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Why Your First Investment Should Be in An Investment Broker
Although it is possible to invest without using an investment broker, the benefits of having one always ...
New Government-Backed 95% Mortgage Scheme Launches
A new government-backed mortgage scheme to help people with 5% deposits get on to the housing ladder ...
Better News for Landlords
It is not often in recent times that I have had something particularly positive to say for ...
2021 Can Still Be the Year to Turn the Rental Sector Green
Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword. According to Opinium research, a staggering 78% of the UK ...
London Rents Climb for First Time in Over a Year as Rents Across Rest of UK Withstand the Pandemic
London rents climbed for the first time for over a year during Q1 2021 —increasing by £8 ...
First-Time Buyers Paying as Much as £73k More to Get on The Ladder Since the Market Reopened
Research by the new build snagging and defect management experts, BuildScan, has revealed where the nation’s first-time ...
North East Enjoys the Biggest Property Market Boost via The New-Build Sector
Research by Newcastle-based property developer, StripeHomes, has revealed which regions have seen the largest boost in the ...
‘Lack of Speed’ Ranked as The Biggest Problem in Property Transactions
A survey conducted by challenger property portal OneDome has revealed that the lack of transaction speed is ...
Twenty7Tec to Roll out Apply Integration with TSB
Leading mortgage technology provider Twenty7Tec today announces that it has completed an APPLY integration with TSB, enabling ...
Mortgages Fuel 70% of Transactions Since Industry Lockdown Ended
Research by the leading mortgage broker for global high-net-worths, Enness Global Mortgages, has shown that mortgages have ...
Prime London Buyer Demand Creeps Up in Q1
The latest Prime London Property Demand Index by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has ...
Homes England Launches Strategic Partnerships Bidding for 2021-26 Affordable Homes Grant Funding
The Government’s housing agency has opened a competitive bid round for its latest intake of strategic partnerships. ...
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 ...
