In a year of uncertainty for the UK’s housebuilding sector, the Construction Products Association’s forecasts for UK construction activity have been downgraded.(1) But while the continuing ambiguity over the UK's withdrawal from the EU has made growth estimates weaker, it’s not all doom and gloom. The UK’s...
Build to rent is a growing sector. According to estate agent Savills, at the end of March, there were more than 30,000 completed build to rent properties in the UK – that’s an increase of 34% on the same time last year. * And it looks...
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to successful property investment. 1) Seek out investments that work for you Don’t be influenced by what others are doing. And don’t get swept along by trends. Instead, look for property investments that fit in with your...
If you’re looking for funds for your next property investment, there are a number of different financial products to choose from. The most common type of loan for property investment is a mortgage. But there are also other products such as bridging loans or auction finance....
In recent years, landlords have been hit by a number of tax and regulatory changes. This has caused some property investors to look outside of the buy-to-let market towards other types of investment. Fortunately, there are still plenty of opportunities for property investors to achieve lucrative returns - without...
Last August, the Bank of England raised the base rate from 0.5% to 0.75%. At the time, it was suggested that there might be another single rise in 2019. However, that hasn’t yet materialised – probably because of continuing uncertainty over Brexit. But there is still time. Let’s take a look at what this...
Last week, the Bank of England announced it was raising its base rate from 0.5% up to 0.75%. This is only the second base rate rise in a decade, and financial advisors are busy calculating the impact it’s going to have on mortgages, savings and...
The availability of grants for landlords can be dependent on the discretion of your local authority and may be more difficult to acquire in some areas than others. However, there are options out there that may be worth investigating if you think they could be applicable to your property investment...
Splitting title deeds is a great way to make the most of your property assets and increase your portfolio. Title splits come in many different forms, but the most common is to buy a single property or plot and then divide it up. If you can...
You may have seen the recent series on Channel Four called The £1 Houses: Britain's Cheapest Street. When Liverpool Council decided to sell off derelict houses in the Wavertree area for just £1 to first-time buyers, many jumped at the opportunity. The problem was, they couldn’t take ownership until their...