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6 things to check before you exchange contracts on a property Whatever type of property you’re investing in, there are certain things that need to be in place before you exchange contracts. It helps to have a checklist that you can use as a reminder because it’s easy to overlook something when you’re trying to […]

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 the hassle of navigating the increasing

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 means for property investors. WILL

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 property market. As a property investor, you may be

Why become a professional deal sourcer? If you have more time than cash, deal sourcing is a great way to make money from property investment – and learn a lot at the same time. If you’re an experienced property investor, it’s a way to use your knowledge to boost your income. And if you’re not

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 scenario or your tenant’s situation.

Add value and increase profits by title splitting 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 refurbish your

What does an assured tenancy mean in England and wales? The type of assured tenancy agreement that applies to a tenant is generally as a result of when the agreement for first made. However, there are differences between assured tenancy agreements made in England and Wales compared to those in Scotland. In this post, we

What does an assured tenancy mean in Scotland? Continuing from our previous post, we now look at the types of assured tenancy agreements that apply in Scotland. Most tenancies in Scotland are either short assured, regulated or assured tenancies. There are different rights and responsibilities that apply to both landlord and tenant depending on the

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 renovations were approved.  The series followed