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![London housing ‘ripple price effect’ outpaced by other cities - new analysis](/upload/images/24%2005%2014%20%2003.jpg)
A new analysis by online agency Yopa suggests that London has a weak ripple effect for house price growth across local...
14 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Struggling market means capital appreciation rarely beats inflation rate](/upload/images/24%2005%2010%20%2004.jpg)
A new analysis suggests that despite a fall in inflation, the stuttering housing market means that just 56 areas of the...
10 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Tax Burden - don't be hit by high council tax](/upload/images/24%2005%2010%20%2005.jpg)
Investors seeking to avoid property purchases in high council tax areas may be interested in new research from finance company RIFT. The...
10 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Investors Buck The Trend - Areas Where House Prices Rose in 2023](/upload/images/24%2001%2004%20%2005.jpg)
Last year, 2023, was a challenging one fo the housing market in the UK and a frustrating one for investors. While there...
04 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Britain’s Hottest Housing Markets - where the trend is bucked…](/upload/images/__thumbs/2023%2011%2021%204.jpg/2023%2011%2021%204__400x236.jpg)
Over 70 locations in Britain have seen average house prices rise over the last year, bucking the national trend. An analysis of...
21 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Top Three Places To Invest named in new league table](/upload/images/__thumbs/23%2010%2026%2001.jpg/23%2010%2026%2001__400x266.jpg)
The Confused. com service has analysed rental yields, educational achievements and local amenities to come up with what it claims are...
26 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Investment Opportunities in brand new property sector](/upload/images/__thumbs/23%2010%2026%2003.jpg/23%2010%2026%2003__400x267.jpg)
An off-plan property consultancy is claiming “record returns” after launching a series of so-called Assisted Living flats in partnership with developers...
26 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Fore! Is It A Good Investment To Buy Near A Golf Course?](/upload/images/shutterstock_1342626320.jpg)
With the Ryder Cup in the forefront of our minds, new research has revealed the premiums for property located near a...
05 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Will Investors Be Safe Putting Money Into Areas with Bankrupt Councils?](/upload/images/__thumbs/23%2009%2019%202.jpg/23%2009%2019%202__400x266.jpg)
An estate agency says property investors should not be deterred by news that Birmingham council - Europe’s largest local authority -...
19 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![What’s your buy-to-let worth?](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/Open%20Property%20Group/OPG_SC_140923.png)
As the ‘big buy-to-let’ sell off gathers momentum, we take a look ways you can guestimate the value of your rental...
14 September 2023
From: Sponsored Content
![New Investment Potential - Converting Commercial to Resi](/upload/images/__thumbs/23%2008%2017%202%20New%20Investment%20Potential%20-%20Converting%20Commercial%20to%20Resi.jpg/23%2008%2017%202%20New%20Investment%20Potential%20-%20Converting%20Commercial%20to%20Resi__400x256.jpg)
Conversions may present new opportunities for property investors if two groups of MPs have their way. That’s because two all-party groups of...
17 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Huge new-build premiums may deter buy to let investors](/upload/images/3%20PIT%20Construction-400x310.png)
A property investment platform’s research may throw cold water on the potential of new build properties to offer short term profits...
10 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Stunning Locations - The most beautiful places to live in England](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Misc/devon400x310.jpg)
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...
23 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![BTR - Native Group growth, BTR taskforce and Investec loan for Rugby scheme](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Figures/Alec-400x310.png)
Native Group has announced the creation of Native Residential as a new business entity, as well as announcing a range of promotions and new...
12 October 2022
From: Breaking News
![Urban regeneration helping to put South East towns on the map](/upload/images/Developments%20%26%20Projects/The%20Metalworks%2C%20Slough_400x310.png)
Urban regeneration projects have been a massively positive catalyst up and down the country, playing a crucial role in transforming previously overlooked...
17 August 2022
From: Breaking News
![House raffles - what are the major pitfalls?](/upload/images/Miscellaneous/RaffleTicket-400x310.jpg)
While many months of soaring house prices - supercharged by the stamp duty holiday and certain conditions caused by the pandemic...
23 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![How to stop problem neighbours from affecting your property investment](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/DetachedHouse-400x310.png)
Difficult neighbours can be a serious problem for property investors, causing anything from minor noise irritations to affecting the property’s value...
14 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![Why property investors should never put off dealing with damp](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/DamagedProperty-400x310.jpg)
All property investments require maintenance and one of the most common issues is damp; a problem that is at its worst...
11 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![Demand/supply debate continues – where do we need more new homes?](/upload/images/library/HousingReview-400x310.jpg)
Research by Unlatch has revealed where across the UK we’re most in need of new homes based on the size of...
20 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![Development roundup – ambitious BTR schemes and Henden regen underway](/upload/images/library/DevelopmentRoundup-400x310.png)
This development roundup focuses on build to rent and regeneration, with Kebbell expanding its Cornelian Fields development, Gresham House loan for a...
17 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![How to achieve implementable planning permission](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/PropertyDevelopment-2-400x310.jpg)
In this guest piece, Ufuk Bahar - founder of multi-disciplinary architecture practice, Urbanist Architecture, which specialises in maximising the ROI and viability of...
12 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Investors – where is seeing the biggest rise in the value of housing stock?](/upload/images/Locations/EnglandMap-400x310.jpg)
New analysis carried out by Knight Frank has highlighted the areas which have seen the biggest increase in the value of...
08 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Investors – where are building scams most common and how can you avoid them?](/upload/images/BTR%2C%20PBSA%2C%20Co-living/build-to-rent400x310.png)
As a property investor, you are more than likely to require building work at some point – whether you are flipping...
01 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Real people, real fears – Labour backs FBU to fight cladding scandal](/upload/images/library/CladdingScandal2-400x310.png)
The Labour Party is calling for “sustained investment” in public services that could help resolve the building safety crisis and prevent...
06 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Fire Door Safety Week – tenant fears and landlord duties revealed](/upload/images/library/FireSign-400x310.png)
Millions of people privately renting or in social housing fear a revenge eviction if they raise fire safety concerns with landlords. Despite...
27 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Top tips for getting the best out of property auctions](/upload/images/library/OnlineAuction-400x310.jpg)
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...
02 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Social housing - Emerging Futures secures £2.3m loan from SASC](/img/default/pit.png)
Not for profit charity Emerging Futures has secured a loan from Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC), from its Social and Sustainable...
14 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Landlords and compliance – the devil is in the detail](/img/default/pit.png)
In recent months, residential landlords have been under huge pressure to keep on top of a raft of new legislation and...
09 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Portugal – the key to good property management and a Golden Visa rush](/img/default/pit.png)
Despite still being on the amber list after the UK government’s most recent review of its controversial traffic light system, Portugal...
30 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Modular – partnerships, digital construction and reaching climate goal](/img/default/pit.png)
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...
28 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![New build boom: will the National Home Building Fund solve the housing crisis?](/img/default/pit.png)
Whether you’d describe it as a housing shortage or crisis, it is clear that the UK’s unprecedented demand for new-build homes...
21 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Q&A – how is a competition helping with Helsinki's regeneration?](/img/default/pit.png)
The City of Helsinki – the local authority for Finland’s attractive coastal capital city – recently announced a competition that invites...
28 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Student bounce-back, recruitment for South West project and cinema salvage](/img/default/pit.png)
A specialist provider of purpose-built student accommodation has reported a trebling in the pace of bookings since Prime Minister Boris Johnson...
26 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![On the move – 2021’s UK home moving hotspots revealed](/img/default/pit.png)
Nearly 800,000 home moves (2.6%) have taken place in the last year, despite numerous periods of lockdown restrictions and the wider...
17 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Post-Budget BTL hacks - advice for investors to beat the stamp duty chaos](/img/default/pit.png)
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...
10 March 2021
From: Property Investment & Strategy
![Insight – where are the UK’s top five urban regeneration hotspots?](/img/default/pit.png)
Here at Property Investor Today, we are always keen to focus on major regeneration projects and cities and towns undergoing major...
08 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Why property investors should be looking to Sheffield](/img/default/pit.png)
Since the housing market reopened after lockdown, the release of pent-up demand has led to record levels of enquiries for homes...
12 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![Webinar – Portugal’s investment potential and more on Golden Visas](/img/default/pit.png)
Fine & Country Portugal is currently running a series of webinars entitled ‘Your Second Home’, covering various topics related to the...
03 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![Property news – issues with regeneration and a multi-million Indian development](/img/default/pit.png)
In this news roundup, Property Investor Today explores how the government’s ‘build back better’ mantra is being thwarted by data issues,...
29 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Lights, camera, action! Brighton film school student residence gets green light](/img/default/pit.png)
Brighton and Hove council last week (January 13 2021) granted planning permission to developer Alumno to construct purpose-built student accommodation on...
18 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – where can 2021’s property investment hotspots be found?](/img/default/pit.png)
As we look ahead to 2021, one of the biggest questions on the lips of property investors – as is always...
23 December 2020
From: Breaking News
![Development roundup – Staines, Digbeth, London and Worthing](/img/default/pit.png)
In this bumper development roundup - the final one of the year - we explore the planned creation of new developments and...
18 December 2020
From: Breaking News
![Empty homes in England – can’t alternative uses be found?](/img/default/pit.png)
In recent months, we’ve covered a number of stories extolling the virtues of converting retail units to residential in light of...
04 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![How to find a bargain at auction](/img/default/pit.png)
Property auctions help to minimise the chances of complications in the homebuying process. However, there are still measures you will need...
30 October 2020
From: Property Auctions
![Advice for BTL landlords: How to operate successfully during a recession](/img/default/pit.png)
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...
30 October 2020
From: Conveyancing, Mortgages, Tax & Finance
![Carbon Monoxide detectors – What is the law on replacing expired alarms?](/img/default/pit.png)
As all those responsible for managing property will be only too aware, landlords have many obligations under the laws and regulations...
30 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance
![10 Essential Safety Requirements For New Landlords](/img/default/pit.png)
With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...
30 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance
![Revealed – the UK’s top five areas for development identified by Knight Frank](/img/default/pit.png)
The top five areas across the UK which are prime for major development have been revealed by global property consultancy Knight...
28 October 2020
From: Breaking News
![ilke Homes set to regenerate Nottinghamshire brownfield site](/img/default/pit.png)
ilke Homes has been selected by Nottinghamshire City Council to deliver up to 140 homes on a brownfield site in Arnold. The...
21 October 2020
From: Breaking News
![DTZ Investors forward funds £70 million for co-living scheme](/img/default/pit.png)
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...
12 October 2020
From: Breaking News
![Selling a flat with a short lease](/img/default/pit.png)
Landlords and property investors with leasehold property within their portfolio, as well as their advisors, will be aware of the difficulty...
09 October 2020
From: Sponsored Content
![Green property - local authority enables nitrate neutral regeneration](/img/default/pit.png)
A unique site in Havant has been visited by Environment Minister Rebecca Pow after its borough council became the first local...
16 September 2020
From: Breaking News
![Housing beyond lockdown: how can we create a positive legacy?](/img/default/pit.png)
The last 12 or so weeks have been rather nerve-wracking for the property sector. The lockdown has raised many questions, from...
19 June 2020
From: Breaking News
![The new way forward? Salford’s first virtual committee approves scheme](/img/default/pit.png)
Two brownfield sites overlooking the River Irwell are set to be converted into 500 apartments for sale and private rent after...
20 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
![Where will the future demand for BTR outside London be at its strongest?](/img/default/pit.png)
New research by global real estate firm CBRE has identified the UK towns and cities outside London where the future demand...
04 March 2020
From: Breaking News
![Regeneration: former biscuit factory to be transformed into 1,500 homes](/img/default/pit.png)
Under plans approved this week by Jules Pipe, the Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills, the site of a former...
28 February 2020
From: Breaking News
![BTR update – Moda Living prepares for major new Birmingham project](/img/default/pit.png)
The UK’s second city could see its Build to Rent (BTR) portfolio grow further after plans were announced for a new...
21 February 2020
From: Breaking News
![Insight: what does the crackdown on Airbnb involve?](/img/default/pit.png)
On Monday, we looked at why landlords and investors were being warned off holidays lettings amid an Airbnb crackdown in Scotland...
15 January 2020
From: Breaking News
![Revealed: what is going on in the Portsmouth property market?](/img/default/pit.png)
Portsmouth-based agency NEXA Properties has released its latest report on the city which analyses how its property market is currently functioning. The...
11 December 2019
From: Breaking News
![The regeneration effect – new research suggests it results in strong price growth](/img/default/pit.png)
Homes close to regeneration zones attract an average 3.6% more price growth per year than properties in the wider local authority...
29 November 2019
From: Breaking News
![London regeneration – will Meridian Water be a game-changer?](/img/default/pit.png)
In the penultimate part of this ongoing series on the capital’s regeneration hotspots, Property Investor Today explores one of North London’s...
27 November 2019
From: Breaking News
![The care home market: economically viable for investors?](/img/default/pit.png)
Last week we explored whether senior living - a rental model aimed at the over-75s - could be the next major property...
04 November 2019
From: Breaking News
![Property developer blames the South for 2019 house sales slump](/img/default/pit.png)
The South was mostly to blame for the slump in UK property market sales following the aborted March Brexit deadline, new...
11 October 2019
From: Breaking News
![Want better house price growth? Buy near a Tube station!](/img/default/pit.png)
It’s not hugely surprising that homes near strong transport links enjoy better house price growth, but new research has now revealed...
02 September 2019
From: Breaking News
![Residential buildings account for only a tiny proportion of Green Belt development](/img/default/pit.png)
Manchester has become the first place in England to develop more than a third of its Green Belt, analysis of new...
07 June 2019
From: Breaking News
![Buying agency predicts the next prime hotspots in London](/img/default/pit.png)
London’s next prime hotspots have been revealed by buying agency Black Brick, with previously overlooked areas topping the list of recommendations. “In...
17 May 2019
From: Breaking News
![Could you be a more ethical landlord?](/img/default/pit.png)
Private sector buy-to-let landlords sometimes get a bad rap from renters, who blame property investors for fuelling a housing boom which...
01 March 2019
From: Breaking News
![Decision to scrap Severn Bridge toll leads to property price boom in South Wales](/img/default/pit.png)
There has been a dramatic rise in property prices in south east Wales since last year’s announcement that the Severn Bridge...
19 October 2018
From: Breaking News
![The National LIS Awards urges companies to enter](/img/default/pit.png)
The National LIS Awards, which aims to celebrate excellence in the private rented sector, is set to take place on Thursday...
20 July 2018
From: Breaking News
![“Javid must bring public sites to auction,” says auction boss](/img/default/pit.png)
The head of one of the UK’s leading auction networks has welcomed new housing secretary Sajid Javid’s pledge to deliver more...
18 January 2018
From: Breaking News
![New ski development announced by Kristall Spaces AG](/img/default/pit.png)
The promotional arm of British-managed property developer VenturePlus AG has introduced its latest development. Kristall Spaces AG has created All-Suite Resort...
08 September 2017
From: Breaking News
![House price growth in Scotland outperforming England and Wales](/img/default/pit.png)
House prices in Scotland increased by an average of 0.5% in June to reach an average of £175,941, according to the...
18 August 2017
From: Breaking News
![Scottish house prices are continuing their steady growth](/img/default/pit.png)
Residential property prices in Scotland continue to rise, according to new figures. The average price of a property in Scotland in May...
21 July 2017
From: Breaking News
![Mayor of London urged to speed up housebuilding process](/img/default/pit.png)
The mayor of London’s plan to build an additional 50,000 affordable homes across the capital’s 33 local authority districts over the...
20 July 2017
From: Breaking News
![Private landlords and developers urged to check cladding after Grenfell Tower fire](/img/default/pit.png)
Council chiefs are urging all private landlords and developers to check the cladding on any buildings they own in Plymouth following...
11 July 2017
From: Breaking News
![Major regeneration plans for one of London’s poorest areas](/img/default/pit.png)
Plans for what would become one of the UK’s largest regeneration projects have been put forward by Haringey Council in north...
19 May 2017
From: Breaking News
![Cheap borrowing and a severe lack of supply will ‘support’ UK house prices](/img/default/pit.png)
UK house price may growth may have slowed to a four year low in March, but indications are that prices will...
14 April 2017
From: Breaking News
![Rail improvements provide a ‘tremendous opportunity’ for property investors](/img/default/pit.png)
Almost two-thirds of property investors now rate new and upgraded rail and tram links as providing the most attractive property investment...
10 April 2017
From: Breaking News
![Birkenhead set to undergo £1bn regeneration](/img/default/pit.png)
A £1bn plan to regenerate Birkenhead has been unveiled by Wirral Council, less than six months after a previous £30m development...
22 March 2017
From: Breaking News
![The widening gulf between salaries and house prices is “extremely worrying”](/img/default/pit.png)
Residential property prices in England and Wales now cost 7.6 times the average income, up from 3.6 times earnings in 1997,...
20 March 2017
From: Breaking News
![Welsh government introduces bill to abolish Right to Buy in Wales](/img/default/pit.png)
Council tenants in Wales will no longer be offered the right to purchase their council homes if the Welsh government gets...
14 March 2017
From: Breaking News
![Planning system continues to slow housing delivery](/img/default/pit.png)
With the number of new homes being built across the UK still significantly below the level needed to meet demand, housebuilders...
21 December 2016
From: Breaking News
![Where have house prices increased the most due to the Crossrail effect?](/img/default/pit.png)
London’s new Crossrail, a railway line spanning from Reading and Heathrow in the west to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the...
06 December 2016
From: Breaking News
![Top tips for investors buying property at auction](/img/default/pit.png)
Scott Hendry of Together shares some tips on buying at auction. Buying at auction is a popular choice for property investors...
02 December 2016
From: Breaking News
![Buy-to-let mortgage arrears expected to increase in Ireland](/img/default/pit.png)
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...
10 November 2016
From: Breaking News
![Government urged to scrap tax on land to boost new housing supply](/img/default/pit.png)
The government is being urged to take fresh steps to tackle the shortage of homes by incentivising landowners and developers to increase...
07 October 2016
From: Breaking News
![Planning overhaul needed to speed up housebuilding](/img/default/pit.png)
The latest housebuilding data shows that there was an increase in the number of new build housing schemes started in England...
30 August 2016
From: Breaking News
![West Ham United top the property Premier League](/img/default/pit.png)
After a characteristically dramatic opening weekend of Premier League football, seeing Arsenal beaten 4-3 by Liverpool and the champions, Leicester City,...
16 August 2016
From: Breaking News
![Wales scraps Right to Buy scheme](/img/default/pit.png)
Council tenants in Wales will no longer be offered the right to purchase their council homes as the country seeks to...