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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

The latest Budget – Rishi Sunak’s first as Chancellor following his dramatic promotion – is set to take place on Wednesday...

In this guest piece, Yaroslava Tkalich, chief marketing officer of Smartlands - a global investment platform for the tokenization of real economy assets by issuing...

Now that 2020 is underway, activity in the property market is likely to start picking up due to the traditional seasonal...

Property Partner has announced its performance statistics since launch, and also over the last twelve months. According to the latest RICS valuations,...

Residential properties in London are being mis-sold on average by £33,800, according to PropTech firm Spec. A new report by Spec claims...

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

How can effective fire risk management help protect the value of your property investment?   When investing in property, potential ROI or yield...

Dundee’s residential property market is being boosted by the V&A effect, with prices regularly well above Home Report valuations and homes...

Prices for prime waterfront properties are as much as 80% higher than comparable properties inland, climbing to 133% for properties with...

Some 93% of landlords financing buy-to-let property opted for a fixed rate mortgage in the second quarter of 2018, according to...

Following feedback from investors who have had difficulty selling their investments through traditional high street sales agents, Knight Knox has announced...

International property consultancy and estate agency Knight Frank has revealed that it has strengthened its Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) business...

UK property auctioneer Auction House sold 471 lots during February and raised a total of over £61 million – making it...

The London property market continues to struggle as the number of properties on the market increases while prices deflate, according to...

On a day set to be dominated by the Budget, Skipton Building Society has launched two new seven-year fixed-rate mortgages to...

The bridging loans sector has markedly raised its profile in recent years. It is also becoming better understood by property investors,...

The average price of urban brownfield land rose 1.2% in the second quarter of 2017, and by 6.3% year-on-year, fresh data...

The number of homes coming on to the market for sale continued to fall across the UK last month, adding to...

UK house prices fell again in April, as growing uncertainty and affordability constraints continue to have an impact on buyers across...

A fresh residential property market report shows that Spanish property prices edged higher in March. The latest Spanish Property Insight House Price...

There was a sharp rise in remortgaging activity last month as homeowners, including property investors, seek ways to reduce outgoings, new...

The average value of a home in Portugal increased to €1,106sqm (£971sqm) in January, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). Based...

The chief executive of Sainsbury’s, Mike Coupe, is the latest in a long line of high prominent business leaders to call...

Homeowners in England and Wales over estimated the value of their property by an average 6.8% in 2016, according to research...

A new residential property market report shows that Spanish property prices have remained broadly stable over the last 12 months. The latest Spanish...

Residential property prices in Dubai dipped during the third quarter of the year following a fall in transactions, new figures show. Annual...

Residential property price growth in the eurozone continues to exceed the long-term average with no sign of a bubble last seen...

Australia’s housing market could crash within the next six months unless banks act swiftly to prevent a sharp decline in foreign...

New buyer demand for homes has improved in recent week now that the uncertainty over whether the UK would leave or...

A significant number of house sales fell through in the immediate aftermath of the win for Brexit as buyers got cold...

Housing market activity in the UK remained healthy as overall valuation activity in May increased by almost a fifth on an...

Keystone Property Finance has responded to investor feedback by introducing new ranges for auction purchases and commercial property. The auction range includes...

The latest lenders report by high-end estate agency Savills has revealed that areas of the UK property market are still under-served...