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A developer once said that after a slowdown, you need no further bad news for two consecutive quarters for a recovery...

Housing Secretary Michael Gove is changing the rules governing Airbnb-type lettings by requiring planning permission for properties let for more than...

Building homes on brownfield land will be turbocharged under a major shake-up to planning rules promised by the UK government. Every council...

In the buy to let market, success goes beyond the transaction of paying rent. Ultimately, fostering a healthy landlord-tenant relationship can...

An expert has shared his eight steps to help boost chances of securing capital growth when investing in property this year.  Jonathan...

British interest in international property has dipped slightly, claims property portal Kyero. It says British buyers await a possible relaxation of post-Brexit...

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

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has ruled out any reversal of Section 24 or other tax changes which have hurt landlords in...

British landlords with holiday rentals located in countries within the European Union may soon be required to pay VAT on rental...

Andy Jones, Group Director, Corporate  & Build to Rent, Leaders Romans Group (LRG) Build to Rent (BTR) and more specifically, its regional...

All overseas entities owning UK property must supply their details to the Register of Overseas Entities by January 31 2023. Despite this...

Brits who are dreaming of moving abroad have been offered helpful tips and advice on how much it typically costs to...

New research from Shawnbrook reveals that there has been a major increase in energy-efficient improvements. The specialist financial services company claims that...

The debate over whether private or public investment should be prioritised when it comes to building new homes continues to divide...

As the idea of a new prime minister takes effect, how the government tackles the economic challenges facing the country remains...

In this guest piece, Theresa Mohammed discusses the Balfour Beatty v Broadway Malyan decision which highlights the issues with obtaining early...

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

Owning an overseas property is a dream for many people, but the safest way to ensure this is smooth sailing is...

PIT looks at the latest trends in the UK rental market and investment strategies for buy-to-let landlords and investors. Revolution Brokers uncovers the...

With over 40 million Airbnb users across Europe and the US, and approximately 250,000 listings in the UK alone, the short-term...

Regardless of whether you’re looking to sell your property by auction or on the open market, there are primarily two ways...

Schofields Insurance has claimed that there are pros and cons for and against second homes as the dispute about second home...

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

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

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

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

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

While many months of soaring house prices - supercharged by the stamp duty holiday and certain conditions caused by the pandemic...

We’re currently in a cost-of-living crisis. Living costs are rising at their fastest rate in 30 years; a typical domestic energy bill will...

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

Possible changes to energy performance certificate (EPC) targets are likely to have a dramatic effect on landlord property purchasing habits. This is...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? My name is Giles Atkinson and I’m one part of...

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...

Whether you are an accidental landlord or witty property investor; you are likely to agree that a wave of new regulations...

A property entrepreneur who is committed to revolutionising the public housing sector has pledged £1 million to helping individuals from deprived...

The American writer Mark Twain’s famously observed ‘Buy land, they’re not making it anymore’. However, property investors are now finding there...

In this guest piece, Sascha Badelt, managing director of Cloverhut, outlines what investors should (and shouldn't) be doing when it comes to...

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

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, James Cassidy, Senior Director, Partner Success Vacation Rentals, EMEA at Expedia Group, outlines what it takes to run a successful...

Here, in this latest PIT guest piece, Ellen Klein - editor at Sleep Junkie - outlines how investors should buy their first...

One of the questions I get asked most frequently is, 'what's the best property development strategy?'. Given that property development ranges...

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

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

In this market update, PIT looks at how HMO licensing will potentially impact Westminster’s rental market, the rising demand for green...

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

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

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

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s main financial regulator, has warned a number of times in the past about the...

Fire door inspections and compartmentation will be the next ‘landmine’ in the building safety saga, a property consultancy expert has warned. New...

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

It is no secret that the UK is struggling to confront the scale of the housing crisis that looms over it....

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

Expatriates are a prime target for scammers. And no wonder, usually being wealthier than locals, out of their comfort zone and...

The Covid-19 pandemic has had many adverse effects on businesses, but an industry that has benefited immensely from the pandemic is...

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

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

Despite still being on the amber list after the UK government’s most recent review of its controversial traffic light system, Portugal...

The UK government has implemented a legally binding commitment to achieve net-carbon zero by 2050, meaning that new-build homes must be...

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

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,...

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

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

Three in every five landlords are now interested in green mortgages, according to Mortgages for Business. The buy-to-let (BTL) broker says 62%...

Furnished holiday lets offer tax breaks, but owners need to tread carefully, Handelsbanken Wealth Management (HWM) has warned. Soaring demand for holiday...

Some 62% of landlords are now interested in mortgages which reward borrowers with discounted rates for making their properties more energy...

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...

Last week, Global Citizen Solutions – a boutique migration investment firm headquartered in Lisbon – held a webinar to discuss the...

Property developer and Reform UK leader Richard Tice has outlined a new warranty scheme to resolve the cladding crisis affecting thousands...

In this tips piece, the experts at JustBoilers.com outline the most popular house paint colours which are likely to have the...

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

The government’s plan to reform leasehold laws has been met with much fanfare. Under the plans, ground rents would be removed,...

Last week, the Portuguese government finally outlined its changes to Portugal’s popular Golden Visa scheme, which now come into place in...

People thinking about Vilamoura might first and, in all likelihood, only think about the marina and the hotels, bars and restaurants...

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

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

Fine & Country Portugal is currently running a series of webinars entitled ‘Your Second Home’, covering various topics related to the...

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

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

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

While Brexit may now be well and truly done, British citizens residing in Spain who have yet to complete the necessary...

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

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

While Brussels and Westminster finally agreed an eleventh-hour trade and security deal before the end of the Brexit transition period –...

With the transition period for the UK leaving the EU ending in a matter of weeks, there is no doubt that...

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

With UK-EU trade talks going down to the wire, there is still no clarity over exactly what will happen when the transition...

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

There is hope that a reduced quarantine time for travellers arriving into England from December 15 will provide a boost for...

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

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

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

As all those responsible for managing property will be only too aware, landlords have many obligations under the laws and regulations...

With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...

Research by TrustedLand and LandTech has revealed that more than half of the UK’s small and mid-sized property developers expect to...

While the UK experienced a property boom during lockdown, buy-to-let (BTL) landlords aren’t necessarily reaping the benefits so easily, according to...

The current stamp duty holiday provides a window of opportunity for property investors. It’s particularly good news for those just entering...