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![Bumper Start to 2024 Housing Market reports Rightmove](/upload/images/240215%2001.jpg)
The number of prospective sellers contacting estate agents to arrange valuations ahead of sale hit an all-time high in January, says...
15 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Capital appreciation still positive in some UK housing markets](/upload/images/3%20Capital%20appreciation%20still%20positive%20in%20some%20UK%20housing%20markets%20by%20Graham%20Norwood.png)
The housing market in the UK may be challenging but some areas are bucking the trend. A study by PropTech operator The...
22 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Purplebricks - property’s worst-ever stock market investment?](/upload/images/__thumbs/Purplebricks%20-%20property%E2%80%99s%20worst-ever%20stock%20market%20investment.jpg/Purplebricks%20-%20property%E2%80%99s%20worst-ever%20stock%20market%20investment__400x256.jpg)
Purplebricks de-lists from the London Stock Exchange’s Alternative Investment Market on June 16 - the end of what many regard as...
15 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![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
![Auction roundup – was May the most successful month for auctions yet?](/upload/images/Site%20logos/AuctionRoundup-400x310-min.jpg)
In this week's roundup, PIT takes a look at the month just gone. Auction House saw record figures in the first five...
10 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![How digitalisation can speed up your property’s sales process](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/PropertyTransaction-400x310.jpg)
The pandemic has had a major impact on our lives and the global economy. Our beloved property sector was by no...
22 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![Auction roundup – new hires, bridging loans and catalogue wins](/upload/images/Site%20logos/AuctionRoundup-400x310-min.jpg)
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...
04 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![Predictions for 2022 in tech and real estate revealed](/upload/images/library/PropTech-4-400x310.jpg)
Following a successful year in PropTech last year, spatial data technology company Pupil predicts that 2022 will be the year that...
12 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![Auction roundup – partnerships, promotions, and peculiar lots](/upload/images/library/AuctionRoundup-400x310-min.jpg)
As we approach the end of another turbulent year, PIT takes a look at the latest auction news; iamsold partners with...
10 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![Daniel James McGowran MNAEA - Owner of Daniel James Residential](/upload/images/adv-2021/60-second-interview/Daniel%20James%20residential/Daniel%20James%20residential%20400x310.jpg)
Who are you? Daniel James McGowran MNAEA, originally from London, now living in Shropshire. What does it say on your business card? “Love...
16 November 2021
From: 60 Second Interview
![Insight - a closer look at off-plan property investing](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/UK-housing1400x310.png)
The UK has a longstanding problem with housing. A shortfall in available and viable land in areas with investment potential is...
25 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Part exchange explained: Should I sell my home before I buy my next home?](/upload/images/library/HandingOverKeys-mio-400x310.jpg)
So, you’re planning on buying a new home. Between organising your paperwork and moving preparations, the process of changing properties can...
19 August 2021
From: Property Investment & Strategy
![Revealed: A day in the life of a surveyor](/img/default/pit.png)
Property Investor Today gains insight from Louise Warren, building surveyor of property developer Kebbell, to uncover what the role is like and what...
14 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Auction roundup – a slice of Pye, quaint cottages and July sales](/img/default/pit.png)
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...
09 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![The pandemic - has it made property sales less personable?](/img/default/pit.png)
Digital transformation. For those of us in property, it’s the latest buzzword. One that has, almost overnight, changed the way in which we...
14 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Cladding update – supporting investors, but also warning them…](/img/default/pit.png)
Property developer and Reform UK leader Richard Tice has outlined a new warranty scheme to resolve the cladding crisis affecting thousands...
02 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Survey – how is marketing viewed and utilised in the property sector?](/img/default/pit.png)
A new report based on research conducted in 2020 has been launched by The Property Marketing Strategists, a new venture from...
19 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Cladding roundup – understanding and tackling the ongoing crisis](/img/default/pit.png)
In light of the controversy surrounding cladding as of late, DBRS Morningstar has released a commentary titled ‘UK Cladding: Much More...
15 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - common mistakes when investing in European property](/img/default/pit.png)
In theory, investing in the European property market is simple, but in reality it can be a little more challenging. The first...
01 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Budget preview: is it time to transfer your BTL portfolio?](/img/default/pit.png)
The government has not been quiet in targeting landlords and the rental sector. The changes to mortgage interest restrictions for individuals...
19 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![Why the cladding issue must be addressed immediately](/img/default/pit.png)
The Grenfell Tower tragedy horrified Britain. Subsequent inquiries have highlighted issues with materials used, construction standards and supervisory roles, to name...
10 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![How has the prime London market fared in 2021 so far?](/img/default/pit.png)
The annual price decline in prime central London (PCL) was 4.3% for the third consecutive month in January, while average rents...
08 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![Auction roundup – record results and PropTech partnerships](/img/default/pit.png)
As we settle into 2021, Auction House and iamsold reflect on last year’s record sales, while Pugh announces new technology designed...
15 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Securing a Spanish mortgage after Brexit – what do you need to know?](/img/default/pit.png)
With the transition period for the UK leaving the EU ending in a matter of weeks, there is no doubt that...
16 December 2020
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – where are homeowners desperate to sell by 2021?](/img/default/pit.png)
The coronavirus pandemic has altered the lives of many. Every industry has been affected one way or another, including the UK...
09 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![Revealed: administrators appoint Pantera Property to sell Elliot Group schemes](/img/default/pit.png)
A property valuations and disposals firm has been appointed by the joint administrators of two further Elliot Group development schemes in...
02 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![Revealed: The highs and lows of London’s property market](/img/default/pit.png)
While average rental values in prime central London (PCL) have declined annually by 6.9%, average house prices in prime London property...
14 September 2020
From: Breaking News
![Litigation funding: spreading risk, reducing cost and stopping uncertainty](/img/default/pit.png)
For any investor, one of the biggest concerns will be identifying issues after acquiring an asset which impairs value. In the context...
17 August 2020
From: Breaking News
![Scotland reopens – what do property investors need to know?](/img/default/pit.png)
Restrictions on house moves in Scotland were relaxed from Monday (June 29 2020) as part of the Scottish Government’s four-phase routemap...
01 July 2020
From: Breaking News
![Lettings market surges ahead of sales as lockdown eases](/img/default/pit.png)
Activity in the lettings market has increased sharply in the four weeks since the property market reopened on May 13. Knight Frank...
15 June 2020
From: Breaking News
![Professional property buying in a post-Covid-19 climate – how should you do it?](/img/default/pit.png)
With lockdown measures starting to be eased, and the possible move to step 2 of the three-step plan from June 1,...
27 May 2020
From: Breaking News
![A timeline – how has coronavirus impacted the Scottish property market?](/img/default/pit.png)
Scotland, alongside Wales and Northern Ireland, is using its devolved powers to take a different course from the UK government by...
13 May 2020
From: Breaking News
![Prime property: lockdown buying and selling advice for investors](/img/default/pit.png)
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...
06 May 2020
From: Breaking News
![How is the Build to Rent market adapting to lockdown and social distancing?](/img/default/pit.png)
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,...
04 May 2020
From: Breaking News
![Development Q&A - coronavirus impact and why PBSA might be a safe haven](/img/default/pit.png)
With lockdown measures in place until at least May 7, and the coronavirus pandemic continuing to influence all aspects of everyday...
20 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![How is the Scottish property market coping with Covid-19?](/img/default/pit.png)
Covid-19 has had a significant impact on the nation, and undoubtedly the property market, with people remaining indoors until normalcy is...
15 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![Covid-19: Considerations for real estate finance](/img/default/pit.png)
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on real estate finance has thrown the sector into uncharted and worrying waters. So, what...
15 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![Budget 2020 – wish-lists and predictions](/img/default/pit.png)
The latest Budget – Rishi Sunak’s first as Chancellor following his dramatic promotion – is set to take place on Wednesday...
09 March 2020
From: Breaking News
![With Brexit upcoming, should UK investors be alarmed?](/img/default/pit.png)
In this guest piece, Yaroslava Tkalich, chief marketing officer of Smartlands - a global investment platform for the tokenization of real economy assets by issuing...
27 January 2020
From: Breaking News
![Property predictions – what could happen to the housing market in 2020?](/img/default/pit.png)
Now that 2020 is underway, activity in the property market is likely to start picking up due to the traditional seasonal...
17 January 2020
From: Sponsored Content
![Property Partner witnesses solid returns averaging 7.2% annually since launch](/img/default/pit.png)
Property Partner has announced its performance statistics since launch, and also over the last twelve months. According to the latest RICS valuations,...
12 April 2019
From: Breaking News
![Homes in London mis-sold by nearly £34,000, new report claims](/img/default/pit.png)
Residential properties in London are being mis-sold on average by £33,800, according to PropTech firm Spec. A new report by Spec claims...
13 March 2019
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
![Protecting your investments from going up in smoke](/img/default/pit.png)
How can effective fire risk management help protect the value of your property investment? When investing in property, potential ROI or yield...
21 November 2018
From: Breaking News
![V&A effect supercharges Dundee’s property market](/img/default/pit.png)
Dundee’s residential property market is being boosted by the V&A effect, with prices regularly well above Home Report valuations and homes...
14 November 2018
From: Breaking News
![Prices for prime waterfront properties continue to command a premium](/img/default/pit.png)
Prices for prime waterfront properties are as much as 80% higher than comparable properties inland, climbing to 133% for properties with...
01 August 2018
From: Breaking News
![Fixed rate mortgages the dominant choice for buy-to-let landlords](/img/default/pit.png)
Some 93% of landlords financing buy-to-let property opted for a fixed rate mortgage in the second quarter of 2018, according to...
01 August 2018
From: Breaking News
![Knight Knox announce launch of new online BTL platform](/img/default/pit.png)
Following feedback from investors who have had difficulty selling their investments through traditional high street sales agents, Knight Knox has announced...
06 June 2018
From: Breaking News
![New global student property platform launched by Knight Frank](/img/default/pit.png)
International property consultancy and estate agency Knight Frank has revealed that it has strengthened its Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) business...
13 April 2018
From: Breaking News
![Record February for Auction House despite Storm Emma](/img/default/pit.png)
UK property auctioneer Auction House sold 471 lots during February and raised a total of over £61 million – making it...
09 March 2018
From: Breaking News
![London prices drop as Midlands market continues to gain momentum](/img/default/pit.png)
The London property market continues to struggle as the number of properties on the market increases while prices deflate, according to...
14 February 2018
From: Breaking News
![Skipton brings back seven-year fixed deals to offer stability to borrowers](/img/default/pit.png)
On a day set to be dominated by the Budget, Skipton Building Society has launched two new seven-year fixed-rate mortgages to...
22 November 2017
From: Breaking News
![Bridging lender offers free valuations on all new loan enquiries](/img/default/pit.png)
The bridging loans sector has markedly raised its profile in recent years. It is also becoming better understood by property investors,...
16 August 2017
From: Breaking News
![Strong demand for residential land in areas where ‘housing need is greatest’](/img/default/pit.png)
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...
24 July 2017
From: Breaking News
![Home seller valuations fall as remortgage levels rise](/img/default/pit.png)
The number of homes coming on to the market for sale continued to fall across the UK last month, adding to...
15 June 2017
From: Breaking News
![Vendors starting to realise ‘their homes aren’t worth as much as they thought’](/img/default/pit.png)
UK house prices fell again in April, as growing uncertainty and affordability constraints continue to have an impact on buyers across...
09 May 2017
From: Breaking News
![Spanish property market continues to pick up](/img/default/pit.png)
A fresh residential property market report shows that Spanish property prices edged higher in March. The latest Spanish Property Insight House Price...
04 May 2017
From: Breaking News
![Significant increase in remortgaging activity in the UK](/img/default/pit.png)
There was a sharp rise in remortgaging activity last month as homeowners, including property investors, seek ways to reduce outgoings, new...
20 April 2017
From: Breaking News
![Portuguese property values increase 0.5%](/img/default/pit.png)
The average value of a home in Portugal increased to €1,106sqm (£971sqm) in January, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). Based...
13 March 2017
From: Breaking News
![Government urged to drop revaluation plans](/img/default/pit.png)
The chief executive of Sainsbury’s, Mike Coupe, is the latest in a long line of high prominent business leaders to call...
20 February 2017
From: Breaking News
![Sellers overvalue their properties by 6.8%](/img/default/pit.png)
Homeowners in England and Wales over estimated the value of their property by an average 6.8% in 2016, according to research...
09 February 2017
From: Breaking News
![Spanish property prices remain stable](/img/default/pit.png)
A new residential property market report shows that Spanish property prices have remained broadly stable over the last 12 months. The latest Spanish...
05 January 2017
From: Breaking News
![Dubai property prices fall marginally](/img/default/pit.png)
Residential property prices in Dubai dipped during the third quarter of the year following a fall in transactions, new figures show. Annual...
19 November 2016
From: Breaking News
![Eurozone house prices continue to rise](/img/default/pit.png)
Residential property price growth in the eurozone continues to exceed the long-term average with no sign of a bubble last seen...
09 November 2016
From: Breaking News
![Australia’s housing market could be ‘six weeks’ from collapse, report warns](/img/default/pit.png)
Australia’s housing market could crash within the next six months unless banks act swiftly to prevent a sharp decline in foreign...
13 September 2016
From: Breaking News
![New buyer demand starts to improve](/img/default/pit.png)
New buyer demand for homes has improved in recent week now that the uncertainty over whether the UK would leave or...
11 July 2016
From: Breaking News
![Property deals fall through as buyers get cold feet over Brexit](/img/default/pit.png)
A significant number of house sales fell through in the immediate aftermath of the win for Brexit as buyers got cold...
30 June 2016
From: Breaking News
![UK housing market activity remains strong despite EU referendum](/img/default/pit.png)
Housing market activity in the UK remained healthy as overall valuation activity in May increased by almost a fifth on an...
08 June 2016
From: Breaking News
![Keystone launches into auction and commercial finance](/img/default/pit.png)
Keystone Property Finance has responded to investor feedback by introducing new ranges for auction purchases and commercial property. The auction range includes...