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

This week, PIT takes a look at the latest in the world of auctions. iamproperty reports a milestone result, while Auction...

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

PIT looks at the latest trends in the UK rental market and investment strategies for buy-to-let landlords and investors. Revolution Brokers uncovers the...

The crown of UK’s number one yield hotspot goes to Bradford, according to new research compiled by PropertyData and Sequre Property...

Sequre Property Investment has announced a £10.4 million cash realisation for over 1,400 investors over the last 12 months, across its...

With the opening of the Elizabeth line last week, it’s no surprise that properties within a short distance of Crossrail stations...

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

The number of overseas investors confessing to tax evasion in the UK has more than quadrupled to 338 this year from...

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

It’s success galore for this week’s auction roundup, with Bond Wolfe witnessing revenue growth of over £23 million at its second...

The current market value of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) sits above wider market values, new research finds, suggesting that new licensing...

Barcelona is now the number one property hotspot in Spain following the scrapping of rent capping across Catalonia. That's according to...

We’re currently in a cost-of-living crisis. Living costs are rising at their fastest rate in 30 years; a typical domestic energy bill will...

The regions of England and Wales home to the least time remaining to renew when it comes to properties listed for...

Watford is the best commuter town for investment, according to an exclusive research report carried out by developer London Square.   The town has achieved...

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

Despite being a fleeting month, February has seen impressive auction results across the board. Acuitus saw an emphatic start to the...

New-build homes command rental premiums of as high as 41% in the current market as the Build to Rent (BTR) boom...

Integritas Property Group (IPG) has announced the launch of Bastion Point, a brand new residential development in the heart of Liverpool which...

This week is nothing but positive, with the release of Clive Emson’s diverse catalogue, impressive lots set to go under the...

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

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

This week’s auction roundup is a mixed bag, so to speak, with Savills announcing its new head of auctions and Propertymark...

Property investment firm Advantage Investment explores the effects Covid-19 has had on property investment and lists the benefits of investing in holiday...

Estate and lettings agent Barrows and Forrester recently explored the rental demand across the nation during the third quarter of the...

It’s a mini roundup this week, with news on Clive Emson’s biggest catalogue this year so far, and Bond Wolfe’s successful...

The property market has suffered greatly as a result of the pandemic, and the rental market, even more so. Dwindling demand due...

With the rise in people relocating permanently to the British coast as holidaying takes a backseat, Chris Baguley, commercial managing director...

This week, PIT takes a look at the latest unique lot available at Pugh, as well as the successful results of...

The government has talked plenty about improving the energy efficiency of private rented homes, but despite this rhetoric, only 5% of private...

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

With Boots recently joining John Lewis and Lloyds Bank in dipping its toes into the property market, this opinion piece from Ged...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the latest goings-on for the UK’s top auctioneers, from John Pye’s brand-new...

Technology is changing how investors find, select and purchase property. This is especially true with the constraints of the past year...

Quinta do Lago, one of the most famous resorts in the Algarve and a key part of the famed Golden Triangle,...

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

Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham and Manchester have seen the largest year-on-year rental increase across the Build to Rent (BTR) sector, the latest...

The Florida property market has seen a rise in sale prices for 112 consecutive months, and with lower mortgage interest rates...

With Portugal now included on the government’s ‘green’ list for quarantine-free travel from May 17 (meaning people will no longer need...

It emerged a few weeks ago that TV stars Ant & Dec and Phillip Schofield are set to lose around £8...

This May Day Bank Holiday, PIT is running a staycation special series on a range of topics associated with a market...

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

Recent research from CIA Landlords revealed the top 10 locations where landlords can potentially make the most profits from buy-to-let. Brighton, Bangor,...

Are you itching to get back on the slopes after missing a ski season? If the answer is ‘yes’, you’re not...

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

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

This week Property Investor Today takes a look at SDL’s recent partnership with Scotland-based Shepherd, and Regional Property Auctioneers’ switch to...

2020 was a tough pill to swallow for Europe’s real estate markets as some segments were forced into extremely disruptive lockdowns...

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

With a broadly positive outlook for the housing market in 2021, Property Investor Today takes a look at the auctioneers who...

Fine & Country Portugal is currently running a series of webinars entitled ‘Your Second Home’, covering various topics related to the...

2020 was a challenging year for many industries across the world, and especially those in the UK. Amongst national lockdowns, stringent...

A leading UK student accommodation platform has unveiled which universities currently offer the best option for landlords in the student sector. UniHomes...

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

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

In this guest piece, Max Shenkman, head of investment at Triple Point Social Housing REIT, outlines why social housing REITs are continuing...

The ski property market – which relies on international travel and the easy intermingling of people – was especially badly impacted by...

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

With recent reports suggesting there’s been a spike in first-time landlords of late, a property investment expert has outlined why finding your...

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

Up-and-coming Salford is the most profitable city for buy-to-lets, followed by Manchester and Leeds. That’s according to a new study by CIA...

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

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries and Ernst & Young (EY) have collaborated to create a guide for property investors on the changes...

In part one, we looked at the major institutional investors ploughing money into the rapidly growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector. Here,...

With lockdown measures starting to be eased, and the possible move to step 2 of the three-step plan from June 1,...

With lockdown starting to ease, investors across the country will be considering their next steps and where might represent the best...

A luxury home adjacent to the iconic Underground stop that inspired one of Welsh singer Duffy’s biggest hits is set to...

A property investment expert and well-regarded podcaster has offered some top advice to investors on how they can cope with, and...

With all face-to-face teaching across the UK on hold for the time being thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, student accommodation providers...

The coronavirus pandemic currently has us all in lockdown and getting used to a new world of social distancing, self-isolating, remote...

Landlords and aspiring property owners are turning to overseas markets. Not only are they finding plentiful real estate investment opportunities, they...

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

The short-let rental market is booming, despite controversy and opposition around the world. In recent months, we have covered both the...

Properties in Nuneaton and Bedworth, Stockport and Leicester show significant potential for capital growth after seeing double-digit house price growth in...

In the second of two guest pieces for Property Investor Today, Jana Korpova-Harris, director at the Luxury Property Show - which...

As the number of luxury new-build chalets and apartments has risen at some of the most sought-after ski resorts in the...

The number of holiday lets are on the rise, according to Bournecoast Holiday Agents and financial consultants Elite Financial. The firms say...

When furnishing a rental property, it’s important to think about how you can maximise your income and really make the most...

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

A new index to help Britain’s private landlords and investors ‘benchmark the performance of their residential property investments’ has been created...

Landlord action to reduce higher tax costs could lead to a lower level of buy-to-let mortgage transactions going forward. That is according...

Scottish landlords now face higher tax bills than their English counterparts, according to leading accountants French Duncan LLP. This is due to...

Renowned internationally for its designer shopping outlet, Bicester has long been the jewel in Oxfordshire’s crown, attracting millions of visitors annually...

Serviced accommodation specialists Pass the Property recently announced an upcoming event to showcase the company’s approach to creating luxury serviced accommodation. The...

Property Partner, the property investment platform launched in January 2015, recently announced the sale of two properties, generating returns of up...

Letting a home can be an intimidating task if you’re doing it for the first time. You may have deliberately entered...

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

The High Court has shut down a property investment company operating a Ponzi scheme which misused close to £20 million of...

Southend-on-Sea is the UK’s number one buy-to-let hotspot, according to research carried out by independent mortgage broker Private Finance. The seaside town,...

Being a student landlord can be very lucrative, especially if you choose a densely populated investment location. Student properties are always...

The income women earn from property investment is lower than that of their male counterparts, according to new data from Knight...

Allsop’s next residential auction – which will take place on Thursday 19 July at the luxury InterContinental London Park Lane hotel –...

Kissimmee in Florida is the best place to buy a holiday home for those looking for a good return on investment....

Landlords with portfolios comprising houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and multi-unit freehold blocks (MUFB) are achieving the highest rental yields, new...

Analysis by London estate agent ludlowthompson has revealed that UK buy-to-let landlords will still benefit from £16.7 billion worth of tax...

Property Partner, the world’s first property stock exchange, recently saw individual investors raising £2,992,800 of equity to buy a Purpose-Built Student...

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...

A number of buy-to-let landlords are turning their attention to student housing, which is regarded by many property investors as a...

A single mum who lived in a council flat with her newborn baby has been given a new £120,000 home for...

You would have had to have been living under a rock to not know about the Government’s recent tax attacks on...

Investing in overseas property is becoming increasingly popular, and there are certain locations around the globe that are becoming some of...

Paragon Mortgages is the latest in a long line of lenders to announce that it will be implementing changes for portfolio...

Over the past year, the buy to let market has experienced some substantial changes, most recently the new taxation laws which...

You may have noticed a renewed flurry of post-referendum pessimism in early February as UCAS published its January 2017 deadline application...

A man described as a ‘fraudster on a grand scale’ has been jailed for more than three and a half years...

A former shop in a former mining village in the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, which has been converted into a studio...

The debate between property or pensions has been discussed for many years, with the changes to mortgage interest and finance costs...

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

Properties offering guaranteed yields proved particularly popular with investors at Cheffins’ first auction of 2017 in Cambridge. Almost £4.2m worth of property...

There was a surge in remortgage activity in 2016, which peaked in Q4, as more borrowers opted for longer term fixed...

Overseas investors and British expats are finding it increasingly difficult to secure mortgages in the UK to fund property acquisitions, according...

House prices continued to rise towards the end of last year, with the last three months seeing a 2.5% increase, according...

Is it time to get your finances in order? Why not consider these five property financial resolutions? 1.    Consider increasing your mortgage payments With...

With just over two weeks remaining until the January 31 Self Assessment deadline, buy-to-let investors are being reminded that there are tax tutorials...

Many Britons often think about the idea of jetting off overseas to invest in property. Well, if you are planning to make...

Kickboxer Paul Daley is celebrating a knock-out deal after acquiring a new property under the hammer for just £39,000. The 33-year-old bought...

Andy Haldane, the Bank of England’s chief economist, has confirmed what many of us already knew – investing in property is...

Savills will host its latest regional auction in Nottingham this week with 29 lots set to go under the hammer. The sale, which...

YT Realty Group Ltd, the Hong Kong-based investment company, has purchased the Travelodge Hotel close to Liverpool Street Station in London...

Savills has not yet released its catalogue for next month’s regional auction in Nottingham, but one lot that we know will...

Allsop has announced details for their third commercial property of 2016, which will take place on 16 May at The Berkeley...

British investors pumped £1.9bn into Dubai’s property sector last year, the latest statistics from the Dubai Land Department show. Property investments have...

Property investor Marco Robinson is offering fellow property investors an opportunity to win a buy-to-let property in Manchester worth in the...

The latest property auction to be held in London saw a diverse portfolio of residential properties help ensure an 82% success...

The National Landlords Association's latest research has revealed that the number of landlords in Central London who plan to sell their...

Buy-to-let investors could be forgiven for feeling rather under siege as 2015 draws to a close. Landlords who had been encouraged over...

Residential property investors are facing a number of tax reforms that will fundamentally change the profitability of their portfolios.  The changes will...

Tenants who request anything other than the most urgent repairs will face an uphill struggle this winter, according to research from...

Research from housebuilder Barratt Homes has revealed that savings accounts continue to be the most popular haven for investors in the...

The University of Nottingham provides one of the UK's best student property investment locations in terms of rental returns. This is the...

Mile End is the capital’s top buy-to-let London hotspot, according to recent research published by London estate agent Portico.com. It has been...

After being awarded full authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority, a new property crowdfunding platform – Propnology – is preparing for...

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

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest reigning monarch, would have racked up a cool £1bn in rental income had she rented...

Residential crowdfunding platform Property Partner has reported another success, after half a million pounds was raised in just 35 minutes for...

A letting agency can charge between 10% and 15% of the total rental income that you receive from a property, but...

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...

A property listed on residential crowdfunding platform Property Partner reached its funding target in a record 35 minutes, the website has...