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The current ban on evictions, put in place as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, was due to come to an end on 23 August 2020 but the government has decided to extend it to 20 September 2020. In Scotland, the government has already extended a full ban on evictions to March 2021. In Wales, […]

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

HMOs (house in multiple occupation or house of multiple occupancy) have long been a popular property investment strategy because of their high rental yields. But are they still a good investment for income? WHY HMOS WORK You can still achieve enviable rental yields from HMOs because the demand for affordable housing is high and multi-lets

As further restrictions are eased, more statistics are emerging on the effect of lockdown on the property market. Previous forecasts had tended to be pessimistic; however, the reality has proved to be not quite as gloomy. REVISED ESTIMATES MORE OPTIMISTIC In April, property website Zoopla predicted more than 400,000 sales would be delayed due to

The Government has introduced new laws to come into effect by September that will essentially relax many current planning rules. For property investors, these new regulations will bring opportunities to redevelop properties, change their usage or demolish to replace with new homes. ADDING STORIES TO PROPERTIES A significant change is that property owners will now

In a bid to give the housing market a boost, the Chancellor announced a stamp duty cut in England and Northern Ireland. This means buyers will now only have to pay stamp duty on properties above £500,000. Previously, the stamp duty threshold was £125,000, so this is a major increase. WHY IS THE GOVERNMENT DOING

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 without the obligation to do so. Therefore, a

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 changing roles following the pandemic. Many are considering jobs

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. They have the knowledge to help you achieve

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 LIVE-STREAM AND ONLINE AUCTIONS Savills estate agents managed