Budget Reaction For The Property Market

Following today’s autumn budget announcement, a number of the UK’s leading property specialists have commented their opinion below. Jason North Associate Director and London Property Specialist says… “If, in a parallel universe, the EU referendum had not come about, this chancellor’s budget would have been welcomed as an uplifting and forward […]

Should you ever consider liquidating your property portfolio?

Many investors are solidly committed to the principle of diversification and this can result in them opting to sell perfectly healthy investments purely to keep their portfolio appropriately balanced. Some investors also like to try out different investment classes and niches, just to keep their life interesting and hence may […]

Buying vs Renting a Property: The Pros and Cons

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. In property terms, that means renters often find themselves looking enviously at those who have already established themselves on the property ladder, while those who have bought their own property may sometimes wish that they had the flexibility […]

Considerations for Purchasing a Holiday Home

A personal holiday home may be a faraway dream for some, but for the smart-working individuals, a holiday home is an investment reality and not only offers a personal place to spend time away but can potentially tender a near-immediate return from short and long-term rentals. Buying a holiday home […]

Autumn Budget 2018: What reforms does the property sector require?

In light of the country’s advancement towards Brexit, the anticipated 2018 Autumn budget will reveal just how the Government is planning to manage the economy during this important political and economic transition. Set to be delivered on Monday, 29th October, this year’s budget takes on added significance as it marks […]

Investment in North West Could See Rents Soar

Data from specialist buy to let broker Commercial Trust Limited, has revealed the popularity of the North West, as a target for property investors from around the UK. In stark contrast to the rest of the country, investment in buy to let property in the North West has seen a […]

What may the 2018 Autumn Budget have in store for landlords?

After a turbulent couple of years, landlords will be hoping for respite and perhaps positive news from the Autumn Budget, which will be delivered on Monday, October 29th. Much of the UK’s financial landscape has been dominated by Brexit during 2018. Initial optimism that a deal would be agreed between […]

Finding Properties for HMOs – Part One

Over the past four weeks we’ve been considering how to find investment properties and this week, we’re going to give some thought to HMOs. So, where could we find this type of property? Unless we’re looking to follow a sophisticated model whereby we convert an old office building, pub or […]