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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

London based co-living PRS operator, Gravity Co continues to see rapid growth and interest in its co-living properties as it fills...

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

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

In this guest piece, Rightio discusses some of the lesser-known costs of being a landlord. To the uninitiated, being a landlord might...

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has provided structured financing of AED 124 million (£24 million) through its UK operation supporting Bahrain...

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

The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly changed personal lives and the economy. UK firms have suffered because of the outbreak.  Staying at...

In this guest piece, Stuart Williams, director of property investment firm Thirlmere Deacon, outlines the golden rules for armchair investing. Over the...

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

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

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

Like all investments, buy-to-let property comes with many considerations but also plenty of opportunities. Off-plan property is an asset class that...

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

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

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

In this guest piece, property development and investment company SevenCapital outline three ways investors can diversify their portfolio.  After the turbulence of...

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

For many years, residential property has been the default choice for investors looking to preserve and grow their wealth. In times...

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

A ‘diverse and innovative’ group of architects and designers, with UK and international expertise, have made the shortlist to potentially become...

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

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

Despite the introduction of Lockdown 3.0, the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) market shows no signs of slowing down, with acquisitions,...

With 2021 now just around the corner, thoughts naturally turn to what next year might bring. For existing investors, this could...

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

For anyone looking to purchase a second property, the experts at regulated fast house sale site Good Move have provided all...

With some 20% of the UK’s carbon emissions coming from domestic buildings, the importance of sustainable construction has become undeniable. Over the...

The Property Investors Awards – the annual event celebrating excellence in property investing, which is normally held at a swanky London...

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

Hayley and Paul Andrews, a UK couple who have battled life-threatening illness to build a multi-million property portfolio, are now sharing...

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

A residential portfolio comprising 118 residential properties across the Central Belt of Scotland has been sold by Places for People to...

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

Property development and investment group, Convivia, has announced plans to raise £16 million over the next year with the launch of its first investment...

From successful sales for Network Auctions and Sutton Kersh Auctions, to brand-new auction startup Aucspace aiming to streamline the bidding process,...

England’s highest mainline railway station building, which doubles up as self-contained holiday accommodation, has been purchased by the Friends of the...

When Chancellor Rishi Sunak gave his Summer Statement last month, many people were surprised to learn that buy-to-let investors would be...

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

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

A new report has found that the UK’s residential market is missing out on billions of pounds of potential investment from...

Earlier this month, we ran a two-part series on Paul Hanafin - who successfully moved from busking to a £1 million...

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

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

In part one, we told the story of how Paul Hanafin, a former busker and chemistry graduate, created a £1 million...

Lots of people throughout the years have made considerable sums of money from property, but it seems unlikely that many started...

It can be tempting to jump on the latest interior design trends when renovating your investment property. However, just because Farrow...

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

Manchester-based Build to Rent specialist, Ascend, reported ‘outstanding’ income increases for their client on the latest BTR fund it manages for...

The LABS Collective – an entity comprising of three subsidiaries: LABS (co-working), STAY (residential) and HOST (events spaces) – has revealed...

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

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

Every cloud has a silver lining and where the property market is concerned, London’s recent stagnation and downturn in some areas...

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

Property investor and businessman Nick Rowland has won the national Millionaire Maker Challenge after generating more than £2 million since the...

Sales and letting agency Portico has announced the launch of Portico Portfolio, a service that will enable landlords to invest smartly...

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

Buy-to-let landlords and property investors are being offered the opportunity to receive their year's rent in advance in one lump sum. Known...

A female property investment network, the PropElle Network, has been launched to empower historically underrepresented groups. Introduced by leading female entrepreneur Ayesha...

The Tenant Fees Act, better known simply as the tenant fees ban, is coming into force from June 1 2019. It...

Brexit! Whether you’re a Brexiteer or a Remainer, no one can deny that this is probably the number one issue on...

Most experienced investors are planning to expand their portfolio of Edinburgh-based investments in the near future despite Brexit woes. That is the...

Virtual reality property trading app Property Magnate has launched a number of new features in recent months to enhance its user...

A number of property investors are in competition to be the first to generate £1 million by the end of 2019. The...

Some 39% of UK landlords and investors are planning to increase the size of their portfolio over the next 12 months,...

For landlords, buying a property, making a few renovations and renting it out may sound like a simple feat, but it...

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

Even though the most recent Budget offered some welcome relief for landlords and the buy-to-let sector as a whole, there are...

International property consultancy and estate agency Knight Frank has revealed that it has strengthened its Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) business...

Buy-to-let (BTL) investors remain largely optimistic about the market in spite of Brexit uncertainty and increasing tax burdens for landlords, according...

Investors in the buy-to-let (BTL) market have recently faced significant challenges, primarily increased taxes on capital gains, and the restriction of...

When I moved to London in winter 1997, I was determined to make my fortune. I didn’t know it at the...

Landlords are still reducing borrowing as levels of gearing – the ratio of long-term debt compared to its equity capital –...

Property equity firm Cogress UK closed the year successfully with a £2.6 million exit on a residential development in Frimley, Surrey. Cogress,...

Birmingham has joined Manchester and Liverpool as one of the top Northern property investment hotspots, according to fresh research from IP...

Specialist lender Together is granting over £800,000 to buy and develop an idle office block, enabling a development company to expand...

Bishop Fleming has called for the Chancellor in his next Budget to assist residential landlords who wish to downsize their property...

With the appointment of two new associates, property advisers Vail Williams LLP has bolstered its property asset management team. Specialising in property...

A student property portfolio in Nottingham worth £3.25m has been purchased by Nottingham-based MS Estates on behalf of a London-based institution. Located...

Sales of buy-to-let properties continue to be driven by pension “pot hunters”, according to the latest findings from Sequre Property Investment. Sequre’s...

In just a few months the minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for commercially rented properties will come into force. From 1 April...

Despite recent turmoil, it seems Manchester is a city on the up, as it is now being identified as a true...

West One Loans has reduced rates for unregulated residential bridging loans across a range of its products by up to 4%...

Confidence about investing in property continues to grow, as many property investors, including buy-to-let landlords, predict a good year ahead for...

There has been a sharp rise in the number of opportunistic foreign investors taking advantage of effective discounts caused by the...

European property markets finished 2016 strongly, experiencing both improving fundamentals and further yield compression, according to Savills. Savills Investment Management transacted €5bn...

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

There has been an increase in the number of overseas investors taking advantage of effective discounts caused by sterling’s nosedive after the...

Around a third of Britain’s richest people, which includes many property investors, are under tax investigation by HMRC over almost £2bn...

Banks in Spain may be left with no alternative but to cut the price of repossessed Spanish homes on their books...

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...

It is essential that you conduct your own due diligence before buying property at auction, as Andy Thompson, auction consultant at...

The property industry’s big players dominated the top of the Sunday Times Rich List yesterday, with the Reuben brothers topping the...

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

The market is changing; the act of investing is based on risk versus reward. No investment is guaranteed, but how can...

An office block in York is set to be transformed into 139 apartments after planning consent was secured by property investor...

Lord Sugar started his latest search for a new business partner this week, but the self-made former barrow boy and chairman...

I’ve seen a sharp rise this year in the number of foreign investors looking to establish a presence or even expand...

Residential property investment platform Property Partner has launched a major advertisement campaign using a speed-dating theme to attract more investors.  The platform...

One of the key ingredients of successful property investment is ensuring you have a network of good people and reliable suppliers...

More than half of landlords say they are likely to increase rents to cover the cutting of mortgage interest relief announced...

Obtaining expert sale, purchase and letting support is imperative for landlords investing in a property portfolio. A key element is to identify...

An online property letting portal that aims to help landlords and letting agents reach students seeking private accommodation in university cities...

Property investors are becoming increasingly interested in expanding their portfolios outside of the UK.   Some 46% of property investors surveyed by FXcompared...

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