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There's good news for the buy to let sector as mortgage product availability is showing signs of stability, according to the...

It’s no coincidence that many property owners choose to sell their homes in spring – everywhere looks and feels better when...

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

New research from fast-growing agency group Lomond  has revealed the top 10 postcodes that are currently offering the strongest rental yields to...

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

The total return of the average buy-to-let property has reduced by 6% over the last two years, driven by a sharp...

Shawbrook is enhancing its support for professional landlords and property investors seeking larger, more complex financing solutions, increasing its maximum loan...

For first time buyers, renting is cheaper than buying in most of the UK according to new data from the Halifax. London, the...

New and past landlords tempted back to Buy to Let have been warned - passive income from property isn’t easy.  This is...

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

Aldermore has named Bristol, as the best city for landlords to invest in for 2024.  Manchester, Coventry, Brighton and London make up...

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

Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer has confirmed that Awaab’s Law - putting a strict timescale on urgent repairs being done -...

Buy to let landlords who improve the energy efficiency of their rental stock should get tax relief. That’s the view of Heather...

The number of landlords who have fallen behind on their mortgages has jumped, says lenders trade body UK Finance. Buy to let...

A recent survey by digital mortgage lender, Molo, revealed that nearly 60% of UK landlords have seen a rise in late...

The latest Build To Rent report prepared by lettings agency Savills claims 2023 saw a total of £4.5 billion of investment...

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

Glasgow has been revealed as the UK city with the biggest rise in the number of buy to let properties in...

Landlords are spoilt for choice, having seen the number of buy to let mortgage products increase by 8.8 per cent in...

Edinburgh-based property portal ESPC has revealed the city’s top-performing postcodes for rental yields in the last quarter of 2023. The latest rental...

A new analysis of the top 30 holiday hotspots across England has tried to quantify the premium for homes on sale. Using...

Just under half of mortgage brokers expect to place more limited company buy-to-let business throughout the next 12 months, Paragon Bank...

Data from London property data consultancy LonRes suggests supply in prime areas of the capital is improving and so rental growth...

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

Despite a sharp fall in the number of homes bought by landlords in 2023, the number of limited companies set up...

New analysis from Rightmove looks at the most prominent trends expected in the rental market during 2024, with advertised rents predicted...

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

Black Brick has been advising professional property investors, buyers, sellers and developers since 2007.  It says it’s advised, sourced and acquired almost...

Landlord confidence has rebounded strongly in recent months according to a survey by a leading buy to let-focussed bank. All aspects of...

A property and legal consultancy has identified what it calls Scotland’s buy to let capital - and it’s neither of the...

Yields for buy to let or corporate residential rental investors are likely to be reduced as a result of a legal...

The gloomy mood surrounding buy to let with higher taxation and stricter regulation has not stopped it being relatively lucrative for...

  Comparison service USwitch has set up a check list for prospective property investors to make their purchase as attractive as possible...

The level of rental properties remains drastically low, according to the latest Housing Insight report from letting agents trade body Propertymark. The...

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

Over £1 billion has been invested in the burgeoning Build To Rent Single Family Housing sector in the first three quarters...

The Confused. com service has analysed rental yields, educational achievements and local amenities to come up with what it claims are...

New research from lettings agency Benham and Reeves has shown that while net rental yields have increased over the last year,...

A leading lettings agency and property consultancy has revealed that it anticipates stronger-than-expected rental growth this year and next in prime...

Prime London markets are proving more resilient to rising interest rates than their mainstream equivalents, says high end agency Savills. Prices in...

The current volatility in the UK housing market is leading to more British investment in the US, an expert claims.  Alistair Brown,...

Buy to let investors keen to bag a bargain will be interested to know that over a third of homes now...

New research by lending service Octane Capital reveals that the average buy to let investor has seen the money they owe...

A high profile buy to let lender has announced the launch of top slicing on applications. This enables investor borrowers to use...

Buy to Let investors about to remortgage are being urged to secure a new rate as early as possible - even...

Another legal firm is reporting a “significant rise” in landlords selling up ahead of the Renters Reform Bill becoming law. A blog...

A property investment platform has analysed rental yields to see the best returning areas for buy to let investors. Sourced Franchise analysed...

A property investment platform’s research may throw cold water on the potential of new build properties to offer short term profits...

Buy to let investors con siding quitting the sector because of government red tape, higher taxes and the threat of the...

Welsh Houses in Multiple Occupation are generating the highest yields across Britain, new data has revealed. The data from buy to let...

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

Landlord investors’ net profits fell below 4.0 per cent in Q1 2023, marking a dramatic shift in finances for mortgaged buy...

An international ratings agency has given its verdict on investors’ prospects for the UK buy to let market - and it...

The last few years have seen an eruption of geopolitical volatility. A pandemic, several global lockdowns, and the re-emergence of war...

The start of construction has been marked by two ground-breaking ceremonies on a £28 million housing project that will aim to...

The UK’s buy-to-let market has changed beyond recognition over the last few years and with a recession on the horizon, landlords...

Newable Finance, the finance brokerage & advisory arm of Newable, launches video advert campaign ahead of the new EPC legislations for...

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

In its still relatively short lifespan, Build to Rent has been at its most prominent in London, where the majority of...

With properties from Shepherd’s Bush to the Nottinghamshire suburbs selling in SDL Property’s Auctions July auction, there were some fantastic results...

In what is sadly my last ever auction roundup for PIT, SDL Property Auctions launches the catalogue for its July National...

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

Difficult neighbours can be a serious problem for property investors, causing anything from minor noise irritations to affecting the property’s value...

When it comes to investing money and making it grow, there are few options that deliver as high returns as property....

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

Some 40% of tenants described their recent hunt for a rental home as difficult, and half of them said it took...

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

Bristol, Oxford and Cambridge have been named as the best cities for landlords and investors to invest in for 2022, according...

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

In this guest piece, Ufuk Bahar - founder of multi-disciplinary architecture practice, Urbanist Architecture, which specialises in maximising the ROI and viability of...

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

Property investment firm Advantage Investment explores the effects Covid-19 has had on property investment and lists the benefits of investing in holiday...

In this guest piece, Martin Dell, Founder of Kyero, explores what makes overseas properties, particularly those in France, an attractive option...

In this guest piece, Rob Lessmann, founder of Design’d Living, explores his five top tips for creating an attractive, luxe interior in...

A development of 21 flats in Hanley was given the green light in a bid to regenerate the area. ALB Group put...

The North West of England has held the title for buy to let property hotspot for some time now. However, property...

DJ Alexander, a lettings firm based in Scotland, recently claimed that the level of interest and activity in the rental market...

Fresh data from one of London’s largest co-living operators has revealed the positive impact of lockdown restrictions lifting on tenant sentiment...

A disparity between property demand and supply has risen across the UK. This has created opportunities for buy-to-let landlords to invest in...

Property auctions provide the perfect opportunity for investors, whether you’re looking to add to your portfolio or release some capital.  As a buyer, you...

Until recently, the world of buy-to-let investing has traditionally been dominated by men. Current figures, however, reveal women now make up...

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

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

One of London’s leading independent estate agencies has launched NWX Residences, a landmark Build to Rent (BTR) scheme developed in partnership...

This auction roundup takes a look at the month just gone, with record results at Sutton Kersh Auctions, Network Auctions and...

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

For most people, selling a property means doing so on the open market, usually through a local estate agent. This method...

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

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

With people commuting less due to the pandemic, it comes as no surprise that the interest in searches for ‘buy-to-let scheme’...

Investors viewing auction property A property investor is a long-term investor who lives by the fact they will be substantially better off...

In recent years, buy-to-let investors and landlords might feel as if they have been deliberately targeted, with changes to mortgage interest...

Manchester has topped the list of the best areas for landlords to invest in, according to Aldermore’s 'Buy to Let City Tracker'. The...

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

For over two decades, The Cumberland has been offering specialist lending to the hospitality sector, and 10 years ago, it became...

Damp in your home is a serious issue, potentially costing thousands to repair. It’s important that you act quickly as soon...

Periodic inspections of your property are just as important for landlords as the inventory check at the start of the tenancy....

Who are you? Craig Hayward How do you help landlords and property investors? With over 10 years’ experience we have been helping landlords and...

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