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Payment Technology Firm flatfair Launches Revamped Deposit-Alternative Offering
Payment technology firm flatfair has launched its revamped No-Deposit offering to provide landlords with market-leading levels of ...
Grant Thornton & MRI Software Combine Forces to Offer AI-Powered Contract Analytics & Insights Service
Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has partnered with MRI Software to develop a ...
First Time Buyers Waiting Until Stamp Duty Holiday Ends Before Purchasing Property
Recent research by estate agency Yopa has revealed that, on average, first time buyers have delayed purchasing ...
London Property Prices Have Stuttered Under Sadiq
Research by the leading mortgage broker for global high-net-worths, Enness Global Mortgages, has revealed how house prices ...
How Letting Agencies Can Help the Rental Sector to Adapt to New Government ‘Breathing Space’ Regulations
Guidance from letting agencies will be crucial in helping the rental sector adapt to the government’s new ...
Proposed New Tax On Residential Property Developers
The proposed design of a new tax on the largest residential property developers set to raise at ...
House Prices Have Hit Pre-Financial Crash Highs in Just Three Regions of Britain
The latest research from Warwick Estates has revealed that while house prices are currently at an ‘all ...
Consultation Launched on New Code of Practice for External Walls & Cladding Systems
Residents and building owners are set to benefit from a new code of practice for professionals assessing ...
Specialist Comparison Site Propp Welcomes Interbay Commercial as it Expands its Offering
InterBay Commercial marks the expansion of its commercial offering by becoming the latest lender to join Propp’s ...
Zoopla Acquires Yourkeys as it Bolsters Industry-Leading Software Offer for Housebuilders
Zoopla, the UK’s most comprehensive property destination, has acquired Yourkeys, the multi-award winning property software solution used ...
New ‘Help to Build’ Scheme
New plans supported by over £150 million in new government funding will make it easier and more ...
London’s High-End Homebuyers Are Snapping Up Properties Complete with Parking
Research by the leading mortgage broker for global high-net-worths, Enness Global Mortgages, has found that London’s high-end ...
Investment
The Australian Housing Market – An Investor’s Guide
Many of us look abroad for that perfect place in the sun. With a record number of ...
How to Research the Market Value of Your Investment Properties
Are you thinking about adding to your portfolio with a new property? Or perhaps looking at selling ...
Is it Worth Investing in Leasehold Property?
If you’re thinking about adding residential leasehold properties to your portfolio, or are evaluating the value of ...
Property Investment Strategies – A Crash Course
As a property investor, you’ll have your own strategy when it comes to operating in the UK ...
Top Tips for Getting Your Investment Property Ready to Let
Once you’ve invested in a property, there are a few things you’ll need to do in order ...
5 Timeless Property Investment Rules
Seasoned property investors will be able to tell you their favourite tips and strategies to keeping returns ...
Best Cities for UK Property Investment in 2019
It’s not always about London. Investors with an eye on emerging UK property markets will tell you ...
New Landlord Regulations – What You Need to Know in 2019
Investing in buy-to-let property is still a great way to secure a regular income. However, the game ...
Tax
Paying Tax on Your Foreign Property Investments
Investing in property overseas is very tempting. Throughout Europe and further afield, there are bargains to be ...
Inheritance Tax Considerations for Property Investors
There are few more emotive financial topics than inheritance tax. No-one likes to think about a loved ...
Indirect Property Investment Products and Taxation
You may be aware that investing in property isn’t always about buying bricks and mortar. There are ...
Renting Out a Room in Your Home – The Tax Implications
Many of us will find ourselves in a situation where we would like to make a little ...
A Guide to Common Taxes on Investment Property
There are taxes payable when you buy a property, taxes on your income when you rent a ...
What landlords need to know about taxation changes
Thinking of becoming a landlord? Then you need to know about the taxes that will affect your ...
5 Ways to Reduce or Avoid Property Income Tax
Changes to buy-to-let mortgage interest tax relief – particularly affecting higher rate taxpayers – have been well ...
Capital Gains Tax and Property Investment
Investing in property can be a lucrative business. You can buy, develop, sell or let property and ...
Finance
The Investors View on Boris and Brexit
In the midst of yet more Brexit bickering and blunderbuss in Commons, we thought it would be ...
Property Investment Types – Residential vs Commercial
Residential property is a common investment type for real estate investors. This often involves investors purchasing a ...
A Guide to Bridging Finance and Property Investments
Bridging loans are not widely understood, despite being more accessible than ever before. Although they can often ...
Short-term Loans for Property Investors
Property investors of all kinds often find themselves in need of quick funds to bridge gaps in ...
Finance Options for Property Investors
Whether you’re a first-time property investor or an experienced developer, securing funding for your latest project is ...
Tips for Developing and Managing Large Property Portfolios
Finding, purchasing and managing a single investment property can be a huge challenge. So how do those ...
What is Property Crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project, business, investment or product through the contributions of a ...
Financial Advisers for Property Investors – Is It Worth it?
When considering our financial options, many of us don’t have the time or inclination to research and ...
