As lead writer for Property Industry Eye, Marc specializes in:
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:
This 2025 investigation revealed only 8% of UK rentals explicitly allow pets despite 50% household pet ownership rates. Da Silva employed:
"The disconnect between legislative intent and market reality creates a welfare crisis for both tenants and animals."
Marc’s Q1 2025 market analysis tracked regional yield variations through:
This 2023 piece predicted the 22% reduction in private rentals through:
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.
Substantiate trends with:
- Minimum 12-month datasets
- Cross-referenced sources (HM Land Registry + private indices)
- Predictive modeling for emerging markets
While critiquing systemic issues, Marc highlights:
- Successful landlord/tenant mediation cases
- Innovative proptech addressing housing shortages
- Local authority partnership models
While formal awards aren’t documented in available sources, Marc’s influence is evidenced through:
A small proportion of rental properties advertised as ‘pet friendly’ despite incoming changes via Renters’ Rights Bill
Rental returns across England and Wales remain solid, with total average yield hitting 7.4% in Q1 2025
Economic crisis could lead to a 'mass exodus of landlords'