Most of us are probably going to start our property portfolio by buying vanilla buy to lets, and we are probably going to fund these using standard buy to let finance. A typical buy to let mortgage is probably going to be a 75% loan to value mortgage. The bank […]
It’s smart to be safe A responsible landlord will want to help ensure the safety and security of their tenants. Even if your property is situated in a safe area, a home security system can provide peace of mind to a renter that their belongings are protected. This makes your […]
I have had a great question in from a reader asking about leafleting. Specifically, the question was, ‘Have you ever used leaflets, like the We Buy Houses Fast type leaflets, and if so what sort of success rate would you expect to have with your leaflets, and what sort of […]
Property investment is a business and property investors are effectively business managers. They may not have direct staff but they will have tenants and those tenants need to be managed. Part of tenant management is dealing with landlord/tenant disputes. How exactly should landlords deal with tenant disputes? The causes of […]
Buying a new home is an exciting time, even if it can be a daunting process. If you plan to buy a new house in 2021, you need to be aware of a few extra things. Here are some of our top tips to help you buy a home during […]
The United Kingdom’s housing market features a whole host of different property types. As a result, there are endless investment opportunities, many of which require different budgets. Of course, numerous factors impact house prices, including age, condition, location, and size. So, how do you get the most out of your […]
When potential buyers come to view your home, the exterior is the first thing they see. 68% of home buyers believe that curb appeal is an important factor when purchasing a home. The outside of the house must be visually appealing, so the potential buyer walks into your home with […]
In the last three months alone, search demand for ‘holiday homes for sale’ have grown by 73% year-on-year. Exploring into the recent surge in the demand for holiday homes, Matt Stevenson, Senior Commercial Banker at Private and Commercial Bank, Arbuthnot Latham discusses whether this surge is just a short-term situation […]
After months of strict lockdown measures and the success of the UK’s vaccine rollout to date, society as a whole is beginning to open up once again. Many industries are reporting a notable rise in activity as a result, with the property sector particularly buoyant. House prices are rising sharply […]
If you’ve been itching to get on the property ladder now for what seems like an incredibly long time, 2021 has some great news in store for you. Since the not-so-great year that 2020 brought us 2021 is certainly looking up and with ever more ways to get on the […]
