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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

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 was set to run out at the end of

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 have been prepared to take a temporary hit to

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 STRINGENT LOCKDOWNS Of the seven countries analysed, Italy

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 distancing guidelines. BACK IN BUSINESS IN ENGLAND This week