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A Brexit deal was finalised on Christmas Eve, meaning that the UK no longer abides by EU trade laws. This raises lots of questions for British people hoping to buy a ski home abroad – how long can I stay for? Will ...
When I became interested in property, I didn’t have a large amount of capital that I could invest. This meant that I needed to find the right strategies to help me get my business started. ...
A number of experts in the Portuguese property market have pointed out that the Golden Visa scheme, which is set to end in Lisbon, Porto and coastal parts of the Algarve from July 1 2021, is still likely to apply ...
Many home improvement companies will target their products and services towards property investors. Here, Natalka Antoniuk outlines the reasons why such companies should consider exhibiting at the Housebuilding & Renovating Show for maximum exposure. ...
With the transition period for the UK leaving the EU ending in a matter of weeks, there is no doubt that life will be very different for many of us post-Brexit.  ...
Sometimes even seasoned investors will need guidance, help and assistance, particularly during times of crisis and uncertainty. ...
The coronavirus pandemic has altered the lives of many. Every industry has been affected one way or another, including the UK property market, which has been turbulent over the past few months. ...
When you're disposing of a property, you’ll have to take certain things into consideration, from choosing an estate agent to sell the home, to deciding how much you want for it. You will also need to take Capital Gains Tax ...
It’s painfully apparent that the risk of landlords and investors not receiving rent during the Covid-19 pandemic is far higher than it was previously. Given the widespread economic impact of the pandemic, many landlords and investors who let their properties ...
With the potential for restrictions to be in place on and off for many years to come, and the likely continued boom of the UK’s domestic staycation market as people shun (or are unable to) travel abroad for their holidays, ...
I have been a developer and landlord for over 25 years and, for my sins, ended up owning an estates and lettings agency in Merseyside.  ...
After spending so much time in our homes this year, many homeowners may be contemplating extending their properties to create some additional space, and with the challenge of social distancing in the workplace, investors in commercial buildings may also be ...
Homebuilding & Renovating – which describes itself as the number one site for self-builders and home extenders – is launching its first ever Green Home Awards to celebrate the best in sustainable home build. ...
With changes to the use class system and permitted development rights now in force, Christina Daniels and Marisia Beard of leading law firm BDB Pitmans outline what this means for landlords and property investors going forward. ...
For most homeowners, the thought of selling a house in 2020 is anxiety-inducing. To some, it feels like tempting fate. However, for a smart, bold few, positioning a property on the housing market is particularly alluring. ...
The other major housing announcement in the Chancellor’s recent summer economic update, aside from the headline-grabbing stamp duty holiday, was the introduction of the £2 billion Green Homes Grant to improve the energy efficiency of Britain’s housing stock. ...
No matter whether you are its most ardent advocate or a fervent detractor, there can be no doubt that Airbnb has had a substantial effect on the holiday lettings market since its inception in 2008. It is surprising then that, ...
There's no denying that Covid-19 has caused huge disruption to the global economy, and, unfortunately, it has hit UK entrepreneurs hard, too - including property investors.    ...
On June 23, the day that Boris announced July 4 as the date for the easing of lockdown in England, Sykes Holiday Cottages, the UK's leading and fastest-growing independent holiday cottage rental agency, registered over 276,000 sessions on its booking ...
Kent Reliance for Intermediaries and Ernst & Young (EY) have collaborated to create a guide for property investors on the changes to the UK tax system. ...
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