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HOW DO THE VOUCHERS WORK? The vouchers will cover two-thirds of the cost of eligible improvements, up to a maximum government contribution of £5,000. For an energy-efficient improvement costing £5,000, you would pay £1,667, and the voucher covers the remaining £3,333. Landlords can apply for vouchers to improve each property in their portfolio. Vouchers are […]

According to research from Rightmove Overseas, there’s been a sharp increase in demand for purchasing properties abroad from UK investors. On June 28, there were over a million searches on the overseas property website – the first time it has ever reached this number. That’s an increase of almost 75% on the same day the

That’s no void periods. Ever. Then, when it comes to purchasing your next buy-to-let property, make sure it’s in an area where there is plenty of housing association accommodation. Why? Because, depending on the local authority, there’s a good chance you could rent your property to them and they in turn would sub-let to individuals and

Generally, leasehold agreements apply to flats. However, in recent years, some developers have been selling new build properties as leaseholds. We look at why investing in leasehold new builds should be avoided. WHAT IS A LEASEHOLD? When you own the freehold to a property, you own the building and the land it’s on outright in

Investing in property is all about unlocking potential. When you’re seeking out properties, these are some of the factors that can help you add value and transform an underperforming property into a profitable investment. CAN YOU ADD A STOREY OR AN EXTENSION? This month, new laws come into effect that will relax many current planning

An assisted sale is when you flip a property without owning it. For example, the vendor has not been able to sell their property because it’s in poor condition. The investor pays to refurbish the property and then markets the property for sale. In an assisted sale, the investor will secure the deal via an

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