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With analysis from property lender Together finding that, as of 2023, there are 1.55m abandoned residential homes worth £531 billion across...

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

Claire Flynn, mortgages expert at Confused .com, has given 12 tips for anyone considering investing in student housing. “Investing in student properties...

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

A leading buying agent in the UK says she’s increasingly seeing clients wanting to boost income from their biggest asset -...

Research from Idealista, Spain’s largest property portal, showed that in December 2022, 20% of properties listed sold within a week, 35%...

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

Leading property investment experts Redmayne Smith offers advice to new investors With rental demand at an all-time high, research from Aviva...

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

With around 35,000 Brits buying property abroad each year, it is vital that investors seek advice and do their research before travelling overseas to...

As an investor, you may be interested in adding a new kitchen to add value to your new home before selling...

Well-known Spanish agency Lucas Fox works with some of Spain's leading mortgage brokers who offer competitive mortgage packages to suit all requirements....

No matter the reason for selling your French property, you will naturally want to secure the best possible price. Selling a...

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

With bricks and mortar proving ever-popular and house prices continuing to rise, the opportunities for first-time and seasoned property investors are endless. That...

With new research finding over 10 million UK adults are considering becoming a holiday let landlord and the volume and total...

Search demand for holiday homes in South Devon rose by as much as 100% in 2021, suggesting a record year for...

Following a record low for the hospitality industry in 2020 and a mixed 2021 amidst the yo-yoing regulations, demand is finally...

We’ve entered a new month, which means new beginnings and refreshed confidence as we navigate a post-Covid world. Quite aptly, this...

In this guest piece, Dennis Chan, head of international sales at Chestertons, gives his take on the off plan market and...

A leading Spanish home builder has drawn on its 60-plus years of experience to provide information and advice to those who...

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

One of the challenges that any developer faces when building entry-level homes is how to stand out from the crowd. Build...

From knowing the best time to buy a home to understanding what’s needed before you can put in an offer, it...

Here, in this latest PIT guest piece, Ellen Klein - editor at Sleep Junkie - outlines how investors should buy their first...

As a property investor, you are more than likely to require building work at some point – whether you are flipping...

Since the start of the pandemic, recent figures have shown that more than 11,000 second-home owners in England have opened their...

Subsidence damage, if left untreated, can cost homeowners anywhere between £3,000 to over £250,000 – meaning it could prove very costly to...

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

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

As the property investment industry becomes ever more complex, it can be difficult for a first-timer to take the plunge and...

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...

With 99% of holiday lets already fully booked for the summer in popular UK areas, Matt Fox of holiday rental marketplace...

It emerged a few weeks ago that TV stars Ant & Dec and Phillip Schofield are set to lose around £8...

Since April 12, overnight stays in self-contained accommodation in England with members of a person’s household or bubble have been allowed,...

Recent research from CIA Landlords revealed the top 10 locations where landlords can potentially make the most profits from buy-to-let. Brighton, Bangor,...

Property investment can be very profitable over time and is seen as one of the safest forms of investment during times...

From March 1 2021, HMRC’s new VAT domestic reverse charge for building and construction services comes into effect. With this in mind,...

There has been an increasing trend in recent years for property investment courses which promise financial freedom and untold riches for...

2020 was a challenging year for many industries across the world, and especially those in the UK. Amongst national lockdowns, stringent...

Despite 2020 being a turbulent year for many businesses across the UK, the property market actually saw a mini-industry boom. As...

For anyone looking to purchase a second property, the experts at regulated fast house sale site Good Move have provided all...

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

You may have heard people say that as the coronavirus continues and a possible recession approaches, this spells the end of the...

Sometimes even seasoned investors will need guidance, help and assistance, particularly during times of crisis and uncertainty. With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,...

We all know it’s important, as an investor, to keep up to date with current and future rental trends in order...

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed so many things for so many people. For international real estate agents in Spain, it has...

HMOs are an important part of the UK housing market as they offer students and young professionals affordable accommodation. There is...

If you are dreaming of buying a property in Spain, there is so much to think about and many things to...

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...

With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...

Gas Safety Week is an annual event, that took place 14-20 September in 2020 and aims to raise awareness of gas safety...

Despite another national lockdown seemingly on the horizon, the property market remains resilient, with the stamp duty holiday and other initiatives...

Advice has been offered to both those thinking about selling their Spanish property and those looking to buy in the country...

In this guest article, Andres Manzano, head of product (business) at PagoFX - a money transfer app launched earlier this year by...

Purchasing a property abroad is rarely a straightforward process, even at the best of times, but at present there are even...

An extension is a worthwhile investment that can add 20-30% to the value of a property while simultaneously providing a much...

It’s really important now, more than ever, that investors think strategically – with so much uncertainty and so many unknowns as...

In recent weeks we have extensively covered the impact of Covid-19 on British buyers in Spain, including how buying with a...

Throughout the property industry, in response to the challenges posed by Covid-19, various webinars have been held offering top tips, guidance,...

Increasingly, landlords have had to adapt to stay on top of the trends within the property and lifestyle sector to boost...

In the second of two guest pieces for Property Investor Today, Jana Korpova-Harris, director at the Luxury Property Show - which...

The latest statistics from Cifas revealed that mortgage fraud is up 5%, but what exactly is it and what can lenders,...

With the current chaos swirling around Westminster – from the prorogation by Boris Johnson to this week’s Supreme Court ruling that...

Neglecting your loft is easily done, with many people simply using it as a storage spot for bits and bobs that...

Mulberry Cottages has announced the expansion this autumn of its free ‘Holiday Let Masterclasses’ for prospective buyers across the South of...

The children are off school, which means the summer break has officially begun and people are gearing up for the holidays....

Property is an appealing investment: it’s been proven (in a favourable market, of course) to increase in value and it’s a...

If you are already the lucky owner of an investment property, you may be questioning how you need to dress and...

With the next Homebuilding & Renovating Show fast approaching, two industry professionals share their thoughts and top tips on the most...

Letting a home can be an intimidating task if you’re doing it for the first time. You may have deliberately entered...

If you are selling a property, it is important that you present it in the best condition to potential investors, in...

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

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

The Overseas Property Show returns to Birmingham this weekend, showcasing hundreds of luxury properties in Portugal, Spain, Cape Verde and California. Taking...

With the lettings market traditionally heating up in autumn, property investors will be looking at ways to make their rental homes...

A number of buy-to-let landlords are turning their attention to student housing, which is regarded by many property investors as a...

Most landlords are unable to identify a fake passport when presented with one leaving them vulnerable to fraudsters with fake ID’s, according...

When investing in buy-to-let, you can’t always be sure when the appliances and pipework in the property were last serviced and...

If you are a buy-to-let investor you are may be required to take action to ensure that your rental properties comply...

Auctions are a great way to acquire property competitively, with a wide range of bargains often going under the hammer. But...

Auctions provide an excellent way to buy property competitively, with a number of great deals often secured under the hammer. However,...

With student housing becoming an increasingly popular investment in recent years, Mish Liyanage at the Mistoria Group explains how you could...

Many Britons often think about the idea of jetting off overseas to invest in property. Well, if you are planning to make...

With the new EPC changes coming into force in April 2018, those who invest in the private rented market should already...

Damage caused by storms, burst pipes and from break-ins were listed in a report earlier this year as the primary reasons that...

Scott Hendry of Together shares some tips on buying at auction. Buying at auction is a popular choice for property investors...

Auction rooms across the UK are often filled with property investors looking to buy property, ensuring that hundreds of residential and...

When investing in a new property, you can’t always be sure when the appliances and pipework in the building were last...

You may have to pay capital gains tax if you make a profit when you sell property that is not your...

Specialist lender Together has joined forces with buy-to-let and commercial mortgage broker TBMC to provide property investors with auction and bridging...

As we move into spring and the majority of auction houses have now had their first events of 2016, now is...