The financial success of your buy-to-let depends on the investment making a profit, and both the property value and your profits at least keeping up with inflation. So, before buying, it’s essential to carry out extensive research on prices, trends and demand in your area, and ‘stress test’ your figures […]
The latest research from quick sale specialists, Open Property Group, has revealed six sure signs that you’re sitting on a problem property and what they could cost you when you come to sell your home, with the worst hitting house prices to the tune of £57,000. Take a look at our […]
The rental market in the UK is a particularly profitable one for new entrepreneurs, and boasts a lucrative opportunity for those able to invest in property directly. Housing is a provision with evergreen demand, and demand for rental housing in particular has peaked as the cost of buying property continues […]
Why do so many investors start with buy to let? I suppose buy to let is the foundational entry point for property investing. Most people understand the concept behind buying a flat or a house and then renting it out to a tenant. One of the great things about buy […]
Over the last 10-15 years, the UK private rental and HMO (houses in multiple occupation) sectors have grown strongly. From student accommodation to shared housing, HMOs are an attractive option for investors and landlords, but they don’t come without some compromises. Mark Cotter, Real Estate Director and Anusha Peries, Real […]
Whether you’re a seasoned investor or a property enthusiast, you will have been told ‘property is a long-term investment’. In many ways it is, but that doesn’t mean to say that a successful property empire can’t be built within a short space of time. Of course, building a property portfolio […]
Let’s face it… If you have the cash to invest in property right now… Why shouldn’t you go straight ahead and just do it? Low interest rates coupled with buyer/seller hesitation means that you might be able to snap up a bargain deal should you look in the right places… […]
Property Secrets have acquired a new member, adding to our our team of writers and one you might know having written for Your Property Network amongst others in the past. Paul Hanafin has gone from busker to property millionaire from playing guitar on the streets of the North East where […]
The UK’s political landscape has changed considerably over the course of December and January. The election provided the Conservatives with a large majority, Boris Johnson being then able to pass the Brexit Withdrawal Bill. With the Brexit deadline almost certain to be met by the end of January, there is […]
Properties are like people, they come in all different shapes and sizes, some are older than others, you can find them across the UK (and indeed all over the world) and there’s a whole lot more to them than you can tell from a picture on a website. With that […]
