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Who are you? Peter Grant, founder and CEO of Sandstone Group (formerly Grant Property). Out of hours, my passions include skiing and...

Now that we’re well into the summer, Property Investor Today takes a look at the mid-year results for Sutton Kersh Auctions...

This week, Property Investor Today looks at the exciting investment opportunities at the most anticipated auctions this month, and hears from...

A new residential development in Salford, Manchester is set to offer a ‘refreshing’ collection of apartments. The gritty suburb-turned-cultural-goldmine location is home...

When it comes to investing in property, strong rental yields are all-important if you want to make decent money out of...

A campaign against major development changes to the area surrounding South Kensington station in Central London has secured a major win in...

Two already popular parts of South London – Oval and Kennington – are set to be even more in-demand as a...

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

With lockdown easing and the vaccine rollout continuing to go well, there is hope on the horizon again for a brighter...

Is property investment still a good long-term strategy, or has the taxation and regulatory reforms over the past five years made...

Last week, Global Citizen Solutions – a boutique migration investment firm headquartered in Lisbon – held a webinar to discuss the...

A national contractor says it has made ‘significant progress’ on three residential projects based in Leicester. The schemes from Stepnell include two...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a closer look at the diverse lots at Bond Wolfe’s next sale, Allsop’s range of...

Purchasing an overseas property can be daunting and complicated at the best of times, and this is even more so the...

Over the last 10 months, we have seen a raft of changes to the planning rules in England. This has been...

Ambitious plans for a ‘ground-breaking’ cohesive-use scheme at Nottingham’s The Island Quarter development have been submitted. The latest phase – which is...

Many home improvement companies will target their products and services towards property investors. Here, Natalka Antoniuk outlines the reasons why such companies...

With tighter Covid restrictions throughout the UK, concerns surrounding the pandemic spike once again. However, property auctions continue to prevail during...

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

A leading Manchester city centre property developer has been granted planning permission to convert Mindel House and neighbouring Bloom Street into...

It’s threatened to be a thing for quite some time, but for one reason or another co-living has failed to catch...

According to recent statistics, British homeowners have spent an average of £4,035.70 each on house renovations this year. With people spending...

From SDL Auctions’ continued success since March, to iamsold contributing to a major sales achievement, Property Investor Today delves into the...

Urban Village Capital has achieved a ‘first-class’ transformation of a former Coventry office block to university accommodation. Ringway House has undergone a...

Along with Birmingham, Manchester has become the biggest investment hotspot outside of London in recent years as it has emerged from...

Palazzo Ricci, a new private residence club located in Abruzzo, Italy, is launching sales this summer. Approximately two hours from Rome and Naples, the 220-year-old palazzo,...

A privately-owned property development company is aiming to take a step closer to bringing a well-known Maidstone landmark back into the...

Initial work to restore a historic building to its former glory and bring luxury living space to Stretford, Greater Manchester, has...

At its recent live stream auction (Wednesday June 17 20020), Auction House London broke two records, with 85% of the lots...

It has largely been in the shadow of another major renovation of a heritage structure nearby – the transformation of Battersea...

An extension is a worthwhile investment that can add 20-30% to the value of a property while simultaneously providing a much...

The kitchen is well known as the hub of the home, so it stands to reason that this room has a...

Covid-19 and the subsequent government lockdown will result in a loss of 526,000 home sales in 2020, according to further analysis...

Buy a property below market value, renovate it and then make a tidy profit by selling it at a higher price,...

A London-based property development and investment firm is on track to unveil a new commercial and residential development in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. HJ Collection...

Whilst the development of brand-new developments is one solution to the UK housing shortage, a much more obvious answer is the...

Investors in New York will soon be able to purchase a piece of the city’s history when sales for The Towers...

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned one looking to build your portfolio, you will need to consider how you...

In this week’s Women in Property Investment, we speak with Gemma Thomas, buying adviser for the northern Home Counties at Middleton...

Welcome back to Women in Property Investment (or WIPI), where we focus on inspiring women who are making their mark in...

Many property pundits have been espousing the benefits of investing in the North West to take advantage of low buy-in costs...

Initial work is set to begin this month on a new development in Preston, bringing much-needed city centre living space by transforming...

With the Conservative Party winning a big majority in last week's general election, it will be expected to honour its manifesto pledge...

Against the backdrop of Brexit, landlords and tenants alike are sharpening their focus on breaking down the traditional rental model to...

Homes close to regeneration zones attract an average 3.6% more price growth per year than properties in the wider local authority...

Here at Property Investor Today, we regularly cover the launch of new developments, from all across the UK. Below, we outline three...

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

A farm from the 1800s has been converted into a holiday lettings business at the heart of the Dorset Downs thanks...

Two experienced property investors have been handed £2 million by specialist lender Cambridge & Counties Bank to help fund the purchase...

Bidding for a three-bedroom South Yorkshire house will start at less than the cost of a cup of coffee. Located at 75...

In recent years the kitchen has become one of the most important rooms in the home – and this is further...

The London Homebuilding & Renovating Show is returning to ExCel from 4-6 October 2019 - and we're delighted to offer our...

Bond Wolfe Auctions will feature 140 lots at its next sale, making it one of the largest auctions in the Midlands...

Jacksons, a once renowned department store in the heart of Reading town centre, is undergoing a major renovation that will see...

Landlords in the UK are spending nearly £4.7 billion a year on their rental properties (an average of £3,134 each), according...

The regeneration of Britain’s high streets is being significantly boosted by property investors, according to international investment consultancy BuyAssociation. Its figures suggest...

At Property Investor Today, we like to keep our readers updated with the latest happenings at the various auctions taking place...

There is an increased demand for live-in guardians to keep empty homes secure, according to Homesitters, Britain’s largest home and pet-sitting...

The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show is returning to Surrey between 29-30 June at Sandown Park racecourse. And here at Property...

£5,632. You’d be questioning me if I said that, right? Of course, the answer is a touch more complex than that. However,...

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

Former retail premises could be the biggest untapped resource for new residential development, according to property software company MRI Software. The firm’s...

With the next Homebuilding & Renovating Show fast approaching, two industry professionals share their thoughts and top tips on the most...

Bridging loan finance continues to grow amidst low interest rates, Brexit uncertainty and mortgage lender caution, Commercial Trust Limited research has...

Buying a new home is a risk even when it doesn’t need renovating. By taking the chance on an unrenovated property,...

Homes that need major structural work can be bought for £40,000 less than the market average, according to new research by...

A Grade II listed former military barracks in Pembrokeshire is being offered for sale at John Pye Property’s next online auction. Built...

SDL Auctions Graham Penny’s recorded a successful auction, with a strong interest in bungalows propelling sales forward. More than £6.1 million was...

Property investors now operate in a truly global environment. Just as UK-based investors can look at the great returns offered by...

Britain’s love affair with property projects is booming, according to Jackson-Stops. Its research revealed that 81% of buyers would purchase a...

A record breaking number of lots are being sold in the capital next week, as 152 properties go under the hammer...

DIY disasters and cluttered bedrooms could knock £10,000 off the price of an average home in the UK, a panel of...

London boroughs with an average house price of over £1 million are more likely to have planning permissions approved, according to...

Strong price growth across a number of West London boroughs has been reported by rental brand Residently. W12, which covers the thriving...

The London Homebuilding & Renovation show is set to return to London this autumn. The event, which aims to equip and upskill...

Financial services comparison site GoCompare has announced the creation of its property investment calculator. Teaming up with property expert Henry Pryor, GoCompare’s...

Over the past five years The Homebuilding & Renovating Show has witnessed a 16.27% growth in visitor numbers, the company behind...

A property expert from Finchley-based Richard Anthony Chartered Accountants has warned potential investors to plan their investment with care. This comes...

The Ideal Home Show, taking place at Olympia London from Saturday 17 March to Monday 2 April, heralds one of the...

The UK economy was bolstered by more than £7 billion in 2017 thanks to Britain’s older homeowner’s releasing equity for retirement,...

Michael Holmes, spokesperson for The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show (22-25 March 2018, NEC, Birmingham), shares his secrets on how to...

The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show, which has already seen 85% of its stand capacity being snapped up by exhibitors, has...

With over 102,000 total visitors in 2017, The Homebuilding & Renovating Show saw its busiest year ever. The show, which witnessed a...

The rejuvenation plans for one of Bournemouth’s most famous locations have moved a step closer after the submission of a planning...

Former Manchester United stars Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville have for the third time revised their plans to redevelop part of Manchester...

A third of small building firms, which includes property investors taking on renovation jobs, say that soaring material prices are squeezing...

Where is the best UK holiday destination for property investors? New research has been carried out by comparison site, finder.com/uk, to find...

The bridging sector in the UK has witnessed five-fold growth in lending since 2011, as property professionals have increasingly considered bridging...

Rhymney received a major boost this week when it was announced that bio-tech business Sharp Clinical Services will be setting up...

There were calls ahead of yesterday’s Budget statement for the chancellor Philip Hammond to announce fresh measures to plug the ‘inequality’...

This week’s Budget statement will present the Chancellor Philip Hammond with a prime opportunity to address the inequality in VAT between new...

There is growing appetite for self-build homes north of the border, as the benefits, both in terms of lifestyle and costs,...

The UK housing market is showing signs of cooling as it enters the traditionally calm period in the run-up to Christmas...

A one-bedroom flat in Liverpool is one of the cheapest homes available to buy in the UK and it even comes...

There may be a high level of uncertainty in the UK economy at the moment, but this is doing little to...

Former Manchester United stars Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville have for the third time revised their plans to redevelop part of Manchester...

As we move into spring and the majority of auction houses have now had their first events of 2016, now is...

Since the Chancellor’s announced measures to curb the buy-to-let in the Summer Budget, there has been a flurry of debate –...

A property company’s vision to transform a street in Manchester’s trendy Northern Quarter has moved a step closer with the completion...

Investing in a London flat can often become a bigger endeavor than planned.  The lack of space and growing need for...

Whether you’re buying to let or simply flipping a property, you will inevitably run into the age old ‘stuff’ obstacle –...