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

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

Shopping centres have taken a hit in recent years thanks to changing shopping habits, the growth of online retail, a decline...

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

An effective method for sourcing and obtaining sites is critical to the success of any property developer. Starting construction on a...

An innovative property and tech investment firm has revealed its plans to revolutionise the public housing sector following a private equity...

In this advice article, Mike Liverton, founder and chairman of Jetstream Hospitality Solutions, outlines some top tips for investing in apartments...

Technology provider Utopi has partnered with property operator BOHO to install an energy management and resident wellbeing solution which aims to...

Manchester, once an integral part of Britain’s Industrial Revolution, remains one of the UK’s most important and fastest-growing cities, having performed...

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

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

Quintain Living, formerly known as Tipi, is the Build to Rent (BTR) brand of well-known developer Quintain and has made a...

Company founders from the likes of Gymshark, Tinder, Zoom, Uber and Deliveroo have already turned that initial spark of an idea...

In this guest piece, Shareq Husain, VP and UK General Manager at Residently, outlines why Britain's rental market is ripe for FinTech-like...

A government-backed modular housing ‘pioneer’ has unveiled the UK’s first mainstream zero carbon home, which it claims can cut energy bills...

Technology is changing how investors find, select and purchase property. This is especially true with the constraints of the past year...

From health monitoring panic rooms to biometric sensors in every corner, by 2071 our homes could virtually run themselves. With the recent...

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...

Off-site construction specialist Premier Modular has been awarded a place on the new £330 million LHC Modular Buildings Framework. Premier’s appointment to the...

The outlook for Greece’s property market is buoyant, off the back of gradual lifting of restrictions and a surging vaccination programme...

Research by virtual property viewings platform U-See Homes has revealed which UK cities offer homebuyers the most opportunity to view a...

Britain is bracing for a boom in summer staycations due to the pandemic, according to data released by location technology specialist TomTom. A survey of holiday...

In this Q&A, Property Investor Today speaks to Vivi Cahyadi Himmel, co-founder and chief executive of PropTech platform AltoVita, on a...

Managing Director and auctioneer at SDL Property Auctions, Andrew Parker, takes a look back at how SDL Property Auctions has grown...

While restrictions around international travel remain largely uncertain, demand for UK staycations has experienced a meteoric rise. Thousands of holidaymakers are zoning...

Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham and Manchester have seen the largest year-on-year rental increase across the Build to Rent (BTR) sector, the latest...

The stamp duty holiday – which began in July last year and will continue in its current format until the end...

In this development roundup, Property Investor Today explores the impressive sales success of the Regent’s Crescent scheme in West London, a...

More than a year since the first lockdown began, Quinta do Lago – a key part of the Algarve’s famous Golden...

Research by London South Bank University (LSBU) has claimed that the high-profile collapse of construction giant Carillion in January 2018 highlights ‘a culture of financial...

In this guest piece, Jitesh Patel from Kajima Partnersips discusses why later living investment will become so important post-pandemic and represents an...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the ambitious auction houses that are making great strides as we ease...

Developing and constructing homes in an eco-friendly way – to lower the property industry’s currently high carbon footprint – has become...

Renowned architects, developers and one of the Costa del Sol’s leading real estate firms have launched an ‘exciting new collaboration’ to...

With restrictions starting to ease as part of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, and the vaccine rollout going well, there...

One of the strangest sights during the pandemic has been the image of some of the biggest, busiest cities in the...

Just a decade ago the term ‘silver surfers’ was common media parlance for an older person attempting to use technology. Looking...

Covid-19 has had a radical impact across almost every aspect of society, and it is no different when it comes to...

Tech company The Future Fox has received funding from Innovate UK and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to...

Construction work on a set of new riverside apartments in North Tyneside has begun. The £10 million development, Shepherds Quay, will be...

Housebuilding took a hit as a result of the pandemic, but there are signs that it is now starting to recover. In...

Housebuilder Kebbell has unveiled its new Berkshire scheme of luxury apartments, Osborne House, which hosts six spacious, three-bedroom apartments located near the...

Leading short-term rental brand GuestReady has acquired The Porto Concierge, the largest Airbnb management company in Portugal. Following its acquisition of BnbLord...

ilke Homes has partnered with emh group to deliver affordable homes in Beeston, Nottinghamshire. In light of the government’s reforms to increase...

Purchasing an overseas property can be daunting and complicated at the best of times, and this is even more so the...

In this guest piece, Delilah Kealy-Roberts – copywriter at digital marketing agency Mediaworks – explores how smart technology is transforming our...

In the third and final instalment of our International Women’s Day series, we explore the theme of inspiration, with partnerships to...

Here at PIT, we’re always keen to champion green issues and sustainability, so it’s pleasing to see a new study by...

For many years, residential property has been the default choice for investors looking to preserve and grow their wealth. In times...

Investors trying to expand their portfolios can avoid delays caused by residential buyers taking advantage of the Chancellor's stamp duty extension by using four 'buy-to-let hacks', according to broker Mortgages...

Having weathered the various challenges of 2020, showing its resilience and adaptability with companies surviving despite the difficult travel climate, the...

In this bumper development roundup, PIT explores regeneration projects in Sheffield, office to residential conversions in high-end Bloomsbury and schemes providing...

In June 2019, the UK became the first country to commit to bringing all greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050. Environmentally-friendly...

Virtual tours are to be offered at the Springfields Independent Living facility in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicester, as the project delivered by contractor...

Following on from our profile of Montenegro last week, we focus here on another up-and-coming part of Eastern Europe. Bucharest, the...

This week, Property investor Today looks at SDL Property Auctions’ latest extensive catalogue, BidX1’s 2020 success and Auction Estates’ landmark appointment...

With recent research predicting that there will be over 482 million smart homes in the market worldwide by 2025, home automation is...

In this Q&A, Thomas Balashev – who has spoken previously of breaking into the old-money elite of prime London property despite...

flatfair, the rental payments technology firm, has partnered with PropTech company Spike Global to further streamline the rental experience of tenants...

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

Engel & Völkers Spain reported a total of 2,624 sales transactions worth just over €1,600 million In 2020, with a 2.6%...

At first glance, Brexit’s Christmas climax appears to have had little effect on the appetite for UK property investment, which is...

The short-lets market has undoubtedly suffered because of Covid-19, with leisure and business travel largely off the table at the moment...

The number of properties owned by overseas companies in England and Wales has fallen by 4,000 since the EU referendum in...

Since the start of the Build to Rent (BTR) boom, Tipi (the BTR brand of British property development and investment company...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I am David Alexander, Joint CEO of apropos and D.J....

A free virtual house viewing package will be available to estate agents, sellers and property management companies thanks to a recently...

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

Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency have been such buzzwords in the last decade. We hear these concepts often pertaining to a variety...

As we settle into 2021, Auction House and iamsold reflect on last year’s record sales, while Pugh announces new technology designed...

Although the global travel industry has taken a nosedive in 2020 as a direct result of Covid-19, not all elements of...

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

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

Like many other sectors, auction houses have headed exclusively online during the pandemic - and have made a huge success of...

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

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

The fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector continues to generate plenty of news, even as we live through Lockdown 2.0. The week-long...

A Barcelona-based software company recently announced its list of the ‘World’s Top 50 Short Term Property Managers’.  Rentals United, which describes itself...

It’s threatened to be a thing for quite some time, but for one reason or another co-living has failed to catch...

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

Virtual viewings are on the increase according to a new study by the UK's technology-led estate agent, Purplebricks, with one in six buyers...

The Green Homes Grant scheme went live on September 30 2020, offering landlords and investors the chance to apply for £5,000...

As we reach the end of October, Property Investor Today looks at how auction houses have been preparing for November auctions -...

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

The property auction world continues to boom, with multiple auctioneers claiming sales success through the Bamboo platform, SDL Auctions holding its...

PropTech start-up MOGUL.sg and Singapore Land Authority (SLA)’s OneMap3D have announced the launch of Singapore’s inaugural 3D Virtual Property Expo. Running until...

Flatio, a Czech-Republic-based mid-term lettings platform, has announced that it has acquired digital nomad housing marketplace NomadX in a move worth £3.6 million. The...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Stuart Aikman & Mathew Walters, co-founders - Story of Home www.storyofhome.co.uk  How...

The ski property market – which relies on international travel and the easy intermingling of people – was especially badly impacted by...

At the beginning of the global crisis, there was a flood of property managers and Airbnb hosts with empty properties and...

A 32-year old property developer has revealed how he utilised the power of Instagram to ‘buck the trend’ during the coronavirus...

Automated lettings platform PlanetRent has partnered with virtual reality technology company The 360 View to provide virtual tours of rental properties. The...

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

This week, we provide a rundown of the latest auction news, from a one-of-a-kind hotel business site up for sale in...

Unite Students, one of the UK's most prolific providers of student accommodation, has completed construction of its latest development worth £114...

The purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector is becoming increasingly flexible, accommodating different course lengths and formats, as well as the uncertainty...

Lockdown measures have left the UK’s residential rental sector struggling to deal with a period of unpaid rents, occupancy voids, and...

A residential property and design consultancy for the prime and super-prime London market is seeking to disrupt the traditional model by...

A top five gaming Dapp, which allows players to buy, sell and trade virtual properties mapped to actual addresses, has announced...

A new Manchester-based student accommodation start-up is using the latest tech to deliver five times faster booking. Housemates, founded by tech entrepreneur...

Independent multi-agent property seller Movewise has announced a funding round of £600,000, taking the total amount raised to £1.1 million. The company,...

Businesses involved in the retail sector – either as corporate occupiers leasing space for stores, warehousing and distribution, or as property...

Of the four largest Balearic Islands, Menorca – alongside Formentera - is probably the least known and the least celebrated. It is...

Build to Rent (BTR) developer Moda Living has struck a UK-wide partnership with technology provider Utopi to build a complete digital...

Modular construction specialists, Darwin Group, has delivered a new multi-use block for Gretton School in Cambridge. Scaling 234 sq m, the brand-new...

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...

There are historic ties between the UK and Cyprus, the country has dealt impressively – like its near neighbour Greece –...

Who are you? David Alexander What does it say on your business card? Joint Manager Director What is apropos? Apropos is a revolutionary new property management...

Last week we ran a story on the latest part of the landmark Snow Hill Wharf scheme being launched to market...

For many people, networking brings with it negative connotations. It stirs up images of schmoozing businessmen engaged in self-aggrandising conversations. This, however,...

Next week (Monday 3 August 2020) developer St Joseph will launch its 21-storey The Regent building to market as it pushes forward with its...

Spain is the UK’s most popular holiday and second home destination and, since July 15, Brits have been allowed to travel...

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

House prices in Spain will close 2020 with little variation over the previous year, according to a recent market analysis of...

As the UK gradually starts to emerge from lockdown, the reflective mood it has created is likely to continue in the...

Initial work to restore a historic building to its former glory and bring luxury living space to Stretford, Greater Manchester, has...

Development work is continuing to pick up as we ease out of lockdown. Below, we offer an update on two schemes...

The Studios24 – which delivered the first major co-living development in the Midlands – has secured funding of £6.4 million from...

The UK property sector has been hit with the full force of coronavirus, but while it has certainly packed a punch,...

A Dutch company has released an app that allows investors across the globe to access real estate investments, as Covid-19 continues...

While Covid-19 continues to affect us all in differing ways, many countries in Central and Eastern Europe are tentatively lifting lockdown...

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

The coronavirus pandemic, with all of its restrictions on travel and movement, has unsurprisingly had an impact on the construction of...

Planning permission has been received from Westminster City Council for Mayfair’s first ‘Covid-19 compliant’ mixed-use development. The scheme at 82 Mount Street,...

Property investors and second home owners are welcoming the news that the Balearic Islands are set to reopen to international visitors...

A leading private wealth firm has called on the government to take urgent action to help encourage investment into much-needed senior...

Covid-19 is a generational event that will impact the way people live, work and behave long after the pandemic has been...

A modular housing developer has safely completed a housing development in Leeds and continues to work on six other sites across...

With the dawning realisation that there will be a long-term legacy to the way we live our lives post-Covid-19, a leading...

It can be tempting to jump on the latest interior design trends when renovating your investment property. However, just because Farrow...

While England slowly starts to emerge from lockdown under the UK government’s three-point plan (the devolved administrations are taking a slightly...

In these social distancing times, where so many of us are working remotely and being encouraged to stay at home as...

An Ireland-based PropTech startup has published its study on Covid-19’s impact on the Irish property sector. Beagel, headed up by industry veteran...

It's been abundantly clear in recent months that the coronavirus pandemic - which has caused such drastic restrictions on travel, tourism...

A regional property investment firm has released figures which suggest that there is still movement in the property market in the...

A luxury property developer has revealed how it has adapted to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic by using technology to complete deals,...

A thought leadership article from UK-China PR agency 11K Consulting has revealed that a country’s healthcare system, air quality and food...

In March, to coincide with International Women's Day, we ran a series of articles about women working in property - and...

The whole world is currently dealing with the challenge of Covid-19. Huge government support is being promised on a scale even...

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

One of the biggest players in the burgeoning Build to Rent market has announced that it has taken a 36% stake...

Real estate investment firms face a range of day-to-day challenges as they consistently look for ways they can mitigate their risks...

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

Residential property consultancy Ringley has launched a new operational management platform for property owners to monetise services and spaces within their...

The coronavirus crisis has shut down most aspects of normal life, but with us all being told to stay at home...

Edinburgh residential property investment and lettings specialist Cullen Property has introduced virtual viewings for its student properties. Prospective tenants can use video...

Despite the growing Covid-19 pandemic creating a number of challenges and logistical issues for auction houses, the team at SDL Auctions...

The Covid-19 pandemic is having a drastic impact on all parts of life, and that includes the auction process. Here, we...

The promise of emerging technologies, championed by the most forward-thinking in the PropTech space, could have been inspired by nostalgic French...

In this latest development round-up, we zone in on three new student developments and the relaunch to the market of one...

A new report into technology’s involvement in the booming short-lets market has uncovered key tech trends being adopted by property managers. Rentals...

We’re back with another instalment of Women in Property Investment, where we chat with inspiring women who are making their mark...

Invest Dudley, the inward investment arm of Dudley Council, has revealed that it will be showcasing many regeneration projects in the...

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...

So far, 2020 has seen house prices well above the threshold of affordability for most buyers, but low mortgage rates have...

Is blockchain technology about to transform real estate investment? It’s a question we’ve asked a number of times on Property Investor...

The start of a new decade is a rich time for grand predictions to be made about how our homes will...

When you come to rent out your property, you will need to think about how you can maximise its potential in...

Initial work is set to begin this month on a new development in Preston, bringing much-needed city centre living space by transforming...

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

To kick off the new year, we conduct a Q&A with Tzvete Doncheva, who looks after the PR and ecosystem building at Round...

Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed your festive break and are ready to delve into a prosperous 2020 with yet...

Smartlands and UK Sotheby’s International Realty have announced a collaboration which aims to explore the possibilities that blockchain technology provides for...

What happens in Quinta do Lago – a gated community and golf resort in Almancil, and one of the Algarve’s most...

With people moving away from traditional long let tenancies in favour of shorter, ‘hassle-free’ tenancies, we’ve seen a rise in flex-rents...

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

Home purchase via blockchain has moved one step closer thanks to the launch of NatWest and Coadjute’s mobile project. A network for...

The UK population is growing by more than 500,000 people each year, yet only about half the homes needed are built...

London-based Insurtech start-up Canopy has announced a partnership with 360Globalnet, the next-generation of no-code online digital claim and risk assessment technology.  The...

Built & Spaces has launched its own software which it claims can turn a customer’s dream into a fully constructed house...

Every cloud has a silver lining and where the property market is concerned, London’s recent stagnation and downturn in some areas...

Property Investor Today has previously looked at how Smartlands became the first company to tokenize property in the UK and asked whether fractional ownership and...

In recent weeks we have featured articles on the investment potential of retirement living and care homes. Here, Alex Pelopidas - partner at...

Real estate is set to remain an attractive investment asset in 2020 despite strong political and economic headwinds, the latest research...

Croydon, a part of South London which has given birth to world-famous models, musicians and artists including Kate Moss, Stormzy and...

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

The Modern Method of Auction (MMA) has become one of the fastest-growing sectors in property, according to online auction service LetsBid...

Property Investor Today has covered the work of Smartlands - the first regulated blockchain-based crowdfunding company in the UK, and the...

Technology is developing constantly, which is steadily changing the scope of property purchasing both domestically and abroad. Zillios.com is seeking to re-define the...

The increasing amount of lettings regulations is making it difficult for letting agents and landlords to remain compliant and protect the safety of...

Online mortgage broker Habito has announced the launch of its new mortgage origination platform. The range – which hosts a suite of...

A new, unique platform for crowdfunding investment was recently launched by Smartlands, with the company becoming the first to tokenize property...

Ten cities in Europe have asked for more help from the EU in their battle against Airbnb and other short-let holiday rental websites....

The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show is returning to Surrey between 29-30 June at Sandown Park racecourse. And here at Property...

Gas safety accountability in the private rented sector can be improved by cutting-edge technology, a leading gas safety compliance tool has...

Recent years have seen a shift in buyer activity across the UK’s property market, with London’s much publicised decline in popularity...

The capital of Lithuania is aiming to become the next major PropTech hub, with 2.5 million square metres of space dedicated...

An Artificial Intelligence-powered property investment website is claiming to offer investors and landlords an alternative to property portals Rightmove and Zoopla.  One &...

Pugh & Co scored an impressive 100% success rate at its inaugural online-only property auction. Offers were received from across the UK,...

The remaining December auctions from SDL Auctions will feature unusual lots and plenty of buy-to-let opportunities. A large Victorian school building in...

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

A property investment company, One & Only Pro, has launched its online offering after spending two years developing its complex algorithms...

Blackpool’s property market is set to exceed a valuation of £250m this year, with the total spent on sales growing by...

Young adults are the driving force behind increasing demand for waterside living in the UK, according to a recent survey by...

Liverpool’s property market is set to reach a £1 billion valuation this year as the total spent on house sales has...

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

A new generation of property investors is being created by a rise in the number of affordable homes coming to the...

A PropTech startup is looking to continue to ‘expand’ and ‘improve’ its platform as part of round two of the government’s...

The first full development of family properties featuring Apple Home, Siri and Apple Homekit accessories has been built in the UK,...

Turkish property agency Spot Blue International Property has revealed that the country is emerging as an unlikely champion of cryptocurrencies, with...

Clive Emson Auctioneers sold land property worth £22 million at its landmark 200th auction. The firm achieved a 74% success rate after...

New research carried out by NAEA Propertymark has revealed the top things that will devalue a property. The trade body's findings showed...

Name and business title: Riccardo Iannucci Dawson, head of design at Shape Real Estate. What does Shape Real Estate do? We’re a boutique...

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

Q: What is No Agent?   No Agent is a complete property management service. We have combined the experience of property experts with...

No Agent’s innovative technology and in-house property experts offers landlords a simpler, flexible and low-fee way to manage everything from start...

BrickCoin, a blockchain financial platform backed entirely by Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) has unveiled its vision for a ‘real estate-backed’...

MortgageGym, which is planning to try and change the way UK consumers access the mortgage market, has announced the successful completion...

The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibition, takes place at London ExCeL this week – 28...

The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibition, takes place at London ExCeL next week – 28 &...

More home loans were secured to buy property in the UK during the first two months of 2017 than any year...

A number of property investors across the UK are potentially putting their property investments at risk of major gas incidents, such...

The government yesterday launched its Midlands Energy strategy, which is expected to boost the supply of much needed new homes in...

There is growing appetite for self-build homes north of the border, as the benefits, both in terms of lifestyle and costs,...

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

An online property service has launched a major crowdfunding campaign to fuel expansion plans. No Agent, launched three months ago, claims to...

A reliable broadband connection or good mobile coverage is now one of the first services that prospective homebuyers will now look...

The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibition, gets underway tomorrow at London ExCeL and is free to enter. However, all...

Who are you? Edward Trustworth, 23 What does it say on your business card? Founder, MyTenantedProperty.com What does the business do and what are you...

Short-term property finance lender LendInvest has joined forces with LOT11 to become the funding partner for those seeking to buy property...

Property Partner has appointed Mark Weedon as its new Head of Institutional Development.  The crowdfunding platform announced that Weedon, an experienced figure...

Northern Ireland‘s leading property website PropertyPal has launched a brand new property search Android app, making it easier for users to...

After being awarded full authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority, a new property crowdfunding platform – Propnology – is preparing for...

Select Property Group has joined forces with property company Bruntwood to redevelop a former BBC site in Manchester’s city centre.  Select has...

One of the more out-there broadband stories came to light last week, namely the battle for satellite internet. Elon Musk, the...

Yesterday saw the launch of ‘Moovrs’, an app for property buyers.  Similar to dating app Tinder, it centres around a left and...

You’ve probably heard about it many times, but what actually is fibre optic broadband and why is such a fuss being...

After months of campaigning and deliberating, polling day is now behind us. With all the election stories doing the rounds, we...