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![Guidance for landlords: 5 top tips for navigating responsibilities](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/The%20Mortgage%20Works/Company%20Director.jpg)
Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing for tenants while also managing rental properties effectively. Staying informed...
01 March 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![Twelve Top Tips for investing in student housing](/upload/images/24%2001%2018%2004.jpg)
Claire Flynn, mortgages expert at Confused .com, has given 12 tips for anyone considering investing in student housing. “Investing in student properties...
18 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Top Three Places To Invest named in new league table](/upload/images/__thumbs/23%2010%2026%2001.jpg/23%2010%2026%2001__400x266.jpg)
The Confused. com service has analysed rental yields, educational achievements and local amenities to come up with what it claims are...
26 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Top Tips for Maximum Short Let income from a Home](/upload/images/__thumbs/23%2009%2026%201.jpg/23%2009%2026%201__400x267.jpg)
A leading buying agent in the UK says she’s increasingly seeing clients wanting to boost income from their biggest asset -...
26 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Top tips for selling properties in Spain](/upload/images/__thumbs/Top%20tips%20for%20selling%20properties%20in%20Spain.jpg/Top%20tips%20for%20selling%20properties%20in%20Spain__400x267.jpg)
Research from Idealista, Spain’s largest property portal, showed that in December 2022, 20% of properties listed sold within a week, 35%...
04 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Five top tips for investing in Cyprus](/upload/images/2%20Five%20Top%20Tips%20for%20Investing%20in%20Cyprus%20shutterstock_1577103922.jpg)
Whether for a holiday home or a permanent move, Cyprus has no shortage of reasons to invest in property. The island...
30 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Top tips on how to get into property investment](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Top%20tips%20property%20investment%20rent-calculation-1-400x310.png)
Leading property investment experts Redmayne Smith offers advice to new investors With rental demand at an all-time high, research from Aviva...
09 February 2023
From: Breaking News
![Invested in a holiday let? Here’s how to navigate the cost of living crisis](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Flags%20%26%20Locations/Cumbria-400x310.jpg)
In this guest piece, Mark Simpson from Boostly looks at how holiday let owners can navigate the cost-of-living crisis and keep...
16 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - what not to do when viewing a home overseas](/upload/images/Locations/SpanishProperty400x310.png)
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...
27 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![Five Key Tips to Make Your New Kitchen Sustainable](/upload/images/Miscellaneous/Natural%20Light%20Interior%20Modern%20Design_400x310.png)
As an investor, you may be interested in adding a new kitchen to add value to your new home before selling...
26 July 2022
From: Property Investment & Strategy
![Revealed - top tips for securing a Spanish mortgage](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/Mortgage-image400x310.png)
Well-known Spanish agency Lucas Fox works with some of Spain's leading mortgage brokers who offer competitive mortgage packages to suit all requirements....
22 July 2022
From: Overseas Property
![Selling up? Top tips on property valuations in France](/upload/images/Locations/ParisFrance-400x310-min.jpeg)
No matter the reason for selling your French property, you will naturally want to secure the best possible price. Selling a...
20 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![Investors - should you be considering these interior design trends?](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/Interiors/Light%20sofa%20with%20pillows%20against%20a%20gray%20wall-400x310.png)
If you are investing in a home or holiday home that you are subsequently looking to rent out, interior design is...
15 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![Five top tips for property investors this year and beyond](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/MillennialAgent-400x310.jpg)
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...
27 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![Aspiring holiday let landlords – top tips from a lending expert](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/EnglishHolidayHome-400x310.jpg)
With new research finding over 10 million UK adults are considering becoming a holiday let landlord and the volume and total...
20 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![Entering the holiday let market? New report says try South Devon](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/HolidayHome-400x310.jpg)
Search demand for holiday homes in South Devon rose by as much as 100% in 2021, suggesting a record year for...
06 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - key considerations for first-time hotel investors](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/House-in-Hand-400x310.jpg)
Following a record low for the hospitality industry in 2020 and a mixed 2021 amidst the yo-yoing regulations, demand is finally...
21 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![Auction roundup – auctioneer awards, charity work and expert tips](/upload/images/Site%20logos/AuctionRoundup-400x310-min.jpg)
We’ve entered a new month, which means new beginnings and refreshed confidence as we navigate a post-Covid world. Quite aptly, this...
04 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![Revealed: off plan buyers flock back to London as the WFH guidelines change](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/HomeInHands-400x310.jpg)
In this guest piece, Dennis Chan, head of international sales at Chestertons, gives his take on the off plan market and...
04 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – top tips for first-time overseas buyers](/upload/images/Locations/SpanishVilla-400x310.jpg)
A leading Spanish home builder has drawn on its 60-plus years of experience to provide information and advice to those who...
11 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![The ‘do’s and don’ts’ of investing in Spanish property post-Brexit](/upload/images/Locations/SpanishVilla-400x310.jpg)
In this guest piece, Sascha Badelt, managing director of Cloverhut, outlines what investors should (and shouldn't) be doing when it comes to...
26 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![How to add value to your small-scale property development project](/upload/images/library/InteriorDesign-400x310.png)
One of the challenges that any developer faces when building entry-level homes is how to stand out from the crowd. Build...
20 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![Expert reveals top house buying tips for 2022](/upload/images/library/HouseKeyAndCoins-400x310.png)
From knowing the best time to buy a home to understanding what’s needed before you can put in an offer, it...
08 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![Not for the faint of heart: here’s how to buy your first investment property](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/Homes-MaginifyingGlass-400x310.jpg)
Here, in this latest PIT guest piece, Ellen Klein - editor at Sleep Junkie - outlines how investors should buy their first...
29 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Investors – where are building scams most common and how can you avoid them?](/upload/images/BTR%2C%20PBSA%2C%20Co-living/build-to-rent400x310.png)
As a property investor, you are more than likely to require building work at some point – whether you are flipping...
01 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![How to maximise income from your holiday home in 2022](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/CornwallHomes400x310.png)
Since the start of the pandemic, recent figures have shown that more than 11,000 second-home owners in England have opened their...
20 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Investors – what are the warning signs for potentially costly subsidence?](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/Surveyor-Tablet-400x310.jpg)
Subsidence damage, if left untreated, can cost homeowners anywhere between £3,000 to over £250,000 – meaning it could prove very costly to...
13 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Interior design - five top tips to help holiday rentals attract the right crowd](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/Interiors/4%20Design%20Tips.jpg)
In this guest piece, Rob Lessmann, founder of Design’d Living, explores his five top tips for creating an attractive, luxe interior in...
06 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - five top tips for profitable apartment investing](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/HouseSearch-400x310-min.jpg)
In this advice article, Mike Liverton, founder and chairman of Jetstream Hospitality Solutions, outlines some top tips for investing in apartments...
27 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![What to look for in your first property: tips from NW property expert](/upload/images/library/Investment(3)-400x310-min.jpeg)
As the property investment industry becomes ever more complex, it can be difficult for a first-timer to take the plunge and...
06 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Top tips for getting the best out of property auctions](/upload/images/library/OnlineAuction-400x310.jpg)
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...
02 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Staycation - 8 easy steps to transform your home into a holiday cottage](/img/default/pit.png)
With 99% of holiday lets already fully booked for the summer in popular UK areas, Matt Fox of holiday rental marketplace...
07 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Preventing holiday home hell – is investing abroad right for you?](/img/default/pit.png)
It emerged a few weeks ago that TV stars Ant & Dec and Phillip Schofield are set to lose around £8...
10 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Trade body offers top tips for consumers planning UK staycation getaways](/img/default/pit.png)
Since April 12, overnight stays in self-contained accommodation in England with members of a person’s household or bubble have been allowed,...
23 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Insight – where are the most profitable locations for BTL landlords?](/img/default/pit.png)
Recent research from CIA Landlords revealed the top 10 locations where landlords can potentially make the most profits from buy-to-let. Brighton, Bangor,...
12 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![What should you consider before paying for a property course or mentor?](/img/default/pit.png)
Property investment can be very profitable over time and is seen as one of the safest forms of investment during times...
07 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![HMRC’s new VAT reverse charge – how will construction firms be affected?](/img/default/pit.png)
From March 1 2021, HMRC’s new VAT domestic reverse charge for building and construction services comes into effect. With this in mind,...
24 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![Property investment cons – how can you avoid them?](/img/default/pit.png)
There has been an increasing trend in recent years for property investment courses which promise financial freedom and untold riches for...
17 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![What does 2021 have in store for the property market?](/img/default/pit.png)
2020 was a challenging year for many industries across the world, and especially those in the UK. Amongst national lockdowns, stringent...
20 January 2021
From: Property Investment & Strategy
![Top tips for selling a property in 2021](/img/default/pit.png)
Despite 2020 being a turbulent year for many businesses across the UK, the property market actually saw a mini-industry boom. As...
15 January 2021
From: Property Investment & Strategy
![Buying a second property? Here’s all you need to know](/img/default/pit.png)
For anyone looking to purchase a second property, the experts at regulated fast house sale site Good Move have provided all...
11 December 2020
From: Breaking News
![How can investors meet the rising demand for sustainable homes?](/img/default/pit.png)
With some 20% of the UK’s carbon emissions coming from domestic buildings, the importance of sustainable construction has become undeniable. Over the...
11 December 2020
From: Breaking News
![Are we approaching the end of the road for HMOs?](/img/default/pit.png)
You may have heard people say that as the coronavirus continues and a possible recession approaches, this spells the end of the...
27 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![Looking to scale your portfolio? Here’s some top tips for seasoned investors](/img/default/pit.png)
Sometimes even seasoned investors will need guidance, help and assistance, particularly during times of crisis and uncertainty. With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,...
23 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![Top tips – investors warned not to change strategy based on lockdown trends](/img/default/pit.png)
We all know it’s important, as an investor, to keep up to date with current and future rental trends in order...
16 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![Revealed: top tips for buying property in Spain in the new normal](/img/default/pit.png)
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed so many things for so many people. For international real estate agents in Spain, it has...
10 November 2020
From: Overseas Property
![Top tips on investing in student HMOs](/img/default/pit.png)
HMOs are an important part of the UK housing market as they offer students and young professionals affordable accommodation. There is...
10 November 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy
![Top tips: your guide to buying Spanish property](/img/default/pit.png)
If you are dreaming of buying a property in Spain, there is so much to think about and many things to...
30 October 2020
From: Overseas Property
![Top tips for pandemic-proofing your property abroad without breaking the bank, or the rules!](/img/default/pit.png)
No matter if you have a property abroad, a holiday home, or rent a place long-term, 2020 has definitely been a...
30 October 2020
From: Overseas Property
![Top tips on virtual viewings when buying or selling a home](/img/default/pit.png)
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...
30 October 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy
![10 Essential Safety Requirements For New Landlords](/img/default/pit.png)
With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...
30 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance
![Top tips to make your properties ‘gas secure’](/img/default/pit.png)
Gas Safety Week is an annual event, that took place 14-20 September in 2020 and aims to raise awareness of gas safety...
30 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance
![Landlords – here’s how to create the perfect property listing](/img/default/pit.png)
Despite another national lockdown seemingly on the horizon, the property market remains resilient, with the stamp duty holiday and other initiatives...
05 October 2020
From: Sponsored Content
![Insight: top tips for selling your Spanish property and buyers’ Brexit rush](/img/default/pit.png)
Advice has been offered to both those thinking about selling their Spanish property and those looking to buy in the country...
05 October 2020
From: Breaking News
![Revealed: top tips for pandemic-proofing your property abroad](/img/default/pit.png)
In this guest article, Andres Manzano, head of product (business) at PagoFX - a money transfer app launched earlier this year by...
02 October 2020
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – how to avoid overseas property purchase pitfalls in a pandemic](/img/default/pit.png)
Purchasing a property abroad is rarely a straightforward process, even at the best of times, but at present there are even...
09 September 2020
From: Breaking News
![Three tips for investors - the benefits of extensions](/img/default/pit.png)
An extension is a worthwhile investment that can add 20-30% to the value of a property while simultaneously providing a much...
27 May 2020
From: Breaking News
![Revealed: how can you be a strategic investor?](/img/default/pit.png)
It’s really important now, more than ever, that investors think strategically – with so much uncertainty and so many unknowns as...
25 May 2020
From: Breaking News
![Top tips for Spanish property buyers – experts offer their guidance](/img/default/pit.png)
In recent weeks we have extensively covered the impact of Covid-19 on British buyers in Spain, including how buying with a...
01 May 2020
From: Breaking News
![Help for investors – webinars to assist people through the crisis](/img/default/pit.png)
Throughout the property industry, in response to the challenges posed by Covid-19, various webinars have been held offering top tips, guidance,...
27 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![Top tips – how to get maximum value for your rental property portfolio](/img/default/pit.png)
Increasingly, landlords have had to adapt to stay on top of the trends within the property and lifestyle sector to boost...
08 November 2019
From: Breaking News
![Which property types offer the best return on investment?](/img/default/pit.png)
In the second of two guest pieces for Property Investor Today, Jana Korpova-Harris, director at the Luxury Property Show - which...
23 October 2019
From: Breaking News
![How can you protect your business from mortgage fraud?](/img/default/pit.png)
The latest statistics from Cifas revealed that mortgage fraud is up 5%, but what exactly is it and what can lenders,...
09 October 2019
From: Breaking News
![How can you Brexit-proof your property investment?](/img/default/pit.png)
With the current chaos swirling around Westminster – from the prorogation by Boris Johnson to this week’s Supreme Court ruling that...
27 September 2019
From: Breaking News
![Top tips - increasing the value of your home with a loft conversion](/img/default/pit.png)
Neglecting your loft is easily done, with many people simply using it as a storage spot for bits and bobs that...
30 August 2019
From: Breaking News
![New events offer top tips on how to be a holiday let landlord](/img/default/pit.png)
Mulberry Cottages has announced the expansion this autumn of its free ‘Holiday Let Masterclasses’ for prospective buyers across the South of...
14 August 2019
From: Breaking News
![Landlords - protect your home while tenants are away this summer](/img/default/pit.png)
The children are off school, which means the summer break has officially begun and people are gearing up for the holidays....
25 July 2019
From: Sponsored Content
![The growing appeal of peer to peer property lending](/img/default/pit.png)
Property is an appealing investment: it’s been proven (in a favourable market, of course) to increase in value and it’s a...
21 June 2019
From: Breaking News
![Styling an investment property – the top tips](/img/default/pit.png)
If you are already the lucky owner of an investment property, you may be questioning how you need to dress and...
13 March 2019
From: Breaking News
![What are the renovation and design trends for 2019?](/img/default/pit.png)
With the next Homebuilding & Renovating Show fast approaching, two industry professionals share their thoughts and top tips on the most...
07 December 2018
From: Breaking News
![Top tips for first-time landlords](/img/default/pit.png)
Letting a home can be an intimidating task if you’re doing it for the first time. You may have deliberately entered...
06 December 2018
From: Sponsored Content
![Five tips to bear in mind when looking to sell your property](/img/default/pit.png)
If you are selling a property, it is important that you present it in the best condition to potential investors, in...
13 September 2018
From: Sponsored Content
![Five top tips for investing in student accommodation](/img/default/pit.png)
Last year, Savills statistics showed that investment into student accommodation had risen by 17%. And with the number of students being accepted...
30 May 2018
From: Breaking News
![Ideal Home Show reveals its line-up of property stars](/img/default/pit.png)
The Ideal Home Show 2018, held at Olympia London from 17 March to 2 April, has announced its line-up of property...
09 February 2018
From: Breaking News
![The Overseas Property Show returns for another outing](/img/default/pit.png)
The Overseas Property Show returns to Birmingham this weekend, showcasing hundreds of luxury properties in Portugal, Spain, Cape Verde and California. Taking...
24 January 2018
From: Breaking News
![How you can Transform your Property for New Tenants this Autumn](/img/default/pit.png)
With the lettings market traditionally heating up in autumn, property investors will be looking at ways to make their rental homes...
25 October 2017
From: Sponsored Content
![Top tips every landlord should consider when investing in student property](/img/default/pit.png)
A number of buy-to-let landlords are turning their attention to student housing, which is regarded by many property investors as a...
30 August 2017
From: Breaking News
![Here's how to stay safe and beat the fraudsters](/img/default/pit.png)
Most landlords are unable to identify a fake passport when presented with one leaving them vulnerable to fraudsters with fake ID’s, according...
14 July 2017
From: Breaking News
![Here’s how to ensure your next property acquisition is gas safe](/img/default/pit.png)
When investing in buy-to-let, you can’t always be sure when the appliances and pipework in the property were last serviced and...
13 July 2017
From: Breaking News
![Minimum energy efficiency standards for rented properties – are you ready?](/img/default/pit.png)
If you are a buy-to-let investor you are may be required to take action to ensure that your rental properties comply...
11 July 2017
From: Breaking News
![Buying bargains at property auctions](/img/default/pit.png)
Auctions are a great way to acquire property competitively, with a wide range of bargains often going under the hammer. But...
06 July 2017
From: Breaking News
![Top tips when buying property at auction](/img/default/pit.png)
Auctions provide an excellent way to buy property competitively, with a number of great deals often secured under the hammer. However,...
04 July 2017
From: Breaking News
![Top tips for investing in student property](/img/default/pit.png)
With student housing becoming an increasingly popular investment in recent years, Mish Liyanage at the Mistoria Group explains how you could...
23 December 2016
From: Breaking News
![Top tips for investing in property abroad](/img/default/pit.png)
Many Britons often think about the idea of jetting off overseas to invest in property. Well, if you are planning to make...
20 December 2016
From: Breaking News
![Top tips for achieving an E EPC rating](/img/default/pit.png)
With the new EPC changes coming into force in April 2018, those who invest in the private rented market should already...
16 December 2016
From: Breaking News
![Top tips to avoid common buy-to-let insurance claims](/img/default/pit.png)
Damage caused by storms, burst pipes and from break-ins were listed in a report earlier this year as the primary reasons that...
12 December 2016
From: Breaking News
![Top tips for investors buying property at auction](/img/default/pit.png)
Scott Hendry of Together shares some tips on buying at auction. Buying at auction is a popular choice for property investors...
02 December 2016
From: Breaking News
![Top tips on how to finance a property purchase at auction](/img/default/pit.png)
Auction rooms across the UK are often filled with property investors looking to buy property, ensuring that hundreds of residential and...
01 December 2016
From: Breaking News
![Top tips to ensure your next property investment is gas safe](/img/default/pit.png)
When investing in a new property, you can’t always be sure when the appliances and pipework in the building were last...
29 November 2016
From: Breaking News
![The five best ways for investors to cut their capital gains tax bill](/img/default/pit.png)
You may have to pay capital gains tax if you make a profit when you sell property that is not your...
04 November 2016
From: Breaking News
![New deal to provide property investors with auction and bridging finance](/img/default/pit.png)
Specialist lender Together has joined forces with buy-to-let and commercial mortgage broker TBMC to provide property investors with auction and bridging...