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The financial success of your buy-to-let depends on the investment making a profit, and both the property value and your profits...

A survey by Zoopla has revealed that buyers - whether investors or owner occupiers - spend just 20 MINUTES viewing a...

A high profile agency has set out the investor advantages of letting properties near major UK sporting venues. Foxtons analysed current market...

New figures show the scale of the rental supply slump in recent years. The respected Home website, which produces a monthly lettings...

Stacks Property Search writes on how investors and other buyers can take the optimum approach in today’s market. Between early 2020 and...

A leading London-based property management specialist has launched what it calls “a premier real estate offering” in Dubai.   SBA Properties will offer...

Alliance Investments is offering a new scheme of 67 apartments in the Easton suburb of Bristol, and suggests it’s ripe for...

Manchester is the highest-ranking English city for residential investment, according to commercial real estate firm Colliers. In the latest edition of its...

The demand for retirement housing is on the rise, creating new opportunities for property investors seeking stability and profitability. According to the...

New analysis from Rightmove reveals that Sandbanks in Dorset is the most expensive coastal area, with a current average asking price...

A developer claims there’s been an uptick in interest in property in Cyrpus and Greece because of strong yields. Leptos Estates claims...

Buy To Let is still an attractive investment with demand significantly outstripping supply according to Rightmove. The number of available rental properties...

A new analysis suggests landlords quitting the sector and selling in high-rent areas enjoy strong premiums. A lettings agency has analysed average...

New research has given a detailed breakdown of Bristol’s housing market, claiming the city has seen the private rental sector grow...

Property data consultancy TwentyEA has released its latest snapshot of the housing sales and lettings markets. One stand-out point is the substantial...

New research shows the average premium for waterfront homes in the UK standing at 48%. Knight Frank says that premiums broken down...

Property investment experts Abi Hookway and Gordie Dutfield have joined forces to pen ‘The Off-Plan Investor’s Handbook’ launching on August 1. Publicity...

Property investors are cautiously optimistic and focusing on the prospect of base rate cuts ahead of UK and global political issues,...

Tenant demand for mainstream rental homes climbed by 1.5% between Q1 and Q2 2024, although demand remains 2.3% lower than this...

A UK agency has opened a new office on the Algarve aimed at wooing investor clients. Fine & Country Algarve’s new branch...

Property portal OnTheMarket has offered investors and other canny would-be purchasers some negotiating advice on new to secure discounts or other...

Property taxes in Scotland exceeded £628m over the last 12 months according to analysis of the latest statistics by a high...

High end lettings agency Hamptons has launched a new international department to woo overseas investors and tenants seeking rental properties in...

A new analysis of buy to let properties now on sale, shows that those with tenants in situ make good investments...

A slew of lenders have slashed rates on their buy to let mortgage products in recent days as competition hots up...

Looming tax changes around furnished holiday lets and the approaching holiday season are driving inquiries for tax advice from current owners...

The stats for the property sales transaction numbers in Spain, and particularly in Andalucia, are out for April and they are...

House prices in Britain’s hottest coastal housing markets have grown by 4.2% in the past 12 months, bucking the wider national...

A new survey of 250 UK office landlords commissioned by workspace provider infinitSpace has found that 14% say their office buildings...

The last-ever ‘village’ of homes in a high profile holiday estate has just been launched to the market. The purpose-built Lower Mill...

New buy to let investors are being advised to factor in the costs of stricter energy rules if Labour wins the...

The savvy property investor knows the importance of adapting their strategy to the ever-changing market. In 2024, one strategy has emerged...

Price reductions across the prime London sales market offer opportunities for investors seeking out high-value properties in one of the world’...

An increase in property listings is helping to create a more normalised market which is a welcome relief to renters, landlords...

A small survey by a bank suggests that almost 100% of buy to let investors surveyed have received requests from tenants...

An accountancy firm is warning those using Airbnb and similar short let platforms that new tax rules mean they could lose...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has launched a new comprehensive and impartial guide to assist investors and other property owners...

High end and high profile estate agency Hamptons has entered what it calls “a landmark partnership” with Singapore Realtors Inc (SRI),...

House prices in predominantly rural areas have risen by 22% over the last five years, compared to 17% in predominately urban...

Sunderland is the best place to buy a "fixer-upper" home, according to a new study by home experts from National Insulation...

What are bridging loans and when are they useful? Bridging loans are a type of short-term financing that property investors can use...

Despite the well publicised problems hitting buy to let investment, demand looks set to stay strong as first time buyers struggle...

International real estate firm Chestertons Global has announced its expansion into a new property market - Mongolia. Chestertons will operate there through...

The strength and popularity of the Greater Manchester single-family Build To Rent sector has been revealed by new research by Manchester...

The allure of Victorian architecture continues to captivate homebuyers, as new data from Rightmove unveils that Victorian homes are the most searched...

Surveys help investment buyers understand more about the properties they consider purchasing - and could save them money in the long...

Diriyah Company has signed an exclusive partnership with Saudi Arabia Sotheby’s International Realty to broker sales for nine luxury branded residences. Baccarat...

Property investment platform GetGround has launched its first general investment accounts (GIAs), known as ‘Investment Pots’. It says these will enable its...

A portfolio of seven flats in one of Nottingham’s most iconic apartment buildings is expected to attract by-to-let investors when it...

Developers are being offered a unique opportunity to purchase four historic Georgian townhouses in the heart of Edinburgh’s West End, with...

New figures from the Halifax show where in the UK capital appreciation is running at its highest. Northern Ireland remains the strongest...

The average gross rental yield reported by landlords has reached the highest level since the second quarter of 2018, according to...

Tech platform GetGround - which previously had a customer base of buy to let individuals who chose to incorporate - is...

The world of property investing can be alluring, promising financial freedom and a steady stream of income. But before diving headfirst...

An expert says a change in Stamp Duty Land Tax, coming into effect on June 1, will alter how investors and...

The latest research by London lettings agency Benham and Reeves has shown that rental stock availability is up 12% year on...

New figures from a comparison website suggest that many sellers - including investors realising their assets - are failing to price...

A developer claims international investors are flocking to purchase properties across Paros and Crete. Leptos Estates says south east Asian purchasers are...

A real estate solicitor at Primas Law has given a detailed overview of what the abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief means...

Analysis from online platform Home Sale Pack suggests that sellers could bag an average premium of £47,000 if they market a...

A rare opportunity to secure a versatile collection of farm properties in need of renovation has appeared in Cornwall. The offer includes...

It’s no coincidence that many property owners choose to sell their homes in spring – everywhere looks and feels better when...

Southall in West London is set to be one of the capital’s hottest property investment spots in 2024, according to a...

A total of 149 lots are listed across southern England in the latest auction by Clive Emson Auctioneers. Bidding by the...

New analysis from Rightmove unveils the most expensive streets to buy a home in the UK currently, with Buckingham Gate in...

There wasn’t much by way of good news in the Spring Budget for landlords and property investors last month. Although some rumours...

Buyer appetites for new-build properties have dipped by 0.1% while stock levels have fallen by 0.5%.  But the quarterly figures show a...

Twenty twenty-four is a pivotal year for landlords in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). It is still the Government’s aim that...

London Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan says he will build 6,000 “affordable” rental homes by 2030 - with their rents capped. Khan, standing...

The latest index by London agency Benham and Reeves shows that buyer demand for both prime (£2m+) and super prime homes...

Scottish new build house average prices have soared ahead of existing homes according to analysis of the latest statistics by a...

New research claims investors who buy at auction can bag a bargain for 43% less than the price on the wider...

The largest lettings agency in Scotland says purchases by landlords and other investor buyers in that country have risen sharply despite...

The prime London sales market recorded both price and transaction falls in February, while in lettings, rental growth increased slightly and...

Home sellers’ optimism is vastly improved compared to March last year, according to the latest Asking Price Index from respected property...

Maximising Returns: Use tech to make better decisions before acquiring your next property  As property investors, staying ahead in today's competitive market...

January 2024 has been classed as the busiest ever January in property auction history by the Essential Information Group. Regarding the number...

Almost four in 10 of landlords would like to expand their property portfolio in the next year says investment platform Lendlord. This...

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

The Chancellor has abolished multiple dwellings relief for stamp duty land tax. Relief from SDLT for multiple dwellings in England and Northern Ireland...

A legal firm says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has effectively slashed the value of holiday homes which are sold from April 2025...

New research suggests investment buyers with cash can secure chunky discounts on residential properties. Octane Capital analysed house price data for both...

Mallorca is booming.  Visitor numbers are at an all-time high and the property market has shown a stable 1.7 per cent annual...

The director of two companies which operated an unauthorised property investment scheme costing investors more than £57 million has been banned...

Foxtons says the Build To Rent sector has vast growth potential - and even now in its infancy it is enjoying...

Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing for tenants while also managing rental properties effectively. Staying informed...

Aldermore has named Bristol, as the best city for landlords to invest in for 2024.  Manchester, Coventry, Brighton and London make up...

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

Housing Secretary Michael Gove is changing the rules governing Airbnb-type lettings by requiring planning permission for properties let for more than...

International entrepreneur David von Rosen has launched 25 Degrees – a new top-end Dubai-based property development company co-founded with a Dubai-based...

Hamptons head of research Aneisha Beveridge says the early signs in 2024 suggest that the market has firmly turned the page.   She...

London-focussed property data firm LonRes says there are signs of green shoots in the capital’s prime housing market. January saw a rise...

New research has found the UK areas selling homes the most above list price. The study by experts at moving platform Getamover...

Buy to let landlords who improve the energy efficiency of their rental stock should get tax relief. That’s the view of Heather...

Growing confidence in the property sales market and lower mortgage costs led to a 21 per cent increase in the number...

The number of landlords who have fallen behind on their mortgages has jumped, says lenders trade body UK Finance. Buy to let...

The most popular regions in Europe for prospective expats and holiday home owners have been revealed by sales website Your Overseas...

A recent survey by digital mortgage lender, Molo, revealed that nearly 60% of UK landlords have seen a rise in late...

The latest Build To Rent report prepared by lettings agency Savills claims 2023 saw a total of £4.5 billion of investment...

In the buy to let market, success goes beyond the transaction of paying rent. Ultimately, fostering a healthy landlord-tenant relationship can...