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National Landlord Investment Show has announced that the former Leader of the Conservative Party, the Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith,...

Although economic activity has picked up since the start of the year, the outlook remains weak by historical standards according to...

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

A new study conducted by comparison site GetAgent has revealed the most in-demand locations to buy a second property in. Global searches...

UK house prices rose by 0.7 per cent in February, says the Nationwide, after taking account of seasonal effects. This resulted in...

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

The days of Cornish property selling unseen, over the asking price, overnight, are a long and distant memory. The prime Cornish market...

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

The average new seller asking price has increased by just 0.5 per cent in the past month - the smallest increase...

The average discount to asking price has hit a four-year high according to Zoopla. The portal’s latest House Price Index  shows the...

A new heat map is making available information to investors about the threat of Japanese Knotweed. Investors can enter their postcode directly...

Every month Britain’s ‘third property portal’ - On The Market - publishes a sentiment index. This is not the usual snapshot on...

A Leeds property agent is making the case for investment in his city. Neil Dawkin, director of HOP, says his firm’s investment...

The average UK house price fell only slightly in June, by around £300 compared to May with a typical property now...

A prominent buying agent says nervous buyers are pre-emptively slashing asking prices before the housing market worsens. If true, this could present...

A new guide on how to sell an investment property has been launched by the National Residential Landlords Association and its...

Airbnb is offering £100 to new Hosts welcoming their first Airbnb guest during the Wimbledon Championships, which begin on Monday. Last year...

Purplebricks de-lists from the London Stock Exchange’s Alternative Investment Market on June 16 - the end of what many regard as...

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

Affordable housing provider SO Resi has appointed its Group Head of Sales, Kevin Sims, into a newly created role to boost...

Developer of affordable housing, Pocket Living, recently submitted a planning application for 74 homes targetted towards first-time buyers. The properties are adjacent...

Ground was recently broken at Pocket Living's Sheepcote Road development, marking the first significant milestone for the scheme which will eventually...

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...

Wharfedale Homes has secured £6.15 million in funding from Paragon Bank’s Development Finance. The package will support the development of 62 new-build...

An ambitious intern with career ambitions in property or finance has praised Poole-based MSP Capital for extending his summer work experience...

Uplands Business Park on Blackhorse Lane in London will undergo some exciting changes in summer 2024. NEAT Developments and BlackRock Real Assets...

Despite the relative buoyancy of the housing market activity over the summer – the recent spike in mortgage rates for new...

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

The community of Stafford have been asked for their views on plans to deliver new homes, businesses, a hotel, and leisure...

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

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

With temperatures reaching over 30 degrees this week, and with yet another heatwave forecast for the end of August, building experts...

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

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

This week, PIT takes a look at the latest in the world of auctions. iamproperty reports a milestone result, while Auction...

Deputy leader of Waltham Forest, Ahsan Khan, Leyton ward councillor Rhiannon Elgin and Pocket’s chief commercial officer Nick Cuff recently laid...

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

With summer in full swing and temperatures rising, GetAgent has analysed the property market performance of the UK’s most popular coastal...

With summer in the UK finally here and the summer holidays swiftly approaching, investing in coastal locations should be at the...

If you are investing in a home or holiday home that you are subsequently looking to rent out, interior design is...

In this week's roundup, PIT takes a look at the month just gone. Auction House saw record figures in the first five...

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

Nine new apartments have been released for sale by Pluto Homes and Aari. These one and two-bedroom flats with private terraces...

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

The still nascent co-living sector is starting to gather momentum if the last week is anything to go by, with the...

This mini development roundup includes the strategic partnership between Places for People and ilke Homes to deliver new homes in the...

Dave Butler recently stood down as the CEO of the UKAA (the UK Apartment Association), the main membership body for the...

In this week’s roundup, PIT takes a look at the latest UK schemes, including the newest phase in Barratt London and...

PIT was recently invited along by the Vonder Wembley team to spend a weekend at its flagship development and enjoy the...

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

They’re two words that can make any property owner panic – Japanese knotweed. The invasive plant can cause significant issues for...

Grainger plc has announced the launch of Pin Yard as part of it’s expanding portfolio of Build-to-Rent (BTR) properties in Leeds. Launched...

In this insight piece, Warren McCann, area director at Douglas & Gordan, shares the latest findings for the London housing market. We...

The site of a former car park in Southall is being transformed into housing, with work underway to build 125 new...

The UK's recent storm season could lead to a greater infestation of Japanese knotweed - the famously problematic and invasive plant...

A Build to Rent platform set up by Macquarie Asset Management with British real estate industry veterans Darryl Flay and Martin...

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

Galliard has purchased three major London commuter sites, which together have a combined GDV (gross development value) of approximately £265 million,...

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

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

During the summer, the New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) – the new independent body for overseeing the quality of the customer...

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

The demise of the buy-to-let market has been much predicted over recent years. Major tax changes, a 3% stamp duty surcharge, and...

We recently ran a series on the commercial to residential trend sweeping across Britain in these post-Covid times, driven by offices,...

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

This week’s auction roundup is a mixed bag, so to speak, with Savills announcing its new head of auctions and Propertymark...

In this piece, Katherine Rose, managing director of VervLife, explains why Build to Rent (BTR) operators may want to consider switching...

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

Situated in southeast London, Elephant & Castle boasts a rich history as well as an intriguing reputation. In recent years, the...

Plans for the latest phase of The Island Quarter development were approved by Nottingham City Council. The approved plans are set to...

Are you a buy-to-let investor considering selling up? You’re not alone. Research by the Nottingham Building Society revealed that a fifth...

Last week, PIT spoke to some of the UK’s biggest and most successful auctioneers to find out if they planned to...

Last month, the Chinese government passed the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), which comes into effect from November 1 2021. While,...

According to research by Hodge, the majority of UK holidaymakers headed off to holiday lets and hotels this summer. Their research...

Recent reports that over half of all London homes on the market last year were downvalued by lenders was somewhat concerning...

Multinational universal bank Barclays will join Housing Growth Partnership as the two new funding partners at Pocket Living’s Waltham Forest scheme. HGP is a...

This week, PIT takes a look at the continued success of SDL Property Auctions, and more great opportunities for buyers and investors...

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

Although summer is winding down, the world of property auctions is still very much active, with data from iamsold revealing that...

With the recent staycation boom, which is likely to continue for future summers even as international travel opens up again, the...

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

This week, PIT takes a look at the latest unique lot available at Pugh, as well as the successful results of...

A rising problem in the Build to Rent (BTR) sector is tenant fraud. The busiest time of year for renters is...

Throughout the year people looking to enjoy a local or international getaway rely on services such as Airbnb. Homestays for cabin...

With schools breaking up for the summer, holiday let owners are bracing for a boom in bookings as many shun travelling abroad due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding foreign holidays.  According to...

Along with Japanese knotweed, it’s one of the issues that can have the biggest impact on a home’s value and ability...

Dover District Council has approved Etopia Homes’ plans to deliver 50 eco-friendly homes on a site in Eastry, Kent. Situated on Gore...

The Tokyo Olympics is on track to becoming one of the biggest events of the year. Last year, due to the...

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

Now that we’re well into the summer, Property Investor Today takes a look at the mid-year results for Sutton Kersh Auctions...

Unite Students, a student accommodation provider, has announced its new property in Bristol will be named after Princess Campbell, the city’s...

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...

A new residential development in Salford, Manchester is set to offer a ‘refreshing’ collection of apartments. The gritty suburb-turned-cultural-goldmine location is home...

A charming skiing resort in Switzerland overlooking the Mont Blanc range, Verbier sits on a south-facing plateau which gives it plenty...

After much anticipation, many British citizens are hoping to soak up some sun in their dream destination. The foreign travel ‘traffic...

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

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