You may not be familiar with purchase lease options, but for many property investors, they’re a lucrative investment strategy. What is a purchase lease option? As the name suggests, the option is the right to buy at a fixed price in a certain time period – but...
HMOs (Houses of Multiple Occupation) are always popular with property investors. But if you don’t have the upfront capital to invest, there is another way of taking advantage of HMOs. What is a Rent to Rent HMO? A Rent to Rent HMO is when you rent a HMO...
In the wake of enforced inactivity due to lockdown, many estate agents are looking at redundancy and job changes while there has been an increase in self-employed agents and more online activity. Research by recruitment agent Rayner Personnel, reveals two-thirds of UK estate agents are considering...
If you’re just starting out in property investment or perhaps looking to diversify, a property investment mentor can help guide you in the right direction. How does property investment mentoring work? A property investment mentor is someone with experience of the numerous types of property investment strategies....
While most of the property market came to a standstill during lockdown, many auction houses were still very much open for business. Property investors were able to pick up some bargains as many auctioneers decided to make the transition from auction room to internet. Properties sold via...
It was recently announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and HM Treasury that borrowers can take advantage of an additional four months mortgage holiday. It’s a move that’s been welcomed by those who are struggling financially due to the impact of coronavirus. Originally, the scheme...
Research has revealed that the majority of private landlords have been supportive of tenants experiencing difficulties due to coronavirus. The National Residential Landlords Association surveyed over 4,500 landlords. Their research revealed that 90% of landlords responded in a positive way to tenants asking for support. Most...
Some fascinating analysis by Mike DelPrete, a global real estate tech strategist, has shown how property markets across the world have reacted to different lockdown situations. The findings reveal that the longer and more restrictive the lockdown, the more rapid the housing market bounce back. Countries with...
This week, the property market in England reopened for business after being in lockdown since March. 373,000 property transactions were put on hold due to Covid-19 restrictions, according to Zoopla. But now things can get moving again, although perhaps at a slower pace due to social...
Investing in commercial retail property is all about timing. With so much uncertainty over when Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted, you may feel now isn’t the time to embark on a retail venture. However, it is a good time to do your research, look at available...