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Rents Up & Voids Down as Lettings Market Caters to Unprecedented Demand
Lettings market activity throughout June was significantly higher than recorded at the same time last year, the ...
Plans Submitted to Revitalise South Kensington Tube Station Buildings, Providing Residential & Commercial Space
The proposals, designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, include 50 new homes, of which 35% will ...
As Airport Flights Resume, Airview Park Looks to Attract National and Global Occupiers
The return of some business routes to and from Newcastle International Airport has been welcomed by the ...
Boris Johnson Announces Most Radical Reforms to Planning System since Second World War
Boris Johnson has announced the most radical reforms to our planning system since the Second World War, ...
Buy-to-Let Landlords ‘Building War Chests’
Growing cash reserves is now the number 1 priority of remortgaging landlords Managing risk was the top ...
Keir Starmer Under Growing Pressure to back Rent Cancellation for Private Tenants
Rent Cancellation Would Cause Huge Raid on People’s Pension Pots Labour party leader Keir Starmer is under ...
COVID-19 Code of Practice: Will it Rejuvenate Commercial Property Relationships?
The lack of clarity and support for landlords and tenants during the pandemic has led to tense ...
New St Helens Residential Development on Track, Despite Disruptions Caused by COVID-19
A new apartment development in St Helens, Merseyside, is still on track for completion in 2021, despite ...
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 ...
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 ...
