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...
The property market’s buoyant start to the year has come to an abrupt halt due to the current lockdown. In February of this year, mortgage approvals for house purchases had risen to 73,546 – the highest level since January 2014, according to Bank of England data....
Many asset managers have suspended trading of their open-ended property funds due to material uncertainty about asset prices during the coronavirus lockdown. Hopefully, this is a short-term measure. But let’s look at why it’s happened and the impact on investors. Why has trading been suspended in these funds? The...
According to finance experts, Moneyfacts, nearly a third of all mortgage deals have been pulled from the market in just three weeks. On 31 March, there were approximately 3,654 residential mortgage deals on offer from banks and building societies in the UK. That’s 1,585 fewer...