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Q&A with Tzvete Doncheva - talking PropTech, equality and LinkedIn tips

By Matthew Lane

A few years ago, we carried out an interview with...

How the hot weather can ruin your property - and how to prevent damage

By Property Investor Today Team

With temperatures reaching over 30 degrees this week, and with...

Airbnb hosts – five considerations before renting out a property this summer

By Property Investor Today Team

With over 40 million Airbnb users across Europe and the...

Investors: hedge against rising inflation with property

By Property Investor Today Team

In this guest piece, Judith Tan, head of capital markets...

Five top tips for property investors this year and beyond

By Property Investor Today Team

With bricks and mortar proving ever-popular and house prices continuing to...

ITV's Our House - property fraud and how to avoid it

By Matthew Lane

With ITV's Our House currently gripping millions of TV viewers,...

Tips to lower costs for holiday homeowners amid cost-of-living crisis

By Harry Roberts

We’re currently in a cost-of-living crisis. Living costs are rising...

Empty homes could ease housing shortage - how could investors help?

By Matthew Lane

A trade body has claimed that new financial incentives are needed...

Investing in UK property: How to start and what to look for?

By Advantage Investment

When it comes to investing money and making it grow,...

Why property investors should never put off dealing with damp

By Andrew Parker

All property investments require maintenance and one of the most...

Why freeholders should talk to leaseholders about rooftop extensions

By Jonathan Frankel

The American writer Mark Twain’s famously observed ‘Buy land, they’re...

Avoiding 5 common mistakes made by small-scale property developers

By Ritchie Clapson

Small-scale property development is entering a phase full of fantastic...

Six ways to make your home more efficient

By Property Investor Today Team

As the colder months settle in, and with it, the...

How to add value to your small-scale property development project

By Ritchie Clapson

One of the challenges that any developer faces when building...

First Homes: one month to go - what do investors need to know?

By Michelle Quan

First Homes, a new solution to the first-time buyer crisis,...

Expert reveals top house buying tips for 2022

By Ross Counsell

From knowing the best time to buy a home to...

Running a successful holiday rental business - what do you need to know?

By Property Investor Today Team

In this guest piece, James Cassidy, Senior Director, Partner Success Vacation Rentals,...

Not for the faint of heart: here’s how to buy your first investment property

By Property Investor Today Team

Here, in this latest PIT guest piece, Ellen Klein - editor...

How to maximise your short-let investment this winter

By Property Investor Today Team

In this guest piece, Emmanuel Lavoie, CEO of Jetstream Hospitality Solutions,...

How to achieve implementable planning permission

By Property Investor Today Team

In this guest piece, Ufuk Bahar - founder of multi-disciplinary architecture practice,...

Nightmare neighbours! Do investors need to be wary of who lives next door?

By Matthew Lane

If you are looking to buy a home to then...

Build to Rent the top target for tenant fraud, study shows

By Ella Jukwey

According to data from due diligence and guarantee firm, Homeppl, the...

Should property investors lock in interest rates now?

By Matthew Lane

On Thursday (November 4), the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy...

Everything you need to know about buying a new build

By Property Investor Today Team

In this guest piece, the experts at regulated property buyers GoodMove explore everything...

How to maximise income from your holiday home in 2022

By Property Investor Today Team

Since the start of the pandemic, recent figures have shown...

Investors – what are the warning signs for potentially costly subsidence?

By Matthew Lane

Subsidence damage, if left untreated, can cost homeowners anywhere between £3,000...

Secrets to choosing the right contractor for your development project

By Ritchie Clapson

There are plenty of horror stories about contractors not finishing...

Five ways to keep your home renovation eco-friendly

By Property Investor Today Team

Building and construction expert, Thomas Goodman at MyJobQuote, offers five...

Interior design - five top tips to help holiday rentals attract the right crowd

By Property Investor Today Team

In this guest piece, Rob Lessmann, founder of Design’d Living, explores...

Industrial to residential conversions: new book sets out how to make a profit

By Matthew Lane

An updated and revised book offering ‘the essential guide’ to converting...

Investment insight – is property flipping back on the agenda?

By Matthew Lane

In April 2020, right in the heart of the first...

Leasehold experts to shed light on missing landlords in webinar

By Ella Jukwey

Law firm Bishop & Sewell are holding a free webinar on...

Staycations post-Covid: travel industry guide for second homeowners

By Property Investor Today Team

Harry Roberts, managing director at My Favourite Cottages, shares a guide for...

Revealed - five top tips for profitable apartment investing

By Property Investor Today Team

In this advice article, Mike Liverton, founder and chairman of...

Investing in a seaside home – what should you consider?

By Property Investor Today Team

With the rise in people relocating permanently to the British...

What to look for in your first property: tips from NW property expert

By Property Investor Today Team

As the property investment industry becomes ever more complex, it...

Over £130,000 of BTR fraud is stopped by PropTech

By Yasmin Watson

A rising problem in the Build to Rent (BTR) sector...

Being a successful property developer means being a Branson

By Ritchie Clapson

If you take a look at the Virgin website you’ll...

Subsidence – would you know if your investment property had it?

By Matthew Lane

Along with Japanese knotweed, it’s one of the issues that...

New platform launches to solve challenges with developer payments

By Yasmin Watson

Building and construction software company ProjectPay has recently launched a...

Revealed – the golden rules for armchair investing

By Property Investor Today Team

In this guest piece, Stuart Williams, director of property investment...

Revealed - how to pick the right property development project

By Ritchie Clapson

A small project in property development industry terms can be...

Hitting net-zero: how property investors can contribute to the 2025 carbon target

By Ramsey Assal

The UK government has implemented a legally binding commitment to...

Can I use my holiday let investment as a holiday home for my family too?

By Property Investor Today Team

In this article, building society The Cumberland - specialists when...

Revealed – how to market overseas developments to Asian investors

By Matthew Lane

Specialist full-service UK-China PR agency 11K Consulting has published its...

Investors – can you really build a property empire in five years?

By Matthew Lane

A leading property developer has claimed that a successful property...

Insight: what you need to know about applying for a holiday let mortgage

By Grant Seaton

Has the post-lockdown staycation boom inspired you to invest in...

Staycation special: how to prepare your holiday home for lockdown reopenings

By Property Investor Today Team

This May Day Bank Holiday, PIT is running a staycation...

Trade body offers top tips for consumers planning UK staycation getaways

By Property Investor Today Team

Since April 12, overnight stays in self-contained accommodation in England...

Staycation 2021 – how to successfully run and manage a holiday let?

By Matthew Lane

With restrictions starting to ease as part of the government’s...

What should you consider before paying for a property course or mentor?

By Matthew Lane

Property investment can be very profitable over time and is...

New ground rent legislation explained - why is it so important?

By Property Investor Today Team

Being hailed as the first part of the biggest English...

Investors - three ways to diversify your portfolio in 2021

By Property Investor Today Team

In this guest piece, property development and investment company SevenCapital...

Are rent to rent and lease agreements legitimate investment strategies?

By Matthew Lane

Some property gurus and trainers will insist that people starting...

Insight – can first-time investors really become ‘financially free’ very quickly?

By Matthew Lane

Some self-styled property gurus have courted controversy for offering near-instant...

HMRC’s new VAT reverse charge – how will construction firms be affected?

By Matthew Lane

From March 1 2021, HMRC’s new VAT domestic reverse charge...

Property investment cons – how can you avoid them?

By Matthew Lane

There has been an increasing trend in recent years for...

Holiday lets - how can owners prepare for a reimagined spring?

By Grant Seaton

Grant Seaton, senior business lending manager at The Cumberland, discusses how...

Staycation boom: is it time to invest in the UK holiday property market?

By Matthew Lane

With international travel currently banned, and likely to remain that...

Three reasons why property will be your best investment in 2021

By Andy Foote

The prospect of investing your hard-earned money can be daunting,...

Buying a ski property after Brexit – what do you need to know?

By Mark Lightfoot

A Brexit deal was finalised on Christmas Eve, meaning that...

Three creative approaches for increasing your property portfolio

By Stephanie Taylor

When I became interested in property, I didn’t have a...

Portugal update – Golden Visa confusion and alternative forms of residency

By Matthew Lane

A number of experts in the Portuguese property market have...

Why you should exhibit at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show

By Natalka Antoniuk

Many home improvement companies will target their products and services...

Securing a Spanish mortgage after Brexit – what do you need to know?

By Matthew Lane

With the transition period for the UK leaving the EU...

Looking to scale your portfolio? Here’s some top tips for seasoned investors

By Property Investor Today Team

Sometimes even seasoned investors will need guidance, help and assistance,...

Revealed – where are homeowners desperate to sell by 2021?

By Deborah Lewis

The coronavirus pandemic has altered the lives of many. Every...

How much Capital Gains Tax do you have to pay when disposing of a property?

By Property Investor Today Team

When you're disposing of a property, you’ll have to take...

How can landlords & investors protect their investments during Covid-19?

By Terry Mason

It’s painfully apparent that the risk of landlords and investors...

The UK’s holiday let market is booming – could you be the next investor?

By Property Investor Today Team

With the potential for restrictions to be in place on...

Green homes - want to save the planet & improve your house using free money?

By Andrew McCausland

I have been a developer and landlord for over 25...

When adding height, don’t forget about Rights to Light!

By Lucy Harry

After spending so much time in our homes this year,...

Event roundup – Green Home Awards launched and landlord event heads online

By Matthew Lane

Homebuilding & Renovating – which describes itself as the number...

Building onwards and upwards - what do investors need to know?

By Property Investor Today Team

With changes to the use class system and permitted development rights...

How to sell your home before 2020 is through

By Will Turner

For most homeowners, the thought of selling a house in...

Revealed – how landlords & investors can take advantage of the Green Homes Grant

By Matthew Lane

The other major housing announcement in the Chancellor’s recent summer...

The legal liabilities of Airbnb hosts

By Simon Painter

No matter whether you are its most ardent advocate or...

Revealed: five benefits for property investors of using a bridging loan

By Property Investor Today Team

There's no denying that Covid-19 has caused huge disruption to the...

Insight: why UK holiday rentals are still a very good bet

By Jessica Gillingham

On June 23, the day that Boris announced July 4...

Changes to the UK tax system – a guide for property investors

By Matthew Lane

Kent Reliance for Intermediaries and Ernst & Young (EY) have...

Investors warned over stamp duty errors as purchaser claims £35k refund

By Conor Shilling

Now is not the time for property investors to be...

Being prepared to pick up distressed real estate

By Property Investor Today Team

Babrul Matin is the co-founder of the Islamic Investor, a...

Professional property buying in a post-Covid-19 climate – how should you do it?

By Matthew Lane

With lockdown measures starting to be eased, and the possible...

Three tips for investors - the benefits of extensions

By Kunle Barker

An extension is a worthwhile investment that can add 20-30%...

Revealed: how can you be a strategic investor?

By Matthew Lane

It’s really important now, more than ever, that investors think...

Webinar roundup – from the future of second homes to the future of PropTech

By Matthew Lane

In these social distancing times, where so many of us...

Prime property: lockdown buying and selling advice for investors

By Conor Shilling

The UK property market is currently on hold due to...

Now is not the time to shake-up real estate

By Jamie Johnson

It has been well over a month since the UK...

How can property investors come out the other side of the Covid-19 crisis?

By Matthew Lane

A property investment expert and well-regarded podcaster has offered some...

Help for investors – webinars to assist people through the crisis

By Matthew Lane

Throughout the property industry, in response to the challenges posed...

Is house flipping still a profitable strategy in 2020?

By Harvey Raybould

Buy a property below market value, renovate it and then make a...

Reminder to investors - changes to Capital Gains Tax now in effect

By Matthew Lane

Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which is causing such destruction...

Investment insight: where to invest new, but bigger

By Deborah Lewis

With 93% of all new build transactions in London in...

Revealed: top tax tips for investors in short-term rentals

By Matthew Lane

The short-let rental market is booming, despite controversy and opposition...

Women in Property Investment – a new face in PropTech innovation

By Deborah Lewis

Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed your festive break...

Top 10 global ‘ultra-prime’ streets revealed

By Deborah Lewis

Knight Frank has analysed sales data in the most exclusive...

Stamp duty - what are the ways to save on this controversial tax?

By Hannah Aykroyd

With the Conservative Party winning a big majority in last...

Interiors for the investment market - a growing collaboration

By Chris Dale

Chris Dale, the co-founder and CEO of Investa, tells us...

Striking a policy balance is crucial for foreign property investment

By Alpa Bhakta

When it comes to regulating and managing foreign investment in...

The most effective condensation solutions for autumn/winter

By Tom Swallow

With condensation more likely to be an issue in the...

Which property types offer the best return on investment?

By Jana Korpova-Harris

In the second of two guest pieces for Property Investor...

Portico and NLA team up to host the London Landlord Seminar

By Deborah Lewis

The London Landlord Seminar, hosted by Portico in association with...

How can you protect your business from mortgage fraud?

By Martin Cheek

The latest statistics from Cifas revealed that mortgage fraud is...

To furnish or not to furnish? That is the question…answered by local estate agent

By Deborah Lewis

With Brexit causing hesitance amongst non-UK tenants within the rental...

New events offer top tips on how to be a holiday let landlord

By Matthew Lane

Mulberry Cottages has announced the expansion this autumn of its...

Property expert reveals how to spot investment potential

By Deborah Lewis

With thrift being a new buying trend, buying agent Linda...

First Time Buyer Home Show returns to Stratford

By Matthew Lane

The latest First Time Buyer Home Show will take place...

NAEA outlines the top things that can devalue a home

By Deborah Lewis

Homeowners always want to get the best possible price for...

Investor tips – letting to student tenants

By Marc Trup

Being a student landlord can be very lucrative, especially if...

Five things to consider when buying at auction

By Deborah Lewis

Auctions are an excellent opportunity for purchasers to avoid the...

Where are the UK's best locations for buy-to-let investors?

By Conor Shilling

New research has uncovered the UK's best investment locations ranked...

Invest in buy-to-let via crowdfunding, says property expert

By Deborah Lewis

The share of buy-to-let (BTL) lending decreased to 12.5% in...

UK household wealth exceeds £10bn

By Marc Da Silva

Soaring home values provided a major boost to Britons holding...

Homebuyers strongly urged to take out full private survey

By Marc Da Silva

More than three quarters of advisers recommend that homebuyers take...

Understanding MEES – a guide for landlords

By Dr Colin Lillicrap

In just a few months the minimum energy efficiency standards...

Here’s how to ensure your next property acquisition is gas safe

By Marc Da Silva

When investing in buy-to-let, you can’t always be sure when...

New accounting services launched to help buy-to-let investors

By Marc Da Silva

A new accounting, reporting and tax compliance service designed to...

Safe as houses still holds true in uncertain times

By Marc Da Silva

American investor Howard Marks once said about investing in uncertain...

Top 10 global investment property hotspots

By Marc Da Silva

There was a 6.5% increase in global house prices in...

New government urged to make housing ‘a top priority’

By Marc Da Silva

The Conservative party, assuming it is able to form a...

More new homes would provide Scotland with ‘economic and social rewards’

By Marc Da Silva

Increasing the supply of new homes north of the border...

Top ways to reduce stamp duty on prime property

By Marc Da Silva

Sales of homes at the top end of the housing...

London’s property market is booming – if you know where to look

By Marc Da Silva

Despite weakening growth in the capital, where values are around...

Planning consents for new homes in the UK continue to increase

By Marc Da Silva

The number of residential properties receiving planning consent continues to...

UK prime yields continue to sharpen

By Marc Da Silva

Average UK prime yields sharpened to 4.79% in February 2017,...

Are illegal gas fitters putting your property investments at risk?

By Marc Da Silva

A number of property investors across the UK are potentially...

Top schools add £18,600 to average home price in England

By Marc Da Silva

Investing in property near a good primary school adds £18,600...

Business lease renewal compensation deadline – are you prepared?

By Alex Watt

If your property is currently occupied by a business tenant...

New guide to investing in a leasehold property

By Marc Da Silva

The leasehold system is a feudal form of property ownership...

Is it time to adopt an eco-friendly investment strategy?

By Marc Da Silva

Investing in residential properties can be a great way to...

UK property remains a ‘fundamentally safe asset class’ for investors

By Marc Da Silva

Despite initial concerns that a Brexit vote might lead to...

Why I’m investing in the North of England

By Mark Anderson

House prices continued to rise towards the end of last...

Restaurant offering can whet appetite for shopping, particularly among youngsters

By Marc Da Silva

If you are planning to invest in the retail property...

Remove barriers to boost housebuilding levels, says HBF

By Marc Da Silva

SME housebuilders could start building significantly more new homes in...

Buy-to-let investors offered online tax training

By Marc Da Silva

With just over two weeks remaining until the January 31...

How to weather-proof your investment properties in winter

By Marc Da Silva

It is that time of year again! With a distinct...

Where have house prices increased the most due to the Crossrail effect?

By Marc Da Silva

London’s new Crossrail, a railway line spanning from Reading and...

Top tips to ensure your next property investment is gas safe

By Marc Da Silva

When investing in a new property, you can’t always be...

Good broadband now considered vital by property buyers

By Marc Da Silva

A reliable broadband connection or good mobile coverage is now...

Property remains ‘an excellent investment’

By Marc Da Silva

We live in interesting times indeed; who would have predicted...

The five best ways for investors to cut their capital gains tax bill

By Marc Da Silva

You may have to pay capital gains tax if you...

UK inflation hitting 4% would inevitably ‘squeeze on consumer purchasing power’

By Marc Da Silva

Inflation in the UK will quadruple to around 4% in...

UK house prices to remain broadly unchanged until 2019

By Marc Da Silva

Residential property prices in the UK are expected to remain...

Non-dom reform should be put on hold until 2018

By Marc Da Silva

The UK government should delay the introduction of any changes...

UK property market looks ripe for investment

By Raj Deb

They say no man is an island, however the UK...

Pokémon GO could 'add real value' to your home’, says online agent

By Marc Da Silva

Forget good schools, low crime rates and having a decent...

Are you protected against loss of rent?

By Sandy Mooneeapen

While many private and commercial landlords have ensured they are...

How to navigate new heating regulations

By Daryl Rivero

The Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 may not...

Top tips for investing in property abroad

By Marc Da Silva

Many Britons often think about the idea of jetting off...

Which property website should your agent use when selling your home?

By Marc Da Silva

With more house-hunters than ever now starting their property search...

Top tips to avoid common buy-to-let insurance claims

By Marc Da Silva

Damage caused by storms, burst pipes and from break-ins were listed...

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