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Despite the focus in the last year being mostly on coronavirus and Brexit, environmental issues and sustainability have remained high on...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? We are Primethorpe Paving. Supplying the UK with the finest...

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...

A ‘diverse and innovative’ group of architects and designers, with UK and international expertise, have made the shortlist to potentially become...

Property investment, like everything else at the moment, continues to be heavily influenced by Covid-19 and Brexit. But what does the market...

Summix Capital’s plans to turn the former Plumb Center in the heart of Bath into student accommodation have been granted planning...

A privately-owned development company founded in 2016 by well-known property developer Ben Carrington is continuing to deliver on its plans to...

Despite the introduction of Lockdown 3.0, the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) market shows no signs of slowing down, with acquisitions,...

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

Ambitious plans for a ‘ground-breaking’ cohesive-use scheme at Nottingham’s The Island Quarter development have been submitted. The latest phase – which is...

In September last year, Hungarian-based property developer Cordia International acquired Birmingham-based, PRS-specialist developer Blackswan Property Limited. The Blackswan acquisition marked Cordia’s first investment in the UK market and is...

Fast-growing Build to Rent company Moda Living has joined FOOTPRINT as a founding member, pledging its commitment to net zero carbon. FOOTPRINT is...

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

As part of our 10-part London regeneration series last year, we zoned in on Old Kent Road – the ancient thoroughfare...

With some 20% of the UK’s carbon emissions coming from domestic buildings, the importance of sustainable construction has become undeniable. Over the...

Moda Living has formed a technology partnership with Samsung to provide 60,000 smart home appliances across its pipeline. The smart home is...

The Property Investors Awards – the annual event celebrating excellence in property investing, which is normally held at a swanky London...

A housebuilder is offering free expert advice for property investors looking to start or expand their portfolio in Cambridgeshire, specifically in...

A new report from international law firm Withers claims that Covid-19 is accelerating rapid change in what people want from their...

Phase one of The Oaks, a student development constructed by Howard Ward Associates (HWA) in Coventry, has completed. The building, known as...

Many people like the idea of living on the water, and houseboats have come to be seen as an increasingly trendy,...

The Algarve has long been a favourite destination of the Brits, for its warm climate, golf courses, sun-kissed beaches and relaxed...

The top five areas across the UK which are prime for major development have been revealed by global property consultancy Knight...

ilke Homes has been selected by Nottinghamshire City Council to deliver up to 140 homes on a brownfield site in Arnold. The...

Build to Rent (BTR) has been one of the property sector’s fastest-growing marketplaces in recent years – and continues to grow,...

Last week, Build to Rent (BTR) trade body UKAA and design and consultancy firm Arcadis hosted a Zoom webinar focused on...

Modular housing company ilke Homes has partnered with developer Abode Waterstone to deliver six factory-built affordable homes on a site near...

Homebuilding & Renovating – which describes itself as the number one site for self-builders and home extenders – is launching its...

The housebuilding and development sectors have made big strides to becoming more environmentally-friendly and sustainable in recent years, but plenty more...

The Virtual Homebuilding & Renovating Autumn Show is making a 'flashy comeback' this weekend following a successful virtual summer event, where 70% of...

We have seen over the past few months a real government impetus to regain lost ground, since the economic effects of...

Work on a new mixed-use development in Hendon from developer St George and leading UK retailer Sainsbury’s will commence early next...

European residential real estate giant Cordia International has acquired Birmingham-based, PRS-specialist developer Blackswan Property Limited. Cordia, a developer with interests across Hungary, Poland, Spain, Germany and Romania, is the...

Funds advised by Hilltop Credit Partners, a specialist funding partner for SME residential developers, have completed a £3 million loan to build...

Moda Living, an owner-operator of private, build-to-rent (BTR) homes, and its joint venture, Apache Capital Partners, have taken the final step...

Chicago-based CA Ventures (CA), a global investment management company, recently announced the launch of Novel Student, a ‘pioneering property management platform’...

A modular housing and technology company backed by the Rueben Brothers has become the world’s first housebuilder to achieve both the...

ilke Homes has partnered with Crea8ive Sustainable Homes to deliver 76 sustainable homes to Evesham, Worcestershire – marking ilke Homes' tenth...

In one of the biggest signs yet that modern methods of construction (MMC) are going mainstream, NHBC, the leading warranty and...

A leading UK specialist real estate lender and investor has agreed to provide Heworth Green Developments, under the North Star banner,...

In a recent Zoom webinar, titled ‘Why and where to invest in residential real estate post-Covid-19’, representatives from three different luxury overseas...

Network Rail and modular housing developer ilke Homes have announced a significant investment in a brownfield site next to Beeston station...

A retirement village expert has acquired a site in the heart of West Byfleet in Surrey, with plans for a ‘new...

Ombria Resort – a ‘world-leading luxury real estate development in the heart of the Algarve’ – recently announced that Pontos Group,...

One of the biggest debates as we ease out of lockdown and come to terms with the new normal has revolved...

The last 12 or so weeks have been rather nerve-wracking for the property sector. The lockdown has raised many questions, from...

Two of the biggest emerging trends pre-pandemic, from a housebuilding and investment perspective, were the rise of modern methods of construction...

The trade body representing the short-term rental sector has announced 14 new members to its ranks at a time when the...

Local plans across the country for new housing developments and schemes must prioritise access to green space for the long-term benefit...

In an effort to tackle the climate crisis, new environmentally-friendly ‘Tiny Houses’ for extra flexibility and modern greener living have been...

The historic dye works and laundry factory in the Bristol neighbourhood of St. Werburghs is being converted into contemporary new homes...

The coronavirus pandemic has put all aspects of normal life on hold for the time being, and has affected each and...

The coronavirus pandemic currently has us all in lockdown and getting used to a new world of social distancing, self-isolating, remote...

In this period of crisis, we have seen many examples of acts of kindness and companies seeking to help other companies...

Eutopia Homes, a developer specialising in mid-market homes for rent and for sale, has secured planning permission for a new sustainable...

In our 10-part London regeneration series last year, there was a big focus on areas south of the river, but most of these...

Developer Southern Grove has rescued out of receivership a site that was supposed to host the world’s most sustainable residential tower. The...

Rental platform Movebubble has unveiled a new long-term partnership with ‘sustainable property developer’ EcoWorld. As a result of the tie-up, it will...

We’ve previously reported on everything from sustainable living developments to eco-villages, and recently covered a major trade body’s call for the...

The Balearic Islands remain a ‘safe haven’ for property investments, with the overall volume of transactions on the market levelling out...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), one of the biggest and most influential trade bodies in the UK, has called...

With the number of major modular housing providers in the UK increasing, and calls getting ever-louder for more modern methods of...

Ombria Resort, the newest luxury resort and real estate development in the heart of the Algarve, has announced the launch of...

Across the country, new developments continue to pop up everywhere you look – from the south coast of England to the...

While more people come into the world every day, the size of the earth remains exactly the same. Today, 55% of...

In our latest development round-up, we zone in on projects in Staffordshire and Barking. A Worcestershire-based developer has won planning permission for...

On Monday, we looked at why landlords and investors were being warned off holidays lettings amid an Airbnb crackdown in Scotland...

Octopus Real Estate, working alongside Cardiff-based brokerage Pure Commercial Finance, has completed the £28.3 million refinancing of UK Regeneration’s 970-acre development...

With Build to Rent the private rented sector’s fastest-growing marketplace, and a major consideration for an increasing number of institutional investors...

A new resort in the Austrian Alps, bringing together the principles of sustainability and well-being together with ultimate luxury, is set...

With sustainability and green issues becoming popular buzzwords in 2019, driven by an increasing awareness of the climate crisis, the school...

Property developer Ballymore has been granted planning permission for a new 13-storey riverside office building at its landmark development, Embassy Gardens. The...

UK city house price growth has picked up by 2.9%, underpinned by a 1% increase in London house prices, according to...

In the latest part of our series on London’s regeneration hotspots, Property Investor Today finds out more about the dramatic plans...

Increasing institutional investment and rising demand for flexible, alternative living space amongst Europe’s growing populations is helping to create a bright...

Property Investor Today recently went to visit Old Kent Road, the ancient thoroughfare subject to a planned £10 billion regeneration. It’s...

Developers in Scotland have claimed that a £250 million development for the former Tullis Russell paper factory in Fife can transform...

Alumnno and Fresh Student Living are launching the first show room at their Benedict’s Gate student residence. Contractors HG Construction is making...

London’s property landscape is forever shifting, both figuratively and literally. From terrace houses to high-rises, property developers have always sought out...

With stories of housing crises crossing borders and seas, politicians, policymakers, architects, developers and housebuilders from across the world have been...

Property Investor Today recently visited the Royal Docks to witness first-hand its dramatic facelift. One of London’s most successful regeneration projects of...

A funding agreement has been reached between Alumno Group and Curlew Capital on the former’s new student accommodation development at Benedict’s...

Property Investor Today was recently invited along to the 150th anniversary celebrations of renowned constructor Sir Robert McAlpine, where we met...

Soaring rents are tempting investors back into the capital's lettings market, according to September’s Home.co.uk Asking Price Index. A revitalisation of the...

In the fourth part of this series, Property Investor Today explores the regeneration works at Old Oak Common – a key...

With climate change, global warming and environmental issues at the top of the news agenda, all industries are looking for ways...

Following our piece on the ongoing works at Battersea Power Station and its environs, Property Investor Today this time explores the...

The seemingly relentless expansion of the Build to Rent sector across the UK shows no signs of slowing down, with the...

Two housing-related charitable organisations have collaborated to fund a major UK-wide research programme in order to improve standards in the private...

With environmental issues high up on the news agenda and a recent rise in sustainable living, there has been an increasing...

Bracknell’s former bus depot is set to undergo a grand transformation into a 155,000 square foot development of 242 luxury apartments,...

Some 78% of Britons place high importance on environmental sustainability when choosing a new home, according to a recent survey by...

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

The London property market continues to struggle as the number of properties on the market increases while prices deflate, according to...

The Ideal Home Show 2018, held at Olympia London from 17 March to 2 April, has announced its line-up of property...

The promotional arm of British-managed property developer VenturePlus AG has introduced its latest development. Kristall Spaces AG has created All-Suite Resort...

LendInvest, the UK online platform for property lending and investing, has listed a £50m retail bond on the London Stock Exchange’s...

A scheme to regenerate a 17 hectare site in the heart of Birmingham city centre has moved a step closer after...

Residential properties in London are generally increasing in value each year by more than their owners receive in salary, new figures...

Residential property sales in the US rebounded last month following a fall in April, helping to drive up prices in the...

Residential property prices in Canada could fall by as much as 40% over the next five years, led by falls in...

The Conservative party should stick to proposals put forward in February’s housing white paper, despite having to lead a minority government after...

The recent slowdown in UK house prices suggests that the market is cooling, but very few experts are surprised. The latest house...

A conference will be held for landowners willing to play their part in solving the rural housing crisis next month. The event,...

Housebuilders may never meet the demand for housing north of the border due to the various challenges that they face when...

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

Who are you? Franz-Xaver Simmen What does it say on your business card? CEO of Andermatt Swiss Alps AG, responsible for the development, planning...

Canadian housing starts in March hit their highest level since September 2007, driven by a significant increase in the Toronto market...

Announcing her decision to hold a snap general election on 8 June, Theresa May yesterday made it clear that Brexit would...

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

Investors are being offered an opportunity to play their own small part in solving London’s worsening crisis by investing in a...

Residential property prices in England and Wales now cost 7.6 times the average income, up from 3.6 times earnings in 1997,...

Kicking off 2017, we’ve predicted stabilisation in the property market with sustainable growth and high demand. Whether you’re looking to take...

The UK housing market ground to a virtual halt in December as price growth cooled and fewer homes changed hands, according...

Name Tarlochan Garcha What does it say on your business card? CEO, Kuflink What does the business do and what are you offering? The Kuflink Group...

SME housebuilders could start building significantly more new homes in England and Wales if barriers to growth were cut, according to...

Housebuilding activity in September rose at the fastest pace since January with various developers reporting resilient demand and generally improving market...

The government’s plan to tackle the housing shortage by building 25,000 new homes using a £3bn Home Building Fund has been broadly...

Of the four Middle Eastern housing markets included the latest Global Property Guide survey, all, except UAE, performed worse in the...

It is now a ‘great time’ to invest in the UK housing market despite a new report showing that house price...

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

With a growing number of people living in the private rented sector in Northern Ireland, the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)...

Residential property sales in the UK increased by 1.5% in May compared with April but the month’s seasonally adjusted figure is...

The Bank of Canada says surging prices in residential property markets like Vancouver and Toronto are not sustainable at their current...

Landlords of BHS stores across the county have voted to accept reduced rents until the troubled retailer’s future is resolved –...

I’ve seen a sharp rise this year in the number of foreign investors looking to establish a presence or even expand...