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21 June 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![Property Renovation increasingly popular way of investing in property](/upload/images/24%2006%2004%20%205.jpg)
While renovation activity remains consistent with 48% of homeowners having taken on a renovation project in 2023, this is down a...
04 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Fast Bridging Loans:The 2024 Guide to Finance Property Deals](/upload/images/4(2).png)
What are bridging loans and when are they useful? Bridging loans are a type of short-term financing that property investors can use...
28 May 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![Rare residential and/or holiday lets investment opportunity](/upload/images/24%2004%2025%20%2002.jpg)
A rare opportunity to secure a versatile collection of farm properties in need of renovation has appeared in Cornwall. The offer includes...
25 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Vacant block of self-contained flats on offer at Bond Wolfe auction](/upload/images/24%2004%2023%20%2005.jpg)
An entire five-storey block of 39 vacant self-contained flats in the Black Country is coming up for sale at Bond Wolfe’s...
23 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![How to Optimize Your Property Investment Returns](/upload/images/adv-2021/sponsored-content/lendlord/Lendlord%20Article%202%2090x70px.png)
Maximising Returns: Use tech to make better decisions before acquiring your next property As property investors, staying ahead in today's competitive market...
15 March 2024
From: Sponsored Content
![New villa and ambitious new developer boost Dubai potential](/upload/images/24%2002%2027%20%20%2003.jpg)
International entrepreneur David von Rosen has launched 25 Degrees – a new top-end Dubai-based property development company co-founded with a Dubai-based...
27 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Renovation and Regeneration may beat New Build for 2024 investors](/upload/images/24%2001%2018%2002.jpg)
2024 could be the year of investment in the regeneration of historic buildings a sector specialist forecasts. Charles Warrack, partner at property...
18 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Flipping Returns as Investment Prospect for 2024](/upload/images/24%2001%2004%20%2001.jpg)
Flipping a property is something that so many people have a desire to do, in fact, data shows that searches for...
04 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Foxtons explains how to add 50% to the value of a London house](/upload/images/23%2012%2019%203.jpg)
The latest research by Foxtons reveals just how much London homeowners can add Ali’s to their property by digging down. The research...
19 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - high end London location with glut of Doer-Uppers for investors](/upload/images/23%2012%2012%202.jpg)
A leading estate agent in London has revealed a glut of properties awaiting modernisation and shrewd investment in a sought after...
12 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Basic Investment - add £60k to a property value with a simple conversion](/upload/images/23%2012%2012%203.jpg)
A new study has uncovered the most profitable garage conversions investors can consider for properties. According to the figures, turning a garage...
12 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Investment Opportunities revealed at much-loved Cornish coastal hotspots](/upload/images/__thumbs/2023%2011%2021%202.jpg/2023%2011%2021%202__400x195.jpg)
Well located building plots and renovation projects near the Cornish coast have historically been in high demand and short supply -...
21 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![What buyers and tenants want most from property](/upload/images/1%20EAT%20-%20IndustryViews.png)
A new study of over 600,000 available properties on Rightmove reveals that homes in need of renovation are the most in...
03 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Investors Return to Property Projects to Optimise Returns](/upload/images/__thumbs/23%2009%2012%204.jpg/23%2009%2012%204__400x267.jpg)
Demand for projects fell like a stone during 2022 as the cost of building supplies were on the rise and tradespeople...
12 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Makeover for Classic Overseas Investment Location](/upload/images/__thumbs/23%2008%2022%202%20shutterstock_1615855843.jpg/23%2008%2022%202%20shutterstock_1615855843__400x267.jpg)
The Algarve’s world-famous Vale do Lobo golf course has seen a dramatic renovation of its residents with a show home now...
22 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![New property investment platform launches to link investors with sourcers](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropTech2-400x310.png)
A new online marketplace which will connect property investors to property sourcers across the UK has been launched. Invesourced, a property investment platform,...
11 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Cordia completes Grand Corvin 2 and launches regeneration development](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Misc/covin400x310.jpg)
Cordia Group has completed a residential building along the Corvin Promenade in Budapest, Grand Corvin 2. With the second phase of Grand...
26 October 2022
From: Breaking News
![SDL Property Auctions have a successful September](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Misc/75%20church%20street%20400x310.jpg)
SDL Property Auctions have shared impressive results regarding a range of property opportunities that went under the hammer in September. Managing Director...
07 October 2022
From: Breaking News
![Battersea Power Station finally opens to the public – what does it include?](/upload/images/Developments%20%26%20Projects/power%20station%20400x310(1).jpg)
Battersea Power Station announced yesterday that it will finally open its doors to the public for the first time in its...
02 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – the cheapest UK cities to flip a house](/upload/images/Developments%20%26%20Projects/Construction%20and%20Maintenance/AdobeStock_401499574.jpeg)
There has been a significant increase in demand for move-in-ready homes and CIA Landlord Insurance has taken the liberty to research...
12 August 2022
From: Breaking News
![The rise of property auctions – five common auction misconceptions revealed](/upload/images/library/Auctioneer-House-Small-InArticle.jpg)
If our auction roundups are anything to go by, it is no surprise that selling a property via auction continues to...
03 August 2022
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 – hot results to match the scorching weather](/upload/images/Site%20logos/AuctionRoundup-400x310-min.jpg)
This week, PIT takes a look at the latest in the world of auctions. iamproperty reports a milestone result, while Auction...
15 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![Auction roundup – do auctions still have a long way to go?](/upload/images/Site%20logos/AuctionRoundup-400x310-min.jpg)
This week, Property Investor Today looks at research that suggests auctions aren’t as popular as they seem. However, the latest news from...
24 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![How developers can navigate electric vehicle charging challenges](/upload/images/Miscellaneous/ElectricCarCharger-400x310.png)
In this guest article, Isabel James, head of residential at Connected Kerb, one of the UK’s leading on-street electric vehicle (EV)...
18 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Auction roundup – in-person sales return in a successful month ahead](/upload/images/Site%20logos/AuctionRoundup-400x310-min.jpg)
Here at PIT, we’re kicking off the month of May with some good news for in-person auctions. Meanwhile, agents witnessed another...
06 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![The ultimate guide to investing in a holiday home](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/HolidayHome-400x310.jpg)
With the rising cost of living and the UK’s inflation crisis creating financial uncertainty, many are looking to make more secure...
06 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Five top tips for property investors this year and beyond](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/MillennialAgent-400x310.jpg)
With bricks and mortar proving ever-popular and house prices continuing to rise, the opportunities for first-time and seasoned property investors are endless. That...
27 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![Aspiring holiday let landlords – top tips from a lending expert](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/EnglishHolidayHome-400x310.jpg)
With new research finding over 10 million UK adults are considering becoming a holiday let landlord and the volume and total...
20 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![Auction roundup – soaring revenues and a time warp house for sale](/upload/images/Site%20logos/AuctionRoundup-400x310-min.jpg)
It’s success galore for this week’s auction roundup, with Bond Wolfe witnessing revenue growth of over £23 million at its second...
08 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![Entering the holiday let market? New report says try South Devon](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/HolidayHome-400x310.jpg)
Search demand for holiday homes in South Devon rose by as much as 100% in 2021, suggesting a record year for...
06 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![London property predictions: will the market continue to grow in 2022?](/upload/images/Locations/London400x310.jpg)
The property market has weathered the COVID storm better than many sectors over the last couple of years. The crisis has...
07 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![Predictions for 2022 – active auctions market, prices to rise, BTR one to watch](/upload/images/Seasonal%20%26%20Holidays/2022Plans-400x310.png)
We’re already into the second month of 2022, but predictions on what the market could bring for the remainder of the...
02 February 2022
From: Breaking News
![EPC woes – landlords faced with £10k costs to upgrade their homes](/upload/images/library/EnergyEfficientHome-400x310.png)
New research from BDRC BVA highlights the extent of the cost that landlords will need to rack up to get properties...
26 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![Fully charged! Why developers and investors are considering electric vehicles](/upload/images/library/ElectricCarCharger-400x310.png)
In November, Boris Johnson spoke at the Confederation of British Industry’s conference and announced that Electric Vehicle charging points will become...
07 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![Auction roundup – tree-mendous results ahead of Christmas Day](/upload/images/library/AuctionRoundup-400x310-min.jpg)
This week’s auction roundup is filled with Christmas joy, from Sutton Kersh achieving over £80 million in auction sales, to iamsold...
17 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![Expert reveals top house buying tips for 2022](/upload/images/library/HouseKeyAndCoins-400x310.png)
From knowing the best time to buy a home to understanding what’s needed before you can put in an offer, it...
08 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![Crossrail is coming – the Eastern section from Stratford to Shenfield](/upload/images/Site%20logos/CrossrailSpecial-400x310.jpg)
After years of speculation and alterations, the Elizabeth Line is now set to launch in the first half of 2022. Initially,...
01 December 2021
From: Breaking News
![Not for the faint of heart: here’s how to buy your first investment property](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/Homes-MaginifyingGlass-400x310.jpg)
Here, in this latest PIT guest piece, Ellen Klein - editor at Sleep Junkie - outlines how investors should buy their first...
29 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Why UK investors should consider property overseas](/upload/images/library/ParisFrance-400x310-min.jpeg)
In this guest piece, Martin Dell, Founder of Kyero, explores what makes overseas properties, particularly those in France, an attractive option...
18 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Auction roundup – from Cornish holiday homes to luxury hotels](/upload/images/library/AuctionRoundup-400x310-min.jpg)
This week’s auction roundup features the exclusive lots available at Bond Wolfe's and Strettons’ October auctions, and a new mention in...
15 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Five ways to keep your home renovation eco-friendly](/upload/images/library/HouseExtension-1-400x310.jpg)
Building and construction expert, Thomas Goodman at MyJobQuote, offers five tips to keep your home renovation project, whether big or small,...
11 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Auction roundup – looking back at a successful September](/upload/images/library/AuctionRoundup-400x310-min.jpg)
The theme of this week’s roundup is reflection, as Allsop and SDL Auctions report successful auction results for September, while Auction...
08 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Investment insight – is property flipping back on the agenda?](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/PropertyDevelopmentImage-1-400x310.jpg)
In April 2020, right in the heart of the first lockdown, we ran a guest piece from Harvey Raybould about whether...
01 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![How TV property shows don’t give the full auctions picture](/upload/images/library/TVShow-400x310.jpg)
The nation’s TV viewers just can’t get enough of property shows and I confess that we at SDL Property Auctions are...
01 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Peter Grant, Sandstone Group](/upload/images/adv-2021/60-second-interview/3x1/PeterGrant_360x280.png)
Who are you? Peter Grant, founder and CEO of Sandstone Group (formerly Grant Property). Out of hours, my passions include skiing and...
27 July 2021
From: 60 Second Interview
![Auction roundup – mid-year milestones and bumper summer catalogues](/img/default/pit.png)
Now that we’re well into the summer, Property Investor Today takes a look at the mid-year results for Sutton Kersh Auctions...
23 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Auction roundup – auction market set to soar despite SDLT return](/img/default/pit.png)
This week, Property Investor Today looks at the exciting investment opportunities at the most anticipated auctions this month, and hears from...
16 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Development roundup – from car depot sites to 800-year-old buildings](/img/default/pit.png)
A new residential development in Salford, Manchester is set to offer a ‘refreshing’ collection of apartments. The gritty suburb-turned-cultural-goldmine location is home...
30 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – where are the best places to be an investor right now?](/img/default/pit.png)
When it comes to investing in property, strong rental yields are all-important if you want to make decent money out of...
21 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Save our South Kensington! Campaign forces TfL and partner to change plans](/img/default/pit.png)
A campaign against major development changes to the area surrounding South Kensington station in Central London has secured a major win in...
09 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Investors – will Oval and Kennington be London’s newest hotspots?](/img/default/pit.png)
Two already popular parts of South London – Oval and Kennington – are set to be even more in-demand as a...
19 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Regent’s Crescent success, hotel to resi and Liverpool landmark revival](/img/default/pit.png)
In this development roundup, Property Investor Today explores the impressive sales success of the Regent’s Crescent scheme in West London, a...
14 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Update: new schemes in West London plus Guinness housing development](/img/default/pit.png)
With lockdown easing and the vaccine rollout continuing to go well, there is hope on the horizon again for a brighter...
07 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![From landlord to landlord-developer - the top investment strategy?](/img/default/pit.png)
Is property investment still a good long-term strategy, or has the taxation and regulatory reforms over the past five years made...
05 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Portugal update – Golden Visa 2022 webinar and Ombria Resort surge](/img/default/pit.png)
Last week, Global Citizen Solutions – a boutique migration investment firm headquartered in Lisbon – held a webinar to discuss the...
09 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Development roundup – new projects underway from Leicester to Leeds](/img/default/pit.png)
A national contractor says it has made ‘significant progress’ on three residential projects based in Leicester. The schemes from Stepnell include two...
02 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Auction roundup – luxury towers, £1m-plus homes and a hopeful 2021](/img/default/pit.png)
This week, Property Investor Today takes a closer look at the diverse lots at Bond Wolfe’s next sale, Allsop’s range of...
26 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – where are the best places for property investment overseas?](/img/default/pit.png)
Purchasing an overseas property can be daunting and complicated at the best of times, and this is even more so the...
15 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Could 2021 be the year of the small indie developer?](/img/default/pit.png)
Over the last 10 months, we have seen a raft of changes to the planning rules in England. This has been...
26 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![Development update – from cohesive-use schemes to sustainable housing](/img/default/pit.png)
Ambitious plans for a ‘ground-breaking’ cohesive-use scheme at Nottingham’s The Island Quarter development have been submitted. The latest phase – which is...
11 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Why you should exhibit at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show](/img/default/pit.png)
Many home improvement companies will target their products and services towards property investors. Here, Natalka Antoniuk outlines the reasons why such companies...
04 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Auction roundup – ending 2020 on a high note!](/img/default/pit.png)
With tighter Covid restrictions throughout the UK, concerns surrounding the pandemic spike once again. However, property auctions continue to prevail during...
18 December 2020
From: Breaking News
The UK property market is in a state of flux. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has had a marked effect on landlords,...
16 December 2020
From: Sponsored Content
![Permission granted! 80 eco-friendly Manchester homes get go-ahead](/img/default/pit.png)
A leading Manchester city centre property developer has been granted planning permission to convert Mindel House and neighbouring Bloom Street into...
27 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![Insight – is co-living about to have its moment in the sun?](/img/default/pit.png)
It’s threatened to be a thing for quite some time, but for one reason or another co-living has failed to catch...
04 November 2020
From: Breaking News
![Make a grand entrance: 6 expert tips to maximise kerb appeal when renovating your home](/img/default/pit.png)
According to recent statistics, British homeowners have spent an average of £4,035.70 each on house renovations this year. With people spending...
30 October 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy
![Auction Roundup – leading auctioneers and major milestones](/img/default/pit.png)
From SDL Auctions’ continued success since March, to iamsold contributing to a major sales achievement, Property Investor Today delves into the...
09 October 2020
From: Breaking News
![First class honours for completion of stylish PBSA in Coventry](/img/default/pit.png)
Urban Village Capital has achieved a ‘first-class’ transformation of a former Coventry office block to university accommodation. Ringway House has undergone a...
28 August 2020
From: Breaking News
![Manchester’s ever-changing skyline – how has the city changed in recent years?](/img/default/pit.png)
Along with Birmingham, Manchester has become the biggest investment hotspot outside of London in recent years as it has emerged from...
19 August 2020
From: Breaking News
![New luxury homes set to launch in Italian hotspot](/img/default/pit.png)
Palazzo Ricci, a new private residence club located in Abruzzo, Italy, is launching sales this summer. Approximately two hours from Rome and Naples, the 220-year-old palazzo,...
22 July 2020
From: Breaking News
![Maidstone regeneration – renovation of iconic 1930s house moves closer](/img/default/pit.png)
A privately-owned property development company is aiming to take a step closer to bringing a well-known Maidstone landmark back into the...
17 July 2020
From: Breaking News
![Development update: work commences on luxury apartments in Stretford](/img/default/pit.png)
Initial work to restore a historic building to its former glory and bring luxury living space to Stretford, Greater Manchester, has...
08 July 2020
From: Breaking News
![Auction success! Record-breaking sale for Auction House London’s latest live stream](/img/default/pit.png)
At its recent live stream auction (Wednesday June 17 20020), Auction House London broke two records, with 85% of the lots...
29 June 2020
From: Breaking News
![Chelsea Barracks – is it London’s next major investment hotspot?](/img/default/pit.png)
It has largely been in the shadow of another major renovation of a heritage structure nearby – the transformation of Battersea...
05 June 2020
From: Breaking News
![Three tips for investors - the benefits of extensions](/img/default/pit.png)
An extension is a worthwhile investment that can add 20-30% to the value of a property while simultaneously providing a much...
27 May 2020
From: Breaking News
29 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![Urgent government stimulus is needed to reignite the housing market - claim](/img/default/pit.png)
Covid-19 and the subsequent government lockdown will result in a loss of 526,000 home sales in 2020, according to further analysis...
22 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![Is house flipping still a profitable strategy in 2020?](/img/default/pit.png)
Buy a property below market value, renovate it and then make a tidy profit by selling it at a higher price, all within...
17 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![New apartments in Barnsley still on track, says property investment firm](/img/default/pit.png)
A London-based property development and investment firm is on track to unveil a new commercial and residential development in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. HJ Collection...
15 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![Renovating dilapidated buildings – the best route for property investors?](/img/default/pit.png)
Whilst the development of brand-new developments is one solution to the UK housing shortage, a much more obvious answer is the...
08 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![Want to live above an iconic hotel? New York landmark to launch sales](/img/default/pit.png)
Investors in New York will soon be able to purchase a piece of the city’s history when sales for The Towers...
26 February 2020
From: Breaking News
![Landlords – here’s three rental property kitchen improvement tips](/img/default/pit.png)
Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned one looking to build your portfolio, you will need to consider how you...
17 February 2020
From: Sponsored Content
![Women in Property Investment – finding buyers the right home to invest in](/img/default/pit.png)
In this week’s Women in Property Investment, we speak with Gemma Thomas, buying adviser for the northern Home Counties at Middleton...
31 January 2020
From: Breaking News
![Women in Property Investment – “believe in what you are building”](/img/default/pit.png)
Welcome back to Women in Property Investment (or WIPI), where we focus on inspiring women who are making their mark in...
17 January 2020
From: Breaking News
![To infinity and beyond – investing in Merseyside in 2020](/img/default/pit.png)
Many property pundits have been espousing the benefits of investing in the North West to take advantage of low buy-in costs...
17 January 2020
From: Breaking News
![North West investment: work begins on luxury Preston apartments](/img/default/pit.png)
Initial work is set to begin this month on a new development in Preston, bringing much-needed city centre living space by transforming...
13 January 2020
From: Breaking News
![Stamp duty - what are the ways to save on this controversial tax?](/img/default/pit.png)
With the Conservative Party winning a big majority in last week's general election, it will be expected to honour its manifesto pledge...
16 December 2019
From: Breaking News
![Why flexible rental models play a key role in the future of the rental landscape](/img/default/pit.png)
Against the backdrop of Brexit, landlords and tenants alike are sharpening their focus on breaking down the traditional rental model to...
04 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
![Development focus: car park renovations to no ground rent new-builds](/img/default/pit.png)
Here at Property Investor Today, we regularly cover the launch of new developments, from all across the UK. Below, we outline three...
08 November 2019
From: Breaking News
![Top tips – how to get maximum value for your rental property portfolio](/img/default/pit.png)
Increasingly, landlords have had to adapt to stay on top of the trends within the property and lifestyle sector to boost...
08 November 2019
From: Breaking News
![NatWest funding package helps transform farmland into holiday homes](/img/default/pit.png)
A farm from the 1800s has been converted into a holiday lettings business at the heart of the Dorset Downs thanks...
23 October 2019
From: Breaking News
![Nottingham property investors receive large sum from bank to expand portfolio](/img/default/pit.png)
Two experienced property investors have been handed £2 million by specialist lender Cambridge & Counties Bank to help fund the purchase...
04 October 2019
From: Breaking News
![The latest £1 house auction heads to Yorkshire](/img/default/pit.png)
Bidding for a three-bedroom South Yorkshire house will start at less than the cost of a cup of coffee. Located at 75...
23 September 2019
From: Breaking News
![Kitchens continue to rule the roost among renovating homeowners](/img/default/pit.png)
In recent years the kitchen has become one of the most important rooms in the home – and this is further...
13 September 2019
From: Breaking News
![Competition time! Here’s your chance to win tickets to London renovation show](/img/default/pit.png)
The London Homebuilding & Renovating Show is returning to ExCel from 4-6 October 2019 - and we're delighted to offer our...
06 September 2019
From: Breaking News
![Multiple investment projects up for sale at Bond Wolfe’s summer sale](/img/default/pit.png)
Bond Wolfe Auctions will feature 140 lots at its next sale, making it one of the largest auctions in the Midlands...