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

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

If our auction roundups are anything to go by, it is no surprise that selling a property via auction continues to...

Buy-to-let purchase activity saw a spike in June, according to new data from Legal & General’s SmartCriteria tool, which has been...

More people than ever are planning to staycation this summer, with new research forecasting a record year for UK holiday homeowners. According...

The issue of money laundering and questionable money flowing through the UK property market, especially London, has had a light shone...

I work closely with specialist mortgage brokers to help my clients to secure mortgages in Spain because it’s such a tricky...

LH1 London has announced that all the apartments at the new residential development ‘Spinning Mill’ have sold in just 16 weeks. The...

Well-known Spanish agency Lucas Fox works with some of Spain's leading mortgage brokers who offer competitive mortgage packages to suit all requirements....

A recent analysis of all FTSE 100 and 250 webpages by Contensis has revealed which businesses have the best and worst...

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

The incredible speed at which organisations were able to transition to remote working when the pandemic hit in 2020 was a...

A thought leadership article jointly conducted by UK/China PR firm 11K Consulting and mixed-use property developer Regal London has revealed the...

Securing a property in Spain seems to be at the top of the agenda for many Brits. Residency service for non-EU-buyers,...

We know that vehicle emissions are a major contributor to climate change, that carbon pollution is harmful to health, and that...

In this week's roundup, PIT looks at the latest auction news, from a landmark auction up for sale with Strettons and Bond...

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

This week, Property Investor Today looks at research that suggests auctions aren’t as popular as they seem. However, the latest news from...

The UK's Build to Rent (BTR) sector continues to grow and evolve, which arguably makes the role of the market's trade...

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

In a week of blazing weather, PIT shines a light on the latest auction news, from a new property auctioneer coming...

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

If you are investing in a home or holiday home that you are subsequently looking to rent out, interior design is...

Real estate agency, Lucas Fox, has revealed that across Spain’s top locations property sales to UK investors have experienced a steady increase. These...

In this week's roundup, PIT takes a look at the month just gone. Auction House saw record figures in the first five...

After a tough few years for the travel industry, foreign travel is forecast to return to pre-pandemic levels this summer due to the...

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

The build-to-rent market has long been characterised by providing expensive, urban flats for young adults; but 2021 was a landmark year...

This week’s auction roundup features a new addition, with Cheffins’ June auction dominated by land lots. Network Auctions anticipates plenty of...

In this guest article, Isabel James, head of residential at Connected Kerb, one of the UK’s leading on-street electric vehicle (EV)...

Market analysis from Octane Capital has revealed that the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in England has dropped in...

Dave Butler recently stood down as the CEO of the UKAA (the UK Apartment Association), the main membership body for the...

Town and city regeneration isn’t a new topic, by any means, but recent events in the UK have left us thinking...

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

Homebuilders are reportedly utilising technology to dramatically reduce the time it takes to exchange on a new-build transition, the latest research...

This week’s mini roundup features another success story from Auction House, which says buyer demand has trumped the rising interest rates,...

Since the devastating tragedy of the Grenfell tower fire in 2017, cladding issues have been highlighted across thousands of properties in...

In this guest piece, Judith Tan, head of capital markets at EstateGuru, looks at how investors can hedge their bets against...

Landlords have been making attractive profits from renting property to students for many years, with this traditionally being one of the...

In a ranking of the best places in the UK to invest in a holiday let, Blaenau Gwent in South East...

This week continues the trend of successful property auctions, with SDL Property Auctions reporting exciting results for its March sale and...

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...

With climate change and environmental degradation becoming a daily feature in news cycles, it’s no wonder why many are becoming increasingly...

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

In November last year, we reported on the rental rooms with a view overlooking Brentford FC’s impressive Community Stadium. On a crisp,...

Search demand for holiday homes in South Devon rose by as much as 100% in 2021, suggesting a record year for...

The most recent Mayor's Question Time meeting revealed that there have been no Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) secured to stem the...

Pinch, punch, it’s the first of the month! While it is indeed April Fools’ day, these record sales at auction are...

Build to Rent (BTR) homes could help more Londoners find affordable, high-quality accommodation with additional amenities, playing its part in solving...

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

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

Historically, there was a very clear gap between the North and South of England in terms of the house price growth....

Following a record low for the hospitality industry in 2020 and a mixed 2021 amidst the yo-yoing regulations, demand is finally...

In part one of her net-zero column, Frédérique Carrier, head of investment strategy at RBC Wealth Management, explores some of the most eye-catching...

Off the back of International Women’s Day 2022, which took place on Tuesday March 8, PIT analyses the findings from find-a-tradesperson...

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

The UK construction sector saw its fastest rate of growth in eight months during February despite a problematic pandemic period, the...

In this guest piece, Reece Mennie, chief executive officer of HJ Collection, sets out the environmental and social benefits of residential conversions. We need...

The capital needs almost 85,000 new private homes a year to meet government housing needs, a new report has cautioned. The report,...

A trade body has claimed that new financial incentives are needed to bring thousands of empty homes back into use and give...

A few weeks ago we reported on Ghelamco's first UK scheme in Shoreditch, which is being spearheaded by 27-year-old Marie-Julie Gheysens, the firm's...

With brownfield/greenfield sites (and where is best to develop new housing) still hot on the housing agenda, David Churchill - a planning...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the latest development news, from 160 new green homes coming to Croxley Green...

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

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

Property investment will be the best-performing investment asset in 2022, making it the top pick ahead of cash, stocks and cryptocurrency,...

This time last year, amid frenzied activity in the residential property market in Scotland, driven by the unprecedented external factors of...

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

A Build to Rent platform set up by Macquarie Asset Management with British real estate industry veterans Darryl Flay and Martin...

A construction output report has revealed that the value of underlying work commencing on-site has fallen 15% in the three months...

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

Boris Johnson has appointed yet another new Housing Minister as he yesterday continued the rearranging of his team in an effort...

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

Top five housebuilder Bellway has selected leading modular housing company ilke Homes to deliver 40 factory-built homes on a site in...

Investors and developers are catching the short-term and flex rental wave, and they are in for a long and thrilling ride. Emmanuel...

The property market has weathered the COVID storm better than many sectors over the last couple of years. The crisis has...

The theme of this week’s roundup is growth and success. Savills Auctions welcomes a new associate and MSP Capital’s reports a successful auction...

A zero-tolerance policy response to Covid-19, declining property prices, and a flexible and accommodative central bank all set China apart from...

The revolving door of housing ministers could swing open once again if Boris Johnson survives the current crisis affecting his leadership...

A leading Build to Rent (BTR) provider has set a target of securing more than 500 BTR homes in the South...

In this guest piece, Spanish real estate agent and property expert Sean Woolley shares his experience of getting a mortgage in...

In the first auction roundup of 2022, PIT takes a look at the latest auction news; from iamproperty’s successful year with...

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has outlined the key areas it believes the government and the industry should focus on...

Investors could help to plug the shortage of private rented properties in Scotland, which is in desperate need of new supply. According...

On Tuesday, the government launched a six-week consultation on proposals to make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to purchase the...

In this guest piece, Reece Mennie, chief executive of HJ Collection, outlines his predictions for the property market in 2022.  When looking...

With demand for staycations soaring over the last 18 months, recent figures suggest that the UK is set for another record-breaking...

New home supply challenges will persist throughout the year, housebuilders have warned. The WhatHouse? Predictions Report 22 reveals that while 71% of...

Homebuyer demand in the UK remained robust for much of Q4 2021, sitting at an average of 65.6%, up by 0.9%...

With just over a week to go until 2022 makes an appearance, we check in with some more property experts to...

Santhosh Gowda, chairman of property developer Strawberry Star, outlines in this guest piece why Luton is really going places and should...

This week’s auction roundup is filled with Christmas joy, from Sutton Kersh achieving over £80 million in auction sales, to iamsold...

A PropTech firm says it recently saved one of its premium Build to Rent (BTR) clients more than £160,000 by preventing a US-based...

Birmingham is being left behind in the race to deliver new homes, according to Davidson Estates. Ben Davidson, managing director of the...

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

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

A new report by planning consultancy Lichfields has raised major issues for the growing housing emergency and the government’s target of...

PIT takes a closer look at the latest auction news, from MSP Capital’s brand-new bridging loan to support auction growth and...

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

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

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

Research by real estate debt advisory specialists Sirius Property Finance has revealed how the pandemic halved the profits taken by the...

One of the biggest criticisms of the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) market has been its perceived exclusive nature and its...

This week’s auction roundup is a mixed bag, with SDL Property Auctions holding a fundraising sweepstake as part of its latest...

In this Q&A, Property Investor Today speaks to Sean Gavin, Operations Director at Berkeley South East London, for his thoughts on...

Since its announcement all the way back in 2009, HS2 is a project that has attracted controversy, derision, support, protests, high-profile...

This development roundup focuses on build to rent and regeneration, with Kebbell expanding its Cornelian Fields development, Gresham House loan for a...

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

For quite a number of years, the sky has literally been the limit for new residential, commercial and tourism-based towers –...

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

If you are looking to buy a home to then let it out to tenants, or if you have decided to...

Landlords have begun to take steps to improve the energy efficiency of their properties ahead of new rules which are due...

New analysis carried out by Knight Frank has highlighted the areas which have seen the biggest increase in the value of...

Sean Woolley from Cloud Nine Spain reports that although they are an estate agent who has had predominantly British buyers over...

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

A wave of capital is heading for the UK’s rapidly growing suburban Build to Rent (BTR) sector, according to recent research...

The Student Property team of global property consultancy Knight Frank has launched Capital House in Southampton on behalf of joint venture partners Kier Property...

The last auction roundup of October sees superb results for iamsold, Bond Wolfe and Sutton Kersh Auctions, as well as Allsop’s...

One of London's leading property services groups has explored the most amenity-rich and walkable communities in Outer London in a report...

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

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

This week’s auction roundup involves another bumper month for SDL Property Auctions as it partners with Rightmove to revolutionise auctions, as...

A recent survey has revealed that only one in eight (13%) people in the UK admit that they seriously considered the...

In the fourth and final part of our series on the fast-growing commercial to resi trend, we check in on schemes...

In part 2 of our Black History Month investor special, we speak to Stephanie Taylor, co-founder of property management and development...

In this opinion piece, Reece Mennie from HJ Collection outlines the main benefits of office-to-residential conversions – which is set to...

In this development roundup, ilke Homes gathers significant funding in a pledge to deliver 10,000 homes in the next five years,...

The theme of this week’s roundup is reflection, as Allsop and SDL Auctions report successful auction results for September, while Auction...

New research by Select Property Group has named the top 20 UK locations property investors should look to next. According to Select’s...

A new survey of more than 500 UK property investors, carried out by SearchLand, has shed light on the key challenges...

This mini housebuilding roundup features Lovell’s pledge to combat the housing shortage with refurbishment, and two ambitious deals from Pocket Living...

In this guest piece, David Searle, co-founder and COO of HSPG, outlines why affordable housing provision is more important than ever. House prices...

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

Millions of people privately renting or in social housing fear a revenge eviction if they raise fire safety concerns with landlords. Despite...

Last week, PIT spoke to some of the UK’s biggest and most successful auctioneers to find out if they planned to...

Interest from China in the UK property is bouncing back, according to experts on the Chinese buying market in Britain. Domenica Di...

Recent reports that over half of all London homes on the market last year were downvalued by lenders was somewhat concerning...

A development of 21 flats in Hanley was given the green light in a bid to regenerate the area. ALB Group put...

The built environment will play a key role at the upcoming UN climate change conference, COP26, which is being held across...

The number of British citizens officially registered as living in Portugal shot up by more than 30% between 2019 and 2020,...

One of the biggest trends during the pandemic from a property development point of view has been a dramatic increase in...

In this article, Reece Mennie, an award-winning entrepreneur and CEO of HJ Collection and Hunter Jones, explains why many people who...

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

An effective method for sourcing and obtaining sites is critical to the success of any property developer. Starting construction on a...

The term ‘Generation Rent’ has long been used throughout both the rental and sales markets, developing many connotations over the years....

Harry Roberts, managing director at My Favourite Cottages, shares a guide for second homeowners on how to navigate the UK travel industry post Covid-19,...

In 2018, the total value of commercial property in the UK sat at over £880 billion, when the office market was at...

According to a recent Deloitte report, the construction sector accounts for the highest number of insolvencies compared to any other sector,...

Climate change has brought increased rainfall across the country, especially in places that may not have had as much risk of...

Asset management platform for property finance LendInvest recently partnered with two British multinational universal banks Barclays and HSBC. LendInvest offers products and...

The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly changed personal lives and the economy. UK firms have suffered because of the outbreak.  Staying at...

A brand-new report by Parkdean Resorts reveals the top 10 UK destinations to buy a seaside holiday home, analysing a range of...

The importance of good-quality senior housing has become starker than ever during the Covid-19 pandemic, but there still remains a shortage...

New planning changes which came into effect this month have been criticised by a renting campaigner. Ajay Jagota, the founder of...

Manchester, once an integral part of Britain’s Industrial Revolution, remains one of the UK’s most important and fastest-growing cities, having performed...

Fixflo and Spike Global have formed a partnership to deliver a property communication and maintenance management solution for BTR residents and property...

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

A rising problem in the Build to Rent (BTR) sector is tenant fraud. The busiest time of year for renters is...

It’s famous for oil, football, the North Sea chill and granite, but Scotland’s third biggest city – and the UK’s 39th...

Mallorca’s real estate market is in high demand. Factors such as its vaccination drive and the enduring allure of the Mediterranean...

Over 25 major firms have come together to combat the UK’s housing crisis by forming action groups to tackle present and...

NAEA Propertymark has released its June Housing Report, revealing that properties are selling over their asking price at an all-time high. The...

Who are you? Peter Grant, founder and CEO of Sandstone Group (formerly Grant Property). Out of hours, my passions include skiing and...

If you could be one thing in your life, what would it be? Chances are the answer to this question for...

This week, Property Investor Today looks at the exciting investment opportunities at the most anticipated auctions this month, and hears from...

In this guest piece, Shareq Husain, VP and UK General Manager at Residently, outlines why Britain's rental market is ripe for FinTech-like...

With Britain experiencing a staycation surge, it is unsurprising that beach huts have become increasingly hot property. Beach huts have become...

In this guest piece, Stuart Williams, director of property investment firm Thirlmere Deacon, outlines the golden rules for armchair investing. Over the...

The Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped work practices around the globe. Since the huge shift to remote working, people have been able...

In recent months, residential landlords have been under huge pressure to keep on top of a raft of new legislation and...

A government-backed modular housing ‘pioneer’ has unveiled the UK’s first mainstream zero carbon home, which it claims can cut energy bills...

Here at PIT, we have covered a number of stories in recent times about the potential dangers of get-rich-quick schemes, often...

In this week’s auction roundup, Property Investor Today looks at the top auction results in the month just gone, with Allsop,...

A new residential development in Salford, Manchester is set to offer a ‘refreshing’ collection of apartments. The gritty suburb-turned-cultural-goldmine location is home...

In this article, building society The Cumberland - specialists when it comes to holiday let lending - offer expert input on...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the ‘rare opportunity’ for buyers to purchase a former Edwardian school, the...

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

The outlook for Greece’s property market is buoyant, off the back of gradual lifting of restrictions and a surging vaccination programme...

A new report by a card payment provider has revealed which commuter towns and cities in the UK have seen the biggest movement...

A future-gazing report by holiday experts Haulfryn Group, titled The Way We Holiday Now, explores the impact of cultural shifts on...

A webinar poll undertaken by Countrywide Surveying Services (CSS) highlighted that over half (55%) of property professionals believe that the RICS...

During the pandemic, it has often been said that the importance of a home being near transport links has lessened considerably...

When it comes to being a property developer, the smaller end of the scale is a lot less scary than many...

Despite having only around three million inhabitants, Lithuania is punching well above its weight, enjoying years of economic growth. Its architecture...

As a landlord or investor, yield is one of the things you will be most interested in to ensure you generate a...

With Portugal on the UK’s green list and slowly reopening to British (and other) holidaymakers, the country is likely to be...

The pandemic continues to shape the UK property market, with a growing disparity between inner city and outer city residential rents,...

The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania may not have traditionally received the same acclaim as countries like Spain or...

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...

The stamp duty holiday – which began in July last year and will continue in its current format until the end...

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

The UK’s asbestos industry ended on August 24 1999 after being used heavily from the 1950s to 1970s. Over 20 years...

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

A new PropTech engine has issued more than £600 million worth of Instant Sales Guarantee proposals in the first three months...

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

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

With travel abroad clouded by uncertainty during the coronavirus pandemic, throwing many travel plans into disarray, there has been an influx...

Work on replacing dangerous cladding on high rise buildings across the UK could be accelerated and made cheaper if the government...

In this guest piece, Jitesh Patel from Kajima Partnersips discusses why later living investment will become so important post-pandemic and represents an...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the ambitious auction houses that are making great strides as we ease...

One of the big questions that has become even more stark during the pandemic – which has devastated the already struggling...

A Derby construction boss has released a report which describes how the UK could build its way out of a looming...

With restrictions starting to ease as part of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, and the vaccine rollout going well, there...

Government policy and a lack of joined-up thinking are holding back the progress needed to tackle the cladding crisis, particularly in...

Just a decade ago the term ‘silver surfers’ was common media parlance for an older person attempting to use technology. Looking...

There is a much greater sales potential to be unleashed from Chinese buyers, a leading China expert has claimed. Domenica Di Lieto,...

The ongoing implications of the coronavirus pandemic have seen an increasing number of people relocate from cities to the countryside for...

Tech company The Future Fox has received funding from Innovate UK and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to...

Principle Estate Management has welcomed government plans for new legislation that takes fire safety even more seriously. The Home Office has announced...

A specialist provider of purpose-built student accommodation has reported a trebling in the pace of bookings since Prime Minister Boris Johnson...

If, over the years, you have been interested in an investment property abroad, chances are that France was one of the...

A leading private wealth law firm claims that architects are increasingly prepared to take legal action against developers in a bid to...

A new report based on research conducted in 2020 has been launched by The Property Marketing Strategists, a new venture from...

It’s been widely reported that Covid-19 has sparked an ‘escape to the country’. This may have left property investors wondering if Manchester...

Purchasing an overseas property can be daunting and complicated at the best of times, and this is even more so the...

In light of the controversy surrounding cladding as of late, DBRS Morningstar has released a commentary titled ‘UK Cladding: Much More...

In this guest piece, Delilah Kealy-Roberts – copywriter at digital marketing agency Mediaworks – explores how smart technology is transforming our...

Many landlords and property investors will have watched the Chancellor’s budget with a feeling of trepidation. There had been hints of...

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

In the second instalment of our International Women’s Day series, we explore the topic of diversity in property and construction, the...

International investors are increasingly focusing on the buy-to-let (BTL) property market in the North West of England, according to property investment...

After several years of growth across all real estate segments, 2020 was anticipated to maintain this trend. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic...

A recent report has revealed the three factors holding women back when seeking their first job in property are unequal growth...

Here at Property Investor Today, we are always keen to focus on major regeneration projects and cities and towns undergoing major...

There is no question that Covid-19 has completely torn through the UK economy, with any signs of recent recovery likely to...

Some 60% of multi-property landlords have expanded their property portfolio since the introduction of the stamp duty holiday in July 2020,...

Over the last 10 months, we have seen a raft of changes to the planning rules in England. This has been...

With the pandemic heavily impacting interest rates, people are searching for a more lucrative return on their investments. Research by insurance and...

Commuters looking to relocate from London and other major cities could be considering Nottingham as a go-to location due to its...

From March 1 2021, HMRC’s new VAT domestic reverse charge for building and construction services comes into effect. With this in mind,...

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

There has been an increasing trend in recent years for property investment courses which promise financial freedom and untold riches for...

Two of Australia’s most popular cities - Melbourne and Sydney - are tipped for a Build to Rent (BTR) boom, according...

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

Pre-Covid, interest in modern methods of construction (MMC), specifically modular, was steadily growing. However, the pandemic and subsequent lockdown restrictions put in...

The Grenfell Tower tragedy horrified Britain. Subsequent inquiries have highlighted issues with materials used, construction standards and supervisory roles, to name...

British appetite for holidays and second homes in Spain remains strong, despite the challenges of the pandemic. That’s according to CostaLuz...

The annual price decline in prime central London (PCL) was 4.3% for the third consecutive month in January, while average rents...

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

Build to Rent (BTR) specialist Ascend Properties has forecast that completions in the sector will double by 2025, as the fast-growing...

The prospect of investing your hard-earned money can be daunting, especially for those relatively new to it, but perhaps more-so after...

The last year has been one which has focused attention on dealing with the immediate, the here and now, in a...

Few places remain unaffected by the Covid-19 pandemic, with cases fluctuating across the nation, but still high overall. Domestically, as far...

Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward (KFH), an independent property services group based in London, recently explored the scale of opportunity for new...

Build to Rent (BTR) has been a growing trend in the UK for a number of years, but what about in...

Engel & Völkers Spain reported a total of 2,624 sales transactions worth just over €1,600 million In 2020, with a 2.6%...

At first glance, Brexit’s Christmas climax appears to have had little effect on the appetite for UK property investment, which is...

In this news roundup, Property Investor Today explores how the government’s ‘build back better’ mantra is being thwarted by data issues,...

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a rise in city centre rental stock and dropping asking rents, according...

The leasehold scandal has been one of the biggest topics of debate and controversy in the property industry in recent years,...

Since the start of the Build to Rent (BTR) boom, Tipi (the BTR brand of British property development and investment company...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I am David Alexander, Joint CEO of apropos and D.J....

The latest Marketview report from CBRE has revealed that the UK Build to Rent (BTR) sector recorded a total of £955.7...

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

A guest piece we ran on Monday suggesting that the government’s plans for leasehold might not represent a victory for leaseholders...

Despite 2020 being a turbulent year for many businesses across the UK, the property market actually saw a mini-industry boom. As...

As we settle into 2021, Auction House and iamsold reflect on last year’s record sales, while Pugh announces new technology designed...

A number of experts in the Portuguese property market have pointed out that the Golden Visa scheme, which is set to...

In 2019, senior housing – also known as retirement housing or senior living – seemed to be developing into one of...

Many home improvement companies will target their products and services towards property investors. Here, Natalka Antoniuk outlines the reasons why such companies...

As we look ahead to 2021, one of the biggest questions on the lips of property investors – as is always...

In this opinion piece, Elizabeth Osborne - a legal director at Ashfords Solicitors - asks whether the government's proposed planning reforms will be dangerous...

There’s no doubt that Covid-19 has had a major impact on the housing market – including the ski market, with French...

Spain is a very popular destination for foreign property investors, as demonstrated by the high percentage (16%) of international buyers who...

Like many other sectors, auction houses have headed exclusively online during the pandemic - and have made a huge success of...

York is one of the most atmospheric and beautiful cities in the UK, but is perhaps overlooked by investors and holiday...

Purpose-built Build to Rent (BTR) housing is only a recent concept, with just over 51,000 dwellings completed across the UK as of Q3...

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

Work is set to get underway in the coming weeks on the construction of a new Build to Rent (BTR) development...

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

The government’s Help to Buy scheme has reportedly assisted 80% of buyers to purchase more than £1 million-worth of apartments at...

Fashionable Swiss ski resort Verbier is firmly on the radar of international buyers as 2021 approaches, according to Skiingproperty.com. The website says...

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...

“The river bears no empty bottles, sandwich papers. Silk handkerchiefs, cardboard boxes, cigarette ends Or other testimony of summer nights.” (T.S. Eliot, The Waste...

The proportion of overseas investors who consider real estate and construction to be a key driver of future UK growth has...

The ski property market in Andorra and the Spanish Pyrenees remains stable with strong sales activity, according to Engel & Völkers.  Andorra, a...

Lockdown has driven a significant increase in UK residents browsing home overseas, according to new data released by Kyero.com, an online...

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

A new report from international law firm Withers claims that Covid-19 is accelerating rapid change in what people want from their...

There’s a ‘firmly entrenched’ two-speed rental market across the UK, with London falling behind, according to Zoopla. Its Rental Market Report has...

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

Before the lockdown announcement was made, the number of transactions completed was returning to pre-Covid levels. That is according to Nicky Stevenson,...

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

If you are dreaming of buying a property in Spain, there is so much to think about and many things to...

Summer 2020 saw changes to the 30-day Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rule come into force and talk of a CGT increase...

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

For over two decades, The Cumberland has been offering specialist lending to the hospitality sector, and 10 years ago, it became...

Damp in your home is a serious issue, potentially costing thousands to repair. It’s important that you act quickly as soon...

Periodic inspections of your property are just as important for landlords as the inventory check at the start of the tenancy....