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KEYWORD "Rents" - 100 RESULTS
Landlord maintenance costs continue to mount

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

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Rental demand to stay high as first time buyers hit obstacles

New research by consumer group HomeOwners Alliance shows that for many young people, homeownership has become an impossible dream. A sentiment survey...

07 March 2024

From: Breaking News

Top UK cities for 2024 rental potential revealed by industry supplier

Aldermore has named Bristol, as the best city for landlords to invest in for 2024.  Manchester, Coventry, Brighton and London make up...

29 February 2024

From: Breaking News

Will rents keep rising?

Typically, rents rise in line with wages - which, in turn, tend to track inflation or increase at a slightly lower...

27 February 2024

From: Breaking News

Surging rents drive up capital growth according to Savills

UK housing costs hit £200 billion for the first time in 2023, according to the latest research by the property firm...

15 February 2024

From: Breaking News

Industrial Property investment boost - Savills highlights key region

The West Midlands industrial market is poised for continued rental growth over the next five years, according to Savills latest Big...

13 February 2024

From: Breaking News

Ex-council properties and sites go under the hammer this week

Commercial properties and development sites across the UK, from Bolton to Birmingham, Sheffield to Stoke-on-Trent and Kettering to Wolverhampton, will feature...

06 February 2024

From: Breaking News

Investors Warned - rising prime London lettings supply hits rental growth

Data from London property data consultancy LonRes suggests supply in prime areas of the capital is improving and so rental growth...

30 January 2024

From: Breaking News

Twelve Top Tips for investing in student housing

Claire Flynn, mortgages expert at Confused .com, has given 12 tips for anyone considering investing in student housing. “Investing in student properties...

18 January 2024

From: Breaking News

Near-bankrupt council to sell property portfolio at auction

Birmingham council, which last autumn declared itself effectively bankrupt, has instructed retained auctioneers Bond Wolfe to put 29 disused properties, investments,...

18 January 2024

From: Breaking News

Buy To Let Investments - challenges and trends for 2024

New analysis from Rightmove looks at the most prominent trends expected in the rental market during 2024, with advertised rents predicted...

16 January 2024

From: Breaking News

High end restaurants offer tasty property investment potential

London’s restaurant scene is thriving in spite of the cost-of-living crisis, with 253 new openings in 2023, up from 243 in...

16 January 2024

From: Breaking News

Commercial property investment opportunities and top picks for 2024

This year will be an opportunity to buy at the very bottom of the cycle for commercial investors – with retail,...

11 January 2024

From: Breaking News

Savills’ Top Buy To Let and Resi Investment Tips for 2024

Savills has revealed the residential element of its annual cross-sector forecasts for investments in 2024 to 2028. The agency says turbulence in...

09 January 2024

From: Breaking News

Global league table reveals the world’s best residential property returns

A new global league table for residential property investment has placed the Republic of Ireland as its top tip for 2024. This...

28 December 2023

From: Breaking News

Investor Insight from Zoopla: what makes the UK rental market tick?

A chronic mismatch between supply and demand has been the defining feature of the private rental market for three years.  UK rents...

21 December 2023

From: Breaking News

Residential Letting - rent rises outstrip inflation in past year

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

Revealed - How Residential Rental Market will perform in 2024 and beyond

The latest lettings market forecast from Savills says average UK rents to end 2023 at up 9.5 per cent year on...

05 December 2023

From: Breaking News

Data reveals surprise location as buy to let investment capital

A property and legal consultancy has identified what it calls Scotland’s buy to let capital - and it’s neither of the...

23 November 2023

From: Breaking News

Wave goodbye to winter property woes

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

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The definitive guide for new buy to let investors

  Comparison service USwitch has set up a check list for prospective property investors to make their purchase as attractive as possible...

02 November 2023

From: Breaking News

Huge Mismatch of Supply and Demand keeps Buy To Let market attractive

The level of rental properties remains drastically low, according to the latest Housing Insight report from letting agents trade body Propertymark. The...

02 November 2023

From: Breaking News

Relief for investors as Gove rules out buy to let rent controls

Rent controls as currently in force in Scotland and under consideration in Wales will not be put into effect in England,...

02 November 2023

From: Breaking News

Investment surges into Build To Rent Single Family Housing

Over £1 billion has been invested in the burgeoning Build To Rent Single Family Housing sector in the first three quarters...

31 October 2023

From: Breaking News

Borrowing from Dad for investment? Call in the lawyers…

The tough economic climate has seen the so-called Bank of Mum and Dad increase its stake in the UK’s mortgage market to...

05 October 2023

From: Breaking News

Snapshot of the UK Housing Market Right Now

One of the many monthly house price market reports comes from Home - it’s arguably lower profile than most but is...

21 September 2023

From: Breaking News

Property Near Crossrail Gives Investors Platform For Success

Rental markets near London’s Crossrail stations have seen premiums emerge, a new survey suggests.  Areas which have benefitted from the largest reductions...

21 September 2023

From: Breaking News

Investors’ Guide - how to recognise and optimise yields

Here Richard O’Neill - managing director of lettings at Romans Estate Agents - advises investors how to recognise and optimise yield for...

07 September 2023

From: Breaking News

The Front Line - UK market snapshot from sales and lettings agents

Propertymark, the UK agents’ trade body, has given a snapshot of what’s happening with lettings and sales.  Chief executive Nathan Emerson says...

31 August 2023

From: Breaking News

Law firm says rental supply hit as Renters Reform Bill frightens investors

Another legal firm is reporting a “significant rise” in landlords selling up ahead of the Renters Reform Bill becoming law. A blog...

24 August 2023

From: Breaking News

Where Rent Has Increased The Most In 2023

Across the UK, there has been an average increase in rent by 8.0 per cent  in the past year according to...

22 June 2023

From: Breaking News

High Returns in High End Global Luxury Markets

Rents in global luxury residential markets are continuing to see strong growth.  The Knight Frank Prime Global Rental Index rose by 8.5...

22 June 2023

From: Breaking News

Zoopla’s deep dive into house price changes and investment potential

The latest market update from the research team at property portal Zoopla gives a steer for investors on what’s hot and...

08 June 2023

From: Breaking News

A surveyor’s guide to finding a profitable HMO

Investing in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) can be a smart move for those looking for a higher return on investment...

13 April 2023

From: Breaking News

Equality comes through learning

One of the first things I read this year for international women’s day was a quote which really resonated with me....

30 March 2023

From: Breaking News

Profitable portfolios dip but yields remain stable - report

Rental yields and tenant demand are holding firm for landlords’ property investments, however profitability of portfolios was slightly down on the...

09 February 2023

From: Breaking News

Rental yields up in majority of regions

Fleet Mortgages, the buy-to-let specialist lender, this week released its latest Buy-to-Let Rental Barometer covering Q4 2022 rental yields across England...

26 January 2023

From: Breaking News

Development sites and ground rents at Bond Wolfe’s December auction

The Bond Wolfe auction on Wednesday 14 December is likely to attract a range of investors and builders across the Midlands. Colin...

15 December 2022

From: Breaking News

Investor Claim: Dubai real estate investors will avoid a long cold winter

Whilst macro conditions suggest a retrenchment in real estate values across much of the West, the last year has seen real...

08 December 2022

From: Breaking News

Southern Grove gains planning for major Hackney Wick scheme

A developer has secured permission to create a £75 million mixed-use student accommodation scheme that aims to complete the transformation of Hackney...

21 October 2022

From: Breaking News

Adults set to boomerang back to parents to cope with cost of living

According to a new study by Avivia, a fifth of independently living adults are contemplating moving back in with parents to...

05 October 2022

From: Breaking News

Rising rents push renters towards smaller properties and lower running costs

Renters must be banging their heads against the wall by now as they are being pushed towards smaller properties and lower...

14 September 2022

From: Breaking News

Schooled! Outstanding Ofsted rating boosts property values by £37,000

Estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, has recently carried out a study which shows that homes close to a school with an...

07 September 2022

From: Breaking News

Revealed - North West top hotspots for property investors

Private rents in the UK have reached record highs, with a 23.4% rise in Manchester over the last 12 months, recent...

19 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Community ownership key to reviving UK high streets, says research

Here at Property Investor Today, we have written regularly about regeneration projects and the need to revive Britain’s high streets, which...

10 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Property demand and prices soar in seaside town Brixham

It's been claimed that Brixham is the new cool spot in the South West as seaside towns continue to enjoy a coastal...

03 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Investment insight - what does Manchester offer?

The areas of the UK where there is the fastest house price growth have been changing in recent years. While London...

03 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Rental snapshot – rents climb, BTR market share rises, hotspots revealed

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...

06 July 2022

From: Breaking News

Major firms continue to invest in the PRS – what’s the latest?

The UK private rented sector has become increasingly attractive to institutional, large-scale investors in recent years as returns on investment elsewhere...

29 June 2022

From: Breaking News

Knight and shining forecast: global consultancy revises up 2022 forecast

Global consultancy Knight Frank recently revised its UK residential house price forecast upwards, with the firm saying the supply of houses coming onto the...

29 June 2022

From: Breaking News

Puma Property Finance funds £65m GDV London residential development

Puma Property Finance (PPF) recently announced it has provided funding to finance a £65 million GDV 26-storey residential apartment block in...

29 June 2022

From: Breaking News

Investors – where are the five most profitable cities for furnished properties?

New research has revealed how much money landlords and investors can make in cities around the UK by furnishing their property...

24 June 2022

From: Breaking News

The five best coastal locations in the UK to invest in

With summer in the UK finally here and the summer holidays swiftly approaching, investing in coastal locations should be at the...

21 June 2022

From: Property Investment & Strategy

How BTR can offer attainable access to desirable lifestyles

Over the last two years, the housing market has been less than predictable. Despite the doom and gloom foreseen at the...

17 June 2022

From: Breaking News

Insight - do properties close to Crossrail stations command a premium?

Unsurprisingly, with the Elizabeth Line finally opening its doors yesterday, the number of stories we've been seeing about its impact on...

25 May 2022

From: Breaking News

Fit for a Queen – property prices double around Elizabeth Line stations

With the Elizabeth Line due to open on May 24, it’s perhaps unsurprising that many areas near stations on the line...

20 May 2022

From: Breaking News

Why private investors are crucial to the Government's levelling up ambitions

The UK Government’s policy of improving the quality of life outside of London is central to its raison d'être. ‘Levelling up’...

20 May 2022

From: Breaking News

The 'all-in-one-living experience' – what does Vonder Wembley offer?

PIT was recently invited along by the Vonder Wembley team to spend a weekend at its flagship development and enjoy the...

06 May 2022

From: Breaking News

Auction roundup – in-person sales return in a successful month ahead

Here at PIT, we’re kicking off the month of May with some good news for in-person auctions. Meanwhile, agents witnessed another...

06 May 2022

From: Breaking News

Tenants could be paying £800 more in rent per year – claim

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

Buy-to-let sector heats up rent rises tempt landlords back to market

New analysis from Knight Frank suggests that rent rises are tempting landlords back into the market. It found that, in some cases,...

29 April 2022

From: Breaking News

BTL tax changes are making portfolios less profitable – survey

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

13 April 2022

From: Breaking News

Fitzrovia – is Prime Central London’s hidden gem getting ready to shine?

When most people think of Prime Central London, they likely think first of Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Chelsea, Kensington, Belgravia, Holland Park and,...

30 March 2022

From: Breaking News

Insight: The London housing market sees the busiest sales since pre-Brexit

In this insight piece, Warren McCann, area director at Douglas & Gordan, shares the latest findings for the London housing market. We...

30 March 2022

From: Breaking News

Just the beginning: First new UK leasehold property reforms become official

In this guest piece, Charles Brown, content writer of LDN Properties, discusses the potential impact of the latest reform on leasehold,...

30 March 2022

From: Breaking News

Chitra Stern: The balance of women in leadership is gradually changing

Off the back of International Women's Day, which took place on March 8 2022, Property Investor Today hears from Chitra Stern, co-founder...

28 March 2022

From: Breaking News

How to stop problem neighbours from affecting your property investment

Difficult neighbours can be a serious problem for property investors, causing anything from minor noise irritations to affecting the property’s value...

14 March 2022

From: Breaking News

Planning to buy a luxury new build? Watch out for the leasehold…

In this guest piece, Hugh Wigzell, senior associate at Farrer & Co, lists three issues that property buyers and investors should watch out for...

02 March 2022

From: Breaking News

Investors - could the UK's storm season worsen the Japanese knotweed crisis?

The UK's recent storm season could lead to a greater infestation of Japanese knotweed - the famously problematic and invasive plant...

28 February 2022

From: Breaking News

Why 2022 is the year of hotel investment

In this guest article, reproduced in full from an original post on LinkedIn, co-founder of AGO Hotels, Viv Watts, outlines why UK hotel investment is...

28 February 2022

From: Breaking News

Investors - houses versus apartments: which is best for buy-to-let?

It’s the age-old question that most investors are likely to find themselves wondering at one point or another - which property type...

23 February 2022

From: Breaking News

PBSA update – supply growth in London, breaking into the US sector

In this mini update, Property Investor Today looks at the latest in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), from the locations with the...

18 February 2022

From: Breaking News

Auction roundup – the rise in MMoA and a bumper bungalow boom

This week’s roundup is centred around demand, with iamsold reporting a strong rise in Modern Method of Auction as market conditions...

18 February 2022

From: Breaking News

Leasehold Reform Bill completes parliamentary journey - what now?

The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act, once it comes into effect, will prevent ground rent being charged on most new leases. Anyone...

16 February 2022

From: Breaking News

Full steam ahead! Masterplan for West Bromwich given the green light

Last week saw Sandwell’s Cabinet approve ambitious plans to regenerate and revitalise West Bromwich’s town centre over the coming decades. The West...

14 February 2022

From: Breaking News

Market woes – UK rents hit £1,000 pcm as living costs squeeze households

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

Brits spending up to 77% of income to cover rental costs – study

UK renters are forking out up to 77% of their monthly household income to get by in the UK rental market,...

07 February 2022

From: Breaking News

From leasehold to commonhold – is reform finally in motion?

Independent Buying Agents Haringtons reflects on the long-requested need to transform leasehold agreements and what impact this will have on the...

02 February 2022

From: Breaking News

Insight: Collaboration is key for rent collection

As Covid continues to impact the economy, Matthew Peake, partner and head of strategic asset management at Cluttons, explains how landlords...

21 January 2022

From: Breaking News

What is the top UK market trend from an Asian investment viewpoint?

Wealthy Chinese investors have long been reliable investors in the market, and have frequently looked to the UK, specifically London, as...

05 January 2022

From: Breaking News

Predictions for 2022 - what could happen to the property market?

It's been another busy year for those with a stake in the UK property market, with commercial to residential transformations, Build...

22 December 2021

From: Breaking News

Government called to rethink plans for energy improvements in PRS

Proposals to ‘force’ landlords across the country to pay up to £10,000 to improve the energy efficiency of rental properties require...

22 December 2021

From: Breaking News

New bespoke app launched for property investors

Sourced Property, the sourcing arm of the Sourced Group, has announced the launch of a 'bespoke property listing app', focused on the investor...

17 December 2021

From: Breaking News

Looking to London – is it time to invest in the capital again?

In this opinion piece, Jourdan Prowting, Partner Residential Auction at Allsop, analyses London's residential property market and discusses whether now is...

10 December 2021

From: Breaking News

Leeds agent launches 300 new properties as rental market soars

Leeds is witnessing a ‘frenzied’ rental market, with students reserving homes for next summer on the back of virtual viewings and...

08 December 2021

From: Breaking News

A forecast on the UK real estate market in 2022

The holiday season is around the corner so that means looking back on an eventful year and preparing for the next....

06 December 2021

From: Breaking News

Crossrail is coming – the Eastern section from Stratford to Shenfield

After years of speculation and alterations, the Elizabeth Line is now set to launch in the first half of 2022. Initially,...

01 December 2021

From: Breaking News

A letter to Gove - why affordable housing is vital to truly level up the country

In this guest piece, Guy Horne, co-founder and chief executive of HSPG, sets out why provision of affordable and supported housing...

01 December 2021

From: Breaking News

Crossrail special: part 1 – all investors need to know about the Western section

Already nearly three years late and vastly over-budget, Crossrail 1 – which will officially be known as the Elizabeth Line when...

29 November 2021

From: Breaking News

Rental yields in the capital – East London continues to lead the way

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

Commercial to resi – boom continues across the country

We recently ran a series on the commercial to residential trend sweeping across Britain in these post-Covid times, driven by offices,...

17 November 2021

From: Breaking News

Daniel James McGowran MNAEA - Owner of Daniel James Residential

Who are you? Daniel James McGowran MNAEA, originally from London, now living in Shropshire. What does it say on your business card? “Love...

16 November 2021

From: 60 Second Interview

Auction roundup – and the good news continues…

This week’s auction roundup shows positive results across the board, with Auction House London, Clive Emson, Allsop, Auction House and SDL...

12 November 2021

From: Breaking News

Reading – could it be the South East’s newest hotspot?

Despite being home to centuries of history, a Championship football team, a major shopping centre, a thriving tech and business scene,...

05 November 2021

From: Breaking News

Auction roundup – new hires, enormous sales and a Rapunzel tower

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

05 November 2021

From: Breaking News

London bounces back – rents set to rise 5.5% in 2022

Rental values across the capital have not only bounced back compared to the pandemic dip in 2020, but they have also...

03 November 2021

From: Breaking News

'Explosive' growth of single-family housing shows maturity of UK BTR

Goldman Sachs made the headlines after announcing a partnership with Urban & Civic to deliver hundreds of rental homes across the...

03 November 2021

From: Breaking News

St Moritz records strongest property price growth in 2021 with increases of 17%

Knight Frank’s annual Ski Property Report launched last week revealed that Swiss resort, St Moritz recorded the strongest price growth in...

27 October 2021

From: Breaking News

BTR – international students, co-living highs and new Wolves scheme

This BTR roundup features an insight into the UK PBSA sector, good news for the London co-living market, and a brand-new...

25 October 2021

From: Breaking News

Will 2022 be the time to invest in property?

Another new year is approaching, but unlike the last, 2022 should arrive with significantly less uncertainty, especially for the property market....

22 October 2021

From: Breaking News

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