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With the rising cost of living and the UK’s inflation crisis creating financial uncertainty, many are looking to make more secure...

In just a year’s time, the average UK tenant could be paying £800 more a year in rent, research by rental...

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

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

All property investments require maintenance and one of the most common issues is damp; a problem that is at its worst...

Average UK rents have risen to almost £1,000 per month – £62 more than at the start of the pandemic, according...

Some 40% of tenants described their recent hunt for a rental home as difficult, and half of them said it took...

Portico shares some of the top entry system features for multi-residential properties that could positively affect the return on investment (ROI)...

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

Here, in this latest PIT guest piece, Ellen Klein - editor at Sleep Junkie - outlines how investors should buy their first...

Those investors looking to join the pandemic bounce-back may be asking where the best places in London are to consider for...

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

A fifth of UK renters claim they would fork out up to 10% more in rent each month for smart features...

In this guest piece, Rob Lessmann, founder of Design’d Living, explores his five top tips for creating an attractive, luxe interior in...

Are you a buy-to-let investor considering selling up? You’re not alone. Research by the Nottingham Building Society revealed that a fifth...

A disparity between property demand and supply has risen across the UK. This has created opportunities for buy-to-let landlords to invest in...

Throughout the year people looking to enjoy a local or international getaway rely on services such as Airbnb. Homestays for cabin...

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

It seems rare that the government delivers good news to landlords, but there were sighs of relief all round when the...

The latest research by a nationwide buy-to-let (BTL) specialist has revealed which major cities across England and Wales have seen the...

More than a third (34%) of landlords have recently purchased another buy-to-let (BTL) property or intend to buy one within the...

Property investors are always looking for new strategies and Rent-to-Rent has recently risen to the top of the popular strategies list....

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

Research by a student accommodation platform has found that the majority of student tenants would like to see utility costs more widely included...

A leading data insight company has revealed the best places in the UK to buy an investment property. Address Intelligence has been...

For many years, residential property has been the default choice for investors looking to preserve and grow their wealth. In times...

This time of year is normally the season for social media and headlines to be filled with New Year resolutions, with...

At the start of this year, you would have got very, very long odds on the prospect of UK-wide lockdowns, mandatory...

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

The residential and commercial lettings market has always required those involved to be on their toes in order to keep up...

The UK's second tier cities are very often more appealing to international investors in terms of guranteed rental returns - as...

You may have heard people say that as the coronavirus continues and a possible recession approaches, this spells the end of the...

Sometimes even seasoned investors will need guidance, help and assistance, particularly during times of crisis and uncertainty. With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,...

A Barcelona-based software company recently announced its list of the ‘World’s Top 50 Short Term Property Managers’.  Rentals United, which describes itself...

Moda is positioning itself as a pioneer within the BTR sector. From interior design to tech and vertical integration we are leading...

It’s no secret that young people in the UK are struggling to get onto the property ladder, with the age of...

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...

When it comes to property investment, there is no one ‘right’ way to do it in order to succeed. Likewise, there...

Many landlords will be familiar with the scourge that is mould. It is a major source of complaints by tenants and...

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

Online searches for pet-friendly UK rental property have jumped to the highest level since available records began in 2004, according to...

I have been a developer and landlord for over 25 years and, for my sins, ended up owning an estates and...

Despite another national lockdown seemingly on the horizon, the property market remains resilient, with the stamp duty holiday and other initiatives...

Research by Andrews Property Group has identified the 10 UK towns and cities where 99% of homes currently listed for sale...

With activity in the market continuing to rise and the number new tenancies back to pre-pandemic levels, landlords are enjoying strong...

The other major housing announcement in the Chancellor’s recent summer economic update, aside from the headline-grabbing stamp duty holiday, was the...

As a landlord, it’s vital to conduct periodic inspections throughout each tenancy to ensure that the condition of your rental property...

Build to Rent (BTR) developer Moda Living has struck a UK-wide partnership with technology provider Utopi to build a complete digital...

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...

Some four in 10 mortgage advisers expect to write more buy-to-let business in the next 12 months, according to Paragon Bank. The...

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

A closed-ended real estate investment trust has announced the completion of the 2,000th home for its portfolio. The PRS REIT was established...

Many landlords and investors may now be looking to expand their portfolios, with lockdown restrictions gradually being eased and major lenders...

The whole world is currently dealing with the challenge of Covid-19. Huge government support is being promised on a scale even...

Lettings deposit replacement scheme Ome has looked at how much tenants are paying to secure a rental property, how this has...

As an investor, you will probably want to invest in an area with high tenant demand – and in many cases...

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

With more and more people going to university every year, landlords and investors may wish to tap into the increasingly lucrative...

While more people come into the world every day, the size of the earth remains exactly the same. Today, 55% of...

With the private rented sector continuing to expand, landlords must work hard to get ahead of the competition and attract suitable...

Simple Life, the provider of new build homes for the private rented sector, has developed 264 family homes in Rochdale after...

When you come to rent out your property, you will need to think about how you can maximise its potential in...

The UK rental market remained stable in December 2019, according to Goodlord’s Rental Index. Average rents stayed close to levels recorded in...

With people moving away from traditional long let tenancies in favour of shorter, ‘hassle-free’ tenancies, we’ve seen a rise in flex-rents...

GuestReady Group, a leading short-term let and Airbnb property manager, announced this week that it has passed the milestone of $1billion...

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

With approximately 120,250 Chinese people living in London, accounting for 1.5% of the capital's population, and many young Chinese people coming...

Moving home? Here’s your guide to property jargon When it comes to buying, selling, letting or renting a property, you will likely...

With Brexit causing hesitance amongst non-UK tenants within the rental sector, independent lettings and sales agent, Benham and Reeves, has looked...

The commitment of landlords and property investors to improving properties has contributed towards a drastically improved standard of rental accommodation in...

Some 84% of landlords are committed to the buy-to-let market and eager to maintain or grow the number of properties in...

Mulberry Cottages has announced the expansion this autumn of its free ‘Holiday Let Masterclasses’ for prospective buyers across the South of...

The children are off school, which means the summer break has officially begun and people are gearing up for the holidays....

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

Roby.ai, an Articificial Intelligence (AI) assistant, has been launched in the UK property market. Thought to be an industry first, Roby.ai works...

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

The Tenant Fees Act, better known simply as the tenant fees ban, is coming into force from June 1 2019. It...

The property market in Cannes, France, has steadily grown in recent years with price increases of 6.5% between 2017 and 2018,...

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,...

London's average asking rents are at an all-time high of £2,093 per month following a record year-on-year price increase, new Rightmove...

In recent times, there has been a shift away from people getting onto the property ladder. This means an increasing number...

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

Parking is the most desired feature of rental homes across England, Wales and Scotland, according to new research by Zoopla. The study...

For landlords, experiencing occasional void periods is inevitable and often out of your control. If a tenant’s circumstances change, they could...

Private sector buy-to-let landlords sometimes get a bad rap from renters, who blame property investors for fuelling a housing boom which...

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

Even though the most recent Budget offered some welcome relief for landlords and the buy-to-let sector as a whole, there are...

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

Research by TotallyMoney has revealed that buy-to-let landlords facing increased taxation and diminishing profits could find better yields in UK towns...

New data has revealed that the Scottish Government’s private rental reforms are shaking up the sector, with rental property sales outdoing...

London was the region with the highest annual rent rises for the first time since the fourth quarter of 2014, according...

With the World Cup finally here, online lettings platform Urban.co.uk looks at which host city offers the best mix of affordable...

Over four in ten tenants (42%) consider how eco-friendly a building is when choosing a rental property, according to recent research...

The share of buy-to-let (BTL) lending decreased to 12.5% in June 2017 – the lowest percentage since Q3 2013 – which...

With the lettings market traditionally heating up in autumn, property investors will be looking at ways to make their rental homes...

Private student rent has remained at an average of £100 to £119 a week for the second year running, according to...

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

Government proposals announced in the Queen’s Speech in June to cap tenancy deposits at no more than one month’s rent could...

UK rental prices fell for the second month in a row in June, according to the latest HomeLet Rental Index. The data...

Most parts of England and Wales saw rents rise in the run-up to the recent general election with yields stable at...

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 student housing becoming an increasingly popular investment in recent years, Mish Liyanage at the Mistoria Group explains how you could...

As we enter into the holiday season, there is a good chance that your tenants may be planning an extended break...

A recent court ruling in Berlin has been welcomed by landlords and letting agents with properties in the German capital. Last week,...

Fresh caps on private property rentals through Airbnb and similar online platforms have been introduced in Berlin, Germany, in a bid...

Three announcements this week have shown a resurgence in property radio as more firms and organisations look to take advantage of...

Landlords and property investors must prepare for long-term tenancies, according to the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC). The organisation says heightened...

Student tenants’ expectations of rental property have reached an all-time high, according to the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC). Student numbers...

Supply and demand of rental property dipped in December, according to the December Private Rental Sector (PRS) report from the Association...

Students are expecting much more from their rental property, with a third of students requesting an en suite bathroom or shower...

A survey by insurance provider Endsleigh has revealed that 43% of tenants would be happy to pay more rent – an...

EasyRoommate has revealed that 78% of flatsharers care more about who they live with than the location they live in, it...

The supply of rental properties is increasing, according to the latest report from the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), with...

The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) has called on UK landlords to encourage their tenants to attend a Check Out...

There’s an argument that the property market in the UK right now is too buoyant for many investors to make money...

One of the world's best-known investment management firms and a premium developer have announced the completion of a deal that will...

Some 81% of tenants surveyed by buy-to-let lender Paragon Mortgages said they are satisfied with their current landlord. The majority of tenants...

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