We all know the old property adage: “location, location, location”, but in the light of the current situation in the buy-to-let market, it’s worth reiterating it and emphasizing its importance. Location can not only determine the long-term profitability of an investment, but whether the risk involved is appropriate for any […]
Is The Global Property Market Bubble Bursting?
Seven-bed mansion or one-bed flat?
What the average London property price can buy you around the world Londoners could move abroad and swap their one-bed flats for a seven-bedroom mansion complete with swimming pool, new research has revealed. The investigation, commissioned by international money transfer experts, Foreign Exchange, found that homes in ten cites around […]
Is buy-to-let still a good investment since Brexit?
The General Election Result – What could it mean for the UK property market?
The great British public seem to be getting very good at delivering surprises. In the 2015 election, pollsters expected a hung parliament and saw the Conservatives achieve a narrow, but workable, majority. In the 2016 referendum, pollsters expected remain and saw leave achieve the narrowest of wins. In the 2017 […]
10 Ways To Cut Your Property Tax Bill
If you want to be a successful landlord, you’ve got to be tax efficient. Portico London estate agents ask the experts, including seasoned landlord Richard Blanco, for 10 legitimate ways to reduce your bill. 1. Expense, expense, expense The first step in making your property tax efficient is knowing what […]
UK mortgage market reaches highest peak since UK economic crisis
It’s probably fair to say that the mortgage market drives the UK housing market. Of course, there are cash-rich investors, who can buy property without finance, but they are the minority. Generally speaking, therefore, the health of the UK mortgage market is a very good indicator of the health of […]
North of England sees considerable Urban House Price Growth
The north of England continues to be the UK’s most exciting prospect for property investors as London and the south continue to slow. The Hometrack Index shows overall growth but with significant regional differences In quarter one 2017, the Hometrack Index showed nationwide house price growth of 5.7% year-on-year and […]