Put simply, the ‘Six Month Rule’ says that if you buy a property you can’t finance or refinance within six months of purchase. Or, if you finance or refinance a property, you can’t then refinance within 6 months of financing or refinancing. So, as an example, if you buy a […]
A Short Guide to Property Investment in 2019/20
More landlords shift to two-year fixed buy to let deals
Are more landlords looking for a short-term solution to ride out the economic and political chaos created by Brexit? That is the question posed after specialist buy to let broker Commercial Trust Limited revealed a growing number of two-year fixed rate buy to let applications, in the first half of […]
5 Simple Tips For Adding Value To Your Home
Things to consider when buying a second home for investment purposes
Buying an investment property is very different from buying a family home or a holiday home. Here are some points to consider before parting with your cash. Are you buying for capital growth or income? Buying for capital growth essentially means using a property as a bricks-and-mortar savings account with […]
New research reveals best buy-to-let yields are found in university towns
How are landlords reacting to new reforms to the PRS market?
The buy-to-let (BTL) market is an attractive destination for investors seeking to reap the full financial benefits that come from property investment. The combination of long-term capital growth and regular rental yields is an enticing proposition, particularly when compared to the performance of other assets in this low interest-rate environment. […]
5 ways to increase your property’s value by adding an extra bedroom
Holiday lets market continues to soar
In March, Andrew Turner, chief executive at specialist buy to let broker, Commercial Trust Limited, predicted that 2019 would see significant growth in the holiday and short-term lettings market. Just over three months on, that prophecy appears to be in the midst of fulfilment, as thousands of Britons elect to […]