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# Property Insider

by Mark Hempshell

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## Posts

- [Together to Host Broker Webinar on Catering for Overseas Nationals](https://propertyinsider.info/together-to-host-broker-webinar-on-catering-for-overseas-nationals/) - Together has announced that it will be hosting a webinar discussing mortgage applications for overseas nationals and the specialist lender’s packaging requirements.
- [These Are the Most Affordable Areas in England to Rent a Home](https://propertyinsider.info/these-are-the-most-affordable-areas-in-england-to-rent-a-home/) - The team at Prompt Cleaners decided to identify where in England leasing a home is most affordable.
- [Why Summer is the Best Time to Buy in Prime Central London](https://propertyinsider.info/why-summer-is-the-best-time-to-buy-in-prime-central-london/) - Edward Aldersley, managing director of boutique residential real estate company, Aldersley London, discusses how summer could in fact be the perfect time to buy prime property in the UK’s capital city.
- [Solar Panel Guide: The Most Asked Questions Answered by Experts](https://propertyinsider.info/solar-panel-guide-the-most-asked-questions-answered-by-experts/) - As UK homeowners commit to more sustainable sources of energy, the number of homes installing rooftop solar panels reached its highest level in over seven years in 2023. However one of the biggest hesitations for installing is not knowing how much maintenance they need.
- [London Property Market Continues To Demonstrate Its Resilience](https://propertyinsider.info/london-property-market-continues-to-demonstrate-its-resilience/) - Leading UK property developer SevenCapital takes an in-depth look at what the UK’s capital city’s property forecast looks like for 2023 and beyond.
- [Together Achieves Second Month Lending Over £100m of Bridging Loans in 2023](https://propertyinsider.info/together-achieves-second-month-lending-over-100m-of-bridging-loans-in-2023/) - Together today announced lending of more than £106 million in short-term finance across the business.
- [Planning Permission Secured for Next Phase of Filton](https://propertyinsider.info/planning-permission-secured-for-next-phase-of-filton/) - YTL Developments has been granted planning permission for the next phase of new homes at Brabazon, the new neighbourhood for Bristol taking shape on the site of the historic former Filton Airfield.
- [Properties in this UK City Could be £90k More Valuable with Solar Panels](https://propertyinsider.info/properties-in-this-uk-city-could-be-90k-more-valuable-with-solar-panels/) - Demand for home renewable energy across the UK is surging, with a 16.75% increase in Google searches. With this in mind, new research has revealed the UK cities where properties would benefit the most from solar installations. The team at BOXT have analysed where solar panels have added the most value to home across UK
- [UK Mortgage Timebomb: Government, Lenders, Financial Advisors Must Form United Front](https://propertyinsider.info/uk-mortgage-timebomb-government-lenders-financial-advisors-must-form-united-front/) - The government, mortgage lenders, and financial advisors must urgently forge a comprehensive and coordinated approach as millions could face a mortgage and financial crisis.
- [There Are Some Fantastic New Players In CRM, Agency Boss Says](https://propertyinsider.info/there-are-some-fantastic-new-players-in-crm-agency-boss-says/) - Agents who are considering changing their CRM software should open their eyes to the new possibilities that are on offer, according to a major independent agency.
- [Billionaires Are Buying Even Larger and More Luxurious Homes in London](https://propertyinsider.info/billionaires-are-buying-even-larger-and-more-luxurious-homes-in-london/) - The world’s super-rich have been busy buying even larger, more luxurious and valuable homes in Prime Central London during the first half of 2023.
- [Why Overseas Property Research Still Needs a Local Reality Check](https://propertyinsider.info/why-overseas-property-research-still-needs-a-local-reality-check/) - The most important facts in a cross-border purchase often sit outside the listing.
- [Property Sitting on the Market? Experts Reveal Top Tips to Unlocking a Sale](https://propertyinsider.info/property-sitting-on-the-market-experts-reveal-top-tips-to-unlocking-a-sale/) - Leading estate agency group, Beresfords, has released advice to help sellers take control of their sales journey.
- [Britain's Property Hotspots: The Scottish City Where Houses Sell Fastest - and Where It Takes 6 Times Longer](https://propertyinsider.info/britains-property-hotspots-the-scottish-city-where-houses-sell-fastest-and-where-it-takes-6-times-longer/) - Figures from property management software provider Alto, which is plugged into more than 6,000 estate agents nationwide, found ....
- [Rent Hikes and Tighter Tenant Checks as Landlord Costs Climb](https://propertyinsider.info/rent-hikes-and-tighter-tenant-checks-as-landlord-costs-climb/) - Rising costs are prompting 63% of professional landlords to raise rents, prioritise lower-risk tenants and reassess portfolios.
- [Launch of the Alliance of Independent Buying Agents](https://propertyinsider.info/launch-of-the-alliance-of-independent-buying-agents/) - Created by buying agents, for buying agents, and the buyers who need them. A new alliance launches today aiming to bring together some of the UK’s most respected independent buying agents to help promote independence, experience, and integrity in property search and acquisition, and to improve accessibility for consumers to independent buying agents and the
- [Reaction to Government’s Home Buying and Selling Reform](https://propertyinsider.info/reaction-to-governments-home-buying-and-selling-reform/) - Lesley Horton, the UK’s Chief Property Ombudsman, said.
- [Base Rate Hold Gives Market Room to Steady, says Auction House](https://propertyinsider.info/base-rate-hold-gives-market-room-to-steady-says-auction-house/) - A base rate hold and unchanging inflation mean the property market can move forward.
- [He Spent Five Years Inside An Agency – What He Saw Made Him Build This](https://propertyinsider.info/he-spent-five-years-inside-an-agency-what-he-saw-made-him-build-this/) - An estate agent who spent five years inside the property industry has launched a free AI tool to tackle overvaluations.
- [Property Auctions Generate Complaints at Four Times the Rate of The Wider Housing Market, Ombudsman Warns](https://propertyinsider.info/property-auctions-generate-complaints-at-four-times-the-rate-of-the-wider-housing-market-ombudsman-warns/) - Property auctions account for just 2% of home sales but generate more than four times their share of complaints.
- [Sheffield to Showcase Major Housing and Regen Delivery Milestones at UKREiiF](https://propertyinsider.info/sheffield-to-showcase-major-housing-and-regen-delivery-milestones-at-ukreiif/) - Sheffield uses UKREiiF to highlight major housing, regeneration and innovation projects now moving into delivery.
- [The Great European £592,870 Property Price Showdown](https://propertyinsider.info/the-great-european-592870-property-price-showdown/) - What can €681,500, or £592,870, buy you across Europe?
- [Property Expert Warns Student Landlords to Get Their Houses in Order](https://propertyinsider.info/property-expert-warns-student-landlords-to-get-their-houses-in-order/) - Landlords will soon face stricter measures when it comes to property conditions, price increases and evictions.
- [Rental Reforms Get Thumbs Up, With Crucial Caveat](https://propertyinsider.info/rental-reforms-get-thumbs-up-with-crucial-caveat/) - A respected ombudsman has welcomed a raft of new protections for people renting homes in the private sector.
- [Nearly Half of Prime London Short Stays Come From US](https://propertyinsider.info/nearly-half-of-prime-london-short-stays-come-from-us/) - Visitors from the United States now account for nearly half of all bookings across professionally managed short-stay homes in prime London postcodes.
- [Lendlord Launches Compliance Solution to Help Landlords Evidence Service Under RRA](https://propertyinsider.info/lendlord-launches-compliance-solution-to-help-landlords-evidence-service-under-rra/) - Lendlord has launched a new compliance solution to help landlords evidence service of the Renters’ Rights Act 2026 information sheet.
- [Britain’s Over‑55s Face ‘Impossible’ Search as Bungalow Supply Crashes](https://propertyinsider.info/britains-over-55s-face-impossible-search-as-bungalow-supply-crashes/) - Older homeowners say they’re trapped in properties that no longer meet their needs.
- [What the Demise of PM Law Reveals About Post-Exchange Risk](https://propertyinsider.info/what-the-demise-of-pm-law-reveals-about-post-exchange-risk/) - The recent collapse of a major conveyancing firm is an unwelcome reminder of just how exposed both conveyancers – as well as their sellers – are to the failures that can occur after exchange of contracts.
- [Gen Z Most Selective Homebuyers Despite Struggling to get on the Ladder](https://propertyinsider.info/gen-z-most-selective-homebuyers-despite-struggling-to-get-on-the-ladder/) - Gen Z are the UK’s most selective homebuyers, despite struggling most to get on the ladder, new research shows. Young adults may be facing the toughest barriers to home ownership, but a new study suggests they are also the quickest to reject properties based on appearance alone. A nationwide survey commissioned by The Bespoke Sign
- [Renters’ Rights Effect Drives Unprecedented Demand Dispute Resolution](https://propertyinsider.info/renters-rights-effect-drives-unprecedented-demand-dispute-resolution/) - Industry redress scheme flooded with enquiries ahead of Act going live in May.
- [Hidden Electrical Defects Cost Sellers Time and Money](https://propertyinsider.info/hidden-electrical-defects-cost-sellers-time-and-money/) - NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, is urging homeowners to check their electrics before listing their property to avoid costly delay.
- [UK House Price Outlook in 2026 — Modest Growth Amid Mixed Signals](https://propertyinsider.info/uk-house-price-outlook-in-2026-modest-growth-amid-mixed-signals/) - The broad consensus among analysts and property economists points to modest but generally positive house price growth in 2026.
- [Conveyancing Fees Rise 3x Faster Than Inflation](https://propertyinsider.info/conveyancing-fees-rise-3x-faster-than-inflation/) - Annual research of 100 residential conveyancing firms across England and Wales shows that average legal fees have risen comfortably ahead of recent CPI levels.
- [Roof Damage Costs Sellers More Than Any Other Exterior Issue](https://propertyinsider.info/roof-damage-costs-sellers-more-than-any-other-exterior-issue/) - Two-thirds of buyers would slash offers over visible roof or gutter damage - yet most sellers aren't prioritising repairs.
- [How to Cut Completion Times by Over a Month](https://propertyinsider.info/how-to-cut-completion-times-by-over-a-month/) - YouConvey, one of the UK’s first collaborative conveyancing services, has demonstrated a way to drastically reduce completion timelines by up to five weeks.
- [HomeScoper Launches Free Tools to Address the Problem of 1 in 3 Property Transactions Failing](https://propertyinsider.info/homescoper-launches-free-tools-to-address-the-problem-of-1-in-3-property-transactions-failing/) - The property market in England & Wales is broken. 1 in 3 home purchases fall through, leading to wasted fees for buyers.
- [Manchester to Review Approach to Bringing Empty Homes Back Into Use](https://propertyinsider.info/manchester-to-review-approach-to-bringing-empty-homes-back-into-use/) - Manchester’s 2022 housing strategy made a clear commitment to helping to build at least 10,000 genuinely affordable, social and Council homes – which is on track to be exceeded.
- [Budgerty Launches Property Deal Calculator for UK Investors Who Need Professional Sensitivity Analysis](https://propertyinsider.info/budgerty-launches-property-deal-calculator-for-uk-investors-who-need-professional-sensitivity-analysis/) - Budgerty’s advanced calculator has just launched, allowing investors to compare multiple property investment strategies side by side, model costs and profits for years to come, and add project-specific expenses for each property deal. This calculator complements Budgerty’s range of free property calculators on their new website. The aim of the product is to make property
- [Christmas Comes Early With Base Rate Cut](https://propertyinsider.info/christmas-comes-early-with-base-rate-cut/) - A reduction in base rate to 3.75% will stimulate market activity and drive growth into 2026, says national property auctioneer Auction House.
- [Autumn Budget Fallout: Impact on UK Housing and Mortgage Market](https://propertyinsider.info/autumn-budget-fallout-impact-on-uk-housing-and-mortgage-market/) - The UK government presented its 2025 Autumn Budget (the Budget) to Parliament on 26 November 2025 with a clear intention to plug a large hole in public finances.
- [Cash House Sales Drop 45% Over 5 Years Across England and Wales](https://propertyinsider.info/cash-house-sales-drop-45-over-5-years-across-england-and-wales/) - Property Solvers' analysis of HM Land Registry data has recently revealed that the number of cash house sales in England and Wales has fallen by 45% over the past five years.
- [Lord Bailey AM: London Must Get Radical to Get Building](https://propertyinsider.info/lord-bailey-am-london-must-get-radical-to-get-building/) - City Hall Conservatives Assembly Member and former Mayoral candidate Lord Bailey of Paddington AM has today launched a new report, Get London Building
- [Investment and the Future of BTR and PBSA](https://propertyinsider.info/investment-and-the-future-of-btr-and-pbsa/) - Commentary on investment and future of BTR/PBSA, Willie Roberston, Contracts Manager at HiiLIFE
- [Residential Property Transactions Up 4% in July Following "Lender innovation around affordability"](https://propertyinsider.info/residential-property-transactions-up-4-in-july-following-lender-innovation-around-affordability/) - Lender innovation has kept the property market busy, experts have said.
- [Experts Warn New NI Levy Will Send Rents Soaring](https://propertyinsider.info/experts-warn-new-ni-levy-will-send-rents-soaring/) - Experts warn such a step would be the final straw for landlords already battered by years of tax changes.
- [Majority of UK Homebuyers Lack Confidence Labour Will Deliver on Housebuilding](https://propertyinsider.info/majority-of-uk-homebuyers-lack-confidence-labour-will-deliver-on-housebuilding/) - Less than half of UK homebuyers are confident that Labour will deliver on its pledge to deliver more homes.
- [Mansion Tax Would Spark Exodus and "Kill off the upper end of the property market"](https://propertyinsider.info/mansion-tax-would-spark-exodus-and-kill-off-the-upper-end-of-the-property-market/) - Property experts have slammed Rachel Reeves' latest idea for plugging the gap in the UK's finances.
- [Rental Affordability Getting Worse in England: "Many Are in an Impossible Position"](https://propertyinsider.info/rental-affordability-getting-worse-in-england-many-are-in-an-impossible-position/) - Rental affordability is getting worse in England.
- [Lenders are Looking Positive With Their Pricing Right Now](https://propertyinsider.info/lenders-are-looking-positive-with-their-pricing-right-now/) - More lenders have announced mortgage rate changes in the wake of the base rate cut to 4% last week, with brokers saying they “are looking positive with their pricing right now”.
- [Property Down Valuations Soar – With Some Over £1m](https://propertyinsider.info/property-down-valuations-soar-with-some-over-1m/) - Property experts have warned about a surge in “atrocious” down valuations as valuers become “overly cautious with the values that they are putting their names to” in a stagnant property market.
- [UK Homebuyers Prioritising ‘Ready to Go’ Properties Amid Higher Borrowing Costs](https://propertyinsider.info/uk-homebuyers-prioritising-ready-to-go-properties-amid-higher-borrowing-costs/) - UK homebuyers are increasingly prioritising properties in good condition rather than requiring extensive works as higher borrowing costs reshape their priorities.
- [Asking Prices Fall 1.2% in July: Buyers are Driving Hard Bargains, Sellers are Blinking First](https://propertyinsider.info/asking-prices-fall-1-2-in-july-buyers-are-driving-hard-bargains-sellers-are-blinking-first/) - Asking prices by new sellers dropped sharply in July, according to Rightmove, down by 1.2%, to £373,709, as “sellers blink first”.
- [House Prices Up, Rents Down - but "Property market remains incredibly busy"](https://propertyinsider.info/house-prices-up-rents-down-but-property-market-remains-incredibly-busy/) - House prices increased by 3.9%, to £269,000, in the 12 months to May 2025, up from 3.6% in the 12 months to April 2025.
- [Dubai's New First Time Buyer Scheme is Clever and Could Attract Brits](https://propertyinsider.info/dubais-new-first-time-buyer-scheme-is-clever-and-could-attract-brits/) - Brits locked out of the UK housing market are being targeted by a new Dubai scheme.
- [More Shops and Offices Being Turned Into Homes](https://propertyinsider.info/more-shops-and-offices-being-turned-into-homes/) - The UK's high streets are being “transformed in real-time”, experts have said, due to a significant increase in shops and commercial buildings being developed into residential homes.
- [England's Most (and Least) Expensive Streets Revealed Over the Last 5 Years](https://propertyinsider.info/englands-most-and-least-expensive-streets-revealed-over-the-last-5-years/) - Gathering five years’ worth of sold house price data across the England postcodes, Panorama Road, Old Avenue and Cavendish Road have some of the highest-valued homes across the region.
- [Survey Reveals Biggest Neighbour Pet Peeves](https://propertyinsider.info/survey-reveals-biggest-neighbour-pet-peeves/) - An estimated 74% of Brits have a good relationship with their neighbours, but a recent survey conducted by specialist home insurer Homeprotect revealed that over 60% reported something that annoyed them.
- [Mortgages & Life Insurance: People Don’t Understand Them, New Study Finds](https://propertyinsider.info/mortgages-life-insurance-people-dont-understand-them-new-study-finds/) - A new report has revealed millions of Brits don’t know what life insurance is, have never been educated about it, and if it’s a requirement for a mortgage. The 2025 Life Insurance Index, commissioned by UK-lifeinsurance.com - the independent life insurance website created to help users find the best possible life insurance quotes for their
- [A Third of Britons Aspire to Own Buy-to-Let Properties, New Study Finds ](https://propertyinsider.info/a-third-of-britons-aspire-to-own-buy-to-let-properties-new-study-finds/) - Nationally representative survey of 2,000 UK adults reveals: 33% want to own a buy-to-let property in the future 60% believe property investment is a good way of building long-term wealth 37% would rather invest in a BTL property over stocks and shares A third of UK adults aspire to own a buy-to-let (BTL) property, despite
- [Global Citizen Solutions Analyses Global Surge in Wealth and Exit Taxes](https://propertyinsider.info/global-citizen-solutions-analyses-global-surge-in-wealth-and-exit-taxes/) - New report examines how tax reforms in 2025 are reshaping financial strategies for high-net-worth individuals (HNWI).
- [Small House, Big City: Survey Reveals First-Time Home Buyers are Moving Closer to Large Towns and Cities Despite Costs](https://propertyinsider.info/small-house-big-city-survey-reveals-first-time-home-buyers-are-moving-closer-to-large-towns-and-cities-despite-costs/) - The specialist insurer surveyed 2,000 UK adults to determine the most important factors when choosing a new home.
- [Key Strategies to Help Landlords and Councils Fill Empty Shops and Revitalise UK High Streets](https://propertyinsider.info/key-strategies-to-help-landlords-and-councils-fill-empty-shops-and-revitalise-uk-high-streets/) - According to a recent retail monitor report* the overall UK retail vacancy rate stands at 14.0%, reflecting ongoing challenges for high streets.
- [The Mood After MIPIM](https://propertyinsider.info/the-mood-after-mipim/) - Davon Investments' David Norman gives his forecast for the year ahead for SME housebuilders after this year's MIPIM.
- [Where Are Houses Selling the Fastest?](https://propertyinsider.info/where-are-houses-selling-the-fastest/) - The latest data shows house sale transactions are taking an average of 131.57 days to complete across England over the last year.
- [BCIS Reveal Five Year Construction Industry Forecast](https://propertyinsider.info/bcis-reveal-five-year-construction-industry-forecast/) - Building costs will increase by 17 per cent over the next five years to 1Q 2030.
- [Transport for New Homes Responds to Planning and Infrastructure Bill ](https://propertyinsider.info/transport-for-new-homes-responds-to-planning-and-infrastructure-bill/) - Responding to the publication of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill today, Steve Chambers, Sustainable Transport Campaigner at Transport for New Homes, said.
- [Interest Rates and Legislative Uncertainty Top Concerns](https://propertyinsider.info/interest-rates-and-legislative-uncertainty-top-concerns/) - A new survey of 300 UK mortgage brokers has found: 69% believe the base rate will be higher than the current level of 4.50% at the start of 2026. 67% expect interest rates and the cost of borrowing to be the single most important factor in determining the performance of the property market in 2025.
- [Manchester and Salford Present Draft Proposals for Major Regeneration](https://propertyinsider.info/manchester-and-salford-present-draft-proposals-for-major-regeneration/) - Manchester City Council (MCC) and Salford City Council (SCC) are working in collaboration on the ambitious long-term regeneration proposals for the Strangeways and Cambridge areas ahead of public consultation.
- [Financial Pressures Causing UK Workers to Relocate to Affordable Regions](https://propertyinsider.info/financial-pressures-causing-uk-workers-to-relocate-to-affordable-regions/) - The latest UK budget has placed increasing financial pressure on individuals and businesses, forcing many to reconsider their living and working situations.
- [Igloo Regeneration Launches New Rental Model   ](https://propertyinsider.info/igloo-regeneration-launches-new-rental-model/) - BCorp sustainable developer, igloo Regeneration, has unveiled new open market rental housing offering to enhance neighborhood diversity and improve housing accessibility.
- [HS2 Drives £10bn West London Economic Boost - Report](https://propertyinsider.info/hs2-drives-10bn-west-london-economic-boost-report/) - New research shows that the arrival of the new HS2 station at Old Oak Common will boost the local economy by £10 billion over a decade.
- [Hydrogen Not Cost Effective for Home Heating, says Federation](https://propertyinsider.info/hydrogen-not-cost-effective-for-home-heating-says-federation/) - Federation urges Government and industry to prioritise proven solutions like heat pumps and building upgrades.
- [Survey Reveals 31% Would Move In Partner Or Pet Without Asking](https://propertyinsider.info/survey-reveals-31-would-move-in-partner-or-pet-without-asking/) - Homeprotect surveyed 2,000 UK adults to find out how many would move a partner or pet in if they were renting a property without informing their landlord.
- [Conveyancing Fees Rise 'Less Aggressively' Over Last Year](https://propertyinsider.info/conveyancing-fees-rise-less-aggressively-over-last-year/) - Property Solvers' latest research of 100 residential conveyancing firms reveals that average fees for house purchases have slightly risen.
- [BTR Construction Slows in London Amid Housing Crisis](https://propertyinsider.info/btr-construction-slows-in-london-amid-housing-crisis/) - A fresh analysis of more than 11,000 homes across London has shed light on how the Build-to-Rent (BtR) sector is evolving.
- [Major Holt Town Regen Proceeds Following Consultation](https://propertyinsider.info/major-holt-town-regen-proceeds-following-consultation/) - Holt Town is a major regeneration opportunity to develop a new mixed use neighbourhood, highly sustainable with thousands of new homes of different types and tenures.
- [Malaysian PM Launches Brabazon New Town Bristol](https://propertyinsider.info/malaysian-pm-launches-brabazon-new-town-bristol/) - Delivering 6,500 high-quality new homes, a 15-acre park and a state-of-the-art carbon-neutral entertainment complex, a Bristol brownfield site is set to be brought back to life asthe Malaysian-owned YTL Group seeks to create the most sustainable new town in the UK.The Prime Minister of Malaysia, the Honourable Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, formally launchedone of the
- [BCIS Reveals 5 Year Construction Industry Forecast](https://propertyinsider.info/bcis-reveals-5-year-construction-industry-forecast/) - Building costs will increase by 17% over the next five years, while tender prices will rise by 19% over the same period.
- [Experts Reveal 8 Green Flags to Look for When Buying a Home](https://propertyinsider.info/experts-reveal-8-green-flags-to-look-for-when-buying-a-home/) - When home hunting you can easily be swept up in the excitement of what is on the property market. However, it is important to look beyond the surface and consider factors that could impact energy efficiency and long-term costs.
- [SME Housebuilders Can No Longer Ignore Sustainability, Warns Davon](https://propertyinsider.info/sme-housebuilders-can-no-longer-ignore-sustainability-warns-davon/) - The drive towards sustainability in the property and construction sector is no longer a choice — it is a necessity, and that goes for smaller developers as well as the corporates, says a leading mezzanine provider.
- [House Prices Rise – Property Expert Reacts](https://propertyinsider.info/house-prices-rise-property-expert-reacts/) - Ross Turrell, Commercial Director at CHL Mortgages, said.
- [Planning Changes Show Ministers Willing to Take Tough Decisions](https://propertyinsider.info/planning-changes-show-ministers-willing-to-take-tough-decisions/) - Responding to the Government’s revised National Planning Policy Framework published today, Sarah Bevan, Planning and Development Director at BusinessLDN, said:
- [Tender Prices Bp by 0.8%, Reports BCIS](https://propertyinsider.info/tender-prices-bp-by-0-8-reports-bcis/) - Tender prices increased by an estimated average of 0.8% between 3Q2024 and 4Q2024, according to the latest data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).
- [New Towns Needed in London to Address Housing Crisis](https://propertyinsider.info/new-towns-needed-in-london-to-address-housing-crisis/) - London should benefit from the Government’s plans to create more new towns, with at least one built in the capital to address a chronic shortage of homes across the city, according to the latest report spearheaded by BusinessLDN. With London’s boroughs forced to spend £4m daily on temporary accommodation, BusinessLDN argues the capital should be
- [Council Searches for Regen Partner for Major Northern Quarter Development](https://propertyinsider.info/council-searches-for-regen-partner-for-major-northern-quarter-development/) - Manchester City Council is inviting interested developers to present proposals to transform a surplus multi storey car park on Church Street and deliver a landmark development in the heart of the Northern Quarter. Dubbed St Paul’s after the original church that once stood on the site, this is a rare and unique opportunity to remodel
- [Watch Out for These Property Red Flags – They Could Affect Your Home Insurance](https://propertyinsider.info/watch-out-for-these-property-red-flags-they-could-affect-your-home-insurance/) - Do you know the things to look out for that might be a red flag when it comes to sorting out home insurance for your new home?
- [Budget Unlikely to 'Get Britain Building Again' (BCIS)](https://propertyinsider.info/budget-unlikely-to-get-britain-building-again-bcis/) - Dr David Crosthwaite, chief economist at BCIS, said:
- [Places for People Respond to the Budget](https://propertyinsider.info/places-for-people-respond-to-the-budget/) - Responding to the Budget announcement, Places for People’s chief impact officer John Greaves said: “Labour continues to demonstrate its commitment to reversing decades of decline in affordable housing and we stand ready to help this Government bring transformative change to Communities. “An injection of £500m to the current Affordable Homes Programme is a vital boost
- [Budget Statement from Housebuilder Pye Homes](https://propertyinsider.info/budget-statement-from-housebuilder-pye-homes/) - Roger File, Managing Director of Real Estate at Blenheim Estate Homes, commented: “In her first Budget statement, we were looking to the Chancellor to announce measures and policies to act as catalysts to continue to drive housing delivery. “We are disappointed the chancellor decided not to freeze the stamp duty thresholds; keeping them at their
- [The UK’s Best Streets to Live On](https://propertyinsider.info/the-uks-best-streets-to-live-on/) - We’ve quizzed the people to find out which street in the UK looks the nicest to live, to retire to, and to raise a family. Read on to find out the results of this fascinating survey. The findings may surprise you!
- [Buy to Let Landlords Optimistic About Performance of Their Investments](https://propertyinsider.info/buy-to-let-landlords-optimistic-about-performance-of-their-investments/) - 60% of landlords are optimistic about the future performance of their property investments in terms of capital growth and rental returns.
- [Pilbeam Urges Government to Address Chronic Skills Gap](https://propertyinsider.info/pilbeam-urges-government-to-address-chronic-skills-gap/) - Pilbeam Construction is urging the government to take immediate action to tackle the escalating skills gap and prioritise small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector.
- [BCIS 5 Year Maintenance, Cleaning and Energy Forecasts](https://propertyinsider.info/bcis-5-year-maintenance-cleaning-and-energy-forecasts/) - Maintenance costs are set to rise 16% by 2Q 2029, according to the latest forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) All-in Maintenance Cost Indices.
- [BCIS Forecasts 15% Rise in Building Costs in Next Five Years](https://propertyinsider.info/bcis-forecasts-15-rise-in-building-costs-in-next-five-years/) - Building costs will increase by 15% over the next five years, while tender prices will rise by 20% over the same period, according to the latest construction forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).
- [Sustainability and Community Top Must-Haves for Homebuyers](https://propertyinsider.info/sustainability-and-community-top-must-haves-for-homebuyers/) - A sense of community and energy efficient features are essential items on new-build house hunters’ shopping lists, a survey from housebuilder Pye Homes has found.
- [UK Marketing Agency Helping Property Professionals to Stay On Top of Proptech Events](https://propertyinsider.info/uk-marketing-agency-helping-property-professionals-to-stay-on-top-of-proptech-events/) - Recall Marketing is helping those in the to keep on top of upcoming proptech events in the UK. Their guide to UK events in 2024 and 2025 lists conferences that highlight key topics such as sustainability and technology within the property industry.
- [UK Homebuyers Want Action On Competitive Property Market, Research Finds](https://propertyinsider.info/uk-homebuyers-want-action-on-competitive-property-market-research-finds/) - Homebuyers are calling for action from the government to tackle the competitive and stressful nature of the UK property market, new research Market Financial Solutions has revealed.
- [Increasing Income and Profits Through Strategic Refurbishment Projects](https://propertyinsider.info/increasing-income-and-profits-through-strategic-refurbishment-projects/) - As the rental market in the UK continues to soar, letting agencies are continuing to seek innovative ways to both enhance their profitability and offer the highest levels of customer service to landlords and tenants alike.
- [UK Social Housing Sector Can Thrive Under Labour and Help Meet Net Zero Targets](https://propertyinsider.info/uk-social-housing-sector-can-thrive-under-labour-and-help-meet-net-zero-targets/) - The Labour government, elected in July 2024, has pledged to build 1.5 million new homes over the parliament, with at least half of them being affordable and social rented homes.
- [London Rich Rent Homes, Due to Labour Tax Worries - New 2024 Wealth Survey Finds](https://propertyinsider.info/london-rich-rent-homes-due-to-labour-tax-worries-new-2024-wealth-survey-finds/) - Uncertainty triggered by the new Labour Government and taxation concerns that await the 30th October Autumn Budget, combined with Stamp Duty, has made many wealthy people choose to rent super-prime homes in London, rather than purchase, during the first half of 2024 says a new Ultra-Prime London Lettings Survey by Beauchamp Estates.
- [Experts Reveal Top Tips for Buying an Energy-Efficient Home](https://propertyinsider.info/experts-reveal-top-tips-for-buying-an-energy-efficient-home/) - By focusing on key details like insulation, utility expenses, and solar potential, you can ensure your new home is not just a beautiful space, but also a smart investment for the future.
- [Construction Pay Up for Fifth Consecutive Quarter Finds BCIS](https://propertyinsider.info/construction-pay-up-for-fifth-consecutive-quarter-finds-bcis/) - Construction site wages in the UK were up by an average of 2.4% in 2Q 2024 compared with the previous quarter, and up by 4.6% on an annual basis.
- [Launch of 2024 Home Moving Trends Surveys Announced](https://propertyinsider.info/launch-of-2024-home-moving-trends-surveys-announced/) - Training provider Property Academy is excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Home Moving Trends and Landlord & Renter surveys.
- [Property Management Experts Reveal 40 per cent of Calls Are From Students](https://propertyinsider.info/property-management-experts-reveal-40-per-cent-of-calls-are-from-students/) - Property management company PropCall has revealed that 40 per cent of their out-of-hours calls during August and September are from students.
- [Rising Tide of Legal Work as Construction Sector Struggles to Stay Above Water](https://propertyinsider.info/rising-tide-of-legal-work-as-construction-sector-struggles-to-stay-above-water/) - As a legal firm specialising in the construction sector, we are seeing an alarming rise in insolvencies and statutory demands linked to unpaid loans, breaches of facility agreements, personal guarantees, unpaid invoices and adjudications.
- [Housing Reforms Must Be Matched With Short Term Pragmatism  ](https://propertyinsider.info/housing-reforms-must-be-matched-with-short-term-pragmatism/) - Responding to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner’s speech in the House of Commons this afternoon.
- [House Prices Grow Significantly More Under Labour Than Tories Historically](https://propertyinsider.info/house-prices-grow-significantly-more-under-labour-than-tories-historically/) - New research from Clifton Private Finance, a leading property finance brokerage, reveals how property prices have risen under the different political parties in the UK.
- [How to Turn Your Back Garden 'Blank Canvas' Into a Wildlife Haven](https://propertyinsider.info/how-to-turn-your-back-garden-blank-canvas-into-a-wildlife-haven/) - New build homes present a unique opportunity for homeowners to make a beautiful new space completely their own.
- [Steps to Skyrocketing Profits - The Power of Strategic Optimisation in Lettings](https://propertyinsider.info/steps-to-skyrocketing-profits-the-power-of-strategic-optimisation-in-lettings/) - With letting agents ranking 97th in profitability across all sectors, one industry pundit is urging agents to optimise their businesses now in order to make the financial gains they desire.
- [Dubai’s Real Estate Outlook Positive Amid Construction Increase](https://propertyinsider.info/dubais-real-estate-outlook-positive-amid-construction-increase/) - Dubai’s real estate market is undergoing significant developments, with over 290,000 residential units currently under construction, expanding the city’s housing inventory. This surge in new constructions reflects rising demand driven by population growth and strong economic activity, potentially affecting price and rental market conditions. Despite this growth, the secondary market has seen a decline in
- [Shifting from Back-End Operations to a Holistic Approach](https://propertyinsider.info/shifting-from-back-end-operations-to-a-holistic-approach/) - A leading letting expert is urging agency owners to place even more emphasis on their sales approach in order to drive further success – and profits.
- [City Hall Developer Has Potential to Boost Housing Delivery Across London](https://propertyinsider.info/city-hall-developer-has-potential-to-boost-housing-delivery-across-london/) - The Mayor of London’s City Hall developer should prioritise unlocking new sites for housing by bringing together land from across the city that will attract additional private sector investment.
- ["Time to build" - Places for People responds to General Election result](https://propertyinsider.info/time-to-build-places-for-people-responds-to-general-election-result/) - Responding to the 2024 General Election result, Places for People’s Chief Executive Officer Greg Reed said:
- [The UK General Election: The Next Government Will Face the Same Significant Challenges](https://propertyinsider.info/the-uk-general-election-the-next-government-will-face-the-same-significant-challenges/) - After 14 years of a Conservative-led government, a change to Labour will mark a notable difference in UK politics.
- [Election Help for Undecided UK Housing Voters](https://propertyinsider.info/election-help-for-undecided-uk-housing-voters/) - Charlie Lamdin will be hosting a 50-hour live stream to debate the best way to vote in this years’ general election IF HOUSING IS YOUR PRIORITY.
- [Housebuilder Responds to Main Parties' Manifesto Housing Pledges](https://propertyinsider.info/housebuilder-responds-to-main-parties-manifesto-housing-pledges/) - More needs to be done to stabilise mortgage rates and encourage people to choose energy-efficient homes.
- [UK Public Want More Social Housebuilding But Call for Greater Investment in Local Infrastructure](https://propertyinsider.info/uk-public-want-more-social-housebuilding-but-call-for-greater-investment-in-local-infrastructure/) - The incoming Government should prioritise funding mechanisms and unblock the planning system to allow housebuilders to deliver new thriving communities.
- [Together and Improveasy Team Up to Help Property Owners Get Green](https://propertyinsider.info/together-and-improveasy-team-up-to-help-property-owners-get-green/) - Together has announced that it has formed a partnership with Improveasy to help homeowners and landlords transform their properties into energy efficient homes.
- [EPCs Creating Ripples Not Waves for House Prices in England and Wales](https://propertyinsider.info/epcs-creating-ripples-not-waves-for-house-prices-in-england-and-wales/) - Morningstar DBRS published a commentary discussing the potential impact of Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores on residential property values located in England/Wales.
- [Leveraging Student Housing as an Asset Class](https://propertyinsider.info/leveraging-student-housing-as-an-asset-class/) - Let's look at why student housing is gaining traction as an attractive investment avenue and how it aligns with contemporary market dynamics.
- [Housebuilder Reveals Election Wishlist](https://propertyinsider.info/housebuilder-reveals-election-wishlist/) - Oxfordshire housebuilder Pye Homes has drawn up its own ‘Election Wishlist’ - a range of policies and initiatives which it would like to see introduced or amended.
- [Buy to Let, Should It Be Banned?](https://propertyinsider.info/buy-to-let-should-it-be-banned/) - There are some who think buy to let should be banned to help solve the housing crisis. Here we’ll look at what a study into cities where buy to let has been banned reveals.
- [Can You Buy Or Sell Property Using Cryptocurrency?](https://propertyinsider.info/can-you-buy-or-sell-property-using-cryptocurrency/) - Cryptocurrencies are virtual currencies. Here we’ll take a look at whether you can buy, invest in or sell property using cryptocurrency for the transaction.
- [BusinessLDN Urges All Mayoral Candidates to Back Plans for City Hall Developer  ](https://propertyinsider.info/businessldn-urges-all-mayoral-candidates-to-back-plans-for-city-hall-developer/) - Responding to confirmation that plans to establish a City Hall-owned housing developer will be included in Sadiq Khan’s manifesto, to be published later today, Stephanie Pollitt, Programme Director for Housing at BusinessLDN, said: “Tackling the capital’s housing crisis must be a top priority for the next Mayor. London is suffering from a chronic housing
- [UK's Housing Target: Likely to Remain a Miss](https://propertyinsider.info/uks-housing-target-likely-to-remain-a-miss/) - By the end of 2024, the UK will most likely be headed to the polls. Housing planning reform is high on the political agenda. While Britain's two main political parties are targeting 300,000 new homes built per year, builders have constantly fallen short of this target. Although we are cautiously hopeful of a housing market
- [Industry Boss Calls On Other Estate Agents to Combat Material Information Issues](https://propertyinsider.info/industry-boss-calls-on-other-estate-agents-to-combat-material-information-issues/) - In light of recent guidance from the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT), the owner of a leading agency is stressing the importance of providing material information upfront. Mark Ross, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Redbrik Estate Agent, says presenting full material information early in the process will avoid unexpected issues during
- [Estate Agents Must Enhance Their Skills to Improve Home Buying and Selling Process](https://propertyinsider.info/estate-agents-must-enhance-their-skills-to-improve-home-buying-and-selling-process/) - With the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee launching an investigation into the property transaction process in England, Managing Director at Property Academy, Danielle Nash is calling for agents to consider ways they can help improve the system.
- [Shift From Short Term to Long Term Lets Predicted](https://propertyinsider.info/shift-from-short-term-to-long-term-lets-predicted/) - Property experts Watsons Property Group predicts more property owners will move away from short-term lets following news that tax incentives for landlords with holiday lettings will be scrapped.
- [How Do You Put a Price on Thin Air?](https://propertyinsider.info/how-do-you-put-a-price-on-thin-air/) - In between the striking shadows of New York's iconic skyscrapers, remarkably slender and sky-high pencil towers have recently redefined the city's landscape.
- [UK's Priciest AirBnb is 8 Bed Family Home in Chelsea for £11.5k Per Night](https://propertyinsider.info/uks-priciest-airbbnb-is-8-bed-family-home-in-chelsea-for-11-5k-per-night/) - These are the 20 most expensive Airbnbs we found in the United Kingdom:
- [Annual Growth in Construction Tender Prices Continues to Ease](https://propertyinsider.info/annual-growth-in-construction-tender-prices-continues-to-ease/) - Tender prices increased by an estimated average of 0.5% between 4Q 2023 and 1Q 2024, resulting in annual growth of 2.9% in the BCIS All-in Tender Price Index (TPI).
- [Houses Taking Longer To Sell …. What Can You Do?](https://propertyinsider.info/houses-taking-longer-to-sell-what-can-you-do/) - He’ll look at what you might be able to do to get that sale in a slower market.
- [Taylor Emmet Launches Ground-Breaking Service for Home Buyers](https://propertyinsider.info/taylor-emmet-launches-ground-breaking-service-for-home-buyers/) - Sheffield City Region law firm, Taylor Emmet, has launched a ground-breaking service which is set to revolutionise the conveyancing sector and streamline the home-buying process. TE Buyer Assist is Taylor Emmet’s proactive approach to conveyancing, which will lead to completions finalising up to four weeks quicker than the industry average. Leveraging the latest digital technology
- [Short Let Owners Feel the Pinch - But Where's the Plan for 1.4m Vacant Properties?](https://propertyinsider.info/short-let-owners-feel-the-pinch-but-wheres-the-plan-for-1-4m-vacant-properties/) - Responding to Wednesday’s Spring Budget, delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, CEO of short let platform SevenStays, Charlotte Thursfield, comments.
- [Net Zero Neighbourhoods Report Launched To Further Uptake for Low Carbon Future](https://propertyinsider.info/net-zero-neighbourhoods-report-launched-to-further-uptake-for-low-carbon-future/) - New research by AESG in collaboration with the LDN Collective and West London Business outlines key principles and case studies for planning and designing net zero neighbourhoods.
- [Opinion: The Future Homes and Buildings Standards: Seven areas where the guidance needs more clarity](https://propertyinsider.info/opinion-the-future-homes-and-buildings-standards-seven-areas-where-the-guidance-needs-more-clarity/) - Despite the positive intentions behind the consultation, there are several critical considerations and unanswered questions which require both government and industry’s attention.
- [Birchgrove and Hybr Launch First of its Kind Intergenerational Living](https://propertyinsider.info/birchgrove-and-hybr-launch-first-of-its-kind-intergenerational-living/) - Unique partnership will see students, key workers and retirees live together at new north London retirement development.
- [New Legislation Could Lead to Increased Pressure on Property Managers](https://propertyinsider.info/new-legislation-could-lead-to-increased-pressure-on-property-managers/) - New legislation could lead to increased pressure on property managers, the director of a leading out-of-hours call management company is warning.
- [Buy Property Now Or Wait?](https://propertyinsider.info/buy-property-now-or-wait/) - Let’s weigh up some factors that might help you decide whether you should make a move in the property market now, or wait.
- [BCIS Calls for Government to Prioritise Repair and Maintenance](https://propertyinsider.info/bcis-calls-for-government-to-prioritise-repair-and-maintenance/) - The Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) is asking the government to address the many urgent issues in the repairs and maintenance sector (R&M) as we head towards an election.
- [Conveyancing Fees Grow by 6.88% Over the Last 12 Months](https://propertyinsider.info/conveyancing-fees-grow-by-6-88-over-the-last-12-months/) - Property Solvers' latest research of 100 residential conveyancing firms reveals that average fees for house purchases have increased from £1,184.21 to £1,265.65 (6.88%) since early 2023.
- [Construction Slowdown Predicted as UK Economy Stagnates](https://propertyinsider.info/construction-slowdown-predicted-as-uk-economy-stagnates/) - Total output across the UK construction industry is set to fall this year, according to the latest forecast from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).
- [Over 5m Homeowners Reached in Best Estate Agent Guide’s Campaign](https://propertyinsider.info/over-5m-homeowners-reached-in-best-estate-agent-guides-campaign/) - More than 5.4 million UK consumers were reached by the Best Estate Agent Guide’s huge Boxing Day social media campaign.
- [Permission Secured for 1,514 Student Beds at Brabazon, Bristol](https://propertyinsider.info/permission-secured-for-1514-student-beds-at-brabazon-bristol/) - YTL Developments has secured planning permission for 1,514 beds of student accommodation at Brabazon.
- [Puma Property Finance Announces Largest Loan To Date - £120m, 790-bed PBSA Nottingham](https://propertyinsider.info/puma-property-finance-announces-largest-loan-to-date-120m-790-bed-pbsa-nottingham/) - Puma Property Finance today announces it has provided a debt facility of £72 million to the joint venture between Olympian Homes and Housing Growth Partnership (HGP).
- [How Do Property Buying Companies Do It Quickly?](https://propertyinsider.info/how-do-property-buying-companies-do-it-quickly/) - Selling your house to a property buying company is now one of the most popular options to get a quick property sale. Here we’ll reveal 14 tricks of the trade and explain just how property buying companies can help you sell your house fast …. sometimes in as little as 7 days. Secret No.1: There’s
- [The New Home for Holiday Let Mortgages: HCH Financial Services](https://propertyinsider.info/the-new-home-for-holiday-let-mortgages-hch-financial-services/) - Holiday Cottage Handbook and HD Consultants have joined forces to create a new platform dedicated to providing holiday let mortgages. HCH Financial Services will offer access to a comprehensive range of holiday let mortgage products, in addition to providing all types of life insurance, will writing, and other services.
- [Estate Agency’s New Service Achieves Record Breaking Contract Exchange](https://propertyinsider.info/estate-agencys-new-service-achieves-record-breaking-contract-exchange/) - Sheffield and Chesterfield-based Redbrik Estate Agents is celebrating an incredible milestone for its SecureMove™ model, with a record-breaking contract exchange.
- [BLOQS is leading a revolution in manufacturing in London, refining a blueprint that will work for every city in the world](https://propertyinsider.info/bloqs-is-leading-a-revolution-in-manufacturing-in-london-refining-a-blueprint-that-will-work-for-every-city-in-the-world/) - BLOQS is leading the evolution in the maker-economy, providing workspace, education, and access to a huge range of high-end professional machines and equipment for the makers of today and tomorrow, giving tech the human touch.
- [Building Cost Information Service Considers Outlook for Construction in 2024](https://propertyinsider.info/building-cost-information-service-considers-outlook-for-construction-in-2024/) - Comments from Karl Horton, chief data officer at BCIS.
- [Holiday Cottage Handbook LIVE to be held at ExCel London on 19-20 April 2024](https://propertyinsider.info/holiday-cottage-handbook-live-to-be-held-at-excel-london-on-19-20-april-2024/) - Holiday Cottage Handbook LIVE will be a major new part of The Property Investor Show which will take place at ExCel London on 19-20 April 2024.
- [Birchgrove Communities – Rental in-Retirement Demand Soars ](https://propertyinsider.info/birchgrove-communities-rental-in-retirement-demand-soars/) - Leading retirement BTR developer’s Sidcup and Woking communities now operating Ready Lists
- [The Housing Crisis: Can It Ever Be Solved?](https://propertyinsider.info/the-housing-crisis-can-it-ever-be-solved/) - It’s frequently said that we have a housing crisis in the UK. Here I'll look at what the housing crisis is, and at how it could be solved.
- [Fixflo Reveals Impact of Seasonal Storms, Urges Agents to Get Ready Now](https://propertyinsider.info/fixflo-reveals-impact-of-seasonal-storms-urges-agents-to-get-ready-now/) - Leading repairs and maintenance solution provider Fixflo has dug into its repairs data to discover how the nation's rental properties were affected in October and early November.
- [Smart Homes: One in Ten Use Smart home Technology](https://propertyinsider.info/smart-homes-one-in-ten-use-smart-home-technology/) - Data from nationwide research shows smart home devices are being used by the majority of Brits on a daily basis.
- [Autumn Statement - Underwhelming for the Construction Industry says BCIS](https://propertyinsider.info/autumn-statement-underwhelming-for-the-construction-industry-says-bcis/) - In light of the OBR’s central forecast being downgraded, the Autumn Statement was really quite underwhelming for the construction industry, which has been crying out for some clarity, commitment and consistency in policies.
- [Hunt’s Inheritance Tax Plans are 'Half-baked and Half-hearted'](https://propertyinsider.info/hunts-inheritance-tax-plans-are-half-baked-and-half-hearted/) - Plans to cut inheritance tax in the Autumn Statement next week have been branded as ‘half-baked and half-hearted’ by the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations.
- [Together Defies Challenging Economy by Originating £221m in a Month](https://propertyinsider.info/together-defies-challenging-economy-by-originating-221m-in-a-month/) - Together supported more than a thousand customers with loans totalling more than £221million in October, the property lender has announced.
- [Free Online Construction Carbon Database Rolled Out to Industry by BCIS](https://propertyinsider.info/free-online-construction-carbon-database-rolled-out-to-industry-by-bcis/) - A free-to-access embodied carbon database has been launched by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) with a rallying cry for the industry to unite behind it.
- [Over 477 Hectares of Public Land Earmarked for Housing in England](https://propertyinsider.info/over-477-hectares-of-public-land-earmarked-for-housing-in-england/) - A new report reveals where government-owned land is being made available to developers across England. It reveals over 477 hectares of public land is currently earmarked for housing with some local authorities set to see as many as 3,000 new homes.
- [Renters Reform Delay Will Worsen Uncertainty - CEO of SevenLiving](https://propertyinsider.info/renters-reform-delay-will-worsen-uncertainty-ceo-of-sevenliving/) - Following yesterday’s second reading of the Renters Reform Bill, CEO of lettings and property management platform SevenLiving, Charlotte Thursfield, has commented ....
- [Multi-Million Pound Apartment Plan to Regenerate Yorkshire Industrial Site](https://propertyinsider.info/multi-million-pound-apartment-plan-to-regenerate-yorkshire-industrial-site/) - Specialist lender Together has agreed a loan for a developer to buy a plot of disused industrial land – paving the way for a tower on Leeds’ South Bank.
- [Revealed: The Regions With The Worst EPC Ratings](https://propertyinsider.info/revealed-the-regions-with-the-worst-epc-ratings/) - JF Heating decided to conduct research to see which of England’s regions has the highest percentage of homes with a poor EPC energy efficiency rating (from grade D to G).
- [Ultra-Low Carbon Kent Homes ‘Selling Quickly’ After Social Housing Provider Secures £4.9m Funding](https://propertyinsider.info/ultra-low-carbon-kent-homes-selling-quickly-after-social-housing-provider-secures-4-9m-funding/) - Specialist lender Together agreed a £4.86m facility for a registered social housing provider to create modular apartments at a 250-year-old military barracks. Affordable housing company St Arthur Homes has bought the 32 ultra-low carbon, Modern Method of Construction (MMC) homes on the hillside on the site of Kitchener Barracks in Chatham, Kent. The military base,
- [Construction Leaders Advise Data Our Strongest Ally in Decarbonising Built Environment](https://propertyinsider.info/construction-leaders-advise-data-our-strongest-ally-in-decarbonising-built-environment/) - The government may be watering down its efforts to reach net zero, but the construction industry must not let up on its commitment to reduce its impact on climate change.
- [Key Strategic Shifts in the European Vacation Home Market](https://propertyinsider.info/key-strategic-shifts-in-the-european-vacation-home-market/) - Directimo launches its first comparative market report analysing the landscape of investments in Europe's premier destinations for second homes and vacation properties.
- [The Enduring Allure of a Mews](https://propertyinsider.info/the-enduring-allure-of-a-mews/) - Edward Aldersley, Managing Director of prime central London property specialist, Aldersley London, explains the pros and cons of these charming city homes and why their appeal continues to grow.
- [Together Originates Nearly Quarter of a Billion Pounds in a Single Month](https://propertyinsider.info/together-originates-nearly-quarter-of-a-billion-pounds-in-a-single-month/) - Together supported more than a thousand customers with loans totalling £242million in August, the specialist lender has announced.
- [Former FIFA World Cup Executive Launches News Platform Dedicated to Short Term Rentals Industry](https://propertyinsider.info/former-fifa-world-cup-executive-launches-news-platform-dedicated-to-short-term-rentals-industry/) - A property investor and media executive from Leeds has launched a new platform dedicated to sharing valuable free education for investors, hosts, and property managers in the short-term rentals industry.
- [Pye Homes Announces Partnership to Deliver One of the Largest Housing Developments in the UK](https://propertyinsider.info/pye-homes-announces-partnership-to-deliver-one-of-the-largest-housing-developments-in-the-uk/) - Pye Homes has partnered with CG Fry & Son and Thakeham Homes to deliver the first 600 of the 6,000 homes at Welborne.
- [Birchgrove Drives Next Stage of Growth With C-Suite Appointments ](https://propertyinsider.info/birchgrove-drives-next-stage-of-growth-with-c-suite-appointments/) - Birchgrove, the UK’s leading provider of rented retirement homes, has appointed a new Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer to help drive the company’s growth.
- [First of Its Kind NFT Could Unlock The Future Of Real Estate Transactions](https://propertyinsider.info/first-of-its-kind-nft-could-unlock-the-future-of-real-estate-transactions/) - This innovative solution has the potential to unlock numerous benefits, including streamlining UK real estate transactions, which can be rather arduous and archaic.
- [Will UK Home Sales Rebound This Year?](https://propertyinsider.info/will-uk-home-sales-rebound-this-year/) - The assessment from deVere Group’s Investment Director, James Green, comes as UK property sales and, in turn, prices are falling at the fastest rate in a decade, according to several sources.
- [Solar Panels Could Add Up To £90k In Value to UK Properties](https://propertyinsider.info/solar-panels-could-add-up-to-90k-in-value-to-uk-properties/) - With demand for renewable energy surging, new research has revealed the UK cities where properties would benefit the most from solar installations.
- [The Best and Worst Areas to Rent a Home in Greater Manchester](https://propertyinsider.info/the-best-and-worst-areas-to-rent-a-home-in-greater-manchester/) - How are locals coping with the situation, and which Greater Manchester boroughs are the best and worst for renting a home? This study analyses rent and salary data provided by the ONS.
- [London Continues To Draw In International Buyers](https://propertyinsider.info/london-continues-to-draw-in-international-buyers/) - Finance, higher education and cultural appeal continues to draw in tourists and international property buyers.
- [British Property Investors Turn To Dubai](https://propertyinsider.info/british-property-investors-turn-to-dubai/) - UK nationals are turning to the Dubai housing market as a ‘safe’ and ‘lucrative’ investment, according to two Dubai-based property specialists from the UK.
- [The Tiny House Movement Is On The Rise](https://propertyinsider.info/the-tiny-house-movement-is-on-the-rise/) - With rising house prices, unaffordable rents, and the cost of living crisis, it’s no wonder that the Tiny House Movement here in the U.K. is on the rise.
- [75% Of First Time Buyers Have Started House Hunting Despite the Cost of Living Crisis](https://propertyinsider.info/75-of-first-time-buyers-have-started-house-hunting-despite-the-cost-of-living-crisis/) - The cost-of-living crisis has forced some to put their dreams of home ownership on hold. However, the majority of first-time buyers haven’t given up - 75% are still actively on the lookout for their first home.
- [Investor appetite for student accommodation remains strong, as the UK expects to hit 1 million university applicants a year by 2030](https://propertyinsider.info/investor-appetite-for-student-accommodation-remains-strong-as-the-uk-expects-to-hit-1-million-university-applicants-a-year-by-2030/) - Investor appetite for student accommodation remains strong, as the UK expects to hit 1 million university applicants a year by 2030.
- [Fundamentals Suggest There Will ALWAYS Be A Demand For Buy To Let](https://propertyinsider.info/fundamentals-suggest-there-will-always-be-a-demand-for-private-rented-property/) - At the end of the day buy to let investment continues to be underpinned by strong fundamentals. So there are lots of good reasons to suggest that renting will be more popular than buying for a long time yet - and that there’ll always be a good demand for rented property - and for buy to let investors to provide it. Mark Hempshell explains why.
- [Top 10 Places to Retire in the UK](https://propertyinsider.info/top-10-places-to-retire-in-the-uk/) - Research conducted by Hunters Estate Agents has revealed that the Yorkshire seaside town of Scarborough is the best place to retire in the UK.
- [Top 4 Trends Set to Dominate the Homebuyer Market 2023](https://propertyinsider.info/top-4-trends-set-to-dominate-the-homebuyer-market-2023/) - With the UK property market forecasted to stabilise in 2023 SevenCapital delves into the top four trends which are likely to dominate the market.
- [The 9 Costliest Home Repairs](https://propertyinsider.info/the-9-costliest-home-repairs/) - UK homeowners forked out an average of £2,864 on home maintenance in 2022 piling on the huge financial pressure in the throes of a bill crisis.
- [Prop Tech Start Up YouConvey: Conveyancing Timescales CAN Be Reduced](https://propertyinsider.info/prop-tech-start-up-youconvey-conveyancing-timescales-can-be-reduced/) - YouConvey, a customer facing conveyancing service launched in February 2022, has today hit its first milestone of 100 customers using its services, with the cases revealing that conveyancing timescales can be reduced, along with some other additional key initial findings which can be used to improve the conveyancing process. YouConvey is the brainchild of Eddie
- [Top Five Urban Regeneration Hotspots in the UK 2023](https://propertyinsider.info/top-five-urban-regeneration-hotspots-in-the-uk-2023/) - Buying a property in areas actively undergoing urban regeneration can offer a good investment opportunity for purchasers in 2023.
- [Buy To Let Investment: What’s Your Exit Strategy?](https://propertyinsider.info/buy-to-let-investment-whats-your-exit-strategy/) - Now that investing in buy to let property needs to be a more considered decision than in recent times it is particularly important to consider your buy to let exit strategy – and have an exit strategy before you invest in property in the first place.
- [8 Questions To Ask Before Selling Your Buy To Let](https://propertyinsider.info/8-questions-to-ask-before-selling-your-buy-to-let/) - Let’s face it, buy to let is suffering under a big grey cloud of doom and gloom right now. But here are 8 very important things you must check before putting your buy to let up for sale ....
- [This Crazy Property Market, How Long Will It Last ?](https://propertyinsider.info/this-crazy-property-market-how-long-will-it-last/) - With record interest, record sales and record prices in many cases now might be a very good time to ask how long will this crazy property market last?
- [Birmingham Property Market Expected To Boom From The 'Commonwealth Games Effect'](https://propertyinsider.info/birmingham-property-market-expected-to-boom-from-the-commonwealth-games-effect/) - Property prices in Birmingham are expected to rise more than any other city in the UK as it takes to the starting line for launch of the Commonwealth Games.
- [Property Sale Watchdog helps struggling homeowners with definitive guide on repossessions](https://propertyinsider.info/property-sale-watchdog-helps-struggling-homeowners-with-definitive-guide-on-repossessions/) - The thought of losing your home can be overwhelming; you might not feel capable of making the right decisions and reliable information might be hard to find in a hurry.
- [Apex27 & LettsPay Make Payments Simpler For Letting Agents](https://propertyinsider.info/apex27-lettspay-make-payments-simpler-for-letting-agents/) - A new partnership offers to make life much simpler for letting agents by enabling them to receive payments from tenants and settle up with landlords in seconds.
- [Is It Time To Get Back Into Buy to Let?](https://propertyinsider.info/is-it-time-to-get-back-into-buy-to-let/) - The property market is an ever changing market. Could now be a very good time to consider if it is time to get back into buy to let? Here are some facts.
- [Prop Tech Start-Up YouConvey Secures Over £300,000](https://propertyinsider.info/prop-tech-start-up-youconvey-secures-over-300000/) - New prop tech start-up, YouConvey, which aims to make the home-moving process quicker and less stressful, has secured its second round of investment.
- [12 Ways To Improve Your Letting Yields](https://propertyinsider.info/12-ways-to-improve-your-letting-yields/) - Rising overheads mean that it is more important than ever for buy to let landlords to make sure that the numbers add up when letting buy to let property.
- [Should You Convert Your Property To Short Term Lets? Eight Critical Points To Consider](https://propertyinsider.info/should-you-convert-your-property-to-short-term-lets-eight-critical-points-to-consider/) - In most cases, a property successfully let short term (by the day or week) will return a substantially higher yield than an identical one on a 6/12 month AST.
- [How to Find Great Buy to Let Opportunities in 2022](https://propertyinsider.info/how-to-find-great-buy-to-let-opportunities-in-2022/) - Buy to let seems to have become an increasingly unappealing proposition over the last few years. But the fundamentals are still favourable.
- [Property Buyer’s Checklist Post-Covid](https://propertyinsider.info/property-buyers-checklist-post-covid/) - Covid has changed what makes a house or flat a good buy. Here are important things for property buyers to check if you’re buying property post-Covid.
- [How Much Could Your Buy to Let Property Make in 5 Years?](https://propertyinsider.info/how-much-could-your-buy-to-let-property-make-in-5-years/) - More often than not, people invest to make money and buy to let property is no exception.
- [Belvoir Launches Official Podcast](https://propertyinsider.info/belvoir-launches-official-podcast/) - Belvoir has announced the launch of its official podcast, and the first episode includes an in-depth interview with CEO Dorian Gonsalves.
- [Houses vs. Apartments: Which is Best for Buy to Let?](https://propertyinsider.info/houses-vs-apartments-which-is-best-for-buy-to-let/) - Houses and apartments both come with their own selling points so knowing which one works best can be one of the most challenging parts of buy to let investing.
- [Apex27 Estate Agency CRM Partners With easyProperty](https://propertyinsider.info/apex27-estate-agency-crm-partners-with-easyproperty/) - Apex27 agency CRM software has signed a deal with easyProperty to provide its network of estate agents with Apex27’s advanced CRM platform.
- [New Agency CRM Software Signs Over 700 Branches Even Before It Launches !](https://propertyinsider.info/new-agency-crm-software-signs-over-700-branches-even-before-it-launches/) - The new system has proved so popular with agents it already has over 500 customers operating from over 700 branches and hosting over 200 agency websites.
- [Warning: Continuing Rental Increases in 2022 and Beyond](https://propertyinsider.info/warning-continuing-rental-increases-in-2022-and-beyond/) - Belvoir CEO warns of continuing rental increases in 2022 and beyond Belvoir’s rental statistics reveal the highest rental increases since records began in 2008. Belvoir CEO Dorian Gonsalves warns of further challenges to come, as years of flawed government policies continue to impact the market, resulting in stock shortages and high tenant demand. “Taking into
- [Leading Agent Reveals Capital's Investment Hotspots For 2022](https://propertyinsider.info/leading-agent-reveals-capitals-investment-hotspots-for-2022/) - The latest in-depth research by Portico has identified six areas of London that are particularly well-primed for investment opportunities Portico reveals the six best locations for capital growth and rental returns in London Portico’s data analysis looks at a combination of affordability, rental yield performance, and regeneration in the area Barking is currently the most affordable in
- [Conveyancing Fees Increase by Over 21% in The Last Year](https://propertyinsider.info/conveyancing-fees-increase-by-over-21-in-the-last-year/) - Latest research reveals average conveyancing fees for house sales have increased from £899.79 to £1,090.32 since early 2021.
- [What Do Tenants Want in 2022?](https://propertyinsider.info/what-do-tenants-want-in-2022/) - Property investment is a landscape that constantly shifts. There are so many moving parts impacting future decisions that it’s important to get the fundamentals right early on.
- [The Best UK Areas to Invest in a Property in 2022](https://propertyinsider.info/the-best-uk-areas-to-invest-in-a-property-in-2022/) - York has been revealed as the safest city with the lowest crime rate. Middlesbrough is the cheapest city however it has the highest crime rate.
- [Reasons Why Property Prices Will Carry On Going Up](https://propertyinsider.info/reasons-why-property-prices-will-carry-on-going-up/) - Not too long ago all the forecasts said that house prices were likely to fall in the months ahead. Over the last year, however ....
- [Five Northern Towns Property Investors Should Consider](https://propertyinsider.info/five-northern-towns-property-investors-should-consider/) - The north of England is a popular place for property investors as generally low property prices mean that yields are much better than London and the south east.
- [(Long Term View) What Impact Will Covid-19 Have On The Property Market ?](https://propertyinsider.info/long-term-view-what-impact-will-covid-19-have-on-the-property-market/) - Property Insider looks at a few of the factors that are likely to have an impact on house prices in the coming months and even years.
- [England’s Widest Asking vs. Sold House Price Differences Revealed](https://propertyinsider.info/englands-widest-asking-vs-sold-house-price-differences-revealed/) - England homeowners were reducing their asking prices by an average of £11,011 (-2.81%) over the last 12 months. Property Solvers has revealed the areas in England where home sellers have been reducing their prices the most.
- [What To Buy To Let In A Post-Covid World [Tips]](https://propertyinsider.info/what-to-buy-to-let-in-a-post-covid-world-tips/) - Here we will look at what you should bear in mind when considering your buy to let options in a post-Covid property market.
- [Top Features for Prime Central London Buyers at the Moment](https://propertyinsider.info/top-features-for-prime-central-london-buyers-at-the-moment/) - Central London property specialist reveals the most sought-after home features for clients looking to buy in prime Central London.
- [What Can We Expect From The Prime London Property Market?](https://propertyinsider.info/what-can-we-expect-from-the-prime-london-property-market/) - Edward Aldersley, evaluates how the prime london property market has changed during the first six months of the year, and what to expect for the rest of 2021.
- [How to Invest in a Post-Pandemic World](https://propertyinsider.info/how-to-invest-in-a-post-pandemic-world/) - After over a year of turmoil, July 19th 2021 marked ‘freedom day’ for the UK.
- [How To Make Property Investment Work In Today’s Tougher Property Climate](https://propertyinsider.info/how-to-make-property-investment-work-in-todays-tougher-property-climate/) - Let’s face facts, not as easy to make buy to let property investment work anymore. Here are some other ideas for making money from property. By Mark Hempshell.
- [What To Buy To Let This Year](https://propertyinsider.info/what-to-buy-to-let-this-year/) - Buy to let still has many advantages as a way to make money. If you want to buy more buy to let properties what should you be considering?
- [Can You Build A Property Empire in 5 Years?](https://propertyinsider.info/can-you-build-a-property-empire-in-5-years/) - Property is a long term investment, but that doesn’t mean to say that a successful property empire can’t be built within a short space of time.
- [The UK’s Mouldiest Cities](https://propertyinsider.info/the-uks-mouldiest-cities/) - Allerton Damp Proofing have analysed searches for damp solutions to reveal the areas where residents have the most issues with their property and damp.
- [Investing In Off-Plan Property](https://propertyinsider.info/investing-in-off-plan-property/) - It’s the age-old question amongst property investors - off-plan or completed property? Here we consider the ins and outs of off-plan property.
- [10 Top Yielding Rural Property Hotspots](https://propertyinsider.info/10-top-yielding-rural-property-hotspots/) - PaTMa Property Prospector has crunched the numbers to find out exactly where landlords can find the best rural letting yields in the country.
- [Moving To The Country, Good Idea Or Not?](https://propertyinsider.info/moving-to-the-country-good-idea-or-not/) - Here we’ll look at some of the points you need to think about if you’re considering moving to the country. What are the pros and cons of country life?
- [Overseas Investors: Will UK Property Remain a Long-Term Investment Choice?](https://propertyinsider.info/overseas-investors-will-uk-property-remain-a-long-term-investment-choice/) - UK property has long been a ‘safe haven’ for international investors, with the market’s robust performance throughout the pandemic highlighting it’s resilience as an investment asset. Driven by the Stamp Duty holiday, this generous discount has not only benefitted UK buyers but acted as an additional incentive for overseas investors. With this in mind, it UK property has long been a safe haven for international investors. Will UK property remain a long-term investment choice for overseas investors?
- [Why Now Is The Time To Buy: Prime Central London Property](https://propertyinsider.info/why-now-is-the-time-to-buy-prime-central-london-property/) - Where the property market is concerned, particularly in Prime Central London, what comes down usually bounces back even higher. There’s no doubting that house prices in central London have struggled over the past 12 months, with prime property having reportedly fallen by 10% on average since the start of the pandemic. However, with a light now at the end of the tunnel due to a so far successful vaccine rollout and a roadmap out
- [The Neighbourhoods in the East Topping London’s Rental Yield Table](https://propertyinsider.info/the-neighbourhoods-in-the-east-topping-londons-rental-yield-table/) - According to Portico’s data-analysis and interactive rental yield map, east London offers the best rental yields in the capital. Landlords have been feeling the pinch in recent times. First, there were tax changes. Then, the pandemic slowed down the market even further, making it difficult for both renters and buyers to view or move into new properties. Fewer opportunities for a return have meant it’s never been more important for investors to do their
- [Making Money In Buy To Let. It’s Really All About …. Demand](https://propertyinsider.info/making-money-in-buy-to-let-its-really-all-about-demand/) - Even if you have to pay more stamp duty, even if the tax situation is less favourable, you can still make a good return on your investment assuming the demand fundamentals are there.
- [Three Ways To Diversify Your Property Portfolio In 2021](https://propertyinsider.info/three-ways-to-diversify-your-property-portfolio-in-2021/) - #post_contentProperty developer, SevenCapital, offers three ways to diversify your property portfolio in 2021.
- [Top 5 Urban Regeneration Hotspots](https://propertyinsider.info/top-5-urban-regeneration-hotspots/) - Leading UK developer SevenCapital has done some of the research for you to bring you its top five urban regeneration hotspots.The old adage “location, location, location” will always apply to property as one of the most important considerations whether you’re a homebuyer, renter or investor. All three have something in common – all want a place that delivers good value, good quality and good amenities. But for investors in particular there’s another element that is
- [The Pros and Cons of Investing in Cheap Property](https://propertyinsider.info/the-pros-and-cons-of-investing-in-cheap-property/) - In this report we will look at the advantages and disadvantages of buying cheap property. By Mark Hempshell.
- [Emerge From Lockdown A Better Investor: 7 Top Reads To Up Your Investing Game In 2021](https://propertyinsider.info/emerge-from-lockdown-a-better-investor-7-top-reads-to-up-your-investing-game-in-2021/) - SevenCapital has compiled a list of their top seven investment books to suit investors at all levels.
- [2021 Prime London Lettings Market Deals Up 195% On Jan 2020, 40,000 New Tenants Registered](https://propertyinsider.info/2021-prime-london-lettings-market-deals-up-195-on-jan-2020-40000-new-tenants-registered/) - DEXTERS, London’s leading independent Chartered Surveyor and Estate Agent, report that the Prime Central London lettings market has had a busy start to 2021 with over 330 deals agreed every week in January, up 195% on the same week last year, with over 36,700 tenants currently looking for a new London home, up 48% on 2020.
- [Can Foreigners Buy Property In The UK?](https://propertyinsider.info/can-foreigners-buy-property-in-the-uk/) - In this post, I’ll explain what foreign buyers need to know about buying in the UK, and at what Brexit might mean for overseas property buyers.
- [Prime Central London Residential Transactions Will Double In 2021 With Prices & Rents Rising 2%-3%](https://propertyinsider.info/prime-central-london-residential-transactions-will-double-in-2021-with-prices-rents-rising-2-3/) - DEXTERS, London’s leading independent Chartered Surveyor and Estate Agent, expects to see sales and lettings transactions across its Prime Central London offices doubling in volume during 2021.
- [The Four S's Of Building A Property Empire](https://propertyinsider.info/the-four-ss-of-building-a-property-empire/) - The most daunting thing for anyone with dreams of building a property empire is often knowing where to start. There are taxes, regulations, stamp duty, landlord duties and a host of things to consider, on top of knowing what property to purchase, when and where.
- [Why The Future For Property Investment Lays In Software](https://propertyinsider.info/why-the-future-for-property-investment-lays-in-software/) - Software is all about hard numbers and data. So property and software are actually the perfect partners! The role of property software is to ensure that a property that looks good as an investment actually is a good investment.
- [Need Better Content For Your Website? More Posts For Your Blog ?](https://propertyinsider.info/need-better-content-for-your-website-more-posts-for-your-blog/) - Website Content, Blog Posts, Articles, News, Reports, Press Releases for the property industry by experienced property copy and content writer. For more details visit MarkHempshell.com or email mark@markhempshell.com
- [Top Five UK Regeneration Hotspots](https://propertyinsider.info/top-five-uk-regeneration-hotspots/) - SevenCapital has listed its top five regeneration hotspots in the UK for investors looking for that up and coming hotspot.
- [Belvoir Predicts Rent Rises in 2021 and Calls for Government Intervention to Protect the PRS](https://propertyinsider.info/belvoir-predicts-rent-rises-in-2021-and-calls-for-government-intervention-to-protect-the-prs/) - Belvoir’s Q3 post lockdown rental index reveals significant regional diversity, with evidence of increased tenant demand, property shortages and arrears in some areas.
- [Why Are Wealthy Investors Using Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending Platforms To Do Private Property Lending ?](https://propertyinsider.info/why-are-wealthy-investors-using-peer-to-peer-p2p-lending-platforms-to-do-private-property-lending/) - Wealthy investors with cash on hand have been silently piling up on private debt through the pandemic because they have nowhere else to put their money. Paul Watson, Head of Origination at development finance and bridging lender Blend Network that is backed by a number of those investors, argues that peer-to-peer property lending platforms have seen a significant increase in funding lines from those investors keen to deploy their cash.
- [Ten Best Places To Invest In UK Property In 2021](https://propertyinsider.info/ten-best-places-to-invest-in-uk-property-in-2021/) - SevenCapital has compiled its top ten best places to invest in UK property after analysing trends and data from multiple key sources including JLL and Zoopla.
- [The Bare Necessities: Investing In Property During A Pandemic](https://propertyinsider.info/the-bare-necessities-investing-in-property-during-a-pandemic/) - Andy Foote, director at leading UK property developer SevenCapital, lays out the bare necessities of investing through a limited company during the pandemic.
- [Tenant-In-Situ Or Pre-Tenanted Property - What's The Deal?](https://propertyinsider.info/tenant-in-situ-or-pre-tenanted-property-whats-the-deal/) - As a landlord, one of the most crucial elements of your property investment is the rental income. While it will typically cover your monthly mortgage repayments early on, mortgage or not, it's a key source of regular income that offers flexibility and the opportunity to scale your investment.
- [Students Return In Force To The London Lettings Market](https://propertyinsider.info/students-return-in-force-to-the-london-lettings-market/) - Overseas and domestic students have returned to the Central London lettings market in force this September say leading Central London estate agent DEXTERS.
- [Build To Rent Scheme Leads The Way For Socially-Conscious Living](https://propertyinsider.info/build-to-rent-scheme-leads-the-way-for-socially-conscious-living/) - The rise in socially conscious living is undeniably taking its hold on the nation and with thousands looking to live more ethically, Duet Salford Quays (“Duet”) is leading the way for socially conscious living in MediaCityUK.
- [Fewer Than 10% Of Landlords Now Choose To Invest As An Individual](https://propertyinsider.info/fewer-than-10-of-landlords-now-choose-to-invest-as-an-individual/) - The Government’s plan to professionalise the buy to let sector is working, according to leading UK property developer SevenCapital, which has revealed that less than one in ten (9.7%) UK private landlords now actively choose to invest in property as an individual.
- [10 Reasons To Invest In UK Property Now Despite The Post-Lockdown Recession](https://propertyinsider.info/10-reasons-to-invest-in-uk-property-now-despite-the-post-lockdown-recession/) - Since the UK began to emerge from lockdown, we’ve seen the property market reacting positively, with recent reports confirming a ‘mini-boom’ in activity and the average time to sell for homes coming to market reducing by 31%.
- [Has Lockdown Sparked The End Of Micro Living ?](https://propertyinsider.info/has-lockdown-sparked-the-end-of-micro-living/) - All things considered, could this spark the end of the trend for ‘micro-living’, and where could people be looking to get more bang for their buck? Andy Foote, director at SevenCapital, discusses.
- [Sales Activity Continues To Surge As Lettings Cool](https://propertyinsider.info/sales-activity-continues-to-surge-as-lettings-cool/) - Record numbers of people visiting estate agent websites and property portals sustained feverish market activity in the past week as the surge in new enquiries for estate agency services via live chat continued to roll in, the latest date from the Yomdel Property Sentiment Tracker (YPST) showed.
- [Buying Property At Auction: Tips For Virgin Auction Buyers](https://propertyinsider.info/buying-property-at-auction-tips-for-virgin-auction-buyers/) - Buying property at auction can be a daunting business. Here’s Property Insider’s advice if you’re a virgin property auction buyer:
- [Record numbers swamp estate agent websites, demand from home movers remains exceptionally high – Yomdel Property Sentiment Tracker](https://propertyinsider.info/record-numbers-swamp-estate-agent-websites-demand-from-home-movers-remains-exceptionally-high-yomdel-property-sentiment-tracker/) - Record numbers of people descended onto estate agent websites in the past week as more home movers than ever turned to digital channels for help to break out from under coronavirus lockdown and further fuel the surge in new business enquiries, the latest data from the Yomdel Property Sentiment Tracker (YPST) shows.
- [Properties With Outdoor Space Likely To Be At A Premium Following Lockdown](https://propertyinsider.info/properties-with-outdoor-space-likely-to-be-at-a-premium-following-lockdown/) - Research from Belvoir, including the Q1 rental index, and a lockdown survey of franchisees, provides an insight into the changing world of tenant demands, with demand for outdoor space becoming more of a priority.
- [Property Insider’s Top 10 Ways To Source Property Bargains](https://propertyinsider.info/property-insiders-top-10-ways-to-source-property-bargains/) - In this Insider report we will look at some of the main ways to source good value property, and at what you need to know about each method. By Mark Hempshell.
- [Why You Should Buy Property When Everyone Else Is Selling](https://propertyinsider.info/why-you-should-buy-property-when-everyone-else-is-selling/) - Famous and super-rich investor Warren Buffett is credited with a quote something along the lines of “buy when everyone else is selling.” Buffett is also credited with the line “Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.”
- [A Tracker Designed for the Residential Market is Now Helping to Explain the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://propertyinsider.info/a-tracker-designed-for-the-residential-market-is-now-helping-to-explain-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - The free-to-use service can find the number of new cases in your postcode area every day as well as shedding light on the situation in each NHS and local authority area.
- [What Impact Will Coronavirus Have On House Prices?](https://propertyinsider.info/what-impact-will-coronavirus-have-on-house-prices/) - You may say, does it really matter what impact Coronavirus and Covid-19 will have on house prices. After all, it’s literally a life-or-death issue for some people. Should money even come into it?
- [Five Common Myths About UK Property Investment](https://propertyinsider.info/five-common-myths-about-uk-property-investment/) - Despite what the economy throws at it, the UK’s property market has proven time and time again to be one of the most stable markets in which to invest, which is the reason it remains so popular amongst investors worldwide. However, as an investor looking to enter the market as a non-UK resident, understanding how to go about it can feel daunting to begin with.
- [Top Five South East Buy To Let Locations For Affordability](https://propertyinsider.info/top-five-south-east-buy-to-let-locations-for-affordability/) - In an unprecedented global climate and with the new tax year looming, investors everywhere will be thinking about the future and their future investments. Now is an opportune time to re-evaluate their investment strategy for the future or potentially carry out some research into new territories.
- [Where To Invest In West Yorkshire](https://propertyinsider.info/where-to-invest-in-west-yorkshire/) - The Yorkshire and Humberside region offers investors some of the lowest property prices in the country. Mark Hempshell of Property Insider reports.
- [Buying property at auction …. what could possibly go wrong ?](https://propertyinsider.info/buying-property-at-auction-what-could-possibly-go-wrong/) - Well lots, actually! But don't let that put you off. Buying a property at auction can be a good way to get a great deal.
- [Three Quarters of Belvoir Franchises Predict Rent Increases in 2020](https://propertyinsider.info/three-quarters-of-belvoir-franchises-predict-rent-increases-in-2020/) - In the wake of Britain’s exit from Europe, a Belvoir survey reveals that almost three quarters of franchisees anticipate rental increases throughout 2020.
- [10 Things To Consider When Letting Out Your Property On AirBNB](https://propertyinsider.info/10-things-to-consider-when-letting-out-your-property-on-airbnb/) - Letting out your property on a daily basis, using the increasingly popular accommodation website AirBNB and similar sites such as Booking.com, is something that more and more property owners and landlords are considering at the moment.
- [Will Brexit Mean History For The Housing Market?](https://propertyinsider.info/will-brexit-mean-history-for-the-housing-market/) - It is often said that history repeats itself and where the housing market is concerned there is certainly truth in that statement, particularly when you look at the market in relation to major political events. For 2020, the question is will Brexit repeat or rewrite history for the property market?
- [Portico Reveals 8 Potential Property Hotspots for 2020](https://propertyinsider.info/portico-reveals-8-potential-property-hotspots-for-2020/) - Leading estate agent, Portico, reveals 8 potential London property hotspots for 2020.
- [11 Ways Not To Make Money From Property](https://propertyinsider.info/11-ways-not-to-make-money-from-property/) - Investing in property can provide an excellent return on your money, but there are a few pitfalls to avoid along the way. Here are our top tips for the main property investment mistakes to avoid:
- [5 Questions to Ask When Purchasing an Old Property](https://propertyinsider.info/5-questions-to-ask-when-purchasing-an-old-property/) - There are so many benefits of buying an older property, be it a quaint country cottage or a period townhouse.
- [What Will A Post Election Property Market Look Like ?](https://propertyinsider.info/what-will-a-post-election-property-market-look-like/) - With Britain’s election looming, the property market is waiting with bated breath to find out whose rule the country will be under come December 13th and, consequently, which way house prices might swing as a result.
- [Five Emerging Resi Hotspots To Watch In 2020](https://propertyinsider.info/five-emerging-resi-hotspots-to-watch-in-2020/) - Every cloud has a silver lining and where the property market is concerned, London’s recent stagnation and downturn in some areas has had an unprecedented and unpredicted outcome for some of the UK’s regions.
- [Belvoir Q3 Rental Index Reveals Rise in the Number of Families Renting](https://propertyinsider.info/belvoir-q3-rental-index-reveals-rise-in-the-number-of-families-renting/) - The Belvoir Q3 2019 rental index reveals interesting new rental trends, confirming a cultural shift towards more families renting, an increase in lengths of tenancies and continued stock shortages that may be further impacted by proposals to abolish Section 21.
- [How to Invest in the UK Property Market: 15 Tips for Foreign Buyers](https://propertyinsider.info/how-to-invest-in-the-uk-property-market-15-tips-for-foreign-buyers/) - If you’re thinking of investing in the UK property market here are some tips that might help you when investing in UK property.
- [Should You Invest In Property: Try This Self Test!](https://propertyinsider.info/should-you-invest-in-property-try-this-self-test/) - Property seems like something you ought to be investing in. But is property investment really right for you?Try our quick quiz to find out if you’re investing in property for the right reasons….
- [Why You Should Consider Investing In The ‘Boutique’ Rent A Room Business](https://propertyinsider.info/why-you-should-consider-investing-in-the-boutique-rent-a-room-business/) - If you’re an existing or would be property investor I really do feel this is an area you should certainly have a think about investing in. By Mark Hempshell
- [School Catchment Areas …. What they really mean for property investors](https://propertyinsider.info/school-catchment-areas-what-they-really-mean-for-property-investors/) - In this report we will look how school quality and school catchment areas can affect property investors and buy to let landlords. By Mark Hempshell
- [Where To Buy-to-Let In 2020](https://propertyinsider.info/where-to-buy-to-let-in-2020/) - Leading UK property development and investment company SevenCapital has carried out some research into the UK’s top cities for buy-to-let investment in 2020 and identified the top ten.
- [How to take on the London property market .... and win!](https://propertyinsider.info/how-to-take-on-the-london-property-market-and-win/) - Here are some strategies that will help you survive the London property market and find the best property buys in London. By Property Insider
- [Property Insider’s Top Ten Cheap Property Investment Locations In The North](https://propertyinsider.info/property-insiders-top-ten-cheap-property-investment-locations-in-the-north/) - Read why you should consider property investing in places like Barnsley, Hull, Bradford, Nottingham, Bolton and Doncaster.
- [Is UK Property Headed For A Post-Brexit Boom ?](https://propertyinsider.info/is-uk-property-headed-for-a-post-brexit-boom/) - More than one third of property investors who invested prior to Article 50 being triggered have not invested since, according to research by leading UK property investment and development company SevenCapital.
- [Location, location, location … but what does it really mean for property investors?](https://propertyinsider.info/location-location-location-but-what-does-it-really-mean-for-property-investors/) - In property it’s often said that location, location, location is everything. But if you’re investing in property for buy to let how exactly is that relevant to you?
- [Why The Worst Places Are Often The Best For Investors](https://propertyinsider.info/why-the-worst-places-are-often-the-best-for-investors/) - From time to time I suggest particular towns as being a great place for property investors to invest in property and get told, bluntly, it’s not a place they would touch with a six foot pole.
- [The Rise Of Property Crowdfunding: And How To Find The Best Crowdfunding Investment](https://propertyinsider.info/the-rise-of-property-crowdfunding-and-how-to-find-the-best-crowdfunding-investment/) - In this post, we will look at the current boom in property crowdfunding, and at a brand new tool that makes it quick and easy to find the right crowdfunding investment.
- [Property Insider’s 7 Favourite Sites For Investors](https://propertyinsider.info/property-insiders-7-favourite-sites-for-investors/) - There are thousands of sites out there for property investors and professionals. These are just some of our favourites ....
- [Property Insider’s Top Ten Property Investment Locations](https://propertyinsider.info/property-insiders-top-ten-property-investment-locations/) - At Property Insider we research the property markets in hundreds of property investment locations every year …. and we’re often asked where we would invest our own money in property. So here, collected together all in one place for the first time ever, is our definitive list of the top ten places in the UK
- [Is The Tech Industry Prop-ing Up Real Estate Investment ?](https://propertyinsider.info/is-the-tech-industry-prop-ing-up-real-estate-investment/) - New research has revealed how tech professionals could be ‘prop’ing up real estate investment. A survey of 450 high net worth individuals* carried out by leading UK property developer SevenCapital across different industries and around the globe revealed that the highest proportion of those who identified as property investors work in the IT and Telecoms industry.
- [How to Avoid Voids: A Guide for Landlords and Investors](https://propertyinsider.info/how-to-avoid-voids-a-guide-for-landlords-and-investors/) - Voids are one of the most difficult issues buy to let investors and landlords face. In this article Property Insider looks at what voids are, how to avoid them, and what to do if you have letting voids.
- [Liverpool Offers Short Term Let Yields Close To 30%](https://propertyinsider.info/liverpool-offers-short-term-let-yields-close-to-30/) - Landlords of short term let properties in Fairfield, Liverpool are achieving the best yields in the North West’s largest cities of Liverpool and Manchester, according to new research by short term letting agency, Portico Host.
- [Third of Millennials ‘Reliant’ On Inheritance To Buy, Report Says](https://propertyinsider.info/third-of-millennials-reliant-on-inheritance-to-buy-report-says/) - More than half (60%) of those surveyed said they had prioritised buying a home over planning for retirement with 75% only paying the minimum amount by auto-enrolment into their pension. Other life events such as getting married (48%) and having children (32%) have also taken a backseat in the struggle to get on the housing ladder. As a result, a fifth (21%) feel that they will never be able to afford to fully retire.
- [Portico Portfolio Allows Investors To Access 13+% Yields Up North](https://propertyinsider.info/portico-portfolio-allows-investors-to-access-13-yields-up-north/) - Sales and letting agency Portico has announced the launch of Portico Portfolio, a service that will allow landlords to invest smartly in property in a tax-efficient company structure.
- [Why Now Is The Best Time For Years To Bag A Property Bargain](https://propertyinsider.info/why-now-is-the-best-time-for-years-to-bag-a-property-bargain/) - For property investors who don’t follow the herd it could be the first time for many years to bag a property bargain. By Mark Hempshell.
- [In Search Of The Perfect Student Property Investment](https://propertyinsider.info/in-search-of-the-perfect-student-property-investment/) - Student property can offer a good opportunity for the investor, thanks to the higher-than-average yields that student accommodation can offer. However, here are some things to remember when looking for the perfect student investment property:
- [Insider Briefing: Investing In The North & Midlands](https://propertyinsider.info/insider-briefing-investing-in-the-north-midlands/) - According to Property Insider, the north and Midlands may not have the buzz and seemingly unending prospects for price appreciation that London and the south east has, but these regions are cheaper to invest in, have strong rental demand, and still offer good potential for gains.
- [Where Will Buy To Let Be In Ten Years Time ?](https://propertyinsider.info/where-will-buy-to-let-be-in-ten-years-time/) - In this report, Property Insider will look at where the buy to let property market might be in 10 years time.
- [20 Things That Make A Buy To Let Property More Lettable](https://propertyinsider.info/20-things-that-make-a-buy-to-let-property-more-lettable/) - Here are 20 things that will make your buy to let property more lettable and, ultimately, make your investment more profitable:
- [The Alien’s Guide To Investing In Property Up North](https://propertyinsider.info/the-aliens-guide-to-investing-in-property-up-north/) - What investors should know about investing in property in the north. By Mark Hempshell at Property Insider.
- [Should you invest in shared property? Strategies and tips for successful investing in HMOs](https://propertyinsider.info/should-you-invest-in-shared-property-strategies-and-tips-for-successful-investing-in-hmos/) - One way to substantially increase your investment yields from buy to let is to invest in, or set up, a shared property and let out the rooms individually rather than as a whole. Shared properties, or houses of multiple occupation or HMOs, as they are known, typically return much higher yields.
- [Liverpool Landlords Obtain Best Short Term Yields At 30%](https://propertyinsider.info/liverpool-landlords-obtain-best-short-term-yields-at-30/) - Airbnb hosts and landlords of short term let properties in Walton, Liverpool are achieving the best yields in the North West’s largest cities of Liverpool and Manchester, according to research by short term letting agency, Portico Host.
- [Belvoir’s Rental Index Confirms Shortage – Rent Increases Predicted](https://propertyinsider.info/belvoirs-rental-index-confirms-shortage-rent-increases-predicted/) - The Belvoir Q4 rental index, prepared and analysed by TV property expert Kate Faulkner, shows significant regional variations in rents, and a slight average decrease of -1.25%. However, Belvoir is predicting that rents are likely to increase at a faster rate in the second half of the year.
- [Below Market Value Property: What It Is and How to Buy It](https://propertyinsider.info/below-market-value-property-what-it-is-and-how-to-buy-it/) - What it is, and how to buy it.
- [Making Money In Property In 2019 …. How You Can Survive & Thrive As A Landlord](https://propertyinsider.info/making-money-in-property-in-2019-how-you-can-survive-thrive-as-a-landlord/) - There have been a lot of changes in the property market and, as a result, in the buy to let market over the last couple of years. That’s led to some landlords becoming despondent about the future. But it’s important to bear in mind that buy to let isn’t dead …. it’s just different …. if a little more challenging.
- [Belvoir Survey Confirms Negative Impact of Brexit Uncertainty](https://propertyinsider.info/belvoir-survey-confirms-negative-impact-of-brexit-uncertainty/) - The results of a survey by Belvoir reveal that uncertainty over Brexit is thought to be having a significant impact on rental and house prices.
- [Landlords Choosing Longer Fixed Rate Mortgages](https://propertyinsider.info/landlords-choosing-longer-fixed-rate-mortgages/) - Greater uncertainty surrounding Brexit and other macroeconomic factors, along with regulatory changes in the buy to let market, are leading to landlords choosing longer fixed rate mortgages.
- [Property Investment: A Guide For First Time Property Investors](https://propertyinsider.info/property-investment-a-guide-for-first-time-property-investors/) - If you're one of those entrepreneurs who sees the opportunity in running against the herd, what do you need to know about starting in property right now?
- [Now that the Government officially hates landlords, what are the ways to survive and thrive as a property investor?](https://propertyinsider.info/now-that-the-government-officially-hates-landlords-what-are-the-ways-to-survive-and-thrive-as-a-property-investor/) - Buy to let property investors have become used to increased costs and legislative burdens over the last few years, but the latest tax changes and punitive 3% stamp duty premium must be proof positive that the current Government really doesn’t like small buy to let investors that much.
- [Why Brexit won’t really make any difference to the mainstream property market](https://propertyinsider.info/why-brexit-wont-really-make-any-difference-to-the-mainstream-property-market/) - Permit me if I may to offer a few thoughts on why leaving the EU won’t make much of a difference to the UK property market ....
- [The Pros & Cons Of Investing In Student Property](https://propertyinsider.info/the-pros-cons-of-investing-in-student-property/) - What do investors who are interested in this kind of property investment really need to know?
- [Helping your children to buy a home – a guide for parents](https://propertyinsider.info/helping-your-children-to-buy-a-home-a-guide-for-parents/) - In this report we’ll look at some of the important points you need to consider if you are thinking of setting up as the Bank of Mum and Dad and helping your offspring buy a property.
- [How to Build and Manage a Successful Portfolio of HMOs](https://propertyinsider.info/how-to-build-and-manage-a-successful-portfolio-of-hmos/) - A House in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) is typically rented out to professional sharers and students. They are particularly popular in university towns and cities where there is high demand for this type of accommodation.
- [11 Reasons Why Property Renovation Could Be The Next Property Money Maker](https://propertyinsider.info/11-reasons-why-property-renovation-could-be-the-next-property-money-maker/) - Now the economic climate isn’t, perhaps, quite so favourable for buy to let what other property opportunities might property investors consider?
- [8  Reasons To STOP Investing In Property Now](https://propertyinsider.info/8-reasons-to-stop-investing-in-property-now/) - 1. You could lose everything if house prices crash. And there's worse ....
- [11 Things That Are Wrong With The Housing Market. Discuss!](https://propertyinsider.info/11-things-that-are-wrong-with-the-housing-market-discuss/) - Here at Property Insider we thought we’d offer our own thoughts on what’s wrong with the UK housing market right now ....
- [Why Invest For Cash Flow ?](https://propertyinsider.info/why-invest-for-cash-flow/) - As with other forms of investing there are two main approaches to property investing. These are investing for cash flow and investing for growth. Here we’ll look at investing for cash flow and why you might consider this approach. By Mark Hempshell
- [Why builders will never be able to build enough new homes …. and why you should snap up existing ones](https://propertyinsider.info/why-builders-will-never-be-able-to-build-enough-new-homes-and-why-you-should-snap-up-existing-ones-2/) - Supply and demand is essentially a simple concept. If customers demand more cars producers make more cars. If customers demand more baked beans manufacturers produce more baked beans. It’s an age old proven law of commerce that’s supposed to keep supply and demand balanced and prices stable.
- [8 Student Property Hotspots For Investors](https://propertyinsider.info/8-student-property-hotspots-for-investors/) - In this report we will look at the prospects for investing in student property in eight of the UK’s largest student property locations outside London.
- [What Are The Best Buys For Buy To Let?](https://propertyinsider.info/what-are-the-best-buys-for-buy-to-let/) - The good news is that you can still find good yields …. but you need to be a little more selective about what you buy to let. Here’s how to spot the best properties for a buy to let investment:
- [12 Buy to Let Property Fails to Avoid](https://propertyinsider.info/12-buy-to-let-property-fails-to-avoid/) - Buying property to let has been a bit of a no brainer over the last few years. But as the property market changes, as a result of changes to the tax regime and more lately interest rates and Brexit, it’s important to become ever more careful when buying a buy to let investment. Here are some fails to avoid if you’re looking for a successful buy to let investment:
- [Should you get involved in the holiday lettings business?](https://propertyinsider.info/should-you-get-involved-in-the-holiday-lettings-business/) - As a sub-sector of the buy to let business, holiday lettings are often overlooked. However there is one very good reason why you should consider investing in a holiday property as a buy to let investment …. it can be a very effective way to achieve high yields.
- [Five reasons why Brexit could actually be good for landlords](https://propertyinsider.info/five-reasons-why-brexit-could-actually-be-good-for-landlords/) - Here's what we think here at Pi. Do you agree or disagree?
- [Belvoir calls on government to take urgent remedial action in Autumn Budget](https://propertyinsider.info/belvoir-calls-on-government-to-take-urgent-remedial-action-in-autumn-budget/) - Belvoir’s 2018 Q2 rental index reveals that more landlords are selling up, and less are investing in the Private Rental Sector (PRS), due to increased legislation and punitive taxation policies.
- [Live in London …. RENT in London …. BUY elsewhere](https://propertyinsider.info/live-in-london-rent-in-london-buy-elsewhere/) - Here’s a solution that’s being considered by an increasing number of savvy people …. keep renting in London, but buy a property somewhere else in the country.
- [Property over and out? So how else can you make a good return on your money?](https://propertyinsider.info/property-over-and-out-so-how-else-can-you-make-a-good-return-on-your-money/) - Much has been said about the end of property as a way to make money and secure your future. At Property Insider we don’t necessarily agree with that.
- [Property Insider’s Slightly Unorthodox But Ultimately Sensible Advice for First Time Buyers](https://propertyinsider.info/property-insiders-slightly-unorthodox-but-ultimately-sensible-advice-for-first-time-buyers/) - Here’s some advice for first time buyers on surviving and succeeding in the property market that you probably won’t read anywhere else ...
- [999 Good Property Investment Locations You’ve Probably Never Heard Of: Number 13 : Chorlton cum Hardy, Manchester](https://propertyinsider.info/999-good-property-investment-locations-youve-probably-never-heard-of-number-13-chorlton-cum-hardy-manchester/) - Here’s Property Insider’s 60 second briefing on why we think you should consider investing in Chorlton cum Hardy.
- [999 Good Property Investment Locations You’ve Probably Never Heard Of: Number 14 : Daventry](https://propertyinsider.info/999-good-property-investment-locations-youve-probably-never-heard-of-number-14-daventry/) - Here’s Property Insider’s 60 second briefing on why we think you should consider investing in Daventry.
- [13 Things To Know Before You Invest In Birmingham](https://propertyinsider.info/13-things-to-know-before-you-invest-in-birmingham/) - In this report we will look at some factors you should bear in mind when considering investing in property in Birmingham.
- [Why invest in new build property ?](https://propertyinsider.info/why-invest-in-new-build-property/) - If you want to invest in property then you might want to consider investing in a new build property. As more new developments are coming online post-recession more new build properties are being built all over the country, making them an increasingly interesting option for the property investor. In this article I will look at
- [999 Good Property Investment Locations You’ve Probably Never Heard Of: Number 12 : Wrexham](https://propertyinsider.info/999-good-property-investment-locations-youve-probably-never-heard-of-number-12-wrexham/) - Here’s Property Insider’s 60 second briefing on why we think you should consider investing in Wrexham, AKA Wrecsam ....
- [8 Things Heathrow Expansion Could Mean For The Property Market](https://propertyinsider.info/8-things-heathrow-expansion-could-mean-for-the-property-market/) - Whether you're for or against it, there’s no doubt that Heathrow expansion will change the local, London and probably the entire UK property markets for ever. Here are just eight things the expansion could mean for the property market ....
- [999 Good Property Investment Locations  You’ve Probably Never Heard Of: Number 11 : Worksop](https://propertyinsider.info/999-good-property-investment-locations-youve-probably-never-heard-of-number-11-worksop/) - Here’s Property Insider’s 60 second briefing on why we think you should consider investing in Worksop.
- [More landlords exiting the market, with demand for larger family homes and tenancy lengths increasing](https://propertyinsider.info/belvoirs-q1-rental-index-confirms-more-landlords-exiting-the-market-with-demand-growing-for-larger-family-homes-and-tenancy-lengths-naturally-increasing/) - Belvoir’s Q1 rental index, together with the results of a franchisee survey on tenant and landlord trends, revealed the highest percentage of landlords selling up for over a year, with tax changes, constant regulation and legislation changes stated as the main reasons. The number of landlords experiencing voids fell in Q1, suggesting that properties are renting out more quickly, although demand for flats is reported as static to falling, with demand for houses increasing from Q4 2017.
- [999 Good Property Investment Locations  You’ve Probably Never Heard Of: Number 9 : Wakefield](https://propertyinsider.info/999-good-property-investment-locations-youve-probably-never-heard-of-number-9-wakefield/) - Here’s Property Insider’s 60 second briefing on why we think you should consider investing in Wakefield.
- [999 Good Property Investment Locations You’ve Probably Never Heard Of: Number 10 : Chorley](https://propertyinsider.info/999-good-property-investment-locations-youve-probably-never-heard-of-number-10-chorley/) - Here’s Property Insider’s 60 second briefing on why we think you should consider investing in Chorley.
- [Where To Invest In …. Leeds](https://propertyinsider.info/where-to-invest-in-leeds/) - As a location for property investors, Leeds has a few things going for it. Here are a few things to know about Leeds.
- [Pensions -v- Property : Some Simple Comparisons For The Common Sense Investor](https://propertyinsider.info/pensions-v-property-some-simple-comparisons-for-the-common-sense-investor/) - For common sense investors looking for good returns and a safe haven for their money, let’s take in a few simple comparisons between property and a pension scheme:
- [The rise and fall of the Private Rental Sector throughout the credit crunch and beyond](https://propertyinsider.info/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-private-rental-sector-throughout-the-credit-crunch-and-beyond/) - Belvoir, which has produced a quarterly rental index since March 2008, has now published an online Decade of Data report, charting the rise and fall of the Private Rental Sector (PRS) throughout the credit crunch and beyond.
- [Could student property be the perfect safe haven post-Brexit ?](https://propertyinsider.info/could-student-property-be-the-perfect-safe-haven-post-brexit/) - In these uncertain times the only certain thing is that no one really knows for sure what will happen with the property market. But let me run through a few reasons why I think student property could be the perfect safe haven in a UK property market outside the EU. * Student numbers tend to
- [Can Big Investors Solve The UK's Housing Crisis ?](https://propertyinsider.info/can-big-investors-solve-the-uks-housing-crisis/) - Large investors are building thousands of buy to let properties, but do they make a good alternative? Guest post by Property Division.
- [Could property development be the new buy to let?](https://propertyinsider.info/could-property-development-be-the-new-buy-to-let/) - In a climate where buy to let seems to be becoming less attractive by the month, now might be a very good time to consider what the next big property opportunity might be.
- [Belvoir Survey Confirms Less Stock Coming Onto Market,  and Extended Tenancies are Becoming the Norm](https://propertyinsider.info/belvoir-survey-confirms-less-stock-coming-onto-market-and-extended-tenancies-are-becoming-the-norm/) - The results of Belvoir’s Q4 rental index, and a survey of landlord trends, confirm that significantly less stock is coming on to the market.
- [All The Signs Suggest Property Investment Is On The Up](https://propertyinsider.info/all-the-signs-suggest-property-investment-is-on-the-up/) - There is still a high degree of confidence in the UK property market - according to a recent survey of commercial property lenders. Link Asset Services saw lenders report back that they expect to do more business in the next year, rather than less.
- [Six Tips From Belvoir To Help Pet Lovers](https://propertyinsider.info/six-tips-from-belvoir-to-help-pet-lovers/) - Last week Jeremy Corbyn unveiled a draft animal welfare policy, which included plans from Labour to make it mandatory for tenants to be allowed to keep pets in rental properties.
- [14 Must-Ask Questions Before Buying A Property Abroad](https://propertyinsider.info/14-must-ask-questions-before-buying-a-property-abroad/) - Buying a property abroad as a permanent home, retirement home or even an investment is an exciting idea. But here some very important questions to ask if you’re interested in buying a property abroad.
- [Should you get into the HMO market?](https://propertyinsider.info/should-you-get-into-the-hmo-market/) - At the moment buying, or setting up, and letting a house in multiple occupation can make a more attractive investment opportunity than ever before. Read more about shared houses.
- [Property Insider’s Guide To Downsizing](https://propertyinsider.info/property-insiders-guide-to-downsizing/) - Mark Hempshell looks at some of the things you need to bear in mind if you’re considering property downsizing.
- [Property Insider’s Guide To Buying  In Manchester City Centre](https://propertyinsider.info/property-insiders-guide-to-buying-in-manchester-city-centre/) - Let’s look at some of the good reasons for buying in Manchester city centre. Mark Hempshell of Property Insider reports.
- [Where Are The Buy To Let UK Hotspots In 2018?](https://propertyinsider.info/where-are-the-buy-to-let-uk-hotspots-in-2018/) - Are you searching for UK buy to let property for sale? If you’re considering making a property investment in 2018, it’s essential to know the key hotspots within the buy to let UK market. Ultimately, the best places to buy to let are the towns and cities that will enable you to receive the best buy to let rates.
- [Where to Buy Or Invest In Property London 2018](https://propertyinsider.info/where-to-buy-or-invest-in-property-london-2018/) - Property expert and Regional Director of Portico London estate agents, Mark Lawrinson, has revealed 8 key hotspot areas for 2018.
- [Analysis: Lending Changes For Landlords](https://propertyinsider.info/analysis-lending-changes-for-landlords/) - Portico London estate agents recently put on a sell-out investment seminar, where a host of industry experts gathered to share their insight on some hot property topics.
- [16 Good Reasons To Invest In Manchester](https://propertyinsider.info/16-good-reasons-to-invest-in-manchester/) - It's big, it's prosperous and it's still reasonably cheap. Here are some reasons for investing in property in Manchester.
- [What To Consider When Buying Property In The USA](https://propertyinsider.info/what-to-consider-when-buying-property-in-the-usa/) - The USA is one of the most popular countries in the world to invest in property. So let’s take a look at some of the points you need to bear in mind if you are thinking about buying property in the USA.
- [Is It Time to Look Overseas for Property Investment ?](https://propertyinsider.info/is-it-time-to-look-overseas-for-property-investment/) - The UK property market is thriving, with many property investors enjoying solid returns. However, it’s always wise to diversify your portfolio – not only to maximise profits, but to protect your savings if one investment stream suddenly becomes less lucrative.
- [11 Things You Need To Know About The CaMkOx Arc](https://propertyinsider.info/11-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-camkox-arc/) - If you haven’t heard about the CaMkOx Arc yet, you soon will. The CaMkOx Arc has potential to be one of the biggest economic and property development schemes the UK has ever seen. Here are a few things you need to know about the CaMkOx Arc. Mark Hempshell of Property Insider reports.
- [Can Landlords Mitigate The Interest Rate Hike ?](https://propertyinsider.info/can-landlords-mitigate-the-interest-rate-hike/) - For the first time in more than 10 years, the Bank of England has raised interest rates. What does this mean for buy-to-let? Can landlords mitigate the interest rate hike? Is now the time to remortgage?
- [What Does The Interest Rate Rise Mean For Your Mortgage?](https://propertyinsider.info/what-does-the-interest-rate-rise-mean-for-your-mortgage/) - Most people's mortgage deals are either fixed-rate or variable. A fixed rate deal is for a set period, whereas with a variable rate deal, the interest rate can move at the discretion of their lender.
- [What Will Happen To Buy To Let When Interest Rates Rise?](https://propertyinsider.info/what-will-happen-to-buy-to-let-when-interest-rates-rise/) - Property investors and buy to let landlords have been benefiting from a low interest rate regime for several years now. However, with the latest indication from the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee let’s take a broad, practical look at what the impact on buy to let investment of higher interest rates could be.
- [Why You Should Stop SHARING and Start CREATING Content](https://propertyinsider.info/why-you-should-stop-sharing-and-start-creating-content/) - How creating and writing your own content can improve your marketing and find more customers.
- [New Minimum Energy Efficiency Laws For Landlords](https://propertyinsider.info/new-minimum-energy-efficiency-laws-for-landlords/) - Portico London estate agents explain how the new MEES will work in regards to EPC ratings, the impact the rules will have on landlords, and the steps that you should take now to avoid hefty fines.
- [Getting The Rent Right: How To Set Your Rents](https://propertyinsider.info/getting-the-rent-right-how-to-set-the-correct-rent-level-for-your-property/) - One of the most important aspects of buy to let is deciding what the correct rent level for your buy to let property is. You need to know the correct rent level not only when offering your property for rent, but before you even purchase it – so you can assess your likely yield accurately.
- [5 Things Buy To Let Landlords Need To Know Going Into 2018](https://propertyinsider.info/5-things-buy-to-let-landlords-need-to-know-going-into-2018/) - New regulations, tax changes and tighter lending rules are changing the buy-to-let market. In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever that landlords are clued up on their obligations and seriously savvy about minimising overheads.
- [12 Reasons To Invest In Edinburgh](https://propertyinsider.info/12-reasons-to-invest-in-edinburgh/) - Should you invest in Edinburgh? Here are a few plus points to consider ....
- [Insider Tips, Strategies When Buying Buy To Let Apartments](https://propertyinsider.info/insider-tips-strategies-when-buying-buy-to-let-apartments/) - If you're looking to buy property to let then investing in an apartment or flat rather than a house can often be a good choice for the new or existing landlord. Here are Insider's property investor tips to help you find and buy the best buy to let apartment:
- [Could Facebook Be Entering The Housing Market?](https://propertyinsider.info/could-facebook-be-entering-the-housing-market/) - Facebook dominated the social media sphere so who’s to say it cannot have the same impact on the property market?
- [New Buy To Let Lending Rules Hitting Landlords This Month](https://propertyinsider.info/new-buy-to-let-lending-rules-hitting-landlords-this-month/) - The Prudential Regulation Authority, part of the Bank of England, will start to enforce tougher standards for landlords with four or more mortgaged properties from 30 September 2017.
- [Six property investment opportunities in the north west](https://propertyinsider.info/six-property-investment-opportunities-in-the-north-west/) - At Property Insider, we’re big fans of the city of Manchester as a property investment location. See our thoughts on Manchester here. However, it’s well worth considering the other towns and cities of the north west as property investment locations too.
- [Savvier Strategies For Building A Property Portfolio](https://propertyinsider.info/savvier-strategies-for-building-a-property-portfolio/) - Despite changes to legislation and regulations bought in to make it harder for people to purchase a buy-to-let (BTL) property, there are still ways to do it and grow a portfolio successfully. But you need to be savvy about how you structure the finance and understand the rental market.
- [50,000 affordable new homes announced for London](https://propertyinsider.info/50000-new-homes-affordable-announced-for-london/) - Sadiq Khan has promised that 50,000 affordable homes will be built over the next four years, as part of a £3.15 Billion housing project.
- [When Is A Property Not Just A House? When It's A Guest House](https://propertyinsider.info/when-is-a-property-not-just-a-house-when-its-a-guest-house/) - Property trends change and purchases can be for a home, an investment or business. People have changed in their needs and many now look to their home to provide them their ideal lifestyle too.
- [Prop Tech .... What Does It All Mean?](https://propertyinsider.info/prop-tech-what-does-it-all-mean/) - If you’re not already familiar with the term property tech, you soon will be. It’s shaking up the property industry, and whether traditional estate agents like it or not, it looks like it’s here to stay.
- [15 important factors to consider when choosing a property renovation project](https://propertyinsider.info/15-important-factors-to-consider-when-choosing-a-property-renovation-project/) - Renovating a property can be a popular choice for property investors. Here are some points you should bear in mind when choosing a property for renovation:
- [When Will Interest Rates Rise?](https://propertyinsider.info/when-will-interest-rates-rise/) - Portico estate agents recently attended the Landlord Investor Show, where The Sunday Times' Economics Editor, David Smith, gave his expert view on when he expects interest rates to rise and by how much. Here’s what he had to say…
- [Reasons why you SHOULDN’T get involved in the shared housing market](https://propertyinsider.info/reasons-why-you-shouldnt-get-involved-in-the-shared-housing-market/) - Let’s take a look at why investing in shared accommodation – a house in multiple occupancy or HMO – might actually be a very bad idea.
- [Woolwich Tipped For House Price Growth](https://propertyinsider.info/woolwich-tipped-for-house-price-growth/) - The historic site of the Woolwich Arsenal barracks are already undergoing significant development, but the area has been unable to be truly elevated due to ....
- [Signs of Stabilisation in the London Housing Market?](https://propertyinsider.info/signs-of-stabilisation-in-the-london-housing-market/) - London’s housing market has had a rough ride for the past two years or so. Brexit was a big blow, that only added to concerns that values were too high and the demand for expensive central London homes just wasn’t there.
- [Southwark One Of 10 London Areas Tipped For House Price Growth](https://propertyinsider.info/southwark-one-of-10-london-areas-tipped-for-house-price-growth/) - Southwark has become an extremely attractive place to settle thanks to vast regeneration and development in the area.
- [Enfield One Of 10 London Areas Tipped For House Price Growth](https://propertyinsider.info/enfield-one-of-10-london-areas-tipped-for-house-price-growth/) - We’re seeing an increasing number of people venture further out of London to get more space for their money and Enfield is the last major area ....
- [Is the end nigh for conventional buy to let investing?](https://propertyinsider.info/is-the-end-nigh-for-conventional-buy-to-let-investing/) - The UK has a housing shortage – that much is common knowledge. This is partly due to ....
- [Why The UAE Is A Sound Investment Market](https://propertyinsider.info/why-the-uae-is-a-sound-investment-market/) - The UAE is a very innovative country, which has grown at a phenomenal pace, now boasting ....
- [Revealed: Hayes One Of 10 London Areas Tipped For House Price Growth](https://propertyinsider.info/revealed-hayes-one-of-10-london-areas-tipped-for-house-price-growth/) - Portico’s property experts have picked 10 London property hotspots for now until 2021. First on their tip list (but in no particular order) is Hayes ....
- [Tenant Referencing Just Got Even Easier With LetHQ](https://propertyinsider.info/tenant-referencing-just-got-even-easier-with-lethq/) - LetHQ, has grown rapidly attracting both lettings agents and landlords from across the UK to its service.
- [What Brexit Could Mean For The UK Property Market](https://propertyinsider.info/what-brexit-could-mean-for-the-uk-property-market/) - In this report I’ll take a very quick look at what Brexit from the EU could mean for the UK property market.
- [New Build Completions Rise as London Rents Fall](https://propertyinsider.info/new-build-completions-rise-as-london-rents-fall/) - The latest rental market reports have begun to show that average rents across the whole of London are falling.
- [London House Prices Rise 489% in Last 20 Years: And Prices Are Still Increasing!](https://propertyinsider.info/london-house-prices-rise-489-in-last-20-years-and-prices-are-still-increasing/) - Property prices across the London boroughs have risen by 489% in the last two decades, and are still rising, according to recent research by Portico.
- [Investing In South East Commuter Towns](https://propertyinsider.info/insider-briefing-investing-in-south-east-commuter-towns/) - Useful information about property investment in places like Brighton, Cambridge, Guildford, Luton, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Reading and Slough.
- [Investing in property - Why it’s still as safe as houses](https://propertyinsider.info/investing-in-property-why-its-still-as-safe-as-houses/) - No matter how challenging and confusing the economic climate, investing in property is still one of the safest things you can choose to do with your money.
- [London sales transactions at lowest ever recorded volume pre-election](https://propertyinsider.info/london-sales-transactions-at-lowest-ever-recorded-volume-pre-election/) - The data shows there were just 55 transactions in the whole of the Westminster borough in February this year*, the lowest ever number recorded by Land Registry open data, and 60% lower than in February 2009 immediately after the last market crash.
- [13 Good Reasons For Investing In Wolverhampton](https://propertyinsider.info/13-good-reasons-for-investing-in-wolverhampton/) - Here are 13 good reasons to give Wolverhampton some closer consideration. Property Insider, information and strategies for property investors.
- [Where is the next big property investment hotspot?](https://propertyinsider.info/where-is-the-next-big-property-investment-hotspot/) - Forget London, rumour has it that Leeds is the UK’s latest regional property investment hotspot. Read what these experts think ....
- [12 Good Reasons For Investing In Coventry](https://propertyinsider.info/12-good-reasons-for-investing-in-coventry/) - It's not fashionable to like Coventry, but it could be a great place to invest. Find out why here. Not selling anything!
- [What makes the best buy for a buy to let?](https://propertyinsider.info/what-makes-the-best-buy-for-a-buy-to-let/) - Some tips to help you find the best buy to let property investment in today's tricky property investment market.
- [12 Things Property Investors Should Know About …. Leeds](https://propertyinsider.info/12-things-property-investors-should-know-about-leeds/) - Here are some facts intending investors will find it useful to know about Leeds, West Yorkshire.
- [How To Find The Best Estate Agent To Sell Your Property](https://propertyinsider.info/how-to-find-the-best-estate-agent-to-sell-your-property/) - There are lots of choice when selling your property. How should you go about finding, and choosing, the very best estate agent?
- [Commercial To Residential Conversions .... What You Must Consider](https://propertyinsider.info/commercial-to-residential-conversions-what-you-must-consider/) - Property developers should consider the following points before commencing on a commercial to renovation conversion project.
- [Why Buying To Let Is Still Worth The Investment](https://propertyinsider.info/why-buying-to-let-is-still-worth-the-investment/) - Guest post by IMS Property Solutions Despite the Government having announced a series of policy changes aimed at landlords, investing in bricks and mortar is still a worthy asset class thanks to its long term returns, according to IMS Property Solutions. More than four million households rent privately in the UK and this figure is
- [How To Finance Property Development Without A Mortgage](https://propertyinsider.info/how-to-finance-property-development-without-a-mortgage/) - For many potential property investors, finance can be a real challenge, if not impossible, to obtain. Changes to the mortgage sector have seen reductions in the loan to value ratio as well as increased deposits. However, there are a number of ways in which you can invest in property without the need for a mortgage
- [Thinking about investing in a property? Three things to think about ....](https://propertyinsider.info/thinking-about-investing-in-a-property-three-things-to-think-about/) - Guest post by Emma Gettings of BiG Property Finance. There are many factors that need to be considered before making an offer. Three of the most important are: Who to rent to? Deciding who you are looking to target your rental property to is one of the most important first steps to make, as this
- [Why Is Buy To Let Still Exceeding Industry Expectations?](https://propertyinsider.info/why-is-buy-to-let-still-exceeding-industry-expectations/) - Emma Gettings of BIG Property Finance considers why buy to let is still exceeding expectations, and looks at how property finance can help investors maximise the opportunities in today's property market. HMRC has revealed that a quarter of all residential properties purchased in the summer of 2016 were either a buy to let investment or
- [Common Mistakes Property Investors Should Avoid](https://propertyinsider.info/common-mistakes-property-investors-should-avoid/) - Guest post by Emma Gettings of BIG Property Finance The majority of investors want to make it big in the real estate world, however only a small percentage will generate a good return on investment. Therefore, I’m going to help you out by sharing with you 5 of the most common mistakes that property investors
- [Ski Property Investment: How, Where .... and Why?](https://propertyinsider.info/ski-property-investment-how-where-and-why/) - A chalet in the mountains is still high on many wishlists, though the days when people bought ski homes purely for personal use have long passed. Today a ski property purchase is often made as an investment by buyers looking for capital gain, as well as a level of rental income. While investors in UK
- [Investing In Ski Property](https://propertyinsider.info/investing-in-ski-property/) - At this time of the year, when thousands of skiers and snowboarders are looking forward to their annual trip to the slopes, taking a closer look at investing in a ski property might seem like a good idea. It’s true that the pound-euro exchange rate isn’t very favourable right now. But ski property almost always
- [How To Finance Auction Property Purchases](https://propertyinsider.info/how-to-finance-auction-property-purchases/) - Buying a property at auction can be a very good way to get started in property investment. But once you’ve found a property auction lot to bid for what is the best way to finance it? In this report I’ll look at the different ways of financing your auction property purchase. There are three main
- [Building Your Own Home: A Step By Step Guide](https://propertyinsider.info/building-your-own-home-a-step-by-step-guide/) - Building Your Own Home Guest Post by Charlotte I’Anson of propertynest.co.uk Buying a house is an important stage in many people’s lives as it usually represents a household, or an individual’s biggest single purchase. Nowadays, a lot of people are looking to build their own homes. Self-building is a real current trend in Britain at
- [Why you should invest in …. Slough](https://propertyinsider.info/why-you-should-invest-in-slough/) - I’m a great believer in fundamentals when it comes to property investments. You should invest in a place because it has strong fundamentals, not because you like or don’t like it …. or because it’s a nice place to invest. In fact, nice places are often highly priced and have terrible investment fundamentals. When it
- [6 Positive Things Property Investors Can Take From The Conservative Party Conference](https://propertyinsider.info/6-positive-things-property-investors-can-take-from-the-conservative-party-conference/) - Reading between the lines, and maybe putting a tiny bit of positive spin on things, let's take a look at some of the possible upcoming property-related announcments that property investors can take from the recent Conservative Party Conference. * Brexit will be a bumpy ride. Just in case anyone was in doubt. Added to which
- [Where To Invest In Property In …. Essex](https://propertyinsider.info/where-to-invest-in-property-in-essex/) - Essex has a lot going for it in property investment terms. It’s part of the buoyant south east economy. Which means it attracts lots of business investment. It’s very popular with people moving out of London, and close enough to attract lots of London commuters too. But, generally, it’s less fashionable than the areas to
- [10 Promising Property Investment Locations That Look Seriously Undervalued](https://propertyinsider.info/10-promising-property-investment-locations-that-look-seriously-undervalued/) - One way to make money in property is to look for places that seem undervalued. In short, locations which you think are or which have the potential to be more highly priced than they currently are. These locations aren’t always easy to spot. However, here are Property Insider’s latest thoughts on UK property investment locations
- [Top 15 Cheap Property Investment Locations England, July 2016 Report](https://propertyinsider.info/top-15-cheap-property-investment-locations-england-july-2016-report/) - Here are the 15 cheapest property locations for buyers and investors in England according to the latest Land Registry data, based on sales up to the end of May. Our thoughts. Analysis of the latest figures suggests that, when it comes to the cheapest priced property locations in England, prices are if anything softening at
- [8 places to buy a buy to let for under the stamp duty threshold](https://propertyinsider.info/8-places-to-buy-a-buy-to-let-for-under-the-stamp-duty-threshold/) - The recent changes affecting the buy to let market – such as increased stamp duty for second property owners and reduced tax allowances – have made it more important than ever to look for value when buying to let. One way to get value is to look for property under the stamp duty threshold of
- [Should you put your pension into property ?](https://propertyinsider.info/should-you-put-your-pension-into-property/) - Now tax and pension rules allow some of those holding private pensions to drawdown some of the money from their pension pot, some people might be considering putting their pension money into property. Here are some things to bear in mind if you, or a friend or relative, might be thinking about investing pension money
- [Could Brexit actually boost the property market ?](https://propertyinsider.info/could-brexit-actually-boost-the-property-market/) - The idea of Brexit actually leading to a new kind of property boom seems a crazy idea. But this is a crazy (if serious) situation. So let’s run through a few reasons why, in some perverse way, Brexit could actually benefit the property market: … Lower interest rate. Many experts are now suggesting base rate
- [Top 15 Cheap Property Investment Locations England, June 2016 Report](https://propertyinsider.info/top-15-cheap-property-investment-locations-england-june-2016-report/) - Here are the 15 cheapest property locations for buyers and investors in England according to the latest Land Registry data, based on sales up to the end of April. Our thoughts. It’s important to point out that, with the introduction of the new UK House Price Index, the way in which prices are calculated together
- [Where Are The Best Yields In: The South East?](https://propertyinsider.info/where-are-the-best-yields-in-the-south-east/) - Good letting yields can be hard to come by nowadays, especially in the south east. As an alternative to high London prices many investors are looking to invest in cheaper property in towns in the wider south east area, where property prices are lower but where yields are still good. To help direct investors towards
- [Can You Still Bag a Bargain at Auction ?](https://propertyinsider.info/can-you-still-bag-a-bargain-at-auction/) - I was the guest speaker for ‘Your Property Networks’ Manchester webinar recently, talking all things property auctions to around 100 different property investors. As with these events, there was a good mix of people tuning in, from experienced heads who have not only been around the block but bought a few blocks in their time,
- [Where To Buy, Live Or Invest In Manchester City Centre](https://propertyinsider.info/where-to-buy-live-or-invest-in-manchester-city-centre/) - Manchester has the biggest city living scene anywhere in the UK. Estimates suggest over 25,000 people live in the immediate Manchester city centre alone. Reliable impartial information about where to live in Manchester city centre isn’t easy to find though. So we’ve put together this detailed guide on where to buy, live or invest in
- [Where Are The Best Yields In: West Yorkshire](https://propertyinsider.info/where-are-the-best-yields-in-west-yorkshire/) - Property Insider’s latest yield calculations May 2016 for a selection of towns and cities in West Yorkshire: Town/city Average Average Yield Price
- [16 Things Property Investors Should Know About …. Liverpool](https://propertyinsider.info/16-things-property-investors-should-know-about-liverpool/) - * Liverpool’s population of 470,000 is only around half its population in the years between the war – making it one of the few UK cities to actually get smaller over the years. The population is now expanding again, although only slowly. * As well as the city of Liverpool itself the Liverpool area comprises
- [Why the 3% stamp duty premium is going to be increased before long …. and why you should still buy to let NOW](https://propertyinsider.info/why-the-3-stamp-duty-premium-is-going-to-be-increased-before-long-and-why-you-should-still-buy-to-let-now/) - Property Insider editorial, by Mark Hempshell The 3% Stamp Duty hike applying to most buy to let investors from 1 April and its impact on the property market has received much coverage in the property press over the last few weeks. What hasn’t been discussed much is the future of this new tax, and what
- [Is this what the punitive 3% stamp duty is intended to do?](https://propertyinsider.info/is-this-what-the-punitive-3-stamp-duty-is-intended-to-do/) - Because if it is, it will certainly help. * Push up rents, leading to more people sharing more overcrowded homes and more homelessness. * Push up rents, so the so-called ‘generation rent’ have even less chance of being able to save a deposit. * Discourage developers from building property which sells largely to investors, such
- [Investing In Property In Scotland: A Property Insider Guide](https://propertyinsider.info/investing-in-property-in-scotland-a-property-insider-guide/) - The property market in Scotland has always operated in a different way and to a different pace to that in the rest of the UK. However, for a number of reasons the Scottish property market is likely to diverge even further away from that in England in the future. So in this Property Insider report
- [How To Take Property Photos That Sell:  Better Property Photography Tips](https://propertyinsider.info/how-to-take-property-photos-that-sell-better-property-photography-tips/) - Good property photography is more important now than ever. Now that so much house hunting is done online the photos are usually the very first thing that potential buyers (or tenants) look at, after the price. Good photos will encourage them to look further, and maybe even book a viewing – while bad photos could
- [How NOT to write the perfect house for sale description](https://propertyinsider.info/how-not-to-write-the-perfect-house-for-sale-description/) - Let’s be honest, we’ve all read descriptions like ‘deceptively spacious’ and ‘well appointed’ and thought …. what on earth do they mean? Well, if you’re as confused, perplexed and utterly bewildered by some of the descriptions in house for sale particulars as we are here’s Property Insider’s (very firmly tongue in cheek) guide to some
- [How To Build Your Own House: Self Build Uncovered](https://propertyinsider.info/how-to-build-your-own-house-self-build-uncovered/) - There are quite a few good reasons why building your own house can be a good idea. The main one, for most self builders, is the ability to build your own house exactly the way you want it. However, there can be major financial advantages to building your own house: A well managed self building
- [17 Reasons To Invest In Bristol](https://propertyinsider.info/17-reasons-to-invest-in-bristol/) - * Bristol is the eighth largest city in the UK with a population of around 430,000. The population of the wider area is around 1m, making it the sixth largest urban area in the UK. * Bristol is regarded as the gateway to the south west region. It has the largest regional economy by far
- [14 Things You Need To Know Before Investing In Sheffield](https://propertyinsider.info/14-things-you-need-to-know-before-investing-in-sheffield/) - 1.The population of the city of Sheffield is 560,000, although the population of the greater Sheffield area, including nearby Rotherham, is 1.5m – making the area one of the UK’s largest urban areas. Official forecasts suggest the city population will grow to 633,000 by 2037. 2.Sheffield is the focus of the Sheffield City Region which
- [Should your next property investment be a commercial property investment?](https://propertyinsider.info/should-your-next-property-investment-be-a-commercial-property-investment/) - If you’re interested in property investment then investing in a residential property may seem to be the obvious, indeed only, choice. However, it’s also worth looking at investing in commercial property such as offices, shops or industrial units. As we approach the end of the year the latest RICS UK Commercial Property Market Survey shows
- [Insider Briefing: Investing In The East Midlands](https://propertyinsider.info/insider-briefing-investing-in-the-east-midlands/) - If you’re looking for good value property investment opportunities than you might find that it is worth considering the East Midlands region. In this report Insider will run through a few reasons why we think the East Midlands is worth considering as a property investment location: * The East Midlands is extremely well connected, with
- [15 Things Property Investors Should Know About Cambridge](https://propertyinsider.info/15-things-property-investors-should-know-about-cambridge/) - If you’re interested in investing in property in Cambridge, here are some things you might find useful to know about Cambridge and it’s potential as a property investment, development and buy to let opportunity: 1. Cambridge has grown fast in population terms over the last decade …. and is forecast to grow even further in
- [Investing In European Property …. Does It Deserve Another Look?](https://propertyinsider.info/investing-in-european-property-does-it-deserve-another-look/) - Go back a decade or so and every property investor seemed to be looking at property abroad, with property in countries like France, Spain, Cyprus and even Bulgaria all coming into the investment spotlight. In the recession overseas investing slowed to a trickle. However, now that the economic situation here is quite different it seems
- [Finding Value: Investing in properties of non standard construction](https://propertyinsider.info/finding-value-investing-in-properties-of-non-standard-construction/) - When investing in property it is always important to try and seek out value wherever possible, ie. to invest in a property that will produce a higher than usual rental yield or prospects for capital appreciation. One way is which some investors find value is to invest in properties of non standard construction. In this
- [Property Market Report: Harrogate](https://propertyinsider.info/insider-briefing-harrogate/) - Characterised by its Two Hundred Acre Stray – an area of parkland right in the town centre, its spa town heritage (there’s still a spa where you can take the waters) and Bettys famous café tea rooms, Harrogate offers genteel living …. but with an unstuffy Yorkshire flavour. Who will it suit? This is a

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