Research by property developer Stripe Property Group, reveals that rental homes located near to universities command an average yield 1.3% higher than those in the wider area, increasing a landlord’s expected annual income by almost £6,000. Stripe Property Group analysed the average yield available surrounding a university and how this compared […]
If you are considering investing in a student buy-to-let, you probably would like to know which university towns and cities are the best places to invest in? This study by money.co.uk analysed the number of dwellings in each UK region in comparison to the total number of dwellings occupied by […]
Paperwork, paperwork and more paperwork! Whether you are buying, selling or both buying and selling a house, you know that paperwork plays a very large role in the process. One of the more important are the deeds of a house. What are deeds, where are they kept and why is […]
I’d like to share with you how you could sell property using a purchase lease option. Now I’ve been investing in property since 1995, and I’ve got a number of properties in my portfolio, which I bought at the time, seemed to be like a good idea. But if I […]
Once you’ve identified a property you’d like to buy whether it be for investment purposes, or as your own future home, you have to submit a formal offer to the vendor. This should always be done through an estate agent and should be submitted either in person or over the […]
Looking to buy your first home whether it be to live in or let out, can be a daunting prospect, especially when it comes to working out how the buying process works, the various hoops that need jumping through, and the complex terminology used by professionals. In an attempt to […]
Our friends at Warwick Estates have created a jargon-busting guide to the complex and often confusing vocabulary and language used when marketing and selling new-build homes in the hope of giving buyers more confidence and knowledge while navigating their purchase. While there are some pieces of new-build jargon that most […]
Contrary to popular belief, being a landlord isn’t quite as straightforward as it once was. Various legislation changes have certainly made the game more difficult – and this means it is more crucial than ever before to ensure that you’re extra vigilant with your initial purchase. While you can never […]
Becoming a landlord can be a consistent and rewarding source of income, but there is more to consider than simply handing over the keys to your new tenants. To help those considering a buy-to-let or those accidental landlords, Estate Agents Douglas & Gordon have put together some tips to help with understanding […]
Buying your first home is an exciting time in your life. Nothing can compare to rolling up into the driveway of a beautiful home for the first time, knowing that this is yours. Nothing can raise your spirits more. But you need to take a few steps back because the […]
