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A French court has blocked a law change allowing Britons to stay in France for over 90 days without a visa...

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

A property search company - Recoco - has given a radical reassessment of some investment hotspots in its preview of 2024. Nigel...

A new study has uncovered the most profitable garage conversions investors can consider for properties.  According to the figures, turning a garage...

House prices across the UK’s increasingly price sensitive prime markets nudged down for a fourth consecutive quarter in the three months...

Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a noticeable shift in the real estate market with 4,628 sales in...

It’s reasonable to say that the 2022 property market was unpredictable and a whirlwind (although we did make some good predictions!)....

When we read about financial headwinds, soaring inflation due to energy price rises and a looming recession on the horizon, it’s...

Some valuable research has been carried out by RIFT Tax Refunds which revealed that while income tax, national insurance contributions and...

New data from Knight Frank has been released to help understand what to expect from the property market this autumn. August saw...

Just last week, Savills published their World Cities Prime Residential Index, which highlights that despite economic and political gloom, the prime...

In the first quarter of this year, the number of planning applications received by councils in England has fallen by almost...

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

The travel industry was hard hit by the pandemic, but the bounce back is well in progress. According to PhocusWire, Europe’s...

It is unsurprising that electric cars have seen an over 28% surge in demand in the last month alone. From rising...

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...

Despite prime London property prices remaining largely flat on a year-on-year basis, some postcodes have seen average sale prices climb by...

Some of the more onerous restrictions which were imposed on landlords in Scotland in the first dark days of the pandemic were rescinded...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Amy Gibson, General Manager. How has your company had to adapt...

The current market value of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) sits above wider market values, new research finds, suggesting that new licensing...

Interest in buying property in Europe remains high despite Brexit, Covid-19 recovery, and a challenging economic climate. We’re expecting this year...

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

The Property Investor Show returns on April 1-2 at London’s ExCeL Centre and is anticipated to be ‘bigger and better attended...

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

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...

In this guest piece, Dennis Chan, head of international sales at Chestertons, gives his take on the off plan market and...

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...

Prime Central London (PCL) was hit harder by most than the pandemic, as international buyers stayed away (due to Covid travel...

It’s been a tumultuous year for the student accommodation market, with distance learning and travel restrictions taking their toll on occupancy...

Following record-breaking years for staycations in 2020 and 2021, with people urged to stay local as a result of the pandemic...

A leading Spanish home builder has drawn on its 60-plus years of experience to provide information and advice to those who...

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

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

In this guest piece, Neil Smith, managing director UK and Ireland at Scape, sets out how providers of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA)...

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

The lifting of Covid restrictions this week could see the supply of property rebuild and normal house price economics return, according...

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

Just over a year ago (December 31 2020), the transition period for Brits to retire to European Union countries without the...

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

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

While 2020 was an utterly unique year, 2021 has in some ways been even more extraordinary. The first few months of...

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

In this latest Q&A, Property Investor Today speaks to Barry McKeown, real estate partner and head of Shoosmiths' Glasgow office, for...

A crisis as serious as the pandemic is not just a test of survival for businesses but a valuable learning opportunity.  At...

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

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

On 4 August 2021, the government announced that Section 82 of the Coronavirus Act 2020, which prevents landlords of commercial properties...

Industry experts say there will be no slow-down in the rapid growth of the holiday lets sector. Travel restrictions during the pandemic...

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...

Property investment firm Advantage Investment explores the effects Covid-19 has had on property investment and lists the benefits of investing in holiday...

London remains one of the most desirable locations to live in the world, despite its ranking as the sixth most expensive...

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

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

In this guest piece, Martin Dell, Founder of Kyero, explores what makes overseas properties, particularly those in France, an attractive option...

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

The UK’s fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector recorded a total of £374 million of investment in Q3 2021, according to...

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...

Shopping centres have taken a hit in recent years thanks to changing shopping habits, the growth of online retail, a decline...

In light of the recent research on the Green Homes Grant scheme from the National Audit Office, Ross Counsell, chartered surveyor and...

At various points throughout the pandemic, we have posed the question as to whether the UK’s major auction houses will return...

New research by specialist lender Together reveals that there is rising demand for serviced apartments with almost three-quarters of UK adults valuing...

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

A return of foreign buyer demand could increase property values by £134,000 in some areas of the capital according to the latest...

Lender Fiduciam has provided a £5 million development loan for the construction of a £10 million seven-storey residential apartment building in...

Build to Rent furnishing solutions firm Manor Interiors recently researched UK student accommodation standards during the Covid-19 pandemic. Some 1,032 UK...

Property investment firm Advantage Investment explores why the UK staycation boom is providing the best opportunities for investors. The travel restrictions and...

The property market has suffered greatly as a result of the pandemic, and the rental market, even more so. Dwindling demand due...

Across the world, travel restrictions continue to ease. This is exciting news for Brits hoping to enjoy a holiday, live, or...

Staycations have become a common way for Brits to spend their free time. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, international travel...

The UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) is calling for the easing of restrictions to be extended to travellers from more...

Fresh data from one of London’s largest co-living operators has revealed the positive impact of lockdown restrictions lifting on tenant sentiment...

A UK-based private property investment and management company has launched the Sandstone Residential REIT, focused on traditional residential property across ten...

According to the overseas property portal Kyero.com, the French overseas property market has a lot of potential to grow. Ongoing uncertainty around...

Property auctions provide the perfect opportunity for investors, whether you’re looking to add to your portfolio or release some capital.  As a buyer, you...

One of the Algarve’s most anticipated new developments has witnessed ‘unprecedented demand’ for its flagship Viceroy Residences since they launched in...

Quintain Living, formerly known as Tipi, is the Build to Rent (BTR) brand of well-known developer Quintain and has made a...

As the UK emerges out of lockdown and ventures towards normality, people are ready to make the most of the upcoming...

A number of community-led campaign groups are calling for a landmark Women’s Building and social housing on the former Holloway Prison...

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

With lockdown restrictions easing but international travel still uncertain, staycations are becoming an extremely popular option for UK holiday-goers this year. For...

The Covid-19 crisis has led to some big questions about the future of cities, and whether enough people will want to...

Ross Counsell, chartered surveyor and director at property buyers, GoodMove, shares his thoughts on the stamp duty holiday, how it’s contributed to higher...

One of the biggest debates raging at the moment concerns the future of the high street, which has been hit harder...

The Covid-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way we live, it’s transformed how we work, socialise and even how we holiday. With...

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

Quinta do Lago, one of the most famous resorts in the Algarve and a key part of the famed Golden Triangle,...

Specialist full-service UK-China PR agency 11K Consulting has published its latest China Masterclass webinar on “How to Market Luxury Overseas developments...

In this guest piece, Tom Ward - founder and global CEO of PBSA provider Scape - which offers student accommodation in...

As the UK continues along the roadmap to eased restrictions and the ability to travel between areas, many Brits are turning...

Despite Portugal being removed from the UK’s green list on Tuesday, this is unlikely to diminish the desire for a holiday...

A recent poll of over 1,000 SpareRoom users revealed that over half (53%) put off moving due to the pandemic, with...

Sheffield has been revealed as the top regeneration hotspot of the Yorkshire region, with projects set to drive investment to the...

This auction roundup takes a look at the month just gone, with record results at Sutton Kersh Auctions, Network Auctions and...

Britain is bracing for a boom in summer staycations due to the pandemic, according to data released by location technology specialist TomTom. A survey of holiday...

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

While restrictions around international travel remain largely uncertain, demand for UK staycations has experienced a meteoric rise. Thousands of holidaymakers are zoning...