filled with Christmas joy, from Sutton Kersh achieving over £80 million in auction sales, to iamsold...

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

Despite recent warnings from the Bank of England that it could be worthless and investors being at a potentially greater risk...

The prime London rental market has enjoyed an 8% uplift in rental values over the last year, with the most in-demand...

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

Smartlands - the first company to tokenise property in the UK, and one we've covered a number times on PIT in recent...

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

New-build homes account for 6.5% of pandemic property purchases, new research from Unlatch finds. The new-build sales optimisation platform looked at the...

It's a mini-roundup this week, with a multi-million-pound Leeds development nearing completion, and the first batch of homes at a waterside scheme...

A PropTech firm says it recently saved one of its premium Build to Rent (BTR) clients more than £160,000 by preventing a US-based...

The popular coastal town of Bournemouth has been the most in-demand coastal location for buyers this year, according to Rightmove data. Analysis...

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

In this guest piece, St. Modwen Homes explores how homes will navigate the electric vehicle revolution and help our national environmental...

In this opinion piece, Jourdan Prowting, Partner Residential Auction at Allsop, analyses London's residential property market and discusses whether now is...

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

Investment into the UK’s fast-growing property technology (PropTech sector) has reached record levels in 2021 and more than quadrupled since last...

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

First Homes, a new solution to the first-time buyer crisis, will be relevant to the majority of new schemes from December...

What does it say on your business card? Sam Le Pard, co-founder of LEXI Finance! How does LEXI help developers and property investors? LEXI...

Bristol, Oxford and Cambridge have been named as the best cities for landlords and investors to invest in for 2022, according...

Leeds is witnessing a ‘frenzied’ rental market, with students reserving homes for next summer on the back of virtual viewings and...

From knowing the best time to buy a home to understanding what’s needed before you can put in an offer, it...

New research from Currys and Swann has revealed the best UK areas to invest in a property in 2022, highlighting the price of...

The property price premium paid by new-build buyers has increased by 10.8% in the past year – now commanding 40.2% more...

The holiday season is around the corner so that means looking back on an eventful year and preparing for the next....

Throughout this week, Property Investor Today has been exploring the investment potential of the locations that sit on the controversial and...

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...

In this guest piece, James Cassidy, Senior Director, Partner Success Vacation Rentals, EMEA at Expedia Group, outlines what it takes to run a successful...

A crisis as serious as the pandemic is not just a test of survival for businesses but a valuable learning opportunity.  At...

After years of speculation and alterations, the Elizabeth Line is now set to launch in the first half of 2022. Initially,...

New research from Environet UK has revealed that the blight of Japanese knotweed has wiped an estimated £11.8 billion off the...

For many, cars are an integral part of our home, with more people opting for electric or hybrid options when it...

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

Already nearly three years late and vastly over-budget, Crossrail 1 – which will officially be known as the Elizabeth Line when...

James Gray from Cluttons discusses why the race to net zero is the wrong wording - and it should be all...

New-build homes can allegedly see homebuyers cut their energy bills by as much as 60%, research from Warwick Estates reveals. Now that...

Here, in this latest PIT guest piece, Ellen Klein - editor at Sleep Junkie - outlines how investors should buy their first...

The number one buy-to-let (BTL) hotspot next year will be the North West, according to new findings from SevenCapital and Zoopla. The...

London homebuyers managed to save over £1 billion since the stamp duty holiday first launched in July 2020. The latest analysis by...

In this guest piece, St. Modwen Homes explores the idea of property buyers designing their first home on a digital platform before...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the latest development news, from an architect's pledge to design a hotel-style student...

New data released by overseas property portal Kyero.com has revealed record interest in Portuguese and Spanish property during 2021. Kyero, which is...

ConservatoryLand, a UK supplier of self-build conservatories, has analysed what the UK’s average house price of £270,000 can get buyers across...

Niche housebuilder Artisan Real Estate has raised the bar for sustainable development with the launch of an ambitious design framework geared...

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

One of the biggest criticisms of the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) market has been its perceived exclusive nature and its...

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

Those investors looking to join the pandemic bounce-back may be asking where the best places in London are to consider for...

In this Q&A, Property Investor Today speaks to Sean Gavin, Operations Director at Berkeley South East London, for his thoughts on...

Since its announcement all the way back in 2009, HS2 is a project that has attracted controversy, derision, support, protests, high-profile...

This development roundup focuses on build to rent and regeneration, with Kebbell expanding its Cornelian Fields development, Gresham House loan for a...

Research by Sequre Property Investment has revealed which cities are seeing the largest level of high yield rental homes. The buy-to-let (BTL)...

We recently ran a series on the commercial to residential trend sweeping across Britain in these post-Covid times, driven by offices,...

In this guest piece, Emmanuel Lavoie, CEO of Jetstream Hospitality Solutions, sets out how investors can make the most from their holiday...

Who are you? Daniel James McGowran MNAEA, originally from London, now living in Shropshire. What does it say on your business card? “Love...

We often hear about the attractiveness of the British market to Chinese and Hong Kong investors, but new research has also...

Despite COP26 now being finished, sustainability and the race towards net zero remain high up on the agenda, with PIT receiving...

Industry experts say there will be no slow-down in the rapid growth of the holiday lets sector. Travel restrictions during the pandemic...

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

One of London’s busiest and most iconic areas has announced that it has become carbon neutral (as of November 11 2021). The...

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

Land plots currently account for just 1.4% of for-sale stock listed on the market, yet demand is high, with 55% of...

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

If you are looking to buy a home to then let it out to tenants, or if you have decided to...

This development roundup focuses on building sustainable homes, with Beech Holdings regenerating a former office into 43 eco-friendly apartments, a £10...

Landlords have begun to take steps to improve the energy efficiency of their properties ahead of new rules which are due...

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

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...

New analysis carried out by Knight Frank has highlighted the areas which have seen the biggest increase in the value of...