New figures show the scale of the rental supply slump in recent years. The respected Home website, which produces a monthly lettings...
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![Retirement properties with a tenant in situ can be a smart investment](/upload/images/shutterstock_520738651.jpg)
The demand for retirement housing is on the rise, creating new opportunities for property investors seeking stability and profitability. According to the...
06 August 2024
From: Breaking News
![Green Belt Rethink - new investment opportunities under Labour?](/upload/images/4%20shutterstock_2322971599.jpg)
Property consultancy Carter Jonas has conducted a substantial new analysis of how the Green Belt could offer development and investment opportunities...
30 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Tax Grab soars as investors pay purchase levy on properties](/upload/images/shutterstock_2396446767.jpg)
Property taxes in Scotland exceeded £628m over the last 12 months according to analysis of the latest statistics by a high...
09 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![New Build capital appreciation soars, according to new data](/upload/images/240405%20%20%2005.png)
Scottish new build house average prices have soared ahead of existing homes according to analysis of the latest statistics by a...
05 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Warning: Buy To Let doesn’t offer guaranteed returns to investors](/upload/images/24%2003%2019%20%2003.jpg)
New and past landlords tempted back to Buy to Let have been warned - passive income from property isn’t easy. This is...
19 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Capital Appreciation - UK winners and losers over past 12 months](/upload/images/24%2002%2029%20%20%2001.jpg)
Average house prices rose £7,599 in Scotland last year according to analysis of the latest statistics by DJ Alexander Ltd, the...
29 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Positive About Spain - the year ahead for investors and buyers](/upload/images/24%2002%2029%20%20%2003.jpg)
In the Spanish property podcast “La Piedra”, Sean Woolley from Cloud Nine Spain and Mark Stücklinfrom Spanish Property Insight reviewed the market to give...
29 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![How will the UK residential rental market develop up to 2030?](/upload/images/24%2002%2029%20%20%2004.jpg)
Zero Deposit has analysed historic rental data from the Office for National Statistics for each region of England, to forecast what...
29 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Will rents keep rising?](/upload/images/24%2002%2027%20%20%2002%20by%20Alison%20Thompson.jpg)
Typically, rents rise in line with wages - which, in turn, tend to track inflation or increase at a slightly lower...
27 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Regional Rental Returns - new analysis shows wide variations across England](/upload/images/24%2001%2025%2002.jpg)
An investment consultancy has produced new data analysing the complex regional differences between rental returns. Analysts at Invezz examined data provided by...
25 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Marbella - is it still a good bet for property investors?](/upload/images/24%2001%2009%2002.jpg)
By Sean Woolley, director of real estate agency Cloud Nine Spain In 2022 we were predicting that the market would cool, but...
09 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![UK Property Equity Hotspots Revealed](/upload/images/__thumbs/23%2011%2007%201.jpg/23%2011%2007%201__400x266.jpg)
What do the property markets in North Norfolk, Kensington and Chelsea and East Devon have in common? They are the only areas...
07 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Investor Update - latest UK rental market statistics](/upload/images/__thumbs/23%2010%2012%2001%20by%20Graham%20Norwood.jpg/23%2010%2012%2001%20by%20Graham%20Norwood__400x265.jpg)
HomeLet’s latest rental data showing that the average UK rental price has hit another all-time high of £1,276 per calendar month...
12 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Optimistic New Build Investment Potential in Near Future](/upload/images/__thumbs/23%2010%2010%2002%20by%20Graham%20Norwood.jpg/23%2010%2010%2002%20by%20Graham%20Norwood__400x267.jpg)
A prominent new build expert has given his verdict on that sector’s investment potential for the rest of 2023. Mobeen Akram -...
10 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Insurance market must deal with escalating construction risks](/upload/images/__thumbs/Insurance%20market%20must%20deal%20with%20escalating%20construction%20risks.jpg/Insurance%20market%20must%20deal%20with%20escalating%20construction%20risks__400x267.jpg)
Insurers and risk managers must pull out all the stops to support the beleaguered UK construction sector, which is facing extreme...
04 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![RVG announces £2bn plan for 5,000 new homes in a decade](/upload/images/RVG%20announces%20%C2%A32bn%20plan%20to%20build%205000%20new%20homes%20-%20PIT.jpg)
Retirement Villages Group (RVG), owned by AXA IM Alts, has revealed the concept for its future collection of Integrated Retirement Communities,...
30 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Spanish property experts club together to launch new podcast](/upload/images/Locations/SpanishVilla-400x310.jpg)
Two experts on Spanish property have come together to launch a Spanish property podcast. Sean Woolley from Cloud Nine Spain and Mark...
25 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Autumn predictions – supply building and transactions volumes set to increase](/upload/images/library/HandsHouse-400x310.png)
New data from Knight Frank has been released to help understand what to expect from the property market this autumn. August saw...
16 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Private rented sector not reason for fewer Scottish homeowners](/upload/images/Property%20People/DJ%20Alexander%20Ltd_400x310.png)
The private rented sector (PRS) has been under the looking glass for the past few weeks, yet the PRS is not...
14 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Q&A with Tzvete Doncheva - talking PropTech, equality and LinkedIn tips](/upload/images/PropTech%20%26%20Online/PropertyTechnology-1-400x310.jpg)
A few years ago, we carried out an interview with Tzvete Doncheva, who has become one of the most prominent PropTech...
24 August 2022
From: Breaking News
![Insight: The best UK cities to be an Airbnb host this August](/upload/images/library/airbnb-logo400x310.png)
With the public still very much favouring staycations and avoiding the chaos of travelling abroad, Airbnb hosts in the UK are...
05 August 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property demand and prices soar in seaside town Brixham](/upload/images/Locations/Brixham400x310.jpg)
It's been claimed that Brixham is the new cool spot in the South West as seaside towns continue to enjoy a coastal...
03 August 2022
From: Breaking News
![Property and construction industries have the worst online performance](/upload/images/Developments%20%26%20Projects/construction400x310.jpg)
A recent analysis of all FTSE 100 and 250 webpages by Contensis has revealed which businesses have the best and worst...
22 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![Airbnb experts reveal best UK cities to be a host this August](/upload/images/Logos/Airbnb2-400x310.png)
Air travel has reduced in demand since before the pandemic by as much as 76%, a sign that staycations are still...
22 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
![Property Surge in Spain - golden visas drive Spanish property boom](/upload/images/Locations/Cudillero-Spain-400x310.jpg)
Securing a property in Spain seems to be at the top of the agenda for many Brits. Residency service for non-EU-buyers,...
06 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![Investors – what are the merits of being the last to buy?](/upload/images/Locations/SpanishVilla-400x310.jpg)
It’s very often the case that new developments use all the incentives they can to encourage the first few buyers to...
06 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![Overseas boom - UK buyers among the top investors in Spain](/upload/images/Locations/Barcelona400x310.jpg)
Real estate agency, Lucas Fox, has revealed that across Spain’s top locations property sales to UK investors have experienced a steady increase. These...
15 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![How to maximise bookings for your holiday home this summer](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/HolidayHome-400x310.jpg)
After a tough few years for the travel industry, foreign travel is forecast to return to pre-pandemic levels this summer due to the...
10 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![Airbnb hosts – five considerations before renting out a property this summer](/upload/images/Logos/AirbnbLogo-400x310.jpg)
With over 40 million Airbnb users across Europe and the US, and approximately 250,000 listings in the UK alone, the short-term...
06 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![Insight: Why investors should set their sights on Liverpool](/upload/images/Locations/LiverpoolSkyline-400x310.png)
Liverpool has become the hotspot for property investors and homebuyers alike, with property price growth over the last year higher in...
04 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Insight: Deconstructing barriers to greener homes](/upload/images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/GreenEnvironment-400x310.png)
With climate change and environmental degradation becoming a daily feature in news cycles, it’s no wonder why many are becoming increasingly...
13 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
![Faster progress is needed to decarbonise the property sector – claim](/upload/images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/EPCRating-400x310.png)
The Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) upcoming 2022 Housing Review shows the lack of clear government strategies and insufficient financial incentives...
28 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
![Revealed – which cities will be the investment hotspots of 2022?](/upload/images/library/Birmingham-Bullring-400x310px-min.png)
Staying at the forefront of the property investment industry takes a great deal of work, experience and expert knowledge, which is...
24 January 2022
From: Breaking News
![Predictions for the property sector in 2022 - causes for optimism](/upload/images/Seasonal%20%26%20Holidays/2022Begins-400x310.png)
In this guest piece, Reece Mennie, chief executive of HJ Collection, outlines his predictions for the property market in 2022. When looking...
14 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
![Will 2022 be a better year for the Scottish property market?](/upload/images/library/Glasgow-400x310.jpg)
Despite the rollercoaster of 2021, the Scottish property market has had a stronger period of growth than many would have expected...
22 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
![Bristol – will it be the next Build to Rent hub?](/upload/images/BTR%2C%20PBSA%2C%20Co-living/build-to-rent400x310.png)
The city of Bristol has become one of the most popular places outside of London for tenants to live in recent...
26 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Is Build to Rent unaffordable? Large-scale research suggests not!](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/UK-Cash-20-400x310.jpg)
One of the biggest criticisms of the fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) market has been its perceived exclusive nature and its...
19 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![Q&A with Sean Gavin, Operations Director at Berkeley South East London](/upload/images/Locations/London400x310.jpg)
In this Q&A, Property Investor Today speaks to Sean Gavin, Operations Director at Berkeley South East London, for his thoughts on...
19 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![EPC change could be 'catastrophic' for property investors, experts warn](/upload/images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/EPCRating-400x310.png)
Investors could be ‘severely impacted’ by government plans to raise the required Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating for buy-to-let properties in...
08 November 2021
From: Breaking News
![BTR – international students, co-living highs and new Wolves scheme](/upload/images/library/BuildtoRent-1-400x310.jpg)
This BTR roundup features an insight into the UK PBSA sector, good news for the London co-living market, and a brand-new...
25 October 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – the hidden running costs of being a landlord](/upload/images/library/MillennialAgent-400x310.jpg)
In this guest piece, Rightio discusses some of the lesser-known costs of being a landlord. To the uninitiated, being a landlord might...
15 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
![Investors – how to avoid the down value trap](/upload/images/library/UK-Cash-NEW-400x310.jpg)
Recent reports that over half of all London homes on the market last year were downvalued by lenders was somewhat concerning...
20 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![Why Londoners are buying properties outside the city](/upload/images/Locations/LondonMapPins-400x310.jpg)
In this article, Reece Mennie, an award-winning entrepreneur and CEO of HJ Collection and Hunter Jones, explains why many people who...
10 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![How the UK staycation boom has opened lucrative investment opportunities](/img/default/pit.png)
Property investment firm Advantage Investment explores why the UK staycation boom is providing the best opportunities for investors. The travel restrictions and...
01 September 2021
From: Breaking News
![The importance of flood mitigation in new residential developments](/img/default/pit.png)
Climate change has brought increased rainfall across the country, especially in places that may not have had as much risk of...
20 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![Auction roundup – appetite for auction properties isn’t satiated yet!](/img/default/pit.png)
This week, PIT takes a closer look at the success stories for Auction House London, iamsold, Auction House and Allsop, indicating...
13 August 2021
From: Breaking News
![On the up and up: BTR investments beat previous records](/img/default/pit.png)
Letting agent Ascend Properties recently described Build to Rent (BTR) as the future of renting, and an analysis of data from the...
30 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Record high - properties continue to sell over asking price](/img/default/pit.png)
NAEA Propertymark has released its June Housing Report, revealing that properties are selling over their asking price at an all-time high. The...
28 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Development - £6.26m raised for new residential property development](/img/default/pit.png)
Property construction work is now underway in Middleton St George, Darlington. Maven Capital Partners (Maven), a leading UK property and private...
16 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![Investors - Women total 48% of UK’s buy-to-let investors](/img/default/pit.png)
Until recently, the world of buy-to-let investing has traditionally been dominated by men. Current figures, however, reveal women now make up...
12 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![The best global cities for remote working - study](/img/default/pit.png)
The Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped work practices around the globe. Since the huge shift to remote working, people have been able...
09 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![UK’s first mainstream zero carbon homes arrive – are they the future?](/img/default/pit.png)
A government-backed modular housing ‘pioneer’ has unveiled the UK’s first mainstream zero carbon home, which it claims can cut energy bills...
07 July 2021
From: Breaking News
![How will the end of the stamp duty holiday affect today's property market?](/img/default/pit.png)
Ross Counsell, chartered surveyor and director at property buyers, GoodMove, shares his thoughts on the stamp duty holiday, how it’s contributed to higher...
30 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Insight – Why are buyers looking for properties near airports?](/img/default/pit.png)
After much anticipation, many British citizens are hoping to soak up some sun in their dream destination. The foreign travel ‘traffic...
28 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![How has the UK property market fared in the five years since the Brexit vote?](/img/default/pit.png)
This week – today (June 23), to be exact – marks five years since the EU referendum. It was a significant moment...
23 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![The UK’s property bubble – what will happen next?](/img/default/pit.png)
When will the UK’s property bubble burst? This question has become increasingly prevalent over recent months. The fact it has is a...
04 June 2021
From: Breaking News
![Chinese investors - will there be a drop in buying after the stamp duty holiday?](/img/default/pit.png)
The stamp duty holiday – which began in July last year and will continue in its current format until the end...
17 May 2021
From: Breaking News
![Pain in Spain continues for British holiday homeowners, says tax firm](/img/default/pit.png)
As a result of Brexit, which has changed the rules on buying Spanish property, more Brits are being hit by Spain’s...
16 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Ten-point plan – the future of the cladding crisis unveiled](/img/default/pit.png)
Government policy and a lack of joined-up thinking are holding back the progress needed to tackle the cladding crisis, particularly in...
09 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Auction roundup – March madness sees record results across the board](/img/default/pit.png)
Here at Property Investor Today, we take a look at the successful month of March, which saw record-breaks for Auction House...
09 April 2021
From: Breaking News
![Insight - how can investors capitalise on the rise in flexible living?](/img/default/pit.png)
Property investors are recognising the shifts in the way people work and eyeing up the ‘lucrative’ short-term rental market as a...
31 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Post-Brexit UK-China property investment outlook – what should you know?](/img/default/pit.png)
A new thought leadership paper has looked at where, what and why Chinese high-net-worth-individuals (HWNIs) and investors are buying and developing in...
22 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Revealed – three European countries seeing tremendous real estate growth](/img/default/pit.png)
After several years of growth across all real estate segments, 2020 was anticipated to maintain this trend. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic...
10 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Opinion - why alternative property investment is overtaking buy-to-let](/img/default/pit.png)
There is no question that Covid-19 has completely torn through the UK economy, with any signs of recent recovery likely to...
05 March 2021
From: Breaking News
![Are Europe's real estate markets bracing for a sell-off?](/img/default/pit.png)
2020 was a tough pill to swallow for Europe’s real estate markets as some segments were forced into extremely disruptive lockdowns...
22 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![Should investors be looking at Melbourne and Sydney for BTR investment?](/img/default/pit.png)
Two of Australia’s most popular cities - Melbourne and Sydney - are tipped for a Build to Rent (BTR) boom, according...
15 February 2021
From: Breaking News
![Senior housing – severe undersupply in Scotland could lead to housing crisis](/img/default/pit.png)
In 2019, senior housing – also known as retirement housing or senior living – seemed to be developing into one of...
11 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Insight - how will the property market look in 2021?](/img/default/pit.png)
It wouldn't be the start of a new year without predictions for the 12 months to come. And the forecasts from...
04 January 2021
From: Breaking News
![Top five regions for property investments in Spain next year](/img/default/pit.png)
Spain is a very popular destination for foreign property investors, as demonstrated by the high percentage (16%) of international buyers who...
09 December 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
![Spain revealed as the best property investment location, research finds](/img/default/pit.png)
Millions of people around the world relocate to a different country each year, whether it be for work, family reasons or...
02 October 2020
From: Breaking News
![Overseas update – Chinese stamp duty surge and Q4 rush for Cypriot homes](/img/default/pit.png)
Demand from Chinese investors for UK property soared in July after plummeting between April-June, during the height of the coronavirus lockdown. In...
30 September 2020
From: Breaking News
![Planting seeds - what does the planning system overhaul involve?](/img/default/pit.png)
We have seen over the past few months a real government impetus to regain lost ground, since the economic effects of...
23 September 2020
From: Breaking News
18 September 2020
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - number of retired expats returning to the UK rises](/img/default/pit.png)
A retirement property provider has said it has experienced a significant rise in enquiries from UK nationals currently based in Europe...
17 August 2020
From: Breaking News
![International student drop-off leads to oversupply of rental properties](/img/default/pit.png)
The lockdowns and subsequent travel restrictions imposed across the globe as a result of Covid-19 are preventing international students from coming...
24 July 2020
From: Breaking News
![Manila and Budapest top of the list for global house price growth](/img/default/pit.png)
Knight Frank’s latest Global Residential Cities Index, which tracks the movement in mainstream residential prices across 150 cities worldwide using official...
03 July 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
![Property investors not deterred by coronavirus chaos, research claims](/img/default/pit.png)
The latest research from Property Hub has revealed that a huge 98% of property investors still consider property to be a...
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
![Financial lifeline offered to Brits worried about Spanish property purchases](/img/default/pit.png)
Spanish mortgage specialists Fluent Finance Abroad have offered reassurance to British buyers that there is no need to give up on...
29 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![Investment futures - modernising for the millennial workforce](/img/default/pit.png)
Real estate investment firms face a range of day-to-day challenges as they consistently look for ways they can mitigate their risks...
22 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![Property sourcing – the best method for investors in Manchester?](/img/default/pit.png)
Considered to be England’s second city by many, Manchester remains one of the key hotbeds for property investment, propelled by its...
15 April 2020
From: Breaking News
![2020 outlook – should investors expect a stronger market performance?](/img/default/pit.png)
A headline story of 2020 so far that readers of Property Investor Today will no doubt be aware of is the...
25 March 2020
From: Breaking News
![Chancellor should use Budget to encourage growth in the PRS – claim](/img/default/pit.png)
Newly-appointed Chancellor Rishi Sunak should use the forthcoming Budget to ‘produce a level playing field for taxation’ with the short-term letting...
09 March 2020
From: Breaking News
![Looking for a new build? Here’s the nation’s housebuilder hotspots](/img/default/pit.png)
With the number of new homes registered to be built per annum in the UK rising by more than 80% over...
28 February 2020
From: Breaking News
![Top investment locations in Birmingham revealed](/img/default/pit.png)
As the UK’s largest city outside London, and one of the youngest in Europe, Birmingham has received significant attention over recent...
24 February 2020
From: Breaking News
![Landlords could be sitting on £1.2 billion in unaccounted deposits – claim](/img/default/pit.png)
A huge sum of tenant money is thought to be held by landlords and agents without protection via a deposit protection...
03 February 2020
From: Breaking News
![Should buy-to-let investors look to Nuneaton?](/img/default/pit.png)
Properties in Nuneaton and Bedworth, Stockport and Leicester show significant potential for capital growth after seeing double-digit house price growth in...
15 January 2020
From: Breaking News
![BidX1 ends 2019 with total of £52.7 million raised](/img/default/pit.png)
Digital property marketplace, BidX1, raised £4,980,800 in its December sale, bringing the total 2019 sales figure to £52,734,100 – a sum...
10 January 2020
From: Breaking News
09 December 2019
From: Breaking News
![New York, New York – what does the Big Apple’s property market look like?](/img/default/pit.png)
It conjures up so many images – from that Sinatra song and the Statue of Liberty, to the bright lights of...