As a buy-to-let property owner, the last thing you want is for your investment to be sitting empty. But it’s not just about paying the mortgage. You’ll also need to bear in mind that your property faces distinct – and ...
The North West of England has been named the top buy-to-let hotspot for 2017, according to new figures from Rightmove. ...
Over the past year, the buy to let market has experienced some substantial changes, most recently the new taxation laws which have left landlords rushing to protect themselves from higher tax bills. This came in the form of landlords becoming ...
You may have noticed a renewed flurry of post-referendum pessimism in early February as UCAS published its January 2017 deadline application figures. ...
The policy focus of the upcoming election will be on Brexit, but political parties will do well to remember that housing remains one of the key issues voters will consider at the polls. Young voters particularly are drawn to parties ...
The debate between property or pensions has been discussed for many years, with the changes to mortgage interest and finance costs are treated for tax purposes coming to effect and reflections of comments from Bank of England Chief Economist, Andy ...
Investors, landlords and property enthusiasts will descend on London's ExCel on October 7 and 8 for the annual Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, which is free to attend. ...
ONE of the fastest growing property companies in London has been voted the best letting agency in the UK after its customers turned out in droves to commend it. ...
The process of auctioning a property can be a messy affair in more ways than one. Keeping your property clean and uncluttered is important from when you are first taking pictures, to when potential buyers come for viewings, right through ...
Investing in a London flat can often become a bigger endeavor than planned. The lack of space and growing need for housing has lead to a lot of interesting and unconventional spaces, with problems ranging from hot water tanks hidden ...
As a landlord, you know the risks associated with owning a property, and you therefore know that it’s essential to make sure your investment is in safe hands when it comes to insurance. ...
One of the more out-there broadband stories came to light last week, namely the battle for satellite internet. Elon Musk, the innovative, forward-thinking inventor and entrepreneur behind Space X and Tesla electric cars, is aiming to create a satellite internet ...
Typically, the best investment opportunities in London centre around areas with planned redevelopment or transport hub improvements are expected. This means looking beyond areas like Chelsea where considerable investment has already been placed, and looking at areas like Croydon, Battersea, ...
A letting agency can charge between 10% and 15% of the total rental income that you receive from a property, but while this may seem steep, they can also help ensure that you have reliable and long-term tenants, suffer fewer ...
While property in the capital city has been attractive to investors for decades, new figures suggest that investors are flocking here in larger numbers. Statistics claim that property prices in London are set to increase by an average of 18% ...
WHILE, statistically speaking, pet owners are likely to be happier than their animal-free alter-egos, letting a property to a tenant with an animal entourage can be a dog’s life for landlords. Soiled carpets, scratched woodwork and the smell of wet ...
You’ve probably heard about it many times, but what actually is fibre optic broadband and why is such a fuss being made about it? ...
They may live there, but it's your responsibility to provide a safe environment. If you don't see, you don't know. ...
IT’S universally acknowledged that being a landlord has its fair share of headaches. No matter how nice your tenants are; you’re still leaving them in charge of your most valuable possession, which is a stressful prospect. ...
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