In the wake of base rate increases, a silver lining has been created for UK landlords as interest rates plummet in the slow and volatile buy-to-let market. When it comes to tax reforms, it tends to be all doom and gloom for both investors and landlords alike, and it usually […]
A recent study into house price predictions over the next five years has revealed that the average house price in the UK is expected to rise by 15 percent, and that by 2023, the average property will cost £248,000 (a whopping £32,000 more than the current cost of a UK […]
Bridging loan finance continues to grow in an environment of low interest rates, Brexit uncertainty and mortgage lender caution. Andrew Turner, chief executive at Commercial Trust Limited, looks at the rise of the bridging loan and its uses. The Association of Short Term Lending (ASTL) reported that bridging lending totalled […]
David Brock, managing director at park home expert GoldShield, shares his advice on what to look for when choosing a park home to rent out to holidaymakers, and whether it is the right investment for you. With the UK spending over £13 billion each year on staycations – and this […]
Housing needs in the UK are changing amid declining levels of home ownership and lifestyle shifts. Rather than the traditional ‘buy-and-hold’ model, residential housing needs are shifting towards developments that are built for rent and aimed towards a specific demographic who are at a particular life stage. As such, funding […]
Regional cities boasting Brexit-proof potential will top investors’ lists in 2019 (Surrenden Invest) Solid market fundamentals will remain in place after March Growing, youthful populations will be influential on 2019 hotspots It’s time to gaze into the housing market crystal ball to see what 2019 might bring. With the UK […]
