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

New research shows that sellers in Wales are likely to be hit hardest by a down valuation, with the average home...

If interest rate rises weren’t enough to drive landlords out the market, mounting maintenance costs could be. Various studies and surveys have...

Based on average house prices in the UK, a correlation has been found that properties with a higher Energy Performance Certificate...

The number of prospective sellers contacting estate agents to arrange valuations ahead of sale hit an all-time high in January, says...

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

Sales Market: The UK housing market is at an inflection point, which means mixed signals for buyers and sellers. Inflation has fallen...

In Q4 2023 the overall commercial vacancy rate was stagnant at 14.0 per cent - but there is good news for prospective...

One of the West Midlands most famous landmark buildings has been listed for sale. Commercial agents and investment specialist Robert Irving Burns...

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

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

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

A new report shows that average sales in the UK take a depressingly long time - some 220 days. This comprises of...

The housing market in the UK may be challenging but some areas are bucking the trend.  A study by PropTech operator The...

Purplebricks de-lists from the London Stock Exchange’s Alternative Investment Market on June 16 - the end of what many regard as...

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

International real estate advisor Savills has strengthened its European residential network with the acquisition of Beliving in Italy, a real estate...

A new online marketplace which will connect property investors to property sourcers across the UK has been launched. Invesourced, a property investment platform,...

An ambitious intern with career ambitions in property or finance has praised Poole-based MSP Capital for extending his summer work experience...

I work closely with specialist mortgage brokers to help my clients to secure mortgages in Spain because it’s such a tricky...

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

Puma Property Finance (PPF) recently announced it has provided funding to finance a £65 million GDV 26-storey residential apartment block in...

In this week's roundup, PIT takes a look at the month just gone. Auction House saw record figures in the first five...

Here at PIT, we’re kicking off the month of May with some good news for in-person auctions. Meanwhile, agents witnessed another...

The pandemic has had a major impact on our lives and the global economy. Our beloved property sector was by no...

Portugal continues to be one of the most popular destinations for Brits to holiday and have second homes, thanks to its...

With such a high percentage of investment offers failing to raise finance, you need to be well-prepared when raising money for...

The theme of this week’s roundup is growth and success. Savills Auctions welcomes a new associate and MSP Capital’s reports a successful auction...

Almost two-thirds (62%) of residential property professionals don’t believe that Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are the most suitable method to help...

The lifting of Covid restrictions this week could see the supply of property rebuild and normal house price economics return, according...

In this guest piece, Spanish real estate agent and property expert Sean Woolley shares his experience of getting a mortgage in...

Following a successful year in PropTech last year, spatial data technology company Pupil predicts that 2022 will be the year that...

In this opinion piece, Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank, outlines the key things for those with a stake in...

Proposals to ‘force’ landlords across the country to pay up to £10,000 to improve the energy efficiency of rental properties require...

As we approach the end of another turbulent year, PIT takes a look at the latest auction news; iamsold partners with...

PIT takes a closer look at the latest auction news, from MSP Capital’s brand-new bridging loan to support auction growth and...

Who are you? Daniel James McGowran MNAEA, originally from London, now living in Shropshire. What does it say on your business card? “Love...

The Cumberland recently sought the opinions of representatives from different areas of hospitality to highlight the differing perspectives on some of...

The UK has a longstanding problem with housing. A shortfall in available and viable land in areas with investment potential is...

So, you’re planning on buying a new home. Between organising your paperwork and moving preparations, the process of changing properties can...

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

Property Investor Today gains insight from Louise Warren, building surveyor of property developer Kebbell, to uncover what the role is like and what...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at the latest goings-on for the UK’s top auctioneers, from John Pye’s brand-new...

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

Digital transformation.   For those of us in property, it’s the latest buzzword. One that has, almost overnight, changed the way in which we...

Has the post-lockdown staycation boom inspired you to invest in a holiday let property?  Here, Grant Seaton, senior business lending manager...

This week, Property Investor Today takes a look at Landwood Group’s success with auctions, the launch of Strettons’ May auction catalogue,...

Property developer and Reform UK leader Richard Tice has outlined a new warranty scheme to resolve the cladding crisis affecting thousands...

As we welcome April, Property Investor Today outlines the lots available at Strettons, one of the largest lots ever available at auction...

A new report based on research conducted in 2020 has been launched by The Property Marketing Strategists, a new venture from...

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

In light of the controversy surrounding cladding as of late, DBRS Morningstar has released a commentary titled ‘UK Cladding: Much More...

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

In theory, investing in the European property market is simple, but in reality it can be a little more challenging. The first...

The government has not been quiet in targeting landlords and the rental sector. The changes to mortgage interest restrictions for individuals...

The Grenfell Tower tragedy horrified Britain. Subsequent inquiries have highlighted issues with materials used, construction standards and supervisory roles, to name...

The annual price decline in prime central London (PCL) was 4.3% for the third consecutive month in January, while average rents...

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

With the transition period for the UK leaving the EU ending in a matter of weeks, there is no doubt that...

The coronavirus pandemic has altered the lives of many. Every industry has been affected one way or another, including the UK...

In March 2020, the Home Office made a number of changes to the Right to Rent scheme to make it easier...

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

A property valuations and disposals firm has been appointed by the joint administrators of two further Elliot Group development schemes in...

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

Property auctions help to minimise the chances of complications in the homebuying process. However, there are still measures you will need...

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

With the staycation boom caused by Covid-19, which is likely to continue for the foreseeable future as travel restrictions remain for...

Investment in the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) market bounced back significantly in Q3 2020, according to CBRE’s latest Marketview report. Following...

With the potential for restrictions to be in place on and off for many years to come, and the likely continued...

In this guest piece, Max Shenkman, head of investment at Triple Point Social Housing REIT, outlines why social housing REITs are continuing...

Landlords and property investors with leasehold property within their portfolio, as well as their advisors, will be aware of the difficulty...

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

While average rental values in prime central London (PCL) have declined annually by 6.9%, average house prices in prime London property...

With activity in the market continuing to rise and the number new tenancies back to pre-pandemic levels, landlords are enjoying strong...

Global property firm Knight Frank says it has seen a rise in expats buying in their home country for a 50/50...

Before the pandemic struck, Build to Rent (BTR) was undeniably the property market’s fastest-growing trend. Many expect it to recover quickly,...

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

As a landlord, it’s vital to conduct periodic inspections throughout each tenancy to ensure that the condition of your rental property...

For any investor, one of the biggest concerns will be identifying issues after acquiring an asset which impairs value. In the context...

A leading super-prime real estate specialist, which describes itself as the agency of choice for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, has announced the opening of...

In recent years, there has been considerable controversy over the use of ‘no DSS’ in homes being listed for let, with...

Restrictions on house moves in Scotland were relaxed from Monday (June 29 2020) as part of the Scottish Government’s four-phase routemap...

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

The last 12 or so weeks have been rather nerve-wracking for the property sector. The lockdown has raised many questions, from...

Activity in the lettings market has increased sharply in the four weeks since the property market reopened on May 13. Knight Frank...

Earlier this month, the government confirmed that its ban on evictions due to the coronavirus pandemic is to be extended for...

The latest industry research and market commentary shows that the buy-to-let sector is showing signs of recovery following the strain of...

Lots of people throughout the years have made considerable sums of money from property, but it seems unlikely that many started...

With lockdown measures starting to be eased, and the possible move to step 2 of the three-step plan from June 1,...

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

Scotland, alongside Wales and Northern Ireland, is using its devolved powers to take a different course from the UK government by...

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

The UK property market is currently on hold due to the government's lockdown restrictions. Although in-person property viewings and valuations can't take...

Build to Rent (BTR) was undoubtedly one of the property sector’s fastest-growing areas before Covid-19 took hold. But, like all other markets,...

With lockdown measures in place until at least May 7, and the coronavirus pandemic continuing to influence all aspects of everyday...

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has had a particularly stark effect on the short-term rental market, given its reliance on travel, business,...

Covid-19 has had a significant impact on the nation, and undoubtedly the property market, with people remaining indoors until normalcy is...

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on real estate finance has thrown the sector into uncharted and worrying waters. So, what...

In this week’s auction roundup, we look at SDL Auctions’ success at its 100th Derby auction, Bond Wolfe’s cancellations of its...

As we keep being regularly told at the moment, we are living through unprecedented times, with the greatest restrictions on our civil...