As the government has announced plans to extend its Green Homes Grant Scheme, we take a look at the many ways you can make your properties more energy efficient. The Green Homes Grant Scheme In October 2020, we covered the introduction of the Green Homes Grant Scheme. At...
It’s been a remarkable year in so many ways with the coronavirus pandemic changing the way we operate. This has certainly been true for online property auctions, which have enjoyed unprecedented success in the wake of lockdown restrictions. Live stream auctions achieve new highs In September 2020, property...
In recent years, there’s been a significant shift away from operating as a private landlord, with more rented accommodation now being owned by company landlords than previously. Company lets at highest level since 2011 According to research from Hamptons International, companies now let more than one in...
While most areas of property investment have experienced turbulence in recent months, the build-to-rent sector has proved to be robust. According to a recent report from global real estate company, CBRE, investment may be lower this year than in 2019 due to the pandemic; however, growth...
Landlords in the UK can now apply for Green Homes Grants as part of a new Government initiative. The grant comes in the form of vouchers that can be used towards the cost of making energy-efficient improvements to your properties. How do the vouchers work? The vouchers...
Fancy a guaranteed rental income for three, five or even seven years? That’s no void periods. Ever. Then, when it comes to purchasing your next buy-to-let property, make sure it’s in an area wherethere is plenty of housing association accommodation. Why? Because, depending on the local authority, there’s a good...
According to research from Rightmove Overseas, there’s been a sharp increase in demand for purchasing properties abroad from UK investors. On June 28, there were over a million searches on the overseas property website – the first time it has ever reached this number. That’s an...
There’s no doubt it’s been a turbulent year with some drastic fluctuations in the property market due to the global pandemic. We’ve seen the sudden cessation of activity due to lockdown followed by a buoyant recovery. But when it comes to affordability, what hasn’t changed has...
Generally, leasehold agreements apply to flats. However, in recent years, some developers have been selling new build properties as leaseholds. We look at why investing in leasehold new builds should be avoided. What is a leasehold? When you own the freehold to a property, you own the building...
Investing in property is all about unlocking potential. When you’re seeking out properties, these are some of the factors that can help you add value and transform an underperforming property into a profitable investment. Can you add a storey or an extension? This month, new laws come into...