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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...

National Landlord Investment Show has announced that the former Leader of the Conservative Party, the Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith,...

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

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

London Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan says he will build 6,000 “affordable” rental homes by 2030 - with their rents capped. Khan, standing...

A Scottish property investment specialist is launching what he calls “an innovative new course, designed specifically to encourage property investment and...

Citygate, a UK-based social housing investment firm, and UCEA, a third-generation Single Family Office, say they’re going to help solve the...

Grainger, the UK’s largest listed provider of rental homes, has revealed its second Build To Rent development in Bristol. Located within Temple...

Although economic activity has picked up since the start of the year, the outlook remains weak by historical standards according to...

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

A study into crime rates, potential rental yield and nearby tourist attractions has listed a selection of the top holiday cottage...

The largest lettings agency in Scotland says purchases by landlords and other investor buyers in that country have risen sharply despite...

New retail and leisure research has revealed a boom in commercial real estate activity over 2023.  The latest report by the Local...

From executive homes to single-bedroom flats, an enormous range of homes feature in Bond Wolfe’s 190-lot live-streamed auction this Wednesday. A guide...

The average price of property coming to the market for sale rises by 1.5% (+£5,279) this month to £368,118, as the...

Maximising Returns: Use tech to make better decisions before acquiring your next property  As property investors, staying ahead in today's competitive market...

Almost four in 10 of landlords would like to expand their property portfolio in the next year says investment platform Lendlord. This...

New research suggests that a majority of the British public believe the government should be doing more to support students find...

The Chancellor has abolished multiple dwellings relief for stamp duty land tax. Relief from SDLT for multiple dwellings in England and Northern Ireland...

A legal firm says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has effectively slashed the value of holiday homes which are sold from April 2025...

Knight Frank says private investors remain the most active buyers in global commercial property. In 2023 private capital invested US$338 billion globally,...

The UK house building industry needs “significant intervention” from government to address planning, quality and financial problems according to the Competition...

Foxtons says the Build To Rent sector has vast growth potential - and even now in its infancy it is enjoying...

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...

Typically, rents rise in line with wages - which, in turn, tend to track inflation or increase at a slightly lower...

International entrepreneur David von Rosen has launched 25 Degrees – a new top-end Dubai-based property development company co-founded with a Dubai-based...

Hamptons head of research Aneisha Beveridge says the early signs in 2024 suggest that the market has firmly turned the page.   She...

Total value of UK housing fell marginally in 2023 by 0.3 per cent or £27 billion, but remains significantly higher than...

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

Property investment specialist lender Shawbrook has completed its first limited company remortgage in just 28 business days. The professional property investor, an existing...

UK housing costs hit £200 billion for the first time in 2023, according to the latest research by the property firm...

Figures released by the National House Building Council show 133,213 new homes were completed in 2023, down 12 per cent on...

The most popular regions in Europe for prospective expats and holiday home owners have been revealed by sales website Your Overseas...

Average house prices rose by 1.3 per cent in January, the fourth monthly rise in a row according to the Halifax. Property...

New government figures show a net loss of 16,000 social homes in England last year, as sales and demolitions continue to...

Calling all landlords, Investors and property professionals: National Landlord Investment Show returns to Olympia London on 6th March for its first...

Pressure is ramping up on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to cut stamp duty at next month’s Budget on March 6. Former Housing Secretary...

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...

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

In the wake of a turbulent 2023 for the property industry, Essential Information Group, a leading provider of data and insights...

2024 could be the year of investment in the regeneration of historic buildings a sector specialist forecasts. Charles Warrack, partner at property...

We believe a well-functioning housing system is one that meets everyone’s housing needs. There will always be people who can’t or...

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

Institutional investors are increasingly recognising their crucial role in meeting residential property building targets and plan to boost funding levels, it’s...

Emerald Palace Group, which owns the luxurious Raffles The Palm Dubai, has announced that the largest penthouse in Dubai is up...

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

An investment platform is backing two of the more unusual property sectors - short lets and assisted living - as good...

Flipping a property is something that so many people have a desire to do, in fact, data shows that searches for...

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors is bringing a city centre development opportunity in Dundee with potential for student accommodation development and other residential/commercial...

“2023 has proved a tricky year but it’s also provided opportunities that haven’t been available for the last few years. “On the...

A chronic mismatch between supply and demand has been the defining feature of the private rental market for three years.  UK rents...

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

The latest research by Foxtons reveals just how much London homeowners can add  Ali’s to their property by digging down. The research...

An online property auction expert says investors and all others selling by auction in 2024 must be realistic on pricing. Stuart Collar...

A leading estate agent in London has revealed a glut of properties awaiting modernisation and shrewd investment in a sought after...

A new study has uncovered the most profitable garage conversions investors can consider for properties.  According to the figures, turning a garage...

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

Research by peer-to-peer investment business easyMoney reveals that London is the hotspot for investors who are looking to purchase ready-made property...

Well located building plots and renovation projects near the Cornish coast have historically been in high demand and short supply -...

It’s not just the weather that’s wet and dreary – the outlook looks bleak for landlords too as we head towards...

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

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

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has ruled out any reversal of Section 24 or other tax changes which have hurt landlords in...

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

An off-plan property consultancy is claiming “record returns” after launching a series of so-called Assisted Living flats in partnership with developers...

Lots submitted to residential auctions have more than doubled in numbers in recent months. Fresh figures released by EIG Property Auctions show...

Labour’s Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to reform the housing market withs plan to build 1.5m new homes funded partly...

A property entrepreneur best known for having been a contestant on The Apprentice is seeking up to 200 portfolio landlords or...

A new study of over 600,000 available properties on Rightmove reveals that homes in need of renovation are the most in...

Every month Britain’s ‘third property portal’ - On The Market - publishes a sentiment index. This is not the usual snapshot on...

One of the many monthly house price market reports comes from Home - it’s arguably lower profile than most but is...

As the ‘big buy-to-let’ sell off gathers momentum, we take a look ways you can guestimate the value of your rental...

Demand for projects fell like a stone during 2022 as the cost of building supplies were on the rise and tradespeople...

That’s the clear result of a survey by the National Residential Landlords Association.  It says some 12 per cent of landlords in...

Demand for office space has soared in Derbyshire’s largest town following the completion of several high-quality schemes. That’s the claim from Destination...

Propertymark, the UK agents’ trade body, has given a snapshot of what’s happening with lettings and sales.  Chief executive Nathan Emerson says...

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

The Algarve’s world-famous Vale do Lobo golf course has seen a dramatic renovation of its residents with a show home now...

Conversions may present new opportunities for property investors if two groups of MPs have their way. That’s because two all-party groups of...

The government has been making a flurry of announcements about new investment areas in recent weeks, the single biggest of which...

Property consultancy Knight Frank has announced the launch of Palmerston Court – a deluxe collection of six three-bedroom homes in sought-after...

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

The government is pushing ahead with controversial plans which, if they come to fruition, will make Cambridge the so-called Silicon Valley...

Fashionable Central London enclave Camden Town is set to undergo a transformation with a string of new projects. It’s already famous for...

Communities in Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley are the latest likely to benefit from thousands of new jobs and £1.2 billion...

British landlords with holiday rentals located in countries within the European Union may soon be required to pay VAT on rental...

Airbnb is offering £100 to new Hosts welcoming their first Airbnb guest during the Wimbledon Championships, which begin on Monday. Last year...

Construction industry insight and intelligence consultancy Glenigan has produced its industry forecast for the next three years - and in a...

We all need to learn more about how to reduce our energy bills and take steps to ensure our homes are...

Across the UK, there has been an average increase in rent by 8.0 per cent  in the past year according to...

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

UK and international investors and developers have been presented with £20 billion worth of opportunities to invest in a diverse range...

The commercial property sector in England is in the midst of a seismic shift propelled by the introduction of stringent minimum...

A proposal to breathe new life into a series of buildings at the point where Edinburgh’s West End and city centre...

New starts on construction continued to fall during April, according to Construction industry insight experts, Glenigan. Their May edition of the Construction...

Fans of Kevin Costner* may recall Field of Dreams. The above quote went to the heart of the 1989 film. It...

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