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House prices in predominantly rural areas have risen by 22% over the last five years, compared to 17% in predominately urban...
31 May 2024
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Following its recent expansion into the West Country, buying agency Black Brick’s newly founded Country & Coast team has analysed the...
29 May 2024
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A data study has revealed that there are still plenty of profitable holiday destination areas across the UK for investors. According to...
25 April 2024
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The Vale do Lobo resort is a legendary location on Portugal’s Algarve that has existed since 1962 but is now refreshed...
11 April 2024
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The largest lettings agency in Scotland says purchases by landlords and other investor buyers in that country have risen sharply despite...
28 March 2024
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More than two in five UK property investors say they rely on the property and finance trade press - such as...
28 March 2024
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A new study conducted by comparison site GetAgent has revealed the most in-demand locations to buy a second property in. Global searches...
26 March 2024
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Investors are buying second homes in the North East and North West at an increased rate compared to the rest of...
16 November 2023
From: Breaking News
The private rented sector (PRS) has been under the looking glass for the past few weeks, yet the PRS is not...
14 September 2022
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The Vigo Coast in Galicia is becoming one of the most desirable coastal destinations in Spain, according to new research from...
07 September 2022
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Schofields Insurance has claimed that there are pros and cons for and against second homes as the dispute about second home...
18 May 2022
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Taylor Wimpey España has claimed it’s possible to purchase a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment for £160,173 (plus VAT) in Spain – in...
27 April 2022
From: Breaking News
Russian residential property purchases contributed an estimated £190 million in market value and £13.2 million in stamp duty tax last year,...
07 March 2022
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Portugal continues to be one of the most popular destinations for Brits to holiday and have second homes, thanks to its...
18 February 2022
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The ‘potent’ mix of the Covid-19 pandemic and the slow demise of the Evergrande Group, one of China’s largest development companies, is...
04 February 2022
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Sean Woolley from Cloud Nine Spain reports that although they are an estate agent who has had predominantly British buyers over...
08 November 2021
From: Breaking News
With the recent staycation boom, which is likely to continue for future summers even as international travel opens up again, the...
25 August 2021
From: Breaking News
Despite still being on the amber list after the UK government’s most recent review of its controversial traffic light system, Portugal...
30 June 2021
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A charming skiing resort in Switzerland overlooking the Mont Blanc range, Verbier sits on a south-facing plateau which gives it plenty...
30 June 2021
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This week – today (June 23), to be exact – marks five years since the EU referendum. It was a significant moment...
23 June 2021
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The latest research by a nationwide buy-to-let (BTL) specialist has revealed which major cities across England and Wales have seen the...
09 June 2021
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This auction roundup takes a look at the month just gone, with record results at Sutton Kersh Auctions, Network Auctions and...
04 June 2021
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It emerged a few weeks ago that TV stars Ant & Dec and Phillip Schofield are set to lose around £8...
10 May 2021
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More than a year since the first lockdown began, Quinta do Lago – a key part of the Algarve’s famous Golden...
07 May 2021
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For many years, golf has been one of the biggest draws for those coming to the Algarve either on holiday or...
30 April 2021
From: Breaking News
If, over the years, you have been interested in an investment property abroad, chances are that France was one of the...
26 March 2021
From: Breaking News
Despite it being not far off 15 years since the global financial crisis, the fallout is still being felt in the...
24 March 2021
From: Breaking News
Buy-to-let landlords and investors are anxiously anticipating the planned hike to Capital Gains Tax (CGT), which would drastically increase the amount...
22 February 2021
From: Breaking News
The UK’s prime property market is evolving, rather than suffering, throughout the coronavirus pandemic, new data from wealth manager and private...
15 February 2021
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British appetite for holidays and second homes in Spain remains strong, despite the challenges of the pandemic. That’s according to CostaLuz...
10 February 2021
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Since the Brexit transition period ended just over a month ago, and the UK ceased to be a part of the...
01 February 2021
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Here, in this guide piece, the experts at Alexander & Co - a firm of chartered accountants in Manchester - run...
28 January 2021
From: Conveyancing, Mortgages, Tax & Finance
It would be an understatement to say that the Covid-19 pandemic has caused upheaval to sectors, industries and businesses around the...
27 January 2021
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It’s been an area of hot discussion in recent weeks as the UK gets used to its new post-Brexit reality, where...
25 January 2021
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While Brexit may now be well and truly done, British citizens residing in Spain who have yet to complete the necessary...
18 January 2021
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A property exchange company born out of the 2008 financial crash has seen its membership grow again as the world undergoes...
23 November 2020
From: Breaking News
Spain has long been one of the UK’s favourite holiday destinations and has also long been a favourite location for holiday...
13 November 2020
From: Breaking News
People often dream of a second home abroad – somewhere they can holiday in every year, head to for some winter...
11 September 2020
From: Breaking News
When Chancellor Rishi Sunak gave his Summer Statement last month, many people were surprised to learn that buy-to-let investors would be...
21 August 2020
From: Breaking News
Leading Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey España launched two new developments this month – exclusive, frontline marina apartments at Pier 1 at...
03 August 2020
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An estate agency based in Rock, North Cornwall, has said the recent easing of lockdown restrictions has led to a number...
01 June 2020
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Patrick Cannon, one of the UK’s leading tax barristers, explains why some property investors may be overpaying stamp duty charges. Buying a...
29 May 2020
From: Breaking News
The coronavirus pandemic has had huge impacts on all parts of the property industry, with the market effectively on pause mode...
27 May 2020
From: Breaking News
In these social distancing times, where so many of us are working remotely and being encouraged to stay at home as...
18 May 2020
From: Breaking News
There has been much speculation about how quickly the UK residential property market will recover from the economic fallout of the...
11 May 2020
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The coronavirus pandemic has caused a considerable amount of uncertainty and worry since it took hold in Europe in early March,...
06 May 2020
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Spain has experienced one of the most severe lockdown regimes, with rules in place from March 15, subsequently affecting the country's...
04 May 2020
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Spanish property law firm Fuster & Associates has provided detailed guidance for Brits buying in Spain at the present time, taking...
27 April 2020
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The coronavirus pandemic has put all aspects of normal life on hold for the time being, and has affected each and...
10 April 2020
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The Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed in his first Budget plans to introduce a 2% stamp duty surcharge on non-UK tax residents. While...
13 March 2020
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Retirees and families priced out of the UK’s holiday home hotspots can find much better value for money and potential for...
09 August 2019
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Mallorca has become one of the most sought-after islands in the Mediterranean over recent years, with many famous visitors and residents making...
17 July 2019
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Holiday lettings business cottages.com has seen a 23% growth in portfolio recruitment over the last six months, compared to the same...
12 June 2019
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Rent rises in South West London have significantly outpaced the rest of the capital, despite the imminent ban on tenant fees,...
29 May 2019
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London's average asking rents are at an all-time high of £2,093 per month following a record year-on-year price increase, new Rightmove...
26 April 2019
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International buyers continue to be drawn to Spain’s coastal destinations in increasing numbers, according to the latest figures from Lucas Fox. The...
08 March 2019
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Mallorca has experienced a steady increase of real estate purchases by foreign investors, with the total number of transactions hitting 15,000...
27 February 2019
From: Breaking News
Even though the most recent Budget offered some welcome relief for landlords and the buy-to-let sector as a whole, there are...
23 November 2018
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Asking rents have reached a record high this quarter following an ongoing trend of fewer property investors purchasing buy-to-let properties, according...
31 October 2018
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Currency expert FairFx has revealed the best and worst destinations to purchase a second home overseas. With Brexit approaching, a second home...
05 September 2018
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An increasing number of buyers are looking at Italy as the perfect retreat abroad, according to the monthly report carried out...
29 August 2018
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New research by Gatehouse Bank has revealed that Winchester is home to the most vulnerable rental market as tax changes amplify...
10 August 2018
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More than half of British buyers still want to buy a holiday home in the UK, according to estate agent Jackson-Stops. The...
03 August 2018
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Sale prices for residential property in Menorca have risen 15% across the island in the last two years alone, according to...
02 May 2018
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Strong demand from home movers at the beginning of the year has led to the average asking price of a newly-marketed...
21 March 2018
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Demand for residential property on Mallorca remains at a high level, according to luxury estate agent Engel & Völkers. The number of...
28 February 2018
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New research carried out by Rightmove has revealed that national average asking rents (excluding London) increased by only 0.7% in 2017. This...
12 January 2018
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Cornwall has topped the list as the most favoured place to buy a holiday home in the UK, according to new...
13 December 2017
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Expats and foreign nationals in the UAE are using the weak pound to snap up UK properties while prices remain affordable...
06 December 2017
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The UK is now the fifth worst country in Europe for buy-to-let investment, with average rental yields of just 4%. The findings,...
21 September 2017
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Sales of buy-to-let properties continue to be driven by pension “pot hunters”, according to the latest findings from Sequre Property Investment. Sequre’s...
06 September 2017
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One in 10 adults in this country now own a second home - either to live in themselves or as buy-to-let...
22 August 2017
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A single mum who lived in a council flat with her newborn baby has been given a new £120,000 home for...
10 August 2017
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With the average two-year fixed rate home loan currently at a record low of just 2.26%, there has never been a...
25 July 2017
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The government’s decision to introduce stamp duty land tax (SDLT) reforms 12 months ago has had an adverse impact on the...
08 June 2017
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With housing high on the political agenda ahead of tomorrow’s general election, all the major parties have pledged to tackle the...
07 June 2017
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Sterner affordability criteria, stress testing and more robust risk management for lenders seeking to underwrite mortgage contracts has left many property...
01 June 2017
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The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibition, takes place at London ExCeL this week – 28...
25 April 2017
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Property investors are increasingly taking note of a new ski resort development situated in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Andermatt Swiss...
14 April 2017
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Residential property prices will surge by more than £50,000 over the next four years despite Brexit uncertainty, economists predict. The average UK...
07 April 2017
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Investors, landlords and property enthusiasts will descend on London's ExCel on April 28 and 29 for the annual Property Investor &...
31 March 2017
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Allsop raised £62.8m at its first residential auction of 2017, selling 80% of the 247 lots on offer. A high number of...
23 February 2017
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Demand for bridging loans surged last year, as a growing number of property investors turned to short-term finance solutions, which typically...
01 February 2017
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Residential property prices were at the forefront of the Brexit debate in the run-up to the EU referendum, with the now...
10 January 2017
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Carol Peett, of West Wales Property Finders, offers her thoughts on what property market trends we can expect over the coming...
03 January 2017
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A number of property investors, including buy-to-let landlords and property developers, are still unaware that they are liable to pay the...
02 December 2016
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The number of mortgages approved for residential property purchases rose for the second consecutive month in October as the housing market...
01 December 2016
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The average price of a residential property in Scotland rose by 4.3% in the 12 months to August 2016, fresh figures...
29 October 2016
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A high number of investors up and down the country are continuing to turn to auctions to invest in property despite heightened political...
28 October 2016
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Fresh moves are being made to help increase transparency in Spain’s second-home market which is sure to appeal to those investing...
11 October 2016
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Residential property prices in the UK rose marginally in August to reach yet another all-time high, according to fresh data from...
01 September 2016
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A recent court ruling in Berlin has been welcomed by landlords and letting agents with properties in the German capital. Last week,...
17 August 2016
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Prime residential property prices across the world’s major cities increased on average by 4.4% in the 12 months to June 2016, with...
08 August 2016
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Following Lewis Hamilton’s comfortable victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, we delve into the fast lane to take you...
25 July 2016
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The number of residential property transactions in the UK increased by 4.9% between May and June, according to new data from...
22 July 2016
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Residential property prices in the UK increased marginally in June, despite greater uncertainty in the run-up to the EU referendum, the...
30 June 2016
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Residential property sales in the UK increased by 1.5% in May compared with April but the month’s seasonally adjusted figure is...
22 June 2016
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Whether investing in a standard or more unusual property, the auction house remains a good place to pick up ‘great value’...