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

As an investor, you may be interested in adding a new kitchen to add value to your new home before selling...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

During the summer, the New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) – the new independent body for overseeing the quality of the customer...

In part three of our series on the booming commercial to residential sector, we look at some of the recent schemes...

StuRents, one of the UK’s largest student accommodation search platforms, is to provide users with all-inclusive utility packages directly through its...

Millions of people privately renting or in social housing fear a revenge eviction if they raise fire safety concerns with landlords. Despite...

Last month, the Chinese government passed the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), which comes into effect from November 1 2021. While,...

Climate change has brought increased rainfall across the country, especially in places that may not have had as much risk of...

One of the Algarve’s most anticipated new developments has witnessed ‘unprecedented demand’ for its flagship Viceroy Residences since they launched in...

The Urban Splash Residential Fund (USR) has announced a £25.8 million deal acquiring sustainable new homes created using Modern Methods of...

In recent months, residential landlords have been under huge pressure to keep on top of a raft of new legislation and...

Despite Portugal being removed from the UK’s green list on Tuesday, this is unlikely to diminish the desire for a holiday...

Property Investor Today gains insight from Dudley Mills, land and planning director of property developers Kebbell, to uncover what the role is...

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

There has been much debate around whether there is still a place for traditional portfolios made up of 60% equities and...

As a once in a lifetime event, the response to the pandemic has taken precedence over other global issues, including our...

The National Leasehold Campaign (NLC) – the UK's largest and most influential campaign group on leasehold reform - has welcomed the...

A leading private wealth law firm claims that architects are increasingly prepared to take legal action against developers in a bid to...

The government’s plan to reform leasehold laws has been met with much fanfare. Under the plans, ground rents would be removed,...

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

With recent research predicting that there will be over 482 million smart homes in the market worldwide by 2025, home automation is...

In Part 1, we asked a number of industry experts if the construction industry should remain open at the current time,...

UK rent levels continued to rise faster for larger properties during the last quarter of 2020, according to The Deposit Protection...

With the transition period for the UK leaving the EU ending in a matter of weeks, there is no doubt that...

In this opinion piece, Elizabeth Osborne - a legal director at Ashfords Solicitors - asks whether the government's proposed planning reforms will be dangerous...

Spain has long been one of the UK’s favourite holiday destinations and has also long been a favourite location for holiday...

Virtual viewings are on the increase according to a new study by the UK's technology-led estate agent, Purplebricks, with one in six buyers...

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

As we reach the end of October, Property Investor Today looks at how auction houses have been preparing for November auctions -...

It’s painfully apparent that the risk of landlords and investors not receiving rent during the Covid-19 pandemic is far higher than...

Rents increased in many rural areas and fell sharply in some cities over the summer as more UK tenants looked to...

With activity in the market continuing to rise and the number new tenancies back to pre-pandemic levels, landlords are enjoying strong...

Tens of thousands of people in the UK and Ireland who lost out in Spain’s catastrophic property crash are now able...

A leading Israeli residential developer has officially entered the construction phase for ‘its most exciting project to date’, known as Port...

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

For any investor, one of the biggest concerns will be identifying issues after acquiring an asset which impairs value. In the context...

In part one we explored the history of the timeshare and why so many Brits have been tied into unlawfully sold...

Earlier this month, the government confirmed that its ban on evictions due to the coronavirus pandemic is to be extended for...

A leading private wealth firm has called on the government to take urgent action to help encourage investment into much-needed senior...

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a considerable amount of uncertainty and worry since it took hold in Europe in early March,...

As we keep being regularly told at the moment, we are living through unprecedented times, with the greatest restrictions on our civil...

The results of a poll conducted by the UK’s short-lets trade body with its corporate membership has revealed just how damaging Covid-19 has...

James Turner, director at offshore company formation specialists Turner Little, explores why off-market sales are no longer just the domain of...

February 2020 was the wettest ever recorded in Britain, with Atlantic Storms Ciara and Dennis depositing vast amounts of rainfall across...

Ombria Resort, the newest luxury resort and real estate development in the heart of the Algarve, has announced the launch of...

A huge sum of tenant money is thought to be held by landlords and agents without protection via a deposit protection...

Understanding the flood risk of a property is the first step to managing that risk and being prepared for what the...

London-based Insurtech start-up Canopy has announced a partnership with 360Globalnet, the next-generation of no-code online digital claim and risk assessment technology.  The...

The latest edition of The Deposit Protection Service Rent Index has revealed that the UK experienced a sharp rise in average...

Purchase prices in Berlin’s property market are rising faster than expected, according to Black Label Properties. The Berlin-based international agency recently published...

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

On April 1 2019, the rental sector shifted into a new era of even greater professionalisation with the introduction of mandatory...

A new guide designed to help London leaseholders has been released by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, with the Mayor also...

How can effective fire risk management help protect the value of your property investment?   When investing in property, potential ROI or yield...

As a landlord, you'll want the reassurance of knowing that you’re going to receive your rent on time each month. This...

Property investment platform British Pearl has revealed that ‘ruthless’ developers are cashing in on ‘abusive’ leasehold homes, with prices surging 16...

Building better-designed homes in suitable areas is at the centre of new planning rules published by Housing Secretary James Brokenshire. As well...

As a reaction to (and by-product of) London’s housing crisis, there has been a rise in recent years in the number...

The UK has seen average rents decrease for the first time since 2017 during the first quarter of 2018, according to...

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) has found that average UK rents increased at less than half the rate during 2017...

UK homeowners fork out roughly £1,800 on average to control Japanese knotweed infestation, while 10% lose over £4,000 because of its...

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

If you’re not fully covered when it comes to protecting your home and health then you’re not alone. A recent UK...

No Agent’s innovative technology and in-house property experts offers landlords a simpler, flexible and low-fee way to manage everything from start...

More than three quarters of advisers recommend that homebuyers take out private surveys when purchasing or remortgaging a property, according to...

With more than a quarter of homes in the rented sector (PRS) failing to meet the government’s Decent Homes standards, a...

Alan Boswell Group’s Steve Cox tells us a bit more about himself, and why the company’s landlord insurance is market-leading. Tell us...

With housing high on the political agenda ahead of tomorrow’s general election, all the major parties have pledged to tackle the...

A growing number of Chinese investors are shunning the U.S. property market, deterred by President Donald Trump’s stance on protectionism, while...

Ministers are expected to back the construction of thousands of much needed new homes on green belt land when it releases...

Shelter is calling for greater protection for tenants after new research by the housing charity found that 43% of homes in...

Legal documents are a necessary requirement for landlords. From tenancy agreements, deposit protection schemes and demand for rent, making sure you...

They say no man is an island, however the UK is – and there is only so much land available, says...

While many private and commercial landlords have ensured they are protected against the risk of void periods, rent arrears and property...

London mayor Sadiq Khan has vowed to make it significantly harder for property investors to convert small office spaces to residential...

Buy-to-let investors must ensure that they are compliant with current legislation to avoid facing costly consequences, according to Legal Associate Andrew...

Almost 300,000 landlords have failed to protect their tenants' deposits, totalling over £500 million of unprotected funds, according to a new...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors says businesses and homeowners must now prepare for extreme weather in the future by creating...

The University of Essex has become the first university to join the YourGuarantor scheme, a new service which is designed to...

Unless agreed otherwise by underwriters in very particular circumstances, landlord insurance policies will stipulate that the insured property is in a...

A survey by The Deposit Protection Service has revealed that 68% of landlords believe that changes in landlord tax will lead...

80% of those renting accommodation want tenancy agreements of one year or less, according to findings from The Deposit Protection Service (DPS). The...

The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) says that basic communication is the key to avoiding official deposit disputes.  A simple conversation...

It was announced last week that the Scottish government is to implement rent controls in an effort to limit increases in...

The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) has called on UK landlords to encourage their tenants to attend a Check Out...

The importance of good communication between landlords and tenants at the end of a tenancy has been further highlighted by recent...

Deposit protection legislation coming into force today is a ‘step in the right direction’, according to the Association of Independent Inventory...

The first two buy-to-let mortgages for Axis Bank have been successfully brokered by Mortgages for Business. The deals, processed for a London-based...