Market analysis from Octane Capital has revealed that the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in England has dropped in...
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13 May 2022
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In this guest piece, Charles Brown, content writer of LDN Properties, discusses the potential impact of the latest reform on leasehold,...
30 March 2022
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Following a record low for the hospitality industry in 2020 and a mixed 2021 amidst the yo-yoing regulations, demand is finally...
21 March 2022
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This week’s roundup is centred around demand, with iamsold reporting a strong rise in Modern Method of Auction as market conditions...
18 February 2022
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A Build to Rent platform set up by Macquarie Asset Management with British real estate industry veterans Darryl Flay and Martin...
16 February 2022
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Whether you are an accidental landlord or witty property investor; you are likely to agree that a wave of new regulations...
04 February 2022
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On Monday, Michael Gove - Secretary of State at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities - announced that leaseholders in buildings...
12 January 2022
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As part of the opening statements for Module 6 of Phase 2 of the Grenfell Inquiry – set up to examine...
08 December 2021
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In this guest piece, James Cassidy, Senior Director, Partner Success Vacation Rentals, EMEA at Expedia Group, outlines what it takes to run a successful...
03 December 2021
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The demise of the buy-to-let market has been much predicted over recent years. Major tax changes, a 3% stamp duty surcharge, and...
01 December 2021
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Who are you? Daniel James McGowran MNAEA, originally from London, now living in Shropshire. What does it say on your business card? “Love...
16 November 2021
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Last week saw leading voices from the building sector unite to call on the governments and industry to make urgent commitments...
15 November 2021
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We often hear about the attractiveness of the British market to Chinese and Hong Kong investors, but new research has also...
15 November 2021
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This development update is environmentally focused, with 51 high-quality schemes coming to Somerset, 120 net-zero homes suited for the retired community and...
27 October 2021
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The UK has a longstanding problem with housing. A shortfall in available and viable land in areas with investment potential is...
25 October 2021
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Another new year is approaching, but unlike the last, 2022 should arrive with significantly less uncertainty, especially for the property market....
22 October 2021
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In this guest piece, Rightio discusses some of the lesser-known costs of being a landlord. To the uninitiated, being a landlord might...
15 October 2021
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In this development roundup, ilke Homes gathers significant funding in a pledge to deliver 10,000 homes in the next five years,...
11 October 2021
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Situated in southeast London, Elephant & Castle boasts a rich history as well as an intriguing reputation. In recent years, the...
04 October 2021
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Interest from China in the UK property is bouncing back, according to experts on the Chinese buying market in Britain. Domenica Di...
24 September 2021
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The nation’s TV viewers just can’t get enough of property shows and I confess that we at SDL Property Auctions are...
01 September 2021
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It is no secret that the UK is struggling to confront the scale of the housing crisis that looms over it....
25 August 2021
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Elephant & Castle is one of the most interesting and colourful parts of London, with a fascinating history and a wonderfully...
26 July 2021
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Dover District Council has approved Etopia Homes’ plans to deliver 50 eco-friendly homes on a site in Eastry, Kent. Situated on Gore...
26 July 2021
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The Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped work practices around the globe. Since the huge shift to remote working, people have been able...
09 July 2021
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In recent months, residential landlords have been under huge pressure to keep on top of a raft of new legislation and...
09 July 2021
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Despite still being on the amber list after the UK government’s most recent review of its controversial traffic light system, Portugal...
30 June 2021
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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...
28 June 2021
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The UK government has implemented a legally binding commitment to achieve net-carbon zero by 2050, meaning that new-build homes must be...
28 June 2021
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This week – today (June 23), to be exact – marks five years since the EU referendum. It was a significant moment...
23 June 2021
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Despite Portugal being removed from the UK’s green list on Tuesday, this is unlikely to diminish the desire for a holiday...
11 June 2021
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Despite having only around three million inhabitants, Lithuania is punching well above its weight, enjoying years of economic growth. Its architecture...
02 June 2021
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Leading modular housing company ilke Homes has secured a development site for 165 new homes on Phase 2, Exmouth Junction, Exeter...
21 May 2021
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In this development roundup, Property Investor Today explores the impressive sales success of the Regent’s Crescent scheme in West London, a...
14 May 2021
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The latest figures from an online estate agent have revealed which region in England and Wales is the most energy-efficient. With 85%...
05 May 2021
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For many years, golf has been one of the biggest draws for those coming to the Algarve either on holiday or...
30 April 2021
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Property developer and Reform UK leader Richard Tice has outlined a new warranty scheme to resolve the cladding crisis affecting thousands...
02 April 2021
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Principle Estate Management has welcomed government plans for new legislation that takes fire safety even more seriously. The Home Office has announced...
26 March 2021
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Despite it being not far off 15 years since the global financial crisis, the fallout is still being felt in the...
24 March 2021
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Like many other things, the high street developed over time as small residential settlements became towns, with more people coming to...
22 March 2021
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A leading private wealth law firm claims that architects are increasingly prepared to take legal action against developers in a bid to...
19 March 2021
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ilke Homes has partnered with emh group to deliver affordable homes in Beeston, Nottinghamshire. In light of the government’s reforms to increase...
17 March 2021
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A leading leasehold law expert has warned that leaseholders affected by the cladding scandal face 'years of misery'. Mark Chick, a specialist...
26 February 2021
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There has been an increasing trend in recent years for property investment courses which promise financial freedom and untold riches for...
17 February 2021
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The last year has been one which has focused attention on dealing with the immediate, the here and now, in a...
04 February 2021
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While many have cautiously welcomed the prospect of leasehold reform, Mick Platt, chief executive of Wallace Partnership Group, offers a different...
18 January 2021
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With 2021 now just around the corner, thoughts naturally turn to what next year might bring. For existing investors, this could...
21 December 2020
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The UK property market is in a state of flux. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has had a marked effect on landlords,...
16 December 2020
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With the transition period for the UK leaving the EU ending in a matter of weeks, there is no doubt that...
16 December 2020
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A property exchange company born out of the 2008 financial crash has seen its membership grow again as the world undergoes...
23 November 2020
From: Breaking News

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...
30 October 2020
From: Conveyancing, Mortgages, Tax & Finance

With the staycation boom caused by Covid-19, which is likely to continue for the foreseeable future as travel restrictions remain for...
30 October 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy

It’s common knowledge that asbestos is a highly damaging group of microscopic fibres that can severely impact the health of our...
30 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance

As all those responsible for managing property will be only too aware, landlords have many obligations under the laws and regulations...
30 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance

With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...
30 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance

Gas Safety Week is an annual event, that took place 14-20 September in 2020 and aims to raise awareness of gas safety...
30 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance

A small family-run company is attempting to raise the bar of student housing in Swansea with swish refurbished homes rather than...
26 October 2020
From: Breaking News

Unite Students, one of the UK's most prolific providers of student accommodation, has completed construction of its latest development worth £114...
02 October 2020
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There has never been a harder time to be a landlord in the UK. The pressures that the last six months...
28 August 2020
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ilke Homes has partnered with Crea8ive Sustainable Homes to deliver 76 sustainable homes to Evesham, Worcestershire – marking ilke Homes' tenth...
10 August 2020
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In his ‘Build, Build, Build’ speech in Dudley last month, Boris Johnson set out a number of radical planning reforms. This...
31 July 2020
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In one of the biggest signs yet that modern methods of construction (MMC) are going mainstream, NHBC, the leading warranty and...
20 July 2020
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In his major ‘new deal’ speech last week, where he stood in front of a lectern with the slogan of ‘Build,...
06 July 2020
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Planning permission has been received from Westminster City Council for Mayfair’s first ‘Covid-19 compliant’ mixed-use development. The scheme at 82 Mount Street,...
10 June 2020
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In part one, we told the story of how Paul Hanafin, a former busker and chemistry graduate, created a £1 million...
03 June 2020
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Pugh, an auction house with auction rooms in Manchester and Leeds, has reported £5 million worth of sales for its April...
25 May 2020
From: Breaking News

The knock-on effects of the spread of coronavirus and the subsequent government lockdown will result in 56,000 fewer homes being delivered...
29 April 2020
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One of the biggest players in the burgeoning Build to Rent market has announced that it has taken a 36% stake...
22 April 2020
From: Breaking News

The coronavirus pandemic has put all aspects of normal life on hold for the time being, and has affected each and...
10 April 2020
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The Covid-19 outbreak has impacted all industries, including the whole of the property sector, but the short-lets market has perhaps been...
30 March 2020
From: Breaking News

Developer Southern Grove has rescued out of receivership a site that was supposed to host the world’s most sustainable residential tower. The...
16 March 2020
From: Breaking News

Despite Brexit uncertainty impacting house price growth, changes to tax regulations and a hike in stamp duty thresholds for buy-to-let landlords,...
14 February 2020
From: Breaking News

With recently released figures revealing Airbnb’s huge reach across the country and Build to Rent’s rapid growth, Property Investor Today analyses...
07 February 2020
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On Monday, we looked at why landlords and investors were being warned off holidays lettings amid an Airbnb crackdown in Scotland...
15 January 2020
From: Breaking News

Proposals for regulatory and financial changes to the status of Airbnb in Scotland and Bristol, aimed at curbing the growth of...
13 January 2020
From: Breaking News

Whether it’s the shocking bushfires currently raging in Australia or the floods in Indonesia, the impacts of climate change are being...
08 January 2020
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Portsmouth-based agency NEXA Properties has released its latest report on the city which analyses how its property market is currently functioning. The...
11 December 2019
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Moving home? Here’s your guide to property jargon When it comes to buying, selling, letting or renting a property, you will likely...
08 October 2019
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Labour’s London Assembly spokesperson for housing has welcomed new advertising guidelines published by Transport for London (TfL) banning adverts on its...
23 September 2019
From: Breaking News

Property Investor Today was recently invited along to the 150th anniversary celebrations of renowned constructor Sir Robert McAlpine, where we met...
20 September 2019
From: Breaking News

An entrepreneurial auctioneer has spotted the opportunities for those interested in the Airbnb route in his latest property auction catalogue. Toby Limbrick,...
20 September 2019
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There are many compelling reasons to invest in property; you’ll earn a passive income, reap the benefits of capital growth and...
18 September 2019
From: Breaking News

Neglecting your loft is easily done, with many people simply using it as a storage spot for bits and bobs that...
30 August 2019
From: Breaking News

It's a big question asked by many developers and investors when it comes to major infrastructure projects - how do you...
23 August 2019
From: Breaking News

While we wouldn’t be so bold as to say the government gets its daily fix of property news from the Today...
19 July 2019
From: Breaking News

The increasing amount of lettings regulations is making it difficult for letting agents and landlords to remain compliant and protect the safety of...
17 July 2019
From: Breaking News

Ten cities in Europe have asked for more help from the EU in their battle against Airbnb and other short-let holiday rental websites....
26 June 2019
From: Breaking News

The Mayor of London has been urged to ban adverts on the Tube that encourage the breaking of short-term lettings law. Tom...
24 May 2019
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The government’s tenant fee ban has been widely championed in the consumer press as a big win for renters – but...
24 May 2019
From: Breaking News

The property market in Cannes, France, has steadily grown in recent years with price increases of 6.5% between 2017 and 2018,...
17 May 2019
From: Breaking News

A new index to help Britain’s private landlords and investors ‘benchmark the performance of their residential property investments’ has been created...
24 April 2019
From: Breaking News

A Brexit-inspired holiday letting boom is expected to hit the South West this year, according to local holiday letting agency Bournecoast. The...
17 April 2019
From: Breaking News

For landlords, buying a property, making a few renovations and renting it out may sound like a simple feat, but it...
12 March 2019
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Property investment platform Property Partner has announced that its investors have traded over £30 million in shares of residential, student and...
18 January 2019
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With a new year now upon us, it’s time to look forward to what might happen (and what is definitely happening)...
15 January 2019
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Inventory services provider No Letting Go has claimed that property MOTs are the next logical step for rental sector regulation. The proposal...
11 January 2019
From: Breaking News

Letting a home can be an intimidating task if you’re doing it for the first time. You may have deliberately entered...
06 December 2018
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Even though the most recent Budget offered some welcome relief for landlords and the buy-to-let sector as a whole, there are...
23 November 2018
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Some 80% of landlords plan to increase their portfolios over the next 12 months, according to advice website The Property Hub. Its...
24 October 2018
From: Breaking News

Celebrate the shows 5th Birthday and 57th event to date in the Landlord Investor Lounge with a glass of prosecco with...
06 June 2018
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Sale prices for residential property in Menorca have risen 15% across the island in the last two years alone, according to...
02 May 2018
From: Breaking News

Prime central London has seen a 2% increase in trading volumes in the year to February 2018 compared to the previous...
11 April 2018
From: Breaking News

NAEA Propertymark and ARLA Propertmark have shared their forecasts for the rental and buying market in 2018, with rental prices set...
13 December 2017
From: Breaking News

The CLA has condemned the government for an ‘abdication of responsibility’ over new energy efficiency rules for listed buildings. In a damning...
11 October 2017
From: Breaking News

In just a few months the minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for commercially rented properties will come into force. From 1 April...
09 August 2017
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Cladding used on 111 high-rise blocks across Britain, 90 of which are owned or managed by social housing providers, have now...
07 August 2017
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The government’s decision to launch an independent review of building regulations after tests showed that at least 82 residential high-rises use...
01 August 2017
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The Local Government Association (LGA) is calling on central government to launch an ‘urgent and immediate’ review of building regulations following...
20 July 2017
From: Breaking News

Paragon Mortgages is the latest in a long line of lenders to announce that it will be implementing changes for portfolio...
13 July 2017
From: Breaking News

When investing in buy-to-let, you can’t always be sure when the appliances and pipework in the property were last serviced and...
13 July 2017
From: Breaking News

If you are a buy-to-let investor you are may be required to take action to ensure that your rental properties comply...
11 July 2017
From: Breaking News

Council chiefs are urging all private landlords and developers to check the cladding on any buildings they own in Plymouth following...
11 July 2017
From: Breaking News

The average price of a home across 150 cities worldwide increased by 6.9% in the 12 months to March 2017, the...
06 July 2017
From: Breaking News

Who are you? Franz-Xaver Simmen What does it say on your business card? CEO of Andermatt Swiss Alps AG, responsible for the development, planning...
26 April 2017
From: 60 Second Interview

Mortgage accessibility in the UK has improved to its highest level since tougher lending conditions came into play as part of...
04 April 2017
From: Breaking News

With just 12 months until the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) come into force, property software provider Arbnco, formerly known as CO2 Estates, has released...
31 March 2017
From: Breaking News

Some 30% of all Middle Eastern capital targeting the UK post EU referendum has been deployed outside of central London with...
23 December 2016
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Scott Hendry of Together shares some tips on buying at auction. Buying at auction is a popular choice for property investors...
02 December 2016
From: Breaking News

When investing in a new property, you can’t always be sure when the appliances and pipework in the building were last...
29 November 2016
From: Breaking News

Traditionally and historically, homebuyers would expect to pay a premium for a brand new home. But in recent years, the cost...
22 October 2016
From: Breaking News

Dubai, along with the rest of the UAE, would have a better chance of attracting long-term property investors if they provided...
29 September 2016
From: Breaking News

Following Lewis Hamilton’s comfortable victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, we delve into the fast lane to take you...
25 July 2016
From: Breaking News

The Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 may not have been well-publicised, but they impose important obligations on some landlords...
21 July 2016
From: Breaking News

With a new set of energy efficiency regulations set to be introduced in Scotland later this year, commercial property owners north...
17 May 2016
From: Breaking News

British investors pumped £1.9bn into Dubai’s property sector last year, the latest statistics from the Dubai Land Department show. Property investments have...
27 April 2016
From: Breaking News

Nearly three quarters (72%) of buy-to-let investors have claimed that legal changes to the sector this year will have a negative...