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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...

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

National Landlord Investment Show has announced that the former Leader of the Conservative Party, the Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith,...

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

The private rental sector may have been tough for investors in recent months in particular, but new figures show a healthy...

The total return of the average buy-to-let property has reduced by 6% over the last two years, driven by a sharp...

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

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...

Zero Deposit has analysed historic rental data from the Office for National Statistics for each region of England, to forecast what...

Typically, rents rise in line with wages - which, in turn, tend to track inflation or increase at a slightly lower...

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

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

Edinburgh-based property portal ESPC has revealed the city’s top-performing postcodes for rental yields in the last quarter of 2023. The latest rental...

A new analysis of the top 30 holiday hotspots across England has tried to quantify the premium for homes on sale. Using...

We believe a well-functioning housing system is one that meets everyone’s housing needs. There will always be people who can’t or...

New analysis from Rightmove looks at the most prominent trends expected in the rental market during 2024, with advertised rents predicted...

Richard Worrall, the NAVA Propertymark President, writes: Having been in having been involved in the sale of properties for nearly 38 years...

Real estate finance and investment house TAB has launched a new fractional ownership model called TAB Property - and it’s purchased...

Latest data from The Deposit Protection Service shows that average UK monthly rents for Q3 2023 were £1,121.46: a rise of...

The latest lettings market forecast from Savills says average UK rents to end 2023 at up 9.5 per cent year on...

It’s not just the weather that’s wet and dreary – the outlook looks bleak for landlords too as we head towards...

Yields for buy to let or corporate residential rental investors are likely to be reduced as a result of a legal...

Knight Frank has launched West Way Square to market.  Located in Oxford, West Way Square is a fully operational purpose built student...

The commercial property market has performed well in recent years, although trends differ from inner city and local markets, reports Dutton...

  Comparison service USwitch has set up a check list for prospective property investors to make their purchase as attractive as possible...

The level of rental properties remains drastically low, according to the latest Housing Insight report from letting agents trade body Propertymark. The...

Rent controls as currently in force in Scotland and under consideration in Wales will not be put into effect in England,...

England and Wales have seen rising rental yields for the third quarter in a row, with the total yield up 1.0...

A wealth management company suggests that the HS2 debacle may have a silver lining for Birmingham. With news that the high speed...

A property investment consultancy says off-plan properties “are one of the hottest strategies right now.” Redmayne Smith has analysed the advantages of...

HomeLet’s latest rental data showing that the average UK rental price has hit another all-time high of £1,276 per calendar month...

In August, Dubai's real estate market experienced a remarkable surge, presenting an exciting opportunity for investors like myself. Sales soared by...

A new study of over 600,000 available properties on Rightmove reveals that homes in need of renovation are the most in...

Investment takes many forms and just because you are a tenant, for example, this does not mean you should give up...

As the ‘big buy-to-let’ sell off gathers momentum, we take a look ways you can guestimate the value of your rental...

That’s the clear result of a survey by the National Residential Landlords Association.  It says some 12 per cent of landlords in...

Demand for office space has soared in Derbyshire’s largest town following the completion of several high-quality schemes. That’s the claim from Destination...

Propertymark, the UK agents’ trade body, has given a snapshot of what’s happening with lettings and sales.  Chief executive Nathan Emerson says...

Paragon Bank has given investors a valuable insight into where tenant demand is at its strongest in Britain. The research of 983...

Another legal firm is reporting a “significant rise” in landlords selling up ahead of the Renters Reform Bill becoming law. A blog...

A new guide on how to sell an investment property has been launched by the National Residential Landlords Association and its...

Landlord investors’ net profits fell below 4.0 per cent in Q1 2023, marking a dramatic shift in finances for mortgaged buy...

An international ratings agency has given its verdict on investors’ prospects for the UK buy to let market - and it...

The commercial property sector in England is in the midst of a seismic shift propelled by the introduction of stringent minimum...

Investing in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) can be a smart move for those looking for a higher return on investment...

Rental yields and tenant demand are holding firm for landlords’ property investments, however profitability of portfolios was slightly down on the...

Fleet Mortgages, the buy-to-let specialist lender, this week released its latest Buy-to-Let Rental Barometer covering Q4 2022 rental yields across England...

Capreon, the Noé Group’s real estate investment and advisory arm, has acquired three office buildings in Edinburgh, Scotland, for £36.8 million. The...

The current economic environment is still uncertain, and it is likely that the alarming rising cost of living, high inflation rates,...

The value of the UK's fast-growing Build to Rent (BTR) sector has risen to £56 billion, up 60% from £35 billion...

The last few years have seen an eruption of geopolitical volatility. A pandemic, several global lockdowns, and the re-emergence of war...

Build to Rent (BTR) has a ‘broad and evolving customer base’ similar to the wider private rented sector and is a...

A property developer which describes itself as 'revolutionary' has increased its portfolio through the acquisition of four new sites located in Ipswich,...

In this guest piece, Anna Reed, data director at EG, outlines the latest on the BTR market in the East Midlands...

Ingenious has announced that Ingenious Real Estate Finance has completed a bridging loan deal with Cole Waterhouse to support its development of a...

New research from Shawnbrook shows that green mortgage discounts could be encouraging landlords to make home upgrades. These discounts can help...

Every quarter the British Property Federation (BPF) and Savills work together, along with data specialists Molior, to plot a Build to...

Despite the increasing cost of borrowing currently hitting homebuyers across the property market, it evidently remains less expensive to buy when...

Nobody wants to have to end a tenancy with deductions from a tenancy deposit! Here we share our expert tips for landlords to pass...

Ealing Council and award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group have formally opened the newly regenerated Seasprite Close, thus successfully handing over 92...

With construction work now well underway, a new apartment scheme that will tap into the emerging co-living market is expected to open...

Universities – the institutions where the brightest of the batch go to not only enhance themselves but will one day, also...

The private rented sector (PRS) has been under the looking glass for the past few weeks, yet the PRS is not...

A new market analysis from Benham and Reeves shows that property prices remain on the incline. The lettings and estate agent...

Inflation is at a 30-year high, having increased to 9% and experts predict that it could rise to 11% by the...

According to new data released by London’s leading co-living operator, renters choosing a shared property under the co-living model are older...

Owning an overseas property is a dream for many people, but the safest way to ensure this is smooth sailing is...

In this Q&A, we speak to Adam MacLeod, partner at Castleforge Partners, for his thoughts on data-driven investment, the latest trends...

There has been a significant influx in the number of Chinese and Hong Kong buyers purchasing homes in Liverpool between 2017-2021,...

PIT looks at the latest trends in the UK rental market and investment strategies for buy-to-let landlords and investors. Revolution Brokers uncovers the...

Australian property developer, Third.i, has revealed that it has officially broken ground on its second London development, Graphite Square in Vauxhall, which...

The UK private rented sector has become increasingly attractive to institutional, large-scale investors in recent years as returns on investment elsewhere...

Property and technology investment firm, Convivia, has become the new shirt sponsor of Championship side Queens Park Rangers - better known...

New research has revealed how much money landlords and investors can make in cities around the UK by furnishing their property...

Hatch Interiors, a UK specialist in furniture collections, bespoke interior design and build-to-rent (BTR) schemes, has carried out a 1,000-strong UK-wide survey to provide...

With summer in the UK finally here and the summer holidays swiftly approaching, investing in coastal locations should be at the...

In a week of blazing weather, PIT shines a light on the latest auction news, from a new property auctioneer coming...

Over the last two years, the housing market has been less than predictable. Despite the doom and gloom foreseen at the...

If you are investing in a home or holiday home that you are subsequently looking to rent out, interior design is...

It is no secret that the UK is currently facing a chronic shortage of affordable housing, at a time when incomes...

In this week's roundup, PIT takes a look at the month just gone. Auction House saw record figures in the first five...

With the opening of the Elizabeth line last week, it’s no surprise that properties within a short distance of Crossrail stations...

Regardless of whether you’re looking to sell your property by auction or on the open market, there are primarily two ways...

The Build to Rent (BTR) market has traditionally focused primarily on young professionals, with developments generally comprising apartment blocks with bolt-ons...

With the Elizabeth Line due to open on May 24, it’s perhaps unsurprising that many areas near stations on the line...

Market analysis from Octane Capital has revealed that the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in England has dropped in...

The more the world learns about climate change, the more we realise that we all have a part to play in...

In just a year’s time, the average UK tenant could be paying £800 more a year in rent, research by rental...

Leaseholders facing the prospect of huge bills to remove unsafe cladding will be offered valuable insights into the possible implications of...

This mini auction roundup has a commercial twist, with SDL Property Auctions offering a range of nightclubs and other nightlife spaces,...

Some of the more onerous restrictions which were imposed on landlords in Scotland in the first dark days of the pandemic were rescinded...

Alliance Investments, the sale arm of Property Alliance Group, has announced its strategic partnership with EGCC Group to launch a new...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Amy Gibson, General Manager. How has your company had to adapt...

Landlords’ portfolios are not generating the same income as they once were, as many are concerned about the future of the...

The current market value of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) sits above wider market values, new research finds, suggesting that new licensing...

Who are you? Chris Holland What does it say on your business card? Director of Sales and Lettings What is Heaton Group? Heaton Group are a...

In November last year, we reported on the rental rooms with a view overlooking Brentford FC’s impressive Community Stadium. On a crisp,...

With tenants returning to the capital in 2022, research by rental portal Rentd has revealed that the London rental market has...

Build to Rent (BTR) homes could help more Londoners find affordable, high-quality accommodation with additional amenities, playing its part in solving...