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The average gross rental yield reported by landlords has reached the highest level since the second quarter of 2018, according to...
08 May 2024
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The world of property investing can be alluring, promising financial freedom and a steady stream of income. But before diving headfirst...
07 May 2024
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An expert says a change in Stamp Duty Land Tax, coming into effect on June 1, will alter how investors and...
02 May 2024
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A real estate solicitor at Primas Law has given a detailed overview of what the abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief means...
30 April 2024
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There wasn’t much by way of good news in the Spring Budget for landlords and property investors last month. Although some rumours...
19 April 2024
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National Landlord Investment Show has announced that the former Leader of the Conservative Party, the Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith,...
16 April 2024
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Twenty twenty-four is a pivotal year for landlords in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). It is still the Government’s aim that...
16 April 2024
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The total return of the average buy-to-let property has reduced by 6% over the last two years, driven by a sharp...
09 April 2024
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For first time buyers, renting is cheaper than buying in most of the UK according to new data from the Halifax. London, the...
05 April 2024
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The Home Builders Federation, the developers trade body, says planning permissions for new homes continues to fall sharply. Figures for 2023 -...
03 April 2024
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The average landlord looking to offload their portfolio from April 6 stands to save 4% on the rate of Capital Gains...
28 March 2024
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The largest lettings agency in Scotland says purchases by landlords and other investor buyers in that country have risen sharply despite...
28 March 2024
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A developer once said that after a slowdown, you need no further bad news for two consecutive quarters for a recovery...
19 March 2024
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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
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The Chancellor has abolished multiple dwellings relief for stamp duty land tax. Relief from SDLT for multiple dwellings in England and Northern Ireland...
12 March 2024
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A legal firm says Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has effectively slashed the value of holiday homes which are sold from April 2025...
12 March 2024
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Hamptons head of research Aneisha Beveridge says the early signs in 2024 suggest that the market has firmly turned the page. She...
27 February 2024
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Total value of UK housing fell marginally in 2023 by 0.3 per cent or £27 billion, but remains significantly higher than...
22 February 2024
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Buy to let landlords who improve the energy efficiency of their rental stock should get tax relief. That’s the view of Heather...
20 February 2024
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Hamptons has struck a deal for its name and brand to be used in a new overseas territory - and in...
20 February 2024
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Calling all landlords, Investors and property professionals: National Landlord Investment Show returns to Olympia London on 6th March for its first...
12 February 2024
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Pressure is ramping up on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to cut stamp duty at next month’s Budget on March 6. Former Housing Secretary...
08 February 2024
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Despite a sharp fall in the number of homes bought by landlords in 2023, the number of limited companies set up...
23 January 2024
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Anastasia Yianni of Cyprus Sotheby’s International Realty writes: For overseas property investors looking for an investment in 2024, Cyprus continues to stand...
11 January 2024
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Savills has revealed the residential element of its annual cross-sector forecasts for investments in 2024 to 2028. The agency says turbulence in...
09 January 2024
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One of the country’s highest profile high-end property consultancies says confidence is returning to prime markets after a turbulent year, with...
04 January 2024
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A new global league table for residential property investment has placed the Republic of Ireland as its top tip for 2024. This...
28 December 2023
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Black Brick has been advising professional property investors, buyers, sellers and developers since 2007. It says it’s advised, sourced and acquired almost...
21 December 2023
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The latest lettings market forecast from Savills says average UK rents to end 2023 at up 9.5 per cent year on...
05 December 2023
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It’s not just the weather that’s wet and dreary – the outlook looks bleak for landlords too as we head towards...
17 November 2023
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The gloomy mood surrounding buy to let with higher taxation and stricter regulation has not stopped it being relatively lucrative for...
14 November 2023
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Knight Frank says the seasonal autumn bounce has failed to materialise in the UK housing market this year. It was a...
31 October 2023
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Housing Secretary Michael Gove has ruled out any reversal of Section 24 or other tax changes which have hurt landlords in...
31 October 2023
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A leading lettings agency and property consultancy has revealed that it anticipates stronger-than-expected rental growth this year and next in prime...
19 October 2023
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Labour’s Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to reform the housing market withs plan to build 1.5m new homes funded partly...
17 October 2023
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The tough economic climate has seen the so-called Bank of Mum and Dad increase its stake in the UK’s mortgage market to...
05 October 2023
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For Britons contemplating a European move or affluent expats already relocating, Portugal bucks the property market as an increasingly attractive proposition. Two...
26 September 2023
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Latest figures from HMRC show that Capital Gains Tax receipts hit a record £16.7 billion in tax year 2021/22 - that’s...
10 August 2023
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Buy to let investors con siding quitting the sector because of government red tape, higher taxes and the threat of the...
03 August 2023
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A Leeds property agent is making the case for investment in his city. Neil Dawkin, director of HOP, says his firm’s investment...
27 July 2023
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A property advice service is suggesting that almost anything done to make money from a property could land the owner or...
27 July 2023
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British landlords with holiday rentals located in countries within the European Union may soon be required to pay VAT on rental...
13 July 2023
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With national and local politicians speaking out about additional homes, and pushing up taxes on them at the same time, the...
06 July 2023
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Landlord investors’ net profits fell below 4.0 per cent in Q1 2023, marking a dramatic shift in finances for mortgaged buy...
15 June 2023
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Whether for a holiday home or a permanent move, Cyprus has no shortage of reasons to invest in property. The island...
30 March 2023
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A joint venture between Galliard Homes, one of London’s leading developers, specialist retirement living specialists, Probitas Developments, and O’Shea, a market...
16 March 2023
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Where are the top locations for property investment in 2023? It's the question all existing or budding property investors will be...
23 December 2022
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Whilst macro conditions suggest a retrenchment in real estate values across much of the West, the last year has seen real...
08 December 2022
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The last few years have seen an eruption of geopolitical volatility. A pandemic, several global lockdowns, and the re-emergence of war...
18 November 2022
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In September, Property Investor Today was kindly invited to visit the team at One Green Way to find out all about...
07 October 2022
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Some valuable research has been carried out by RIFT Tax Refunds which revealed that while income tax, national insurance contributions and...
07 October 2022
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Brits looking to make the most of their hard-earned savings and plan for the future have been offered helpful tips and...
05 October 2022
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Land agent Aston Mead argues housebuilding targets can only be met by the government if the planning system is privatised. Land &...
05 October 2022
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The UK’s buy-to-let market has changed beyond recognition over the last few years and with a recession on the horizon, landlords...
29 September 2022
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The Andalucian regional president, Juanma Moreno, announced that wealthy residents and non-residents second home-owners will no longer have to a wealth...
28 September 2022
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As the idea of a new prime minister takes effect, how the government tackles the economic challenges facing the country remains...
16 September 2022
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Renters must be banging their heads against the wall by now as they are being pushed towards smaller properties and lower...
14 September 2022
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Tax was a critical part of the Tory leadership debate, with both Truss and Sunak taking the view that tax decreases...
09 September 2022
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Just last week, Savills published their World Cities Prime Residential Index, which highlights that despite economic and political gloom, the prime...
19 August 2022
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Buy-to-let purchase activity saw a spike in June, according to new data from Legal & General’s SmartCriteria tool, which has been...
03 August 2022
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Portugal has long been a favourite destination for British holidaymakers and investors, but getting there, living there and investing there have no...
29 July 2022
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I work closely with specialist mortgage brokers to help my clients to secure mortgages in Spain because it’s such a tricky...
27 July 2022
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Well-known Spanish agency Lucas Fox works with some of Spain's leading mortgage brokers who offer competitive mortgage packages to suit all requirements....
22 July 2022
From: Overseas Property
Property remains a highly attractive asset class in which to invest. The demand for the product is virtually guaranteed: we’re busy...
22 July 2022
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No matter the reason for selling your French property, you will naturally want to secure the best possible price. Selling a...
20 July 2022
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A thought leadership article jointly conducted by UK/China PR firm 11K Consulting and mixed-use property developer Regal London has revealed the...
13 July 2022
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Owning an overseas property is a dream for many people, but the safest way to ensure this is smooth sailing is...
11 July 2022
From: Overseas Property
A new book has been released to offer insight to landlords and investors on small-scale property development. The ‘Guide to Small-Scale Property...
29 June 2022
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The build-to-rent market has long been characterised by providing expensive, urban flats for young adults; but 2021 was a landmark year...
06 June 2022
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Regardless of whether you’re looking to sell your property by auction or on the open market, there are primarily two ways...
01 June 2022
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The Build to Rent (BTR) market has traditionally focused primarily on young professionals, with developments generally comprising apartment blocks with bolt-ons...
25 May 2022
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Schofields Insurance has claimed that there are pros and cons for and against second homes as the dispute about second home...
18 May 2022
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There are many shades on the ‘developing property’ spectrum, and for my money, one of the most attractive hues is a...
04 May 2022
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New analysis from Knight Frank suggests that rent rises are tempting landlords back into the market. It found that, in some cases,...
29 April 2022
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In this guest piece, Judith Tan, head of capital markets at EstateGuru, looks at how investors can hedge their bets against...
27 April 2022
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Landlords have been making attractive profits from renting property to students for many years, with this traditionally being one of the...
27 April 2022
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Following the first round of the French presidential elections, which saw current president Emmanuel Macron and controversial Eurosceptic Marine Le Pen...
22 April 2022
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The number of overseas investors confessing to tax evasion in the UK has more than quadrupled to 338 this year from...
13 April 2022
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Landlords’ portfolios are not generating the same income as they once were, as many are concerned about the future of the...
13 April 2022
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Search demand for holiday homes in South Devon rose by as much as 100% in 2021, suggesting a record year for...
06 April 2022
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Innovative Finance ISAs have been the top performing ISA for property investors in recent times. Here, Derek Pratt, commercial director at Sourced Capital, looks...
06 April 2022
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In this mini update, PIT looks at the latest in planning applications, with affordable factory-built homes in Hastings, high-quality homes anticipated...
30 March 2022
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The Property Investor Show returns on April 1-2 at London’s ExCeL Centre and is anticipated to be ‘bigger and better attended...
25 March 2022
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The National Landlord Investment Show, widely considered to be the UK's number one landlord and property investment exhibition, is returning to...
14 March 2022
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A Spanish property expert says it's vital that buyers and investors in the country understand a new law that came into...
11 March 2022
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We’re currently in a cost-of-living crisis. Living costs are rising at their fastest rate in 30 years; a typical domestic energy bill will...
11 March 2022
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The UK construction sector saw its fastest rate of growth in eight months during February despite a problematic pandemic period, the...
09 March 2022
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Russian residential property purchases contributed an estimated £190 million in market value and £13.2 million in stamp duty tax last year,...
07 March 2022
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A trade body has claimed that new financial incentives are needed to bring thousands of empty homes back into use and give...
02 March 2022
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When it comes to investing money and making it grow, there are few options that deliver as high returns as property....
25 February 2022
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Following the announcement that National Trading Standards and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are set to improve the standard of...
23 February 2022
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With such a high percentage of investment offers failing to raise finance, you need to be well-prepared when raising money for...
18 February 2022
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Research from Octane Capital has revealed which areas of the UK rental market are driving growth in rental stock availability, as...
11 February 2022
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Whether you are an accidental landlord or witty property investor; you are likely to agree that a wave of new regulations...
04 February 2022
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In this guest piece, Sascha Badelt, managing director of Cloverhut, outlines what investors should (and shouldn't) be doing when it comes to...
26 January 2022
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In this guest piece, Spanish real estate agent and property expert Sean Woolley shares his experience of getting a mortgage in...
24 January 2022
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Following a successful year in PropTech last year, spatial data technology company Pupil predicts that 2022 will be the year that...
12 January 2022
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Wealthy Chinese investors have long been reliable investors in the market, and have frequently looked to the UK, specifically London, as...