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In part one of this two-part special, we looked at how the Algarve’s golf resorts are bouncing back post-Covid and post-Brexit...

In the first quarter of 2021, the escape to the country trend triggered by the pandemic drove annual price growth to its...

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...

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...

In the last auction roundup of April, Property Investor Today takes a look at iamsold’s free educational webinar on the Modern...

One in three of us are interested in the thought of building our own home. Life’s biggest financial asset built from...

A north-west based property development company has put together a comprehensive checklist of the top things UK property investors need to...

The number of sales transactions in the Prime Central London (PCL) market recorded in March was the highest since March 2016,...

As a result of Brexit, which has changed the rules on buying Spanish property, more Brits are being hit by Spain’s...

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

One of the strangest sights during the pandemic has been the image of some of the biggest, busiest cities in the...

A national contractor says it has made ‘significant progress’ on three residential projects based in Leicester. The schemes from Stepnell include two...

As we welcome April, Property Investor Today outlines the lots available at Strettons, one of the largest lots ever available at auction...

Property investors are recognising the shifts in the way people work and eyeing up the ‘lucrative’ short-term rental market as a...

Having been a building surveyor for more than 20 years, specialising in the leasehold sector for the past 15 or so...

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...

Last week, two of the UK’s biggest housebuilders – Barratt and Berkeley – held webinars aimed at investors. While new-build developments have traditionally...

Despite it being not far off 15 years since the global financial crisis, the fallout is still being felt in the...

Since the coronavirus crisis began, there has been lots of talk about the death of the city-centre as people seek more...

Nearly 800,000 home moves (2.6%) have taken place in the last year, despite numerous periods of lockdown restrictions and the wider...

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

In the third and final instalment of our International Women’s Day series, we explore the theme of inspiration, with partnerships to...

Having weathered the various challenges of 2020, showing its resilience and adaptability with companies surviving despite the difficult travel climate, the...

A leading Spanish property expert says that British citizens still account for the largest proportion of buyers on the Spanish Costas,...

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

With data suggesting that there has been a large rise in the number of young people considering a move to Spain...

Virtual tours are to be offered at the Springfields Independent Living facility in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicester, as the project delivered by contractor...

Nottingham’s residential development, The Waterside Apartments, has opened its show penthouse and apartment to eager buyers. Boasting panoramic views of the River...

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

The government has not been quiet in targeting landlords and the rental sector. The changes to mortgage interest restrictions for individuals...

Grant Seaton, senior business lending manager at The Cumberland, discusses how the holiday let sector can prepare for a spring like no...

The demand for knowledge about the investment landscape in Portugal during the pandemic, and post-Brexit, shows no signs of slowing down,...

January 7 2021 marked the launch of a new national committee, supported by The UK Apartment Association (UKAA), looking to improve...

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

To no-one’s surprise, there haven’t been petitions or concerted pressure from the public, MPs and trade bodies regarding the introduction of...

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...

Property investment, like everything else at the moment, continues to be heavily influenced by Covid-19 and Brexit. But what does the market...

With international travel currently banned, and likely to remain that way for the foreseeable, the great British summer holiday is likely...

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

Since the Brexit transition period ended just over a month ago, and the UK ceased to be a part of the...

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

The number of properties owned by overseas companies in England and Wales has fallen by 4,000 since the EU referendum in...

It would be an understatement to say that the Covid-19 pandemic has caused upheaval to sectors, industries and businesses around the...

Following one of the most disruptive and challenging years in living memory, I have no doubt that many of those in...

Across the property investment and development market, activity continues apace despite the challenges posed by Lockdown 3.0.Here, PIT zones in on...

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

With Britain, and many other parts of the world, currently undergoing the worst months of the Covid-19 pandemic, some have called...

UK rent levels continued to rise faster for larger properties during the last quarter of 2020, according to The Deposit Protection...

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

In a year of tumultuous uncertainty, where the headwinds of Covid-19 bore a number of new realities and decimated others, some...

Like everything else, the highest echelons of the property market in the UK haven't been immune from the impact of Covid-19. But what...

After a few weeks of being top of the news agenda again, Brexit has been relegated to second fiddle thanks to...

With 2020 wrapped up and many anticipating the year ahead, Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank, provides commentary...

Although the global travel industry has taken a nosedive in 2020 as a direct result of Covid-19, not all elements of...

2020 has been the strangest of years, and not particularly pleasant either! Here on the Costa del Sol, our buyer market...

With tighter Covid restrictions throughout the UK, concerns surrounding the pandemic spike once again. However, property auctions continue to prevail during...

One of the biggest property investment trends of the year, driven by the pandemic and the devastation this has caused for...

On PIT, we’ve asked this question quite a lot in recent months, with John Lewis entering the Build to Rent market...

The property predictions for 2021 continue to roll in, as the sector looks ahead to the upcoming 12 months. Here, we get...

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

French ski resorts will remain closed this Christmas to stop the spread of Covid-19, but one ski expert believes buyer demand...

As we get ever closer to leaving 2020 behind (and many might be happy to write this year off entirely), thoughts...

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...

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

In a competitive market, it’s a challenge to get prospective buyers through the door, so when they arrive your property needs...

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...

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

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed so many things for so many people. For international real estate agents in Spain, it has...

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

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

No matter if you have a property abroad, a holiday home, or rent a place long-term, 2020 has definitely been a...

When it comes to conveyancing for landlords and investors, the purchasing process itself doesn’t differ that much from residential conveyancing, there...

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

With the staycation boom caused by Covid-19, which is likely to continue for the foreseeable future as travel restrictions remain for...

Investment in the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) market bounced back significantly in Q3 2020, according to CBRE’s latest Marketview report. Following...

With the potential for restrictions to be in place on and off for many years to come, and the likely continued...

Earlier this year, we ran a number of stories on Preston’s burgeoning reputation as a property investment hotbed, including one about...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Stuart Aikman & Mathew Walters, co-founders - Story of Home www.storyofhome.co.uk  How...

The ski property market – which relies on international travel and the easy intermingling of people – was especially badly impacted by...

Earlier this year, we explored the often-underreported scandal of timeshare mis-selling and asked how easy it is for people to escape...

In this guest article, Andres Manzano, head of product (business) at PagoFX - a money transfer app launched earlier this year by...

With changes to the use class system and permitted development rights now in force, Christina Daniels and Marisia Beard of leading law firm...

Demand from Chinese investors for UK property soared in July after plummeting between April-June, during the height of the coronavirus lockdown. In...

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

It’s positive news all around in the auction world. Below, Property Investor Today takes a closer look… Bond Wolfe powers ahead with...

Estate agent Martin & Co has analysed Google search data to reveal the most searched for holiday home destinations across the UK. Since...

Covid-19 has furthered the decline of the high street and led to major city centres becoming virtual ghost towns as office...

The purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector is showing signs of recovery following market disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to...

With students starting or returning to university in the next few weeks – and question marks over how things will play...

People often dream of a second home abroad – somewhere they can holiday in every year, head to for some winter...

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

Global property firm Knight Frank says it has seen a rise in expats buying in their home country for a 50/50...

Now is the ultimate time to invest in the West Sussex market town of Bognor Regis, according to Sussex-based property lettings...

Affordable housing is very often a thorny bone of contention. Arbitrary government targets are regularly missed and this part of the...

New research has revealed the best nations to invest in for both citizenship and residency where the bonus of visa-free travel...

Greece’s property market had only just started to get back on its feet after the years of devastation and austerity wrought...

There has never been a harder time to be a landlord in the UK. The pressures that the last six months...

With the UK’s official departure from the European Union due to take place on December 31, Chris Nye, editor at Property...

Most universities will be reopening in some shape or form from late September/early October, and an increasing number of students attending...

Earlier this week, we conducted a Q&A with Mark Lightfoot - the founder of ski property platform SnowOnly – to get...

In part one, we spoke to a number of high-profile auction houses about how they see the sector’s post-lockdown future. Here,...

Ski resorts were at the centre of some of the earliest spikes of Covid-19 in Europe, including examples of super-spreaders in...

Despite the uncertainty caused by the global pandemic and the UK’s departure from the European Union, the international property market shows...

The student sector has been one of the most affected by the coronavirus pandemic, but most universities are returning in some...

Property investors travelling to and from Spain and its islands will be forced to self-isolate for 14 days upon their return to...

It’s an eternally popular destination for Brits to holiday, invest and even live in, but why is France becoming an ever-more...

The lockdowns and subsequent travel restrictions imposed across the globe as a result of Covid-19 are preventing international students from coming...

There is barely a sector that has been more affected by the coronavirus pandemic than the travel industry. Globally, countries have...

Overseas buyers of French property increasingly desire outdoor space, according to luxury British developer Caudwell Collection. The firm says 75% of apartments...

With a rise in staycations as a result of Covid-19 and the restrictions it has placed on overseas travel, investors will...

Several months ago, on March 23, Boris Johnson made a televised address to the nation with the unprecedented call for the...

House prices in Spain will close 2020 with little variation over the previous year, according to a recent market analysis of...

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

As the UK gradually starts to emerge from lockdown, the reflective mood it has created is likely to continue in the...

Knowing exactly where you can go without having to self-isolate for 14 days upon your return to the UK will be...

With it being predicted that 800,000 to one million homes in Spain are owned by British citizens, with 381,000 of those...

In his major ‘new deal’ speech last week, where he stood in front of a lectern with the slogan of ‘Build,...

Demand from UK property investors looking to purchase homes abroad has reached record-breaking levels in recent days, according to Rightmove Overseas. Following...

  The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the mortgage market has been significant and that's why consumers will be seeking expert...

Restrictions on house moves in Scotland were relaxed from Monday (June 29 2020) as part of the Scottish Government’s four-phase routemap...

Despite the uncertainties posed by coronavirus for the higher education sector, new student accommodation developments are showing no signs of slowing...

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries and Ernst & Young (EY) have collaborated to create a guide for property investors on the changes...

One of the biggest debates as we ease out of lockdown and come to terms with the new normal has revolved...

In a further sign of some sense of normality returning – albeit with many new restrictions and protocols remaining in place...

The coronavirus pandemic has affected all parts of the property investment market in recent months, but it has brought particular uncertainty...

As lockdown measures across Europe continue to ease, many investors will be thinking about their next move. With this in mind, we...

Legal & General’s increasing focus on the later living sector has continued apace, with the financial services firm recently announcing its...

A Dutch company has released an app that allows investors across the globe to access real estate investments, as Covid-19 continues...

The latest industry research and market commentary shows that the buy-to-let sector is showing signs of recovery following the strain of...

The coronavirus pandemic, with all of its restrictions on travel and movement, has unsurprisingly had an impact on the construction of...

Portugal, already a highly popular holiday, second home and retirement destination for Brits, has been widely praised for the way it...

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

The green light has been given by Southwark Council to developers Avanton and Urban & Provincial for the £130 million (GDV)...

It’s not a country that receives much UK attention from a property investment, holiday or tourist point of view, overshadowed by...

Property investors and second home owners are welcoming the news that the Balearic Islands are set to reopen to international visitors...

An estate agency based in Rock, North Cornwall, has said the recent easing of lockdown restrictions has led to a number...

Babrul Matin is the co-founder of the Islamic Investor, a specialist investment company which co-invests alongside real estate experts in the...

Emigrating abroad has always been a popular choice for Brits wanting to relocate to sunnier climes for a better quality of...

The coronavirus pandemic has had huge impacts on all parts of the property industry, with the market effectively on pause mode...

Pugh, an auction house with auction rooms in Manchester and Leeds, has reported £5 million worth of sales for its April...

The UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) has launched a five-point plan outlining how the government can help the sector recover...

While England slowly starts to emerge from lockdown under the UK government’s three-point plan (the devolved administrations are taking a slightly...

In these social distancing times, where so many of us are working remotely and being encouraged to stay at home as...

A luxury home adjacent to the iconic Underground stop that inspired one of Welsh singer Duffy’s biggest hits is set to...

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

It's been abundantly clear in recent months that the coronavirus pandemic - which has caused such drastic restrictions on travel, tourism...

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

The UK's largest auction firm, Auction House, has revealed that it has sold hundreds of properties via live-stream and online auctions...

A luxury property developer has revealed how it has adapted to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic by using technology to complete deals,...

The construction and housebuilding sectors have undergone dramatic shifts in recent weeks – from site shutdowns and dividend cancellations to salary...

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

The effects of coronavirus on the short-lets market is continuing to see Airbnb landlords and the like switching back to long-term...

A recent national property auction, held virtually by SDL Auctions, raised £7.7 million for property sellers. The mammoth seven-hour event, held behind...

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a considerable amount of uncertainty and worry since it took hold in Europe in early March,...

The UK property market is currently on hold due to the government's lockdown restrictions. Although in-person property viewings and valuations can't take...

Spain has experienced one of the most severe lockdown regimes, with rules in place from March 15, subsequently affecting the country's...

The trade body representing the short-term rental sector has announced 14 new members to its ranks at a time when the...

Spanish mortgage specialists Fluent Finance Abroad have offered reassurance to British buyers that there is no need to give up on...

Spanish property law firm Fuster & Associates has provided detailed guidance for Brits buying in Spain at the present time, taking...

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

A leading Cypriot developer says it is still receiving daily enquires from Britain despite the Covid-19 crisis putting a temporary freeze...

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has had a particularly stark effect on the short-term rental market, given its reliance on travel, business,...

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

The coronavirus crisis has affected the property investment market in many ways, from cancelled short-lets bookings and people worried about the future...

With all face-to-face teaching across the UK on hold for the time being thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, student accommodation providers...

The coronavirus pandemic currently has us all in lockdown and getting used to a new world of social distancing, self-isolating, remote...

While the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted all industries, including the property sector, auction houses continue to remain positive, with buyers and...

The Covid-19 outbreak has impacted all industries, including the whole of the property sector, but the short-lets market has perhaps been...

With the new restrictions on daily life imposed by the UK government, several buyers still want to make property purchases despite...

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

With Spain being one of the most popular investment destinations for British investors, we checked in with David Fuster, a highly...

An independent survey of more than 1,000 UK-based property investors has found that 55% are concerned Brexit will push away international...

Research from buying agent Home Hunts has provided insight into the most popular places for investment, region by region, and the...

While we wouldn’t be so bold as to say the government gets its daily fix of property news from the Today...

Online mortgage broker Habito has announced the launch of its new mortgage origination platform. The range – which hosts a suite of...

Quinta do Lago, an exclusive residential resort situated in the Algarve, recently released its new property market report ahead of the...

Property management company Hostmaker has partnered with long term listings site Spotahome to diversify its offerings. Hostmaker, which largely deals in short-lets...

Despite the resilience in the buy-to-let (BTL) market, landlords are taking a ‘wait and see’ approach to assess how the market...

Despite challenging buy-to-let (BTL) conditions, private landlords remain positive about the future of the industry, a new report from specialist bank,...

Central London commercial investment levels hit £11.5bn during the first seven months of 2017, marking a 24% rise on the corresponding...

Property Pact, a new property funding platform, has been launched after gaining consent from the Financial Conduct Authority.   Property Pact, which connects...

Australia has added more measures to curb speculation on residential properties in an effort to curb rising home prices and help...

AMP Bank is the latest lender in Australia to introduce more stringent loan application rules and higher interest rates for foreign...

There was a 6.5% increase in global house prices in the year to March 2017, the highest annual rate of growth...

There was a sharp rise in the number of home buyers using cash to buy property last year, with mortgage lending...

Britain’s housing shortage could be resolved if housebuilders were allowed to build significantly more new homes on the green belt, according...

With banks in Australia continuing to tighten their investor lending criteria, a growing number of investors looking to invest in property...

Investing in residential properties can be a great way to accumulate wealth. But before parting with your cash, an investment strategy...

What does it say on your business card? Christopher Merriman, Land and Planning Director at Intro Crowd Who are Intro Crowd? Intro...

A series of tax tutorials have been launched for buy-to-let investors and their professional advisers by Property118 and The Landlords Union. These...

People over the age of 55 are being frozen out of new mortgages, according to a new study. Stricter lending criteria means many...

Beijing’s mayor has pledged to stop residential property prices in the Chinese capital from rising in 2017 in an attempt to...

Scott Hendry of Together shares some tips on buying at auction. Buying at auction is a popular choice for property investors...

The government’s decision to approve a third runway at Heathrow yesterday may have paved the way for hundreds of thousands more flights...

In future only investors with hefty deposits will qualify for mortgages to acquire property in New Zealand under tough new restrictions...

Banks reduced lending to the commercial property sector for the first time in four years in the run-up to the EU...

Andrea Leadsom’s decision to withdraw from the race for the keys to Number 10 Downing Street yesterday, has not just paved...

Up to 10,000 new homes will be built as part of a £3.5bn residential property development, Enfield Council has confirmed. The council hopes...

The residential property market in Ireland continues to attract investors due to strong growth witnessed in recent years, particularly as the...

There has been a sharp rise in the number of mega-basement planning applications across many parts of the capital as wealthy...

The rental market in prime central London is starting to slow following a year of record breaking growth with rents either...

Owning a beautiful listing has some surprising restrictions which impending buyers and investors should be aware of, reveals The Listed Property...

I recently visited Life Residential at their bright and modern West London headquarters. I carried out a quick interview with Joint Managing...