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Last year, 2023, was a challenging one fo the housing market in the UK and a frustrating one for investors. While there...

Over 70 locations in Britain have seen average house prices rise over the last year, bucking the national trend. An analysis of...

The Confused. com service has analysed rental yields, educational achievements and local amenities to come up with what it claims are...

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

With the Ryder Cup in the forefront of our minds, new research has revealed the premiums for property located near a...

An estate agency says property investors should not be deterred by news that Birmingham council - Europe’s largest local authority -...

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

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

A property investment platform’s research may throw cold water on the potential of new build properties to offer short term profits...

Mortgage experts at money.co.uk analysed local authority areas in England to discover how much it costs to live in the most beautiful areas. Of...

Native Group has announced the creation of Native Residential as a new business entity, as well as announcing a range of promotions and new...

Urban regeneration projects have been a massively positive catalyst up and down the country, playing a crucial role in transforming previously overlooked...

While many months of soaring house prices - supercharged by the stamp duty holiday and certain conditions caused by the pandemic...

Difficult neighbours can be a serious problem for property investors, causing anything from minor noise irritations to affecting the property’s value...

All property investments require maintenance and one of the most common issues is damp; a problem that is at its worst...

Research by Unlatch has revealed where across the UK we’re most in need of new homes based on the size of...

This development roundup focuses on build to rent and regeneration, with Kebbell expanding its Cornelian Fields development, Gresham House loan for a...

In this guest piece, Ufuk Bahar - founder of multi-disciplinary architecture practice, Urbanist Architecture, which specialises in maximising the ROI and viability of...

New analysis carried out by Knight Frank has highlighted the areas which have seen the biggest increase in the value of...

As a property investor, you are more than likely to require building work at some point – whether you are flipping...

The Labour Party is calling for “sustained investment” in public services that could help resolve the building safety crisis and prevent...

Millions of people privately renting or in social housing fear a revenge eviction if they raise fire safety concerns with landlords. Despite...

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...

Not for profit charity Emerging Futures has secured a loan from Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC), from its Social and Sustainable...

In recent months, residential landlords have been under huge pressure to keep on top of a raft of new legislation and...

Despite still being on the amber list after the UK government’s most recent review of its controversial traffic light system, Portugal...

Off-site construction specialist Premier Modular has been awarded a place on the new £330 million LHC Modular Buildings Framework. Premier’s appointment to the...

Whether you’d describe it as a housing shortage or crisis, it is clear that the UK’s unprecedented demand for new-build homes...

The City of Helsinki – the local authority for Finland’s attractive coastal capital city – recently announced a competition that invites...

A specialist provider of purpose-built student accommodation has reported a trebling in the pace of bookings since Prime Minister Boris Johnson...

Nearly 800,000 home moves (2.6%) have taken place in the last year, despite numerous periods of lockdown restrictions and the wider...

Investors trying to expand their portfolios can avoid delays caused by residential buyers taking advantage of the Chancellor's stamp duty extension by using four 'buy-to-let hacks', according to broker Mortgages...

Here at Property Investor Today, we are always keen to focus on major regeneration projects and cities and towns undergoing major...

Since the housing market reopened after lockdown, the release of pent-up demand has led to record levels of enquiries for homes...

Fine & Country Portugal is currently running a series of webinars entitled ‘Your Second Home’, covering various topics related to the...

In this news roundup, Property Investor Today explores how the government’s ‘build back better’ mantra is being thwarted by data issues,...

Brighton and Hove council last week (January 13 2021) granted planning permission to developer Alumno to construct purpose-built student accommodation on...

As we look ahead to 2021, one of the biggest questions on the lips of property investors – as is always...

In this bumper development roundup - the final one of the year - we explore the planned creation of new developments and...

In recent months, we’ve covered a number of stories extolling the virtues of converting retail units to residential in light of...

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

The coronavirus crisis has hit the UK's economic outlook, and many buy-to-let landlords are understandably worried about their post-lockdown rental property...

As all those responsible for managing property will be only too aware, landlords have many obligations under the laws and regulations...

With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...

The top five areas across the UK which are prime for major development have been revealed by global property consultancy Knight...

ilke Homes has been selected by Nottinghamshire City Council to deliver up to 140 homes on a brownfield site in Arnold. The...

DTZ Investors has forward-funded a 310-room co-living project in Earlsfield, in a deal requiring £70 million of total investment. The Collective, which...

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

A unique site in Havant has been visited by Environment Minister Rebecca Pow after its borough council became the first local...

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

Two brownfield sites overlooking the River Irwell are set to be converted into 500 apartments for sale and private rent after...

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

New research by global real estate firm CBRE has identified the UK towns and cities outside London where the future demand...

Under plans approved this week by Jules Pipe, the Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills, the site of a former...

The UK’s second city could see its Build to Rent (BTR) portfolio grow further after plans were announced for a new...

On Monday, we looked at why landlords and investors were being warned off holidays lettings amid an Airbnb crackdown in Scotland...

Portsmouth-based agency NEXA Properties has released its latest report on the city which analyses how its property market is currently functioning. The...

Homes close to regeneration zones attract an average 3.6% more price growth per year than properties in the wider local authority...

In the penultimate part of this ongoing series on the capital’s regeneration hotspots, Property Investor Today explores one of North London’s...

Last week we explored whether senior living - a rental model aimed at the over-75s - could be the next major property...

The South was mostly to blame for the slump in UK property market sales following the aborted March Brexit deadline, new...

It’s not hugely surprising that homes near strong transport links enjoy better house price growth, but new research has now revealed...

Manchester has become the first place in England to develop more than a third of its Green Belt, analysis of new...

London’s next prime hotspots have been revealed by buying agency Black Brick, with previously overlooked areas topping the list of recommendations. “In...

Private sector buy-to-let landlords sometimes get a bad rap from renters, who blame property investors for fuelling a housing boom which...

There has been a dramatic rise in property prices in south east Wales since last year’s announcement that the Severn Bridge...

The National LIS Awards, which aims to celebrate excellence in the private rented sector, is set to take place on Thursday...

The head of one of the UK’s leading auction networks has welcomed new housing secretary Sajid Javid’s pledge to deliver more...

The promotional arm of British-managed property developer VenturePlus AG has introduced its latest development. Kristall Spaces AG has created All-Suite Resort...

House prices in Scotland increased by an average of 0.5% in June to reach an average of £175,941, according to the...

Residential property prices in Scotland continue to rise, according to new figures. The average price of a property in Scotland in May...

The mayor of London’s plan to build an additional 50,000 affordable homes across the capital’s 33 local authority districts over the...

Council chiefs are urging all private landlords and developers to check the cladding on any buildings they own in Plymouth following...

Plans for what would become one of the UK’s largest regeneration projects have been put forward by Haringey Council in north...

UK house price may growth may have slowed to a four year low in March, but indications are that prices will...

Almost two-thirds of property investors now rate new and upgraded rail and tram links as providing the most attractive property investment...

A £1bn plan to regenerate Birkenhead has been unveiled by Wirral Council, less than six months after a previous £30m development...

Residential property prices in England and Wales now cost 7.6 times the average income, up from 3.6 times earnings in 1997,...

Council tenants in Wales will no longer be offered the right to purchase their council homes if the Welsh government gets...

With the number of new homes being built across the UK still significantly below the level needed to meet demand, housebuilders...

London’s new Crossrail, a railway line spanning from Reading and Heathrow in the west to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the...

Scott Hendry of Together shares some tips on buying at auction. Buying at auction is a popular choice for property investors...

With many landlords in Ireland coming to the end of their 10-year interest-only mortgage period, buy-to-let arrears look set to escalate...

The government is being urged to take fresh steps to tackle the shortage of homes by incentivising landowners and developers to increase...

The latest housebuilding data shows that there was an increase in the number of new build housing schemes started in England...

After a characteristically dramatic opening weekend of Premier League football, seeing Arsenal beaten 4-3 by Liverpool and the champions, Leicester City,...

Council tenants in Wales will no longer be offered the right to purchase their council homes as the country seeks to...

Over half of MPs believe that fees for planning applications should increase, according to a new poll. The survey, commissioned by the...