The government released the housing white paper, but what does it mean for landlords, first-time buyers, homeowners and renters in London? Portico London estate agents have summarised the five key points to be aware of: Get Britain building more homes! The white paper starts with a passionate pledge from Prime […]
Portico London estate agents have identified 10 first-time buyer hotspots and listed some perfect first homes. Prices in some of the most popular areas fall below £250,000 – so if you’re interested in a property, give them a call today on 0207 099 4000. Walthamstow Walthamstow is a vibrant and […]
The courts have rejected the government’s appeal and ruled that parliament must give approval before Article 50 can be triggered. Considering that the invoking of Article 50 is expected to be the biggest single event impacting the UK economy this year, it is only reasonable to wonder what the consequences […]
It’s hard to miss the fact that immigration, both legal and illegal, has become a major concern in the UK. Whatever your views on the topic as a whole, it’s fair to ask whether or not it’s reasonable to demand that landlords and letting agents act as unpaid and untrained […]
Sooner or later, value always reasserts itself. While Cyprus has undoubtedly experienced economic turbulence, which has impacted its housing market, it still remains a wonderful place to live and as such is drawing back international buyers, whose investments are helping to fuel its recovery. Prices edge up, sales increase dramatically […]
Property is generally considered one of the soundest ways to invest your money, but “property” is not a single or homogeneous market. There are many different kinds of property, and they can be massively different not just in size, shape, and purpose but in the kind of investment opportunity they […]
There are two ways to profit from property investment; rental yields, and growth in the value of the property. For many new investors, the question of which kind of returns they should prioritise when choosing their investment property is one of the most difficult and confusing ones. Finding the answer […]
Location is famously key to successful property investment. Choosing the right market in which to invest is key to success, but of course trends are always marching on and the list of best investment locations is ever-changing. Here are some of the locations that are expected to distinguish themselves as […]
Breath-taking scenery, whimsical wood cabins, winter sports and the appealingly cosy vision of hot chocolate next to a log fire – these are the things that come to mind when thinking of an alpine resort. With so much to offer, it’s no wonder that locations like Chamonix, Cortina d’Ampezzo and […]
The new mortgage affordability tests and income tax changes are going to make things difficult for landlords in the UK. As much as 60% of landlords believe that these changes will impact them. Many of these landlords are basic rate income tax payers and place their property portfolios into limited […]
