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Manchester has topped the list of the best areas for landlords to invest in, according to Aldermore’s 'Buy to Let City Tracker'. The...

The fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector continues to generate plenty of news, even as we live through Lockdown 2.0. The week-long...

We all know it’s important, as an investor, to keep up to date with current and future rental trends in order...

Retirees and those in the upper-middle age category are the fastest growing tenant groups in the private rented sector (PRS), analysis...

With global stock markets in turmoil, many investors are turning to property as a less volatile investment option. For practical purposes, the...

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

In March 2020, the Home Office made a number of changes to the Right to Rent scheme to make it easier...

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

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...

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

While 2020 has been a challenging year due to Covid, the property market has boomed, driven by changing priorities for homeowners...

The team behind Glasgow’s first major city centre Build to Rent (BTR) development has now successfully delivered another multi-million pound BTR...

Rents increased in many rural areas and fell sharply in some cities over the summer as more UK tenants looked to...

Rental data has revealed a marked increase in young renters heading to the capital throughout September 2020. The data released by co-living...

Build to Rent (BTR) has been one of the property sector’s fastest-growing marketplaces in recent years – and continues to grow,...

The number of homes let in opulent UK areas has recovered to a level which is above the same period last...

Automated lettings platform PlanetRent has partnered with virtual reality technology company The 360 View to provide virtual tours of rental properties. The...

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

Few would disagree that it has been a difficult year for the residential lettings sector. With the market effectively frozen for...

Research by Built Asset Management (BAM) has revealed a marked increase in renters scrapping single lets in favour of co-living, with...

Overseas and domestic students have returned to the London lettings market in full force this month, accounting for 25% of all...

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

Londoners have enjoyed one of the most significant increases in ‘livability’ where the cost of renting and living as a percentage...

Since the UK began to emerge from lockdown, the property market has reacted positively, with recent reports confirming a ‘mini boom’...

Slough is benefiting from the property market’s post-lockdown mini-boom, with a major developer in the area saying it is continuing to...

As the UK slowly eases out of lockdown and home movers eagerly search for their next property, virtual viewings and video...

The number of new prospective renters and supply of rental stock reached an all-time high in June, ARLA Propertymark’s June PRS...

One of the UK’s leading Build to Rent providers for family housing has launched its private rental sector (PRS) market research...

Before the coronavirus hit, Build to Rent was without question the property market's fastest-growing trend. While, like all parts of the...

Well-known rental brand UNCLE recently opened its fifth property within its rapidly expanding chain of serviced rental apartments. Made up of two...

Property developer Nikal recently announced that it has signed contracts with Grainger plc for the latest Build to Rent scheme to...

Following the reopening of England’s housing market in May, the sector has seen a bounce back. Pent-up demand during lockdown has...

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

Earlier this month, the government confirmed that its ban on evictions due to the coronavirus pandemic is to be extended for...

Moorfield Group’s Duet scheme, one of the newest Build to Rent developments to join the MediaCityUK skyline, has developed an all...

Covid-19 is a generational event that will impact the way people live, work and behave long after the pandemic has been...

While mindful of the present circumstances, it is encouraging to see the housing and property market remaining high on the government’s...

Scotland, alongside Wales and Northern Ireland, is using its devolved powers to take a different course from the UK government by...

There has been much speculation about how quickly the UK residential property market will recover from the economic fallout of the...

Build to Rent (BTR) was undoubtedly one of the property sector’s fastest-growing areas before Covid-19 took hold. But, like all other markets,...

Prospective renters searching for new properties while at home during lockdown are focusing their attentions on areas with rivers or near...

With lockdown measures in place until at least May 7, and the coronavirus pandemic continuing to influence all aspects of everyday...

As we keep being regularly told at the moment, we are living through unprecedented times, with the greatest restrictions on our civil...

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

It’s best-known for its starring role in one of The Proclaimers’ most iconic songs – and the musical film based on...

The promise of emerging technologies, championed by the most forward-thinking in the PropTech space, could have been inspired by nostalgic French...

Rental platform Movebubble has unveiled a new long-term partnership with ‘sustainable property developer’ EcoWorld. As a result of the tie-up, it will...

The thorny issue of rent controls has reared its head again as the campaigns for the London mayoral election 2020 start...

New research by global real estate firm CBRE has identified the UK towns and cities outside London where the future demand...

Residential property investment platform Bricklane has announced that it’s completed the acquisition of a portfolio of residential assets worth more than...

With the government pledging to put an end to pet bans, UK-based insurance broker Towergate Insurance has revealed the top 10...

Investment in European multifamily (Build to Rent) markets throughout 2019 reached a near all-time high, according to JLL’s latest market insight. In...

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...

The rental sector across the UK has grown hugely in recent years, with high house prices and affordability issues meaning many...

So far, 2020 has seen house prices well above the threshold of affordability for most buyers, but low mortgage rates have...

Sentiment is polarised among potential buyers and sellers in the UK property market, highlighting an opportunity for agents to bridge this...

Duet, MediaCityUK’s first Build to Rent scheme, has opened its doors – providing a luxury development of 270 residential apartments. The new...

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

More renters are saving to go on holiday (33%) or for an emergency fund (31%) than for a deposit to buy...

The hottest UK cities for rental demand have been revealed by new research from rental management platform Howsy. The platform has examined...

A new group of professional landlords plan to introduce pet-friendly rentals in line with the government’s plans to overhaul the model...

While Bristol and Portsmouth might seem like two very disparate locations to focus on, NEXA Properties has offices in both –...

To kick off the new year, we conduct a Q&A with Tzvete Doncheva, who looks after the PR and ecosystem building at Round...

It’s impossible to know for sure what the major investment trends will be for the next decade, but if recent trends...

London-based Insurtech start-up Canopy has announced a partnership with 360Globalnet, the next-generation of no-code online digital claim and risk assessment technology.  The...

The government has been urged to 'recognise the importance of increasing supply' for renters now a date for a General Election...

Residential landlord Grainger plc has launched Brook Place, a brand-new residential development 10 minutes from Sheffield city centre and the first...

Property Investor Today recently visited the Royal Docks to witness first-hand its dramatic facelift. One of London’s most successful regeneration projects of...

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

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

The majority of private tenants in the UK aren’t eager to buy a home, with only 42% interested in getting on...

Property developer Click Properties says it has witnessed a marked increase in enquiries from investors from both the US and the...

When it comes to property investment, the old adage is ‘location, location, location’. Any property investor that has found success will...

Residently, the London-based rental platform, has secured £7 million in seed investment to help fund its growth in London and New...

In the latest part of our series on London’s regeneration hotspots, Property Investor Today checks in on the transformation of Television...

Stockton-on-Tees’ lettings market is seeing a significant spike in activity, according to the latest analysis from Zoopla. The property portal delivered 75%...

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

The seemingly relentless expansion of the Build to Rent sector across the UK shows no signs of slowing down, with the...

The latest research from global real estate firm CBRE has revealed that the total institutional investment into multifamily housing (much more...

The latest edition of The Deposit Protection Service Rent Index has revealed that the UK experienced a sharp rise in average...

It is unfair to assume that people who rent rather than own their home have less of a stake in their...

Purchase prices in Berlin’s property market are rising faster than expected, according to Black Label Properties. The Berlin-based international agency recently published...

Rent rises in South West London have significantly outpaced the rest of the capital, despite the imminent ban on tenant fees,...

Almost one in four households in Britain will be renting privately by then end of 2021. This is due to soaring...

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

The government’s tenant fee ban has been widely championed in the consumer press as a big win for renters – but...

UcaDO – the UK’s first ever free-to-list, peer-to-peer property app – has been launched on the App Store. It was founded by Will...

Inadash, a new mobile application for landlords and property agents, aims to ‘revolutionise and simplify’ the process of finding new tenants. According...

A PropTech startup has launched a mobile app to make student house hunting easier. Polygon, which launched in August 2018 to help...

The average rent paid by millennials declined in 2018, according to online estate agency yieldit. According to a survey of 2,000 UK...

Gas safety accountability in the private rented sector can be improved by cutting-edge technology, a leading gas safety compliance tool has...

New research by inventory and property compliance specialists VeriSmart has analysed the value of the English and London rental markets and...

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...

An in-depth analysis from Zoopla has reported the trends in the affordability of private renting across the UK since 2007. The study...

Recent years have seen a shift in buyer activity across the UK’s property market, with London’s much publicised decline in popularity...

Even though the government has tried to make life better for renters, the UK is still a long way from being...

Brighton is the latest major destination to join the Build to Rent revolution, with over 200 new homes for renters set...

A third of homeowners who have moved house since the referendum in June 2016 say Brexit was behind their decision to...

Renters in East London are seeing twice the growth of their West London counterparts, according to the latest Landbay Rental Index,...

A new landlord management platform which pays tenants to find replacements is launching soon. Online lettings community Mashroom is aiming to change...

Recently we asked whether Build to Rent was the answer to London's housing problems. Now business group London First has joined forces...

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

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

With Build to Rent the fastest-growing trend in the rental sector, Property Investor Today took the opportunity to visit one of...

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

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

As London continues to wane in popularity for investors and renters alike – with increasing numbers of people moving out of...

At least £75 billion of investment will be committed to the private rented sector (PRS) by 2025, according to the latest...

The number of 35 to 54-year-olds renting a home has risen by 15% in the least three years, according to new...

Who are you? Paul Staley What does it say on your business card? Director of PRS at SDL Property Management. What is SDL Property Management? As...

The best performing boroughs in the London residential market in 2018 have been revealed by new research from CBRE Residential. Its annual report, the...

December is the best month for landlords to find new tenants, according to lettings agency Kingswood Residential Investment Management. The Nottingham-based firm...

Battersea Power Station continues to attract high-end professionals, resulting in healthy buy-to-let rentals, rising rents and low void periods. This is according...

New data from AA Financial Services recently revealed that the number of British adults who say they want to move from...

The number of tenants experiencing rent increases continued to rise in September, according to ARLA Propertymark’s latest Private Rented Sector (PRS)...

A new report from estate agents Strutt & Parker has examined how policy and political events have transformed the property market...

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 housing market is not set up for the increasing number of life-long renters, a property management company has claimed. DJ Alexander,...

Brits are feeling confident about the future of the UK property market even in light of no-deal Brexit predictions, research from Quick...

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

PropTech startup RentalStep has questioned whether long-term lifestyle tenants should have to go through the traditional referencing process when moving between...

Rental innovator and winner of Landlord of the Year 2018, Get Living, is celebrating its one-year anniversary of scrapping deposits with...

One in eight Brits looking to move in the next twelve months have an average budget of £322,000 in order to...

The supply of rental properties fell by 8% from December to January, painting a bleak picture for renters this year, according...

Rental start-up UNCLE has announced the launch of its 45-storey rental building in Elephant and Castle, the latest in its expanding...

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

Fresh data from rental accommodation platform Spotahome has revealed that London Bridge is the most searched for area for mid to...

More than 1 million aspiring homebuyers have opened Help to Buy ISAs, government-backed savings accounts, designed to help people save money...

A Canadian landlord has been fined for not taking his shoes off in his Muslim tenants’ home in Brampton, Ontario. John Alabi,...

Real estate markets across Germany’s main cities are starting to look increasingly attractive to international property investors, especially those in southern...

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

Investors are being offered an opportunity to play their own small part in solving London’s worsening crisis by investing in a...

With the number of new homes being built across the UK still significantly below the level needed to meet demand, a...

UK property prices are expected to remain largely unchanged in 2017, owed largely to uncertainty over Brexit negotiations, according to the...

The chancellor Philip Hammond announced a range of housing measures in his first Autumn Statement, including £1.4bn of cash to help build...

While buying property in the UK has proved to be a lucrative move for many buy-to-let landlords, it is increasingly holding...

A reliable broadband connection or good mobile coverage is now one of the first services that prospective homebuyers will now look...

The central belt of Scotland has continued to attract high demand from buyers and renters, reports Scottish property consultancy, CKD Galbraith.   The...

A growing number of landlords in the U.S. are open to negotiating on asking prices, reflecting the fact that it is...

More than a quarter of adults in this country say they have had a paranormal experience in their own home, according...

Traditionally and historically, homebuyers would expect to pay a premium for a brand new home. But in recent years, the cost...

Shelter is calling for greater protection for tenants after new research by the housing charity found that 43% of homes in...

The government is being urged to take fresh steps to tackle the shortage of homes by incentivising landowners and developers to increase...

They say no man is an island, however the UK is – and there is only so much land available, says...

A campaign to tackle the issue of landlords in Ireland withholding tenants’ deposits was launched this week by the Union of...

Crossrail 2 is coming to London! The £27bn project is now well underway, which will link Surrey to Hertfordshire via London...

Housebuilders are responding to high demand from buyers and renters by increasing the level of residential construction, as reflected by the...

The level of housebuilding in the UK rose to its highest-ever level in the first quarter of this year, despite a...

With just hours to go until voting for the London mayoral election closes, housing remains a key issue with all the leading...

The decline in the rate of homeownership seen over the past decade in this country looks set to continue as a...

Representatives and stakeholders from various leading property industry bodies, including the National Landlords Association, British Property Federation, Department for Communities and...

There was a sharp rise in the number of new homes under construction in February, despite an overall fall in construction...

With the volume of people living in the private rental sector continuing to grow, a new trade organisation has been launched...

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

The National Landlords Association (NLA) has revealed that more renters in Wales are satisfied with their landlord than in any other...

New research has revealed that 17% of UK tenants have admitted to renting out all or part of their property to...

New research has revealed that a third of renters in the UK currently pay no money into a savings account in...

A new portfolio of homes for professional tenants in London and the South East has been launched by housing group L...

A third of private renters spend longer waiting to get on the property ladder than planned, according to research from Experian. Nearly...

It has been revealed that a quarter of British renters are getting married (23%) and having children (25%) whilst living in...

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

65% of renters are negative about their prospects of purchasing a home, according to new research by online estate agent Urban.co.uk. Nearly...

If rents continue at the same pace, the average two bed home in the capital will surpass the £2,000pcm mark by...

Home ownership is falling starkly in the UK, according to new research by high-end property firm Savills.  The third issue of the...

80% of those renting accommodation want tenancy agreements of one year or less, according to findings from The Deposit Protection Service (DPS). The...

It’s possible to live in the capital for just £1 per month, according to the flatshare and houseshare website EasyRoommate. London’s rental...

Renters are leaving themselves financially vulnerable by not having adequate savings, according to the findings from Aviva’s Family Finances Report. This report...

60% of UK flatsharers have been involved in a dispute with a landlord over their tenancy deposit, new research has found....

Almost half of 18-39 year-olds believe that purchasing a buy-to-let property is the best investment opportunity available at the moment, according...

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

Prime rents in the Home Counties grew by 3.5% in the first quarter of 2015, the highest rate of quarterly growth...