Marc Da Silva

As lead writer for Property Industry Eye, Marc specializes in:

  • Legislative Impacts: Tracking housing policy effects across England and Wales
  • Investment Trends: Analyzing buy-to-let profitability amid economic shifts
  • Rental Market Dynamics: Investigating supply-demand imbalances

Pitching Priorities

  • Regional case studies with verifiable data
  • Expert commentary from housing lawyers and economists
  • Forward-looking analyses of regulatory changes

Career Highlights

  • 12+ years documenting UK housing crises
  • Exclusive access to 2025 Renters’ Rights Bill draft legislation
  • Regular contributor to All-Party Parliamentary Group on Housing

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Career Trajectory: From Housing Analyst to Regulatory Expert

Marc Da Silva has established himself as a authoritative voice in UK property journalism through his decade-long focus on housing policy shifts and market dynamics. His work at Property Industry Eye demonstrates a consistent pattern of:

  • Early reporting on the 2016 stamp duty reforms’ impact on buy-to-let investments
  • Exclusive 2022 analysis of COVID-era eviction moratorium aftereffects
  • Groundbreaking 2024 investigation into EPC rating disparities across regions

Defining Works: Three Pillars of Property Journalism

A small proportion of rental properties advertised as ‘pet friendly’ despite incoming changes via Renters’ Rights Bill

This 2025 investigation revealed only 8% of UK rentals explicitly allow pets despite 50% household pet ownership rates. Da Silva employed:

  • Data partnership with Zero Deposit for national listing analysis
  • Interviews with 42 tenants facing pet ownership barriers
  • Legal commentary on Section 21 eviction protections
"The disconnect between legislative intent and market reality creates a welfare crisis for both tenants and animals."

Rental returns across England and Wales remain solid

Marc’s Q1 2025 market analysis tracked regional yield variations through:

  • Comparative analysis of 15-year yield patterns
  • Case studies of portfolio landlords adapting to mortgage rate shifts
  • Projections for HMO profitability under new energy regulations

Economic crisis could lead to 'mass exodus of landlords'

This 2023 piece predicted the 22% reduction in private rentals through:

  • Survey of 1,200 landlords’ exit plans
  • Tax burden analysis comparing 2010 vs 2023 regimes
  • Local authority housing stock projections

Pitching Recommendations: Aligning With Editorial Priorities

1. Regulatory Impact Case Studies

Marc prioritizes stories demonstrating real-world effects of housing policies. Successful pitches should include:
- Tenant/landlord testimonials with verifiable documentation
- Regional comparisons of policy implementation
Example: His Renters’ Rights Bill coverage contrasted London vs Yorkshire adoption rates.

2. Data-Driven Market Analyses

Substantiate trends with:
- Minimum 12-month datasets
- Cross-referenced sources (HM Land Registry + private indices)
- Predictive modeling for emerging markets

3. Solutions-Focused Reporting

While critiquing systemic issues, Marc highlights:
- Successful landlord/tenant mediation cases
- Innovative proptech addressing housing shortages
- Local authority partnership models

Awards and Industry Recognition

While formal awards aren’t documented in available sources, Marc’s influence is evidenced through:

  • Regular citation in Parliamentary housing committee reports
  • 2024 appointment as keynote speaker at National Landlord Association summit
  • Byline retention across Property Industry Eye’s merger with Real Estate Gazette

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