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Section 21 Scrappage Not Workable, Landlord Association Claims
The government’s proposed scrappage of Section 21 has been deemed unworkable and could threaten the supply of ...
Property Notify Reaches Out on World Mental Health Day 2019
World Mental Health Day 2019 is upon us, reminding us of the need to stay mindful about ...
Housing Market Cools in September as Price Growth Slows
The UK housing market showed signs of cooling in September, as the average price of a home ...
Housebuilding Figures Fall Short of Government Targets
New homes completed by developers in the year ending June 2019 rose by 8 per cent, to ...
Housing Secretary Reveals Plans for Green Housing Revolution
In a bid to tackle climate change and keep household bills low, the government is to introduce ...
The Number of Empty Properties Rises Across England
The number of empty properties in England has risen to the highest level seen since the last ...
Section 21 Scrappage: Fifth of English Rental Supply Could Be Lost
The proposed scrappage of Section 21 could result in the loss of 20 per cent of dwellings ...
Labour Leader’s Conference Speech Criticised for Lack of Housing Detail
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn addressed the Labour Party’s annual conference in Brighton on 24th September, for the ...
Investment
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 ...
The Benefits of Property Joint Ventures
Property joint ventures, or JVs, can come in many different shapes and sizes. At the root of ...
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
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 ...
Making the Most of Property Leveraging in 2019
The general concept of property leveraging is simple, yet not everyone knows how it works in practice. ...
