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25 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Why a buy to let with a tenant in situ can be a great investment](/upload/images/NB-Movepal-May24-blog-2-What-to-look-for-in-a-top-letting-agent.jpg)
A new analysis of buy to let properties now on sale, shows that those with tenants in situ make good investments...
04 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Tax Hit coming for holiday let landlords](/upload/images/shutterstock_200541344.jpg)
Looming tax changes around furnished holiday lets and the approaching holiday season are driving inquiries for tax advice from current owners...
02 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rental Prediction - prices may rise yet again over summer](/upload/images/24%2006%2006%20%2002.jpg)
The latest Rental Index from PropTech platform Goodlord shows rents hit their highest levels since October over the last month. Rents across...
06 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Fast Bridging Loans:The 2024 Guide to Finance Property Deals](/upload/images/4(2).png)
What are bridging loans and when are they useful? Bridging loans are a type of short-term financing that property investors can use...
28 May 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![Rental stock availability up 12.1% with London seeing biggest surge](/upload/images/24%2005%2002%20%2004.jpg)
The latest research by London lettings agency Benham and Reeves has shown that rental stock availability is up 12% year on...
02 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - the most expensive streets for renting and buying](/upload/images/24%2004%2023%20%2004.jpg)
New analysis from Rightmove unveils the most expensive streets to buy a home in the UK currently, with Buckingham Gate in...
23 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Spring into action and sell your BTL portfolio fast](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/Open%20Property%20Group/Spring%20property.jpg)
There wasn’t much by way of good news in the Spring Budget for landlords and property investors last month. Although some rumours...
19 April 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![A look into 2024 so far: 3 key insights for landlords](/upload/images/Mature%20man%20orange%20shirt%20sat%20down%20on%20a%20phone%20call%20-%20360x280(1).png)
Twenty twenty-four is a pivotal year for landlords in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). It is still the Government’s aim that...
16 April 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![Big long-term gains for buy to let investors - new figures](/upload/images/24%2004%2016%20%2004.jpg)
The private rental sector may have been tough for investors in recent months in particular, but new figures show a healthy...
16 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Landlord maintenance costs continue to mount](/upload/images/Maintenance%20OPG(1).png)
If interest rate rises weren’t enough to drive landlords out the market, mounting maintenance costs could be. Various studies and surveys have...
12 March 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![Guidance for landlords: 5 top tips for navigating responsibilities](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/The%20Mortgage%20Works/Company%20Director.jpg)
Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing for tenants while also managing rental properties effectively. Staying informed...
01 March 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![Don’t be impacted by rising rent arrears](/upload/images/tenant%20arrears(1).png)
A recent survey by digital mortgage lender, Molo, revealed that nearly 60% of UK landlords have seen a rise in late...
08 February 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![New analysis shows huge returns on properties used as short lets](/upload/images/24%2002%2001%2001.jpg)
A new analysis of the top 30 holiday hotspots across England has tried to quantify the premium for homes on sale. Using...
01 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Residential Letting - rent rises outstrip inflation in past year](/upload/images/23%2012%2007%2001.jpg)
Latest data from The Deposit Protection Service shows that average UK monthly rents for Q3 2023 were £1,121.46: a rise of...
07 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Wave goodbye to winter property woes](/upload/images/Landlord%20Today_OPG(1).jpg)
It’s not just the weather that’s wet and dreary – the outlook looks bleak for landlords too as we head towards...
17 November 2023
From: Sponsored Content
![HMO Conversions - long-term returns justify short-term investment](/upload/images/__thumbs/23%2010%2031%201.jpg/23%2010%2031%201__400x265.jpg)
Research by a specialist lender has lifted the lid on potential property investment with HMO conversions. Octane Capital says that while the...
31 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Will HS2 Debacle Have A Silver Lining for Investors In Birmingham?](/upload/images/__thumbs/23%2010%2024%2002.jpg/23%2010%2024%2002__400x265.jpg)
A wealth management company suggests that the HS2 debacle may have a silver lining for Birmingham. With news that the high speed...
24 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Buy To Let - is the US better than UK?](/upload/images/__thumbs/23%2010%2010%2004%20by%20Graham%20Norwood.jpg/23%2010%2010%2004%20by%20Graham%20Norwood__400x267.jpg)
The current volatility in the UK housing market is leading to more British investment in the US, an expert claims. Alistair Brown,...
10 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![What’s your buy-to-let worth?](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/Open%20Property%20Group/OPG_SC_140923.png)
As the ‘big buy-to-let’ sell off gathers momentum, we take a look ways you can guestimate the value of your rental...
14 September 2023
From: Sponsored Content
![Three strategies for investors to see great returns in 2023](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Property-forecast_400x310.png)
The current economic environment is still uncertain, and it is likely that the alarming rising cost of living, high inflation rates,...
08 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![New Avenue Living Fund delivers 450 energy efficient homes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/_EcoHome-400x310.png)
A new social impact investment scheme by PfP Capital has successfully delivered more than 450 new homes. As the rental property supply...
11 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Analysing your property portfolio this autumn](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/Open%20Property%20Group/autumn%20analysis%20property_OPG.jpg)
The UK’s buy-to-let market has changed beyond recognition over the last few years and with a recession on the horizon, landlords...
29 September 2022
From: Sponsored Content
![Revealed - Universities boost rental yields by up to 2%](/upload/images/BTR%2C%20PBSA%2C%20Co-living/StudentsTogether400x310.jpeg)
Universities – the institutions where the brightest of the batch go to not only enhance themselves but will one day, also...
21 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Auction roundup – do auctions still have a long way to go?](/upload/images/Site%20logos/AuctionRoundup-400x310-min.jpg)
This week, Property Investor Today looks at research that suggests auctions aren’t as popular as they seem. However, the latest news from...
24 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![How much to maintain the rental sector? Around £30bn, study says](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/Maintenance-400x310.png)
Maintenance in the UK rented sector totals a whopping £30 billion a year, according to new research. Property maintenance solution provider, Help...
06 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![The ultimate guide to investing in a holiday home](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/HolidayHome-400x310.jpg)
With the rising cost of living and the UK’s inflation crisis creating financial uncertainty, many are looking to make more secure...
06 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Tenants could be paying £800 more in rent per year – claim](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/New%20Rental%20Index-400x310.png)
In just a year’s time, the average UK tenant could be paying £800 more a year in rent, research by rental...
04 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![The best commuter town for investment? Watford, research says](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/Property-Target-400x310.jpg)
Watford is the best commuter town for investment, according to an exclusive research report carried out by developer London Square. The town has achieved...
09 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![BTR boom continues – new builds command 23% rental premium](/upload/images/BTR%2C%20PBSA%2C%20Co-living/Birmingham-BTR-400x310.jpg)
New-build homes command rental premiums of as high as 41% in the current market as the Build to Rent (BTR) boom...
23 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![Why property investors should never put off dealing with damp](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/DamagedProperty-400x310.jpg)
All property investments require maintenance and one of the most common issues is damp; a problem that is at its worst...
11 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![Market woes – UK rents hit £1,000 pcm as living costs squeeze households](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/uk-housing400x310.png)
Average UK rents have risen to almost £1,000 per month – £62 more than at the start of the pandemic, according...
09 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![Tenants miss out on properties amidst high demand – claim](/upload/images/library/OnlineValuationRequest-400x310.jpg)
Some 40% of tenants described their recent hunt for a rental home as difficult, and half of them said it took...
26 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![Top entry system features that will increase your ROI](/upload/images/library/Flats400x310.jpg)
Portico shares some of the top entry system features for multi-residential properties that could positively affect the return on investment (ROI)...
05 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![Running a successful holiday rental business - what do you need to know?](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/CornwallHomes400x310.png)
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
From: Breaking News
![Not for the faint of heart: here’s how to buy your first investment property](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/Homes-MaginifyingGlass-400x310.jpg)
Here, in this latest PIT guest piece, Ellen Klein - editor at Sleep Junkie - outlines how investors should buy their first...
29 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Rental yields in the capital – East London continues to lead the way](/upload/images/Locations/GreaterLondon-400x310.jpg)
Those investors looking to join the pandemic bounce-back may be asking where the best places in London are to consider for...
19 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Ten easy mistakes buy-to-let landlords should avoid making](/upload/images/library/Investment(3)-400x310-min.jpeg)
Private and commercial bank Arbuthnot Latham provides some simple steps to help landlords save time, stress, and ultimately money, in the months and years...
10 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Renters are willing to pay over £1k more a year for smart home tech](/upload/images/library/SmartHomeTechnology-400x310-min.jpeg)
A fifth of UK renters claim they would fork out up to 10% more in rent each month for smart features...
11 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Interior design - five top tips to help holiday rentals attract the right crowd](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/Interiors/4%20Design%20Tips.jpg)
In this guest piece, Rob Lessmann, founder of Design’d Living, explores his five top tips for creating an attractive, luxe interior in...
06 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Bigger than London – buy-to-let goes regional](/upload/images/library/EnglandMap-400x310.jpg)
Are you a buy-to-let investor considering selling up? You’re not alone. Research by the Nottingham Building Society revealed that a fifth...
29 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Property shortage - which UK regions need more rental properties?](/upload/images/library/rental-sector26615.png)
A disparity between property demand and supply has risen across the UK. This has created opportunities for buy-to-let landlords to invest in...
09 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - Airbnb hosts ramp up prices by 300% during popular seasons](/upload/images/library/airbnb-logo400x310.png)
Throughout the year people looking to enjoy a local or international getaway rely on services such as Airbnb. Homestays for cabin...
02 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Portugal – the key to good property management and a Golden Visa rush](/img/default/pit.png)
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
From: Breaking News
![Why the end of the eviction ban is no magic wand for landlords](/img/default/pit.png)
It seems rare that the government delivers good news to landlords, but there were sighs of relief all round when the...
25 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Rental update – strong yields, smart homes, and the power of BTR](/img/default/pit.png)
The latest research by a nationwide buy-to-let (BTL) specialist has revealed which major cities across England and Wales have seen the...
09 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Landlord confidence grows as many plan to buy new investments](/img/default/pit.png)
More than a third (34%) of landlords have recently purchased another buy-to-let (BTL) property or intend to buy one within the...
19 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Rent-to-Rent: the 'hottest strategy' for new investors but lots of hard work](/img/default/pit.png)
Property investors are always looking for new strategies and Rent-to-Rent has recently risen to the top of the popular strategies list....
17 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Preventing holiday home hell – is investing abroad right for you?](/img/default/pit.png)
It emerged a few weeks ago that TV stars Ant & Dec and Phillip Schofield are set to lose around £8...
10 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![PBSA update – include utilities in costs and Irish PBSA scheme announced](/img/default/pit.png)
Research by a student accommodation platform has found that the majority of student tenants would like to see utility costs more widely included...
26 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revealed: where is the most profitable place to buy UK investment property?](/img/default/pit.png)
A leading data insight company has revealed the best places in the UK to buy an investment property. Address Intelligence has been...
23 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![How house prices & rents will affect your property portfolio in the 2020s](/img/default/pit.png)
For many years, residential property has been the default choice for investors looking to preserve and grow their wealth. In times...
12 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![How to emerge from lockdown a better investor – 7 top reads for 2021!](/img/default/pit.png)
This time of year is normally the season for social media and headlines to be filled with New Year resolutions, with...
03 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![Season’s greetings – after a year like no other](/img/default/pit.png)
At the start of this year, you would have got very, very long odds on the prospect of UK-wide lockdowns, mandatory...
23 December 2020
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – what are the four S’s of building a property empire?](/img/default/pit.png)
With 2021 now just around the corner, thoughts naturally turn to what next year might bring. For existing investors, this could...
21 December 2020
From: Breaking News
![A long road ahead for the rental property sector](/img/default/pit.png)
The residential and commercial lettings market has always required those involved to be on their toes in order to keep up...
04 December 2020
From: Breaking News
![Why international investors are looking at UK’s tier 2 cities for returns](/img/default/pit.png)
The UK's second tier cities are very often more appealing to international investors in terms of guranteed rental returns - as...
30 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![Are we approaching the end of the road for HMOs?](/img/default/pit.png)
You may have heard people say that as the coronavirus continues and a possible recession approaches, this spells the end of the...
27 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![Looking to scale your portfolio? Here’s some top tips for seasoned investors](/img/default/pit.png)
Sometimes even seasoned investors will need guidance, help and assistance, particularly during times of crisis and uncertainty. With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,...
23 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – who are the world’s top 50 short-term let property managers?](/img/default/pit.png)
A Barcelona-based software company recently announced its list of the ‘World’s Top 50 Short Term Property Managers’. Rentals United, which describes itself...
11 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![Build to Rent – what does wellness in design mean in 2020?](/img/default/pit.png)
Moda is positioning itself as a pioneer within the BTR sector. From interior design to tech and vertical integration we are leading...
09 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![‘Generation Rent Better’: improve renter experience and maximise returns](/img/default/pit.png)
It’s no secret that young people in the UK are struggling to get onto the property ladder, with the age of...
06 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![Advice for BTL landlords: How to operate successfully during a recession](/img/default/pit.png)
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
![Property guide: how to invest for success](/img/default/pit.png)
When it comes to property investment, there is no one ‘right’ way to do it in order to succeed. Likewise, there...
30 October 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy
![What advice to give tenants on mould in the home](/img/default/pit.png)
Many landlords will be familiar with the scourge that is mould. It is a major source of complaints by tenants and...
30 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance
![10 Essential Safety Requirements For New Landlords](/img/default/pit.png)
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
![Lets with pets – pet-friendly rental property searches spike](/img/default/pit.png)
Online searches for pet-friendly UK rental property have jumped to the highest level since available records began in 2004, according to...
28 October 2020
From: Breaking News
![Green homes - want to save the planet & improve your house using free money?](/img/default/pit.png)
I have been a developer and landlord for over 25 years and, for my sins, ended up owning an estates and...
14 October 2020
From: Breaking News
![Landlords – here’s how to create the perfect property listing](/img/default/pit.png)
Despite another national lockdown seemingly on the horizon, the property market remains resilient, with the stamp duty holiday and other initiatives...
05 October 2020
From: Sponsored Content
![Take your pick: top UK stamp duty exemption hotpots revealed](/img/default/pit.png)
Research by Andrews Property Group has identified the 10 UK towns and cities where 99% of homes currently listed for sale...
09 September 2020
From: Breaking News
![Landlords – now is the perfect time to let your property](/img/default/pit.png)
With activity in the market continuing to rise and the number new tenancies back to pre-pandemic levels, landlords are enjoying strong...
07 September 2020
From: Sponsored Content
![Revealed – how landlords & investors can take advantage of the Green Homes Grant](/img/default/pit.png)
The other major housing announcement in the Chancellor’s recent summer economic update, aside from the headline-grabbing stamp duty holiday, was the...
02 September 2020
From: Breaking News
![Why landlords need to be vigilant for cannabis farms](/img/default/pit.png)
As a landlord, it’s vital to conduct periodic inspections throughout each tenancy to ensure that the condition of your rental property...
17 August 2020
From: Sponsored Content
![Moda Living partners with Utopi for smart Build to Rent technology](/img/default/pit.png)
Build to Rent (BTR) developer Moda Living has struck a UK-wide partnership with technology provider Utopi to build a complete digital...
17 August 2020
From: Breaking News
![David Alexander, Joint Manager Director](/img/default/pit.png)
Who are you? David Alexander What does it say on your business card? Joint Manager Director What is apropos? Apropos is a revolutionary new property management...
05 August 2020
From: 60 Second Interview
![Mortgage advisers confident buy-to-let business will grow over next year](/img/default/pit.png)
Some four in 10 mortgage advisers expect to write more buy-to-let business in the next 12 months, according to Paragon Bank. The...
13 July 2020
From: Breaking News
![Insight – which developers are driving the Build to Rent boom?](/img/default/pit.png)
In part one, we looked at the major institutional investors ploughing money into the rapidly growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector. Here,...
17 June 2020
From: Breaking News
![Investment fund passes 2,000th rental home milestone](/img/default/pit.png)
A closed-ended real estate investment trust has announced the completion of the 2,000th home for its portfolio. The PRS REIT was established...
17 June 2020
From: Breaking News
![Revealed: the UK’s best and worst places for buy-to-let](/img/default/pit.png)
Many landlords and investors may now be looking to expand their portfolios, with lockdown restrictions gradually being eased and major lenders...
05 June 2020
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - the best performing PRS assets and how to find them](/img/default/pit.png)
The whole world is currently dealing with the challenge of Covid-19. Huge government support is being promised on a scale even...
24 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![TV, contracts and Big Macs – these daily costs are dwarfing rental deposit fees](/img/default/pit.png)
Lettings deposit replacement scheme Ome has looked at how much tenants are paying to secure a rental property, how this has...
04 March 2020
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – high tenant demand and strong yields makes Bradford investor-friendly](/img/default/pit.png)
As an investor, you will probably want to invest in an area with high tenant demand – and in many cases...
24 February 2020
From: Breaking News
![Landlords – here’s three rental property kitchen improvement tips](/img/default/pit.png)
Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned one looking to build your portfolio, you will need to consider how you...
17 February 2020
From: Sponsored Content
![Revealed: what do students want from their accommodation?](/img/default/pit.png)
With more and more people going to university every year, landlords and investors may wish to tap into the increasingly lucrative...
10 February 2020
From: Breaking News
![Why co-living is the future of urban living](/img/default/pit.png)
While more people come into the world every day, the size of the earth remains exactly the same. Today, 55% of...
05 February 2020
From: Breaking News
![How to attract tenants to your property this winter](/img/default/pit.png)
With the private rented sector continuing to expand, landlords must work hard to get ahead of the competition and attract suitable...
30 January 2020
From: Sponsored Content
![Simple Life develops more than 250 new build homes for rent in Rochdale](/img/default/pit.png)
Simple Life, the provider of new build homes for the private rented sector, has developed 264 family homes in Rochdale after...
24 January 2020
From: Breaking News
![Here’s four ways to makeover your conservatory](/img/default/pit.png)
When you come to rent out your property, you will need to think about how you can maximise its potential in...
22 January 2020
From: Sponsored Content
![Rental market remained frosty throughout December](/img/default/pit.png)
The UK rental market remained stable in December 2019, according to Goodlord’s Rental Index. Average rents stayed close to levels recorded in...
10 January 2020
From: Breaking News
![The UK rental and lettings market – an insight](/img/default/pit.png)
With people moving away from traditional long let tenancies in favour of shorter, ‘hassle-free’ tenancies, we’ve seen a rise in flex-rents...
18 December 2019
From: Breaking News
![Airbnb manager hits £1bn milestone – is the short-lets market now unstoppable?](/img/default/pit.png)
GuestReady Group, a leading short-term let and Airbnb property manager, announced this week that it has passed the milestone of $1billion...
15 November 2019
From: Breaking News
![Top tips – how to get maximum value for your rental property portfolio](/img/default/pit.png)
Increasingly, landlords have had to adapt to stay on top of the trends within the property and lifestyle sector to boost...
08 November 2019
From: Breaking News
![Insight: what are Chinese tenants looking for from a London rental property?](/img/default/pit.png)
With approximately 120,250 Chinese people living in London, accounting for 1.5% of the capital's population, and many young Chinese people coming...
21 October 2019
From: Breaking News
![Moving home? Here’s your guide to property jargon](/img/default/pit.png)
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
From: Sponsored Content
![To furnish or not to furnish? That is the question…answered by local estate agent](/img/default/pit.png)
With Brexit causing hesitance amongst non-UK tenants within the rental sector, independent lettings and sales agent, Benham and Reeves, has looked...
27 September 2019
From: Breaking News
![Landlords and investors raise PRS standards with continued investment](/img/default/pit.png)
The commitment of landlords and property investors to improving properties has contributed towards a drastically improved standard of rental accommodation in...
25 September 2019
From: Breaking News
![Report shows majority of landlords still committed to buy-to-let](/img/default/pit.png)
Some 84% of landlords are committed to the buy-to-let market and eager to maintain or grow the number of properties in...
04 September 2019
From: Breaking News
![New events offer top tips on how to be a holiday let landlord](/img/default/pit.png)
Mulberry Cottages has announced the expansion this autumn of its free ‘Holiday Let Masterclasses’ for prospective buyers across the South of...
14 August 2019
From: Breaking News
![Landlords - protect your home while tenants are away this summer](/img/default/pit.png)
The children are off school, which means the summer break has officially begun and people are gearing up for the holidays....