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On a rainy Thursday at the end of last year – the day of the general election, in fact – Property...

Many property pundits have been espousing the benefits of investing in the North West to take advantage of low buy-in costs...

As we enter a new year (and decade), the opening weeks of 2020 are an appropriate time to reflect on the...

Proposals for regulatory and financial changes to the status of Airbnb in Scotland and Bristol, aimed at curbing the growth of...

We're back with another instalment of Women in Property Investment, and this time we catch up with Helen Barlow, sales and...

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

Timing is critical for international transactions in the current London property market. Currency brokers probably haven’t been as busy for a...

Last week PIT attended a roundtable discussion at WeWork Monument where the future of Build to Rent, the role of PropTech/AI...

Against the backdrop of Brexit, landlords and tenants alike are sharpening their focus on breaking down the traditional rental model to...

The UK holiday property sector is a growth industry which is attracting huge interest from property investors, says Iain Brown of...

In recent years property has become an increasingly popular investment avenue for people, thanks to the relatively low risk it holds,...

Last week we explored whether senior living - a rental model aimed at the over-75s - could be the next major property...

Last month Property Investor Today attended AEW UK’S economic briefing on senior living to find out whether this could be the...

Following the official launch of PropElle, the women-centric network for property investment, founder Ayesha Ofori tells Property Investor Today what it...

In the second of two guest pieces for Property Investor Today, Jana Korpova-Harris, director at the Luxury Property Show - which...

Jana Korpova-Harris, director at the Luxury Property Show, which returns to Olympia London on October 31 and November 1, offers her...

Two of the largest Build to Rent developments in the Manchester city region are generating significant rental returns, according to Manchester-based...

Labour’s London Assembly spokesperson for housing has welcomed new advertising guidelines published by Transport for London (TfL) banning adverts on its...

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

It’s not hugely surprising that homes near strong transport links enjoy better house price growth, but new research has now revealed...

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

Connection Capital is giving private investors the chance to participate in a £10 million fundraise for a company that owns and...

The Premier League – the world’s most watched domestic football competition – returns on Friday when Champions League winners (and last...

Greece’s appeal as a property investment destination is increasing once again as the country continues to bounce back from severe economic...

A new study from AI-powered property investment portal One and Only Pro has revealed the top ten seaside towns for property...

A female property investment network, the PropElle Network, has been launched to empower historically underrepresented groups. Introduced by leading female entrepreneur Ayesha...

In terms of buy-to-let investments, Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are a key feature of the future of renting. Not only do...

Property is an appealing investment: it’s been proven (in a favourable market, of course) to increase in value and it’s a...

The Portuguese capital Lisbon is experiencing a real estate revival, according to Knight Frank’s new insight into the city. It’s currently in...

As the ski season has now come to an end, it's the perfect time for potential buyers and seasoned investors to...

A new index to help Britain’s private landlords and investors ‘benchmark the performance of their residential property investments’ has been created...

Property Partner has announced its performance statistics since launch, and also over the last twelve months. According to the latest RICS valuations,...

New research has revealed that property investors can more than double the 8% yield the average landlord aims for by making...

MGM French Properties has reported its busiest and most successful start to the year to date, with increased activity in the...

Birmingham has experienced an incredible transformation over recent years. Shaking off its previously industrial image. The UK’s second city has emerged...

Brexit uncertainty could lead to more Britons holidaying in the UK, strengthening demand for holiday let rental homes. That is according to...

Airbnb hosts and landlords of short-term let properties in Walton, Liverpool are achieving the best yields of any location in the...

The London Home Show is returning to the capital for the sixth year running on Saturday 23 March. The event is one...

Property Investor Today recently spoke with Alex Cook, Litigation Solicitor and Partner at Helix Law to discuss the rise of property...

Property investment platform Propio.com is set to launch a property ISA ahead of its April deadline. Part of a new breed of...

Crowdfunded property development projects are great for home buyers and investors alike.  For investors, the pros are that you don’t need a...

The latest First Time Buyer Home Show will take place at Stratford’s Old Town Hall on Saturday 2 March 2019. The show,...

Property Partner has announced the launch of an Innovative Finance ISA. The property investment platform, which recently created its first opportunistic...

Mayor Sadiq Khan has recently set out a London Plan for the next twenty years, outlining several developments that will completely...

A leading property investment platform announced on Monday that it is launching an opportunistic fund. Property Partner, which was launched in January...

Investment yields from prime London buy-to-let properties don’t reflect the risks involved, Hadrian’s Wall Capital (HWC) has claimed. The London-based specialist debt...

Almost a third (29%) of UK landlords are still yet to submit their self-assessment before the January 31 deadline, putting them...

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

Property investment is no longer confined to the UK’s borders. In fact, these days, the global market can offer some of...

Property Partner, the property investment platform launched in January 2015, recently announced the sale of two properties, generating returns of up...

Estimates by BNP Wealth Management predict that by 2026, Asia will be home to over 35% of the world’s investable real-estate...

Online buy-to-let agency yieldit recently revealed the property types which produce the greatest yields, offering a key insight for landlords who...

PropTech has been something of a buzzword in recent years – a rising trend which sees internet-savvy startups launch digital and...

Buy to let income for landlords living in London reached £7 billion in the last tax year, according to estate agent...

An increasing number of millennials are turning to property crowdfunding as they struggle to get on the property ladder, according to...

Plymouth has been named as the top location for landlords investing in purpose-built student accommodation, data from online buy-to-let agency yieldit has...

Buying a new home is a risk even when it doesn’t need renovating. By taking the chance on an unrenovated property,...

France, the home of the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles, has more recently gained a reputation as one of...

Southend-on-Sea is the UK’s number one buy-to-let hotspot, according to research carried out by independent mortgage broker Private Finance. The seaside town,...

The annual celebration of all things French, The France Show, returns to London Olympia on 25th-27th January 2019. Now in its twelfth...

Ireland has retained its position as Europe’s most attractive destination for buy-to-let investors for the third year in a row, according...

Who are you? I’m Stephen Moss, the founder and managing director of the largest property investment platform in the UK, Sourced. I’ve worked...

Being a student landlord can be very lucrative, especially if you choose a densely populated investment location. Student properties are always...

Property investors now operate in a truly global environment. Just as UK-based investors can look at the great returns offered by...

The outlook for property investment in the UK remains positive, despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit negotiations. That’s according to a...

UK investors have recently taken a greater interest in opportunities abroad which promise cheaper entry prices and higher rental returns on...

The Great British Bake Off returns to our screens next week, its second outing since it transferred to Channel 4 with...

There will be a continued dampening of the buy-to-let sector over the next three years, before the market stabilises in 2021...

For years, buy-to-let has been heralded as the most lucrative form of property investment. For those with money to invest, the...

Durham is the university city which offers landlords the best buy-to-let returns, new research has revealed. Simple Landlords Insurance yesterday published a...

New research by Gatehouse Bank has revealed that Winchester is home to the most vulnerable rental market as tax changes amplify...

The income women earn from property investment is lower than that of their male counterparts, according to new data from Knight...

Property Partner has announced a ‘strategic partnership’ with GAMA Property that aims to give investors the chance to access returns from...

Investing in property is always unpredictable, especially as it’s difficult to pinpoint the best locations for investment - who would have...

The National Landlord Investment Show is set to head back to London Olympia for its 57th show on June 14. This follows...

Last year, Savills statistics showed that investment into student accommodation had risen by 17%. And with the number of students being accepted...

One of the biggest landlord exhibitions returns to Bristol on June 13. Taking place at the University of the West of England,...

The National Landlord Investment Show returns to the Midlands for its second show of the year next week. Investors will be...

The UK’s largest exhibition catering to the needs of property investors, landlords and home buyers returns for its spring edition this...

The number of buy-to-let investors in the UK reached a record high of 2.5 million in the latest tax year, up...

Barking has been revealed as the best place to invest in by London estate agents Portico. The agency, which can trace its...

PropTech start-up Brickowner has reached a £1 million milestone through its platform via crowdfunding, just a year after launching. According to Brickowner,...

The Overseas Property Show returns to Birmingham this weekend, showcasing hundreds of luxury properties in Portugal, Spain, Cape Verde and California. Taking...

The catalogue for Strettons' February auction is now available to view online, the property firm has revealed. The national property auction is...

The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show, which has already seen 85% of its stand capacity being snapped up by exhibitors, has...

London has long been viewed as the UK’s premier location for property investment. In recent years, however, high property prices and...

The latest City Rate of Sale report from Post Office Money has revealed the average UK property takes 96 days to...

Birmingham was named as one of Europe’s top locations for property investment, and takes the number one spot amongst UK cities,...

Birmingham has joined Manchester and Liverpool as one of the top Northern property investment hotspots, according to fresh research from IP...

Millennials are making a career out of being a landlord, according to a new survey by Intus Lettings. Surprisingly, almost half of...

Property Partner, the world’s first property stock exchange, recently saw individual investors raising £2,992,800 of equity to buy a Purpose-Built Student...

MercyCrowd has become the first international platform to enable investment in buy-to-let properties. With an aim to safeguard investors from negative leverage...

Celebrating its 12-year anniversary next year, The Listed Property Show will be returning to Olympia London in February 2018. The event, organised...

The latest research by luxury estate agency Lucas Fox has revealed that Madrid is cementing its status as a key European...

Investors could have seen their buy-to-let (BTL) returns increase by as much as 1,131% over the past two decades, according to...

The world’s top ten reported property sales were all priced above $100 million for the first time in the year to...

Last week saw the official launch of Homegrown, the UK’s first residential property investment platform focused solely on the construction of...

Aston Property Ventures has announced the development of two luxury apartment towers and a shopping mall in the heart of Dubai...

Sales of buy-to-let properties continue to be driven by pension “pot hunters”, according to the latest findings from Sequre Property Investment. Sequre’s...

The delay to the implementation of HMRC’s ‘Making Tax Digital’ system announced in July was warmly welcomed by buy-to-let landlords. A plan...

Who are you? Harvey Raybould What does it say on your business card? Building Dreams and Empowering Lives What is Creative Development Services (CDS)? We are...

You would have had to have been living under a rock to not know about the Government’s recent tax attacks on...

Investing in overseas property is becoming increasingly popular, and there are certain locations around the globe that are becoming some of...

The House Crowd has hit its £50m investment milestone after a record start to the year, having raised more than £15m...

Despite recent turmoil, it seems Manchester is a city on the up, as it is now being identified as a true...

Most parts of England and Wales saw rents rise in the run-up to the recent general election with yields stable at...

Where is the best UK holiday destination for property investors? New research has been carried out by comparison site, finder.com/uk, to find...

A growing number of property investors are turning to alternative finance options to overcome tougher mainstream mortgage lending criteria and stress...

Commercial property investors across the UK are turning their attention to the industrial market, which has seen a rise in transactions...

If you want to build your wealth in the short-term, the easiest way to do so is by saving more money. If...

Cardiff will be home to one of the biggest film and TV studios in Wales, following the Welsh government’s decision to...

Britain’s housing market is once again proving resilient despite political turmoil caused by Theresa May’s decision to call a snap general...

There has been a sharp increase in the number of commercial property acquisition by investors despite the ongoing political and economic...

Strong investor interest in good quality, long term assets helped Allsop raise £94m at its third commercial auction this year. The auction...

The North West of England has been named the top buy-to-let hotspot for 2017, according to new figures from Rightmove. The property...

A new property crowdfunding platform has launched which offers investors the opportunity to invest from just £500 in large-scale residential property...

Investors are being offered the opportunity to invest and make ‘great returns’ from property developments, online, at the click of a...

There is a real hunger among investors for properties north of the border at the moment and that is translating to...

The Kuflink Group is offering investors an opportunity to earn up to 6% a year through its peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform,...

More than 100 investors with a diverse and experienced investment history have collectively invested in the region of £1m in a...

AIPP CEO, Peter Robinson, talks to Tim Morgan (below right), owner of ERE Property, a UK based company selling UK investment...

A property investment platform offering investors the opportunity to indirectly invest in prime residential property in the capital with as little as £1,000...

Investors, landlords and property enthusiasts will descend on London's ExCel on April 28 and 29 for the annual Property Investor &...

Average UK prime yields sharpened to 4.79% in February 2017, with the UK now in the longest sustained period of decreasing...

Things are looking up for England and Harlequins rugby union star Chris Robshaw after he followed up his first return to...

Properties offering guaranteed yields proved particularly popular with investors at Cheffins’ first auction of 2017 in Cambridge. Almost £4.2m worth of property...

Council tenants in Wales will no longer be offered the right to purchase their council homes if the Welsh government gets...

Fresh analysis of the investment climate of 20 European cities shows that Paris remains the number one hotspot for those looking...

A popular property radio show returned to the airwaves on LBC yesterday.  ‘The Property Hour’, which is sponsored by Direct Line Landlord...

Britain is a nation obsessed with property but experts have warned those thinking of investing in buy-to-let are facing headwinds that...

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

There has been a sharp rise in the number of opportunistic foreign investors taking advantage of effective discounts caused by the...

The core US property market has produced its lowest annualised return since 2009, fresh data from the National Council of Real...

Private property investors, including buy-to-let landlords, who missed their self-assessment tax return payment last week and do not have a valid...

Rental prices are continuing to race ahead across some of Spain’s main cities, led by gains in Barcelona and Madrid, where...

With attractive returns on offer, a growing number of property investors are looking to add commercial properties to their portfolios, according...

The prime minister’s pledge to withdraw the UK from the single market has been cautiously welcomed by leading business figures and...

European property markets finished 2016 strongly, experiencing both improving fundamentals and further yield compression, according to Savills. Savills Investment Management transacted €5bn...

It’s that time of year again. Filing an annual tax return is a necessary task for every self-employed person, including property...

For many people investing in residential properly remains an attractive income investment at a time of low saving rates and stock...

The surprising political events of 2016 will lead to greater ‘caution and risk aversion’ among property investors in 2017, making secure...

A number of property investors, including buy-to-let landlords and property developers, are still unaware that they are liable to pay the...

Allsop’s final commercial auction of the year will see 237 properties located throughout the UK go under the hammer, with guide...

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

A strong showing from private investors helped Allsop raise £61.1m at their November residential property auction, held at the Cumberland Hotel...

There has been a sharp rise in the number of overseas investors taking advantages of some ‘compelling income returns’ in Scotland,...

Confidence among home buyers has returned to levels last seen prior to the EU vote with demand increasing by 16% in...

The UK housing market remains resilient post-Brexit, as illustrated by the latest house price index which shows a housing market that...

There was more bad news over the future of the UK economy published yesterday with a report by EY’s Item Club...

More than a quarter of interest-only mortgage borrowers in the UK may struggle to repay their home loans, new research shows.  Interest-only...

Ireland is at risk of another economic disaster because the country has failed to learn from the mistakes of the last...

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

Who are you? Rob Jarrett What does it say on your business card? CEO How long has The Resort Group been trading? We are in...

Properties which are well located, have a reliable income stream or offer the potential to add value will continue to attract...

The Buy-to-let market is booming in Spain with as many as one in three homes in the country’s main cities now...

A growing number of property investors are attracted by rising residential property prices in Germany’s main cities, supported largely by high...

A growing number of investors are choosing to invest in property, despite the introduction of higher stamp duty purchasing costs and...

Despite uncertainty around the property market post-Brexit, investor confidence remains unchanged, according to the managing director of Network Auctions. Ahead of the...

ILG Capital GmbH has launched a new German retail real estate fund which is aimed at institutional investors.  The open-ended special AIF,...

Andy Haldane, the Bank of England’s chief economist, has confirmed what many of us already knew – investing in property is...

Up to 350 lower-cost residential units, including 150 affordable properties, will be developed in Croydon, after a property fund managed by...

University locations in the North East of England provide landlords and property investors with the best returns, according to new data.  As...

UK commercial property returns and capital values declined during July, according to the latest IPD UK Monthly Property Index. The data shows...

Investors in The Resort Group's latest Cape Verde development, Llana Beach Hotel, have been boosted by the news that holidaymakers are...

Council tenants in Wales will no longer be offered the right to purchase their council homes as the country seeks to...

Investor interest in Ireland’s commercial property market is growing, with many investors now looking beyond Dublin to the country’s provincial markets,...

Following Lewis Hamilton’s comfortable victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, we delve into the fast lane to take you...

There was a marginal rise in the amount of private rents paid by commercial property tenants last month, fresh data reveals. The...

With Britain in turmoil following the vote to leave the EU and uncertainty mounting in the USA ahead of the presidential elections,...

High property prices and an ultra-low interest rate environment are tempting many property owners in prime central London to sell up...

A marina is not the sort of lot that you would usually see featured in a property auction but investors turned...

UK property investors seeking lucrative buy-to-let investments should consider looking to the continent for higher rental yields, according to new research...

Demand for residential properties unsurprisingly fell in April following the introduction of higher stamp duty for buy-to-let and second home buyers,...

Hotel prices in the UK have fallen for the first time in four years adding further fuel to the suggestion that...

Values in both the residential and commercial property sectors look set to soar as demand continues to outstrip supply, new research...

Given the recent introduction of a number of less favourable tax changes relating to buy-to-let properties in the UK, property investors...

A sharp rise in the number of homes coming on to the rental market in Australia is placing downward pressure on...

More than a third of prime London property acquisitions made by buy-to-let investors in the first quarter of the year were...

Mortgage lenders are slashing the cost of buy-to-let mortgages in a move that will bring some relief to private investors eyeing...

New government funding to help significantly boost the supply of new shared ownership homes across the UK looks set to open...

The UK's student numbers have been growing for the past few years, despite an initial slump in the wake of the...

Research from housebuilder Barratt Homes has revealed that savings accounts continue to be the most popular haven for investors in the...

New research from Halifax has revealed that property investment in the UK has generated nearly 10% capital growth in the last...

Population growth and a strong underlying economy will support property investment in the UK, a new report from Moody’s Investor Service has...

The University of Nottingham provides one of the UK's best student property investment locations in terms of rental returns. This is the...

The latest Rightmove Rental Trends Tracker has revealed that Halstead has been named as the highest performing investment location outside of...

Mile End is the capital’s top buy-to-let London hotspot, according to recent research published by London estate agent Portico.com. It has been...

Property investors based in Europe are increasingly looking beyond London and the continent's other gateway cities in order to better their...

The Luxury Property Show will return to London for the ninth time next month.  The event, which showcases exclusive properties from across the...

Research conducted by financial consultancy Key Retirement has revealed that UK pensioners have earned average returns of £3,725 over the past...

Average monthly rents in England and Wales have fallen on a monthly basis for the first time since March, according to...

Qube Global Software has announced that it has developed a unified management tool for the Private Rented Sector (PRS) model.  The tool...

According to new research from Keepmoat, Brandon is the most profitable destination for retirees looking to invest their pension funds in...

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

One of the world's best-known investment management firms and a premium developer have announced the completion of a deal that will...

Quanta is the latest property crowdfunding opportunity to hit the headlines. It is looking to raise £3 million by offering UK...

Typically, the best investment opportunities in London centre around areas with planned redevelopment or transport hub improvements are expected. This means...

While property in the capital city has been attractive to investors for decades, new figures suggest that investors are flocking here...

By Roy Weatherby, The Overseas Investor  Property has become one of the most popular forms of investment, with many buyers looking to search...