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Twenty twenty-four is a pivotal year for landlords in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). It is still the Government’s aim that...

The private rental sector may have been tough for investors in recent months in particular, but new figures show a healthy...

A study into crime rates, potential rental yield and nearby tourist attractions has listed a selection of the top holiday cottage...

Maximising Returns: Use tech to make better decisions before acquiring your next property  As property investors, staying ahead in today's competitive market...

If interest rate rises weren’t enough to drive landlords out the market, mounting maintenance costs could be. Various studies and surveys have...

New research suggests investment buyers with cash can secure chunky discounts on residential properties. Octane Capital analysed house price data for both...

New research by consumer group HomeOwners Alliance shows that for many young people, homeownership has become an impossible dream. A sentiment survey...

Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing for tenants while also managing rental properties effectively. Staying informed...

In Q4 2023 the overall commercial vacancy rate was stagnant at 14.0 per cent - but there is good news for prospective...

A new networking service for property insiders, including landlords and investors, is being launched by two brothers. The UK Homes Network is...

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

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

Cluttons, a prime London residential property specialist, has flagged an end to house price falls in its new forecasts for 2024...

Savills has revealed the residential element of its annual cross-sector forecasts for investments in 2024 to 2028. The agency says turbulence in...

By Sean Woolley, director of real estate agency Cloud Nine Spain   In 2022 we were predicting that the market would cool, but...

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

A leading estate agent in London has revealed a glut of properties awaiting modernisation and shrewd investment in a sought after...

Knight Frank says the seasonal autumn bounce has failed to materialise in the UK housing market this year. It was a...

A property investor has launched a new platform to share information for investors and other players in the short-term rentals industry. Holiday...

Fans of Kevin Costner* may recall Field of Dreams. The above quote went to the heart of the 1989 film. It...

Whether for a holiday home or a permanent move, Cyprus has no shortage of reasons to invest in property. The island...

The current economic environment is still uncertain, and it is likely that the alarming rising cost of living, high inflation rates,...

A couple of years ago we reported on a new flagship development at the trackside of Silverstone, the world-famous race track....

In this guest piece, Mark Simpson from Boostly looks at how holiday let owners can navigate the cost-of-living crisis and keep...

Staycations aren’t just for summer, as people look to get away during the winter months for city breaks, celebrating the festivities...

If you’ve wondered whether your home could be more energy-efficient, you’re not alone. Research by property maintenance solution provider, Help me Fix,...

In September, Property Investor Today was kindly invited to visit the team at One Green Way to find out all about...

According to a new study by Avivia, a fifth of independently living adults are contemplating moving back in with parents to...

Investing in property for many people – whether for personal use or as a pure investment opportunity – can be an...

Mainstay, a residential property management company that is part of the FirstPort group, has strengthened its property portfolio by taking on...

Universities – the institutions where the brightest of the batch go to not only enhance themselves but will one day, also...

Renters must be banging their heads against the wall by now as they are being pushed towards smaller properties and lower...

Following Liz Truss’s victory last week, Nicola Gooch and Claire Petricca-Riding of Irwin Mitchell have put the below together as to...

Tax was a critical part of the Tory leadership debate, with both Truss and Sunak taking the view that tax decreases...

A few years ago, we carried out an interview with Tzvete Doncheva, who has become one of the most prominent PropTech...

The work to transform a Sheffield Grade 1-listed former fire station from student accommodation into all-purpose residential apartments has now been...

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

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

With the public still very much favouring staycations and avoiding the chaos of travelling abroad, Airbnb hosts in the UK are...

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

One bad review is all it takes to ruin the reputation of a business, and the same is true for rental...

Over 5,500 people have applied for the dream job of becoming a holiday home tester in Spain – and there’s still a...

Air travel has reduced in demand since before the pandemic by as much as 76%, a sign that staycations are still...

Many people would dream of a luxury home on a beautiful Caribbean island. But what does the property market look like...

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

Earlier this summer, I attended the Skift Future of Lodging Forum in New York. The foundation for the summit was the...

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

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

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

Hatch Interiors, a UK specialist in furniture collections, bespoke interior design and build-to-rent (BTR) schemes, has carried out a 1,000-strong UK-wide survey to provide...

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

While many of us may be able to book a holiday rental at the click of a button, there are a...

Residential property in Cyprus continued to be in high demand in April 2022, with 938 successful transactions completed on the island...

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

In this guest piece, Rob Lessmann, founder of luxury interior design studio Design'd Living, sets out how Airbnb has led international...

Property in many of the UK’s coastal towns and villages has often taken a pounding and not just from the elements...

With the rising cost of living and the UK’s inflation crisis creating financial uncertainty, many are looking to make more secure...

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

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

It’s my first column for Property Investor Today and I’m grateful to the team for allowing me to share my knowledge...

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

Choosing a new career path has always been tricky, even before a global pandemic was added to the mix. While other...

A recent study by money.co.uk examined the average nightly cost of an Airbnb over the dates of the most popular global...

A property developer and operator is aiming to have a major say in the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector, with...

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

As another year rolls around, we return with our special column celebrating International Women’s Day 2022, putting a heavy focus on...

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

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

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...

It’s the age-old question that most investors are likely to find themselves wondering at one point or another - which property type...

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

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

In this week's development roundup, Property Investor Today looks at a new ambitious scheme that will see rough sleepers in Basildon...

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

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

Plans to build hundreds of new rental homes next to Cockfosters tube station have been given the go-ahead by Enfield Council, subject...

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

A housing development company wholly owned by Manchester City Council was formally launched late last week (Friday February 4) in order...

Prime Secure’s Fire Safety division has launched the UK’s first affordable wireless common fire alarm system, V-Fire, which removes the need...

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...

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

Staying at the forefront of the property investment industry takes a great deal of work, experience and expert knowledge, which is...

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

A leading Spanish home builder has revealed that more than half (54%) of Brits who reserved homes with the firm in...

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

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

As we begin 2022, Andrea Fawell, sales and marketing director of property developers Kebbell, gives a very honest account of the market factors that are...

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

In this guest piece, Deborah Gray, founding director at Totum Partners, looks at why those operating in the property sector shouldn't lose...

It's been another busy year for those with a stake in the UK property market, with commercial to residential transformations, Build...

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

Throughout this week, Property Investor Today has been exploring the investment potential of the locations that sit on the controversial and...

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

New data released by overseas property portal Kyero.com has revealed record interest in Portuguese and Spanish property during 2021. Kyero, which is...

In this guest piece, Bidwells discusses the important role that planning plays in housing and social care, and what can be...

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

London’s short-term rental sector is continuing to perform ‘very strongly’ as the sector recovers, according to performance data from a tracking...

In this guest piece, Emmanuel Lavoie, CEO of Jetstream Hospitality Solutions, sets out how investors can make the most from their holiday...

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