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Twenty twenty-four is a pivotal year for landlords in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). It is still the Government’s aim that...

Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing for tenants while also managing rental properties effectively. Staying informed...

Total value of UK housing fell marginally in 2023 by 0.3 per cent or £27 billion, but remains significantly higher than...

“2023 has proved a tricky year but it’s also provided opportunities that haven’t been available for the last few years. “On the...

The gloomy mood surrounding buy to let with higher taxation and stricter regulation has not stopped it being relatively lucrative for...

The tough economic climate has seen the so-called Bank of Mum and Dad increase its stake in the UK’s mortgage market to...

With national and local politicians speaking out about additional homes, and pushing up taxes on them at the same time, the...

Construction industry insight and intelligence consultancy Glenigan has produced its industry forecast for the next three years - and in a...

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

The commercial property sector in England is in the midst of a seismic shift propelled by the introduction of stringent minimum...

Insurers and risk managers must pull out all the stops to support the beleaguered UK construction sector, which is facing extreme...

The last few years have seen an eruption of geopolitical volatility. A pandemic, several global lockdowns, and the re-emergence of war...

New research conducted by members of The Housing Forum's Futures Network has revealed that the housing industry believes it is unlikely...

A new online marketplace which will connect property investors to property sourcers across the UK has been launched. Invesourced, a property investment platform,...

Legal & General Modular Homes has recently been drafted by the City of Wolverhampton Council as its preferred developer from a...

Renters must be banging their heads against the wall by now as they are being pushed towards smaller properties and lower...

Buy-to-let purchase activity saw a spike in June, according to new data from Legal & General’s SmartCriteria tool, which has been...

Property remains a highly attractive asset class in which to invest. The demand for the product is virtually guaranteed: we’re busy...

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

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...

The best locations for planning permission approval across the UK have been revealed by new analysis carried out by Townscape Architects. The...

It is unsurprising that electric cars have seen an over 28% surge in demand in the last month alone. From rising...

With over 40 million Airbnb users across Europe and the US, and approximately 250,000 listings in the UK alone, the short-term...

The Queen’s speech was yet another opportunity missed by Government to decarbonise the nation’s homes according to Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Build to Rent platform set up by Macquarie Asset Management with British real estate industry veterans Darryl Flay and Martin...

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

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

As part of the opening statements for Module 6 of Phase 2 of the Grenfell Inquiry – set up to examine...

A lettings expert and tenant’s rights campaigner has warned that any progress on climate change as a result of the COP26...

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

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

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

Last week saw leading voices from the building sector unite to call on the governments and industry to make urgent commitments...

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

Investors could be ‘severely impacted’ by government plans to raise the required Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating for buy-to-let properties in...

This development update is environmentally focused, with 51 high-quality schemes coming to Somerset, 120 net-zero homes suited for the retired community and...

The UK has a longstanding problem with housing. A shortfall in available and viable land in areas with investment potential is...

Another new year is approaching, but unlike the last, 2022 should arrive with significantly less uncertainty, especially for the property market....

The pair behind one of the property industry's most popular podcasts have now launched an app that they say will 'completely...

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

In this development roundup, ilke Homes gathers significant funding in a pledge to deliver 10,000 homes in the next five years,...

The Labour Party is calling for “sustained investment” in public services that could help resolve the building safety crisis and prevent...

Situated in southeast London, Elephant & Castle boasts a rich history as well as an intriguing reputation. In recent years, the...

Interest from China in the UK property is bouncing back, according to experts on the Chinese buying market in Britain. Domenica Di...

Leading housebuilder Harron Homes Yorkshire has submitted planning application to Barnsley Metropolitan Council for 236 new homes. The proposals will regenerate a...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s main financial regulator, has warned a number of times in the past about the...

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

It is no secret that the UK is struggling to confront the scale of the housing crisis that looms over it....

Elephant & Castle is one of the most interesting and colourful parts of London, with a fascinating history and a wonderfully...

Dover District Council has approved Etopia Homes’ plans to deliver 50 eco-friendly homes on a site in Eastry, Kent. Situated on Gore...

The Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped work practices around the globe. Since the huge shift to remote working, people have been able...

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

Despite still being on the amber list after the UK government’s most recent review of its controversial traffic light system, Portugal...

Off-site construction specialist Premier Modular has been awarded a place on the new £330 million LHC Modular Buildings Framework. Premier’s appointment to the...

The UK government has implemented a legally binding commitment to achieve net-carbon zero by 2050, meaning that new-build homes must be...

This week – today (June 23), to be exact – marks five years since the EU referendum. It was a significant moment...

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

In this Q&A, Property Investor Today speaks to Vivi Cahyadi Himmel, co-founder and chief executive of PropTech platform AltoVita, on a...

Despite having only around three million inhabitants, Lithuania is punching well above its weight, enjoying years of economic growth. Its architecture...

Leading modular housing company ilke Homes has secured a development site for 165 new homes on Phase 2, Exmouth Junction, Exeter...

In this development roundup, Property Investor Today explores the impressive sales success of the Regent’s Crescent scheme in West London, a...

Lendlease, an international real estate and investment group, has partnered with the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) on its Advancing Net...

The latest figures from an online estate agent have revealed which region in England and Wales is the most energy-efficient. With 85%...

For many years, golf has been one of the biggest draws for those coming to the Algarve either on holiday or...

Property developer and Reform UK leader Richard Tice has outlined a new warranty scheme to resolve the cladding crisis affecting thousands...

Principle Estate Management has welcomed government plans for new legislation that takes fire safety even more seriously. The Home Office has announced...

Despite it being not far off 15 years since the global financial crisis, the fallout is still being felt in the...

Like many other things, the high street developed over time as small residential settlements became towns, with more people coming to...

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

ilke Homes has partnered with emh group to deliver affordable homes in Beeston, Nottinghamshire. In light of the government’s reforms to increase...

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

A leading leasehold law expert has warned that leaseholders affected by the cladding scandal face 'years of misery'. Mark Chick, a specialist...

There has been an increasing trend in recent years for property investment courses which promise financial freedom and untold riches for...

People thinking about Vilamoura might first and, in all likelihood, only think about the marina and the hotels, bars and restaurants...

In recent years, buy-to-let investors and landlords might feel as if they have been deliberately targeted, with changes to mortgage interest...

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

It’s been an area of hot discussion in recent weeks as the UK gets used to its new post-Brexit reality, where...

While many have cautiously welcomed the prospect of leasehold reform, Mick Platt, chief executive of Wallace Partnership Group, offers a different...

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

The UK property market is in a state of flux. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has had a marked effect on landlords,...

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...

A Mayfair-based property broker, who has previously spoken of his ability to break into the old-money elite, has called for greater...

A property exchange company born out of the 2008 financial crash has seen its membership grow again as the world undergoes...

With global stock markets in turmoil, many investors are turning to property as a less volatile investment option. For practical purposes, the...

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

The coronavirus crisis has hit the UK's economic outlook, and many buy-to-let landlords are understandably worried about their post-lockdown rental property...

With the staycation boom caused by Covid-19, which is likely to continue for the foreseeable future as travel restrictions remain for...

It’s common knowledge that asbestos is a highly damaging group of microscopic fibres that can severely impact the health of our...

As all those responsible for managing property will be only too aware, landlords have many obligations under the laws and regulations...

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