With analysis from property lender Together finding that, as of 2023, there are 1.55m abandoned residential homes worth £531 billion across...
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Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing for tenants while also managing rental properties effectively. Staying informed...
01 March 2024
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Claire Flynn, mortgages expert at Confused .com, has given 12 tips for anyone considering investing in student housing. “Investing in student properties...
18 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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Flipping a property is something that so many people have a desire to do, in fact, data shows that searches for...
04 January 2024
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Louise Dell, co-founder of property portal Kyero, shares tips and advice Perhaps more so now than in recent years, investing in the Spanish property...
05 December 2023
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The Confused. com service has analysed rental yields, educational achievements and local amenities to come up with what it claims are...
26 October 2023
From: Breaking News
Investment takes many forms and just because you are a tenant, for example, this does not mean you should give up...
28 September 2023
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A leading buying agent in the UK says she’s increasingly seeing clients wanting to boost income from their biggest asset -...
26 September 2023
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A property investor has launched a new platform to share information for investors and other players in the short-term rentals industry. Holiday...
19 September 2023
From: Breaking News
As the trend for working from home slowly diminishes, so there has been a return of the premiums for homes near...
19 September 2023
From: Breaking News
A new survey throws light on how investors get their ideas. An Opinium survey conducted for business consultancy Hargreaves Lansdown asked some...
24 August 2023
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Research from Idealista, Spain’s largest property portal, showed that in December 2022, 20% of properties listed sold within a week, 35%...
04 May 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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Leading property investment experts Redmayne Smith offers advice to new investors With rental demand at an all-time high, research from Aviva...
09 February 2023
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Brits who are dreaming of moving abroad have been offered helpful tips and advice on how much it typically costs to...
15 December 2022
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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
In this guest piece, Mark Simpson from Boostly looks at how holiday let owners can navigate the cost-of-living crisis and keep...
16 November 2022
From: Breaking News
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
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
From: Breaking News
Nobody wants to have to end a tenancy with deductions from a tenancy deposit! Here we share our expert tips for landlords to pass...
29 September 2022
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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
With temperatures reaching over 30 degrees this week, and with yet another heatwave forecast for the end of August, building experts...
10 August 2022
From: Breaking News
With around 35,000 Brits buying property abroad each year, it is vital that investors seek advice and do their research before travelling overseas to...
27 July 2022
From: Breaking News
As an investor, you may be interested in adding a new kitchen to add value to your new home before selling...
26 July 2022
From: Property Investment & Strategy
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
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
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
If you are investing in a home or holiday home that you are subsequently looking to rent out, interior design is...
15 June 2022
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25 May 2022
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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
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The pandemic has had a major impact on our lives and the global economy. Our beloved property sector was by no...
22 April 2022
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With new research finding over 10 million UK adults are considering becoming a holiday let landlord and the volume and total...
20 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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Following a record low for the hospitality industry in 2020 and a mixed 2021 amidst the yo-yoing regulations, demand is finally...
21 March 2022
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With ITV's Our House currently gripping millions of TV viewers, property experts have outlined how property fraud - which plays a central...
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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We’ve entered a new month, which means new beginnings and refreshed confidence as we navigate a post-Covid world. Quite aptly, this...
04 March 2022
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In this guest piece, Dennis Chan, head of international sales at Chestertons, gives his take on the off plan market and...
04 March 2022
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A leading Spanish home builder has drawn on its 60-plus years of experience to provide information and advice to those who...
11 February 2022
From: Breaking News
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
From: Breaking News
The start of a new year is often a time for reflection, and for investors, it is a prime opportunity to...
21 January 2022
From: Breaking News
One of the challenges that any developer faces when building entry-level homes is how to stand out from the crowd. Build...
20 December 2021
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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
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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
As a property investor, you are more than likely to require building work at some point – whether you are flipping...
01 November 2021
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In the final instalment of our Black History Month investor special, we speak to Roland John, co-founder of property information platform,...
29 October 2021
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Since the start of the pandemic, recent figures have shown that more than 11,000 second-home owners in England have opened their...
20 October 2021
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Subsidence damage, if left untreated, can cost homeowners anywhere between £3,000 to over £250,000 – meaning it could prove very costly to...
13 October 2021
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Building and construction expert, Thomas Goodman at MyJobQuote, offers five tips to keep your home renovation project, whether big or small,...
11 October 2021
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In this guest piece, Rob Lessmann, founder of Design’d Living, explores his five top tips for creating an attractive, luxe interior in...
06 October 2021
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An updated and revised book offering ‘the essential guide’ to converting industrial buildings for profit has been released by property experts Ian...
04 October 2021
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In April 2020, right in the heart of the first lockdown, we ran a guest piece from Harvey Raybould about whether...
01 October 2021
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In this advice article, Mike Liverton, founder and chairman of Jetstream Hospitality Solutions, outlines some top tips for investing in apartments...
27 August 2021
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With the rise in people relocating permanently to the British coast as holidaying takes a backseat, Chris Baguley, commercial managing director...
11 August 2021
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As the property investment industry becomes ever more complex, it can be difficult for a first-timer to take the plunge and...
06 August 2021
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Property auctions provide the perfect opportunity for investors, whether you’re looking to add to your portfolio or release some capital. As a buyer, you...
02 August 2021
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Here at PIT, we have covered a number of stories in recent times about the potential dangers of get-rich-quick schemes, often...
05 July 2021
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With 99% of holiday lets already fully booked for the summer in popular UK areas, Matt Fox of holiday rental marketplace...
07 June 2021
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It emerged a few weeks ago that TV stars Ant & Dec and Phillip Schofield are set to lose around £8...
10 May 2021
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This May Day Bank Holiday, PIT is running a staycation special series on a range of topics associated with a market...
03 May 2021
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Since April 12, overnight stays in self-contained accommodation in England with members of a person’s household or bubble have been allowed,...
23 April 2021
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A north-west based property development company has put together a comprehensive checklist of the top things UK property investors need to...
19 April 2021
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Recent research from CIA Landlords revealed the top 10 locations where landlords can potentially make the most profits from buy-to-let. Brighton, Bangor,...
12 April 2021
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Property investment can be very profitable over time and is seen as one of the safest forms of investment during times...
07 April 2021
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Last week, two of the UK’s biggest housebuilders – Barratt and Berkeley – held webinars aimed at investors. While new-build developments have traditionally...
24 March 2021
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Investors trying to expand their portfolios can avoid delays caused by residential buyers taking advantage of the Chancellor's stamp duty extension by using four 'buy-to-let hacks', according to broker Mortgages...
10 March 2021
From: Property Investment & Strategy
In this tips piece, the experts at JustBoilers.com outline the most popular house paint colours which are likely to have the...
09 March 2021
From: Property Investment & Strategy
In theory, investing in the European property market is simple, but in reality it can be a little more challenging. The first...
01 March 2021
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From March 1 2021, HMRC’s new VAT domestic reverse charge for building and construction services comes into effect. With this in mind,...
24 February 2021
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There has been an increasing trend in recent years for property investment courses which promise financial freedom and untold riches for...
17 February 2021
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This time of year is normally the season for social media and headlines to be filled with New Year resolutions, with...
03 February 2021
From: Breaking News
2020 was a challenging year for many industries across the world, and especially those in the UK. Amongst national lockdowns, stringent...
20 January 2021
From: Property Investment & Strategy
Despite 2020 being a turbulent year for many businesses across the UK, the property market actually saw a mini-industry boom. As...
15 January 2021
From: Property Investment & Strategy
Fast-growing Build to Rent company Moda Living has joined FOOTPRINT as a founding member, pledging its commitment to net zero carbon. FOOTPRINT is...
21 December 2020
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For anyone looking to purchase a second property, the experts at regulated fast house sale site Good Move have provided all...
11 December 2020
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With some 20% of the UK’s carbon emissions coming from domestic buildings, the importance of sustainable construction has become undeniable. Over the...
11 December 2020
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In a competitive market, it’s a challenge to get prospective buyers through the door, so when they arrive your property needs...
27 November 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy
You may have heard people say that as the coronavirus continues and a possible recession approaches, this spells the end of the...
27 November 2020
From: Breaking News
Sometimes even seasoned investors will need guidance, help and assistance, particularly during times of crisis and uncertainty. With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,...
23 November 2020
From: Breaking News
We all know it’s important, as an investor, to keep up to date with current and future rental trends in order...
16 November 2020
From: Breaking News
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed so many things for so many people. For international real estate agents in Spain, it has...
10 November 2020
From: Overseas Property
HMOs are an important part of the UK housing market as they offer students and young professionals affordable accommodation. There is...
10 November 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy
When you're disposing of a property, you’ll have to take certain things into consideration, from choosing an estate agent to sell...
04 November 2020
From: Breaking News
If you are dreaming of buying a property in Spain, there is so much to think about and many things to...
30 October 2020
From: Overseas Property
No matter if you have a property abroad, a holiday home, or rent a place long-term, 2020 has definitely been a...
30 October 2020
From: Overseas Property
Property auctions help to minimise the chances of complications in the homebuying process. However, there are still measures you will need...
30 October 2020
From: Property Auctions
Virtual viewings are on the increase according to a new study by the UK's technology-led estate agent, Purplebricks, with one in six buyers...
30 October 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy
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
The Green Homes Grant scheme went live on September 30 2020, offering landlords and investors the chance to apply for £5,000...
30 October 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy
With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...
30 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance
Gas Safety Week is an annual event, that took place 14-20 September in 2020 and aims to raise awareness of gas safety...
30 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance
The current stamp duty holiday provides a window of opportunity for property investors. It’s particularly good news for those just entering...
07 October 2020
From: Breaking News
Despite another national lockdown seemingly on the horizon, the property market remains resilient, with the stamp duty holiday and other initiatives...
05 October 2020
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Advice has been offered to both those thinking about selling their Spanish property and those looking to buy in the country...
05 October 2020
From: Breaking News
In this guest article, Andres Manzano, head of product (business) at PagoFX - a money transfer app launched earlier this year by...
02 October 2020
From: Breaking News
Purchasing a property abroad is rarely a straightforward process, even at the best of times, but at present there are even...
09 September 2020
From: Breaking News
Most universities will be reopening in some shape or form from late September/early October, and an increasing number of students attending...
21 August 2020
From: Breaking News
Although the world as we know it might have changed since the pandemic, people’s plans to build or improve their homes...