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Super Prime London Transactions Hit Pandemic High but Remain Off the Pre-Pandemic Pace
Research by leading London estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that London’s super-prime property market saw ...
Annual Price Rise of 8.9% in Latest UK House Price Index
UK house prices increased by 8.9% in the year to April 2021, down from 9.9% in March ...
Stamp Duty Holiday Downsides – Average Mortgage Deposit up £11k in Parts of The Property Market
The stamp duty holiday may have worked wonders in reviving homebuyer demand but research from national estate ...
GoCompare Becomes Latest Household Name to use Mojo’s Hybrid Brokering Service
Online mortgage broker Mojo Mortgages has partnered with GoCompare to bring new levels of financial confidence to ...
The Bank of England Frets that the House-Price Boom Won’t Cool
It is fair to say that most people did not expect us to be in this position ...
Social Investment Pilot to Fund Over 200 Homes for Rough Sleepers
More rough sleepers and people at risk of homelessness will be supported into accommodation through a new ...
Importance of Connectivity Soars During Lockdown as New Study Shows UK Renters “Aren’t Satisfied” with their Connections
A new joint study by the Quality of Life Foundation and CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent Full ...
Prime Minister Visits West Carclaze Garden Village Development as Precursor to G7 Summit
The Prime Minister – Boris Johnson – visited Cornwall’s West Carclaze Garden Village this afternoon, observing the ...
Government Responds to Consultation on Amendments to the Architects Act
A new recognition system to acknowledge architecture qualifications from around the world will be implemented as part ...
26 Towns to Share Over £600 Million to Help Breathe New Life into Unused Buildings
Twenty-six towns in England will share over £610 million to boost their local economies, create jobs and ...
Halifax House Price Index: House Prices Soar as Market Remains Buoyant Heading Into the Summer
Key Points Annual house price inflation now at its strongest level in nearly seven years Average UK ...
Home Sellers Overpriced by 21% in Q1 Despite Cooling Market Ahead of The Original Stamp Duty Deadline
The latest summary of property market health from leading lettings and sales agent, Benham and Reeves, has ...
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
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 ...
Property Investment Types – Residential vs Commercial
Residential property is a common investment type for real estate investors. This often involves investors purchasing a ...
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. ...
