When hearing the words “Elephant & Castle”, most Londoners immediately think of a run-down and ramshackle area dominated by a double roundabout of traffic turmoil and two large and loathsome estates – the Heygate and Aylesbury, both of which look, feel, and smell of decades of decay and neglect. ...

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Another investment news headline that should be ignored Investment news headlines are usually written to shock and sensationalise. So, when I read that “Demand for homes dips on election jitters” in City AM the week before the election, I guessed that the headline would be somewhat misleading. I was right. ...

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Why supermarkets matter to property investors Property investment opportunities are heavily reliant on the property fundamentals – shops, schools, transport links, major employers and major investment. Now, thanks to research conducted by Lloyds Bank, we can tell you what effect being near a supermarket has on investment property values. We ...

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Think you can’t get on the property ladder? Time to rethink your strategy Buy-to-rent investment is an option that could get you on the property ladder faster. It’s an investment strategy that is growing in popularity. With an average of more than £32,000 needed for a deposit for that first ...

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What now for UK politics? What now for property UK? Investment news during the last week provides evidence that the tide has turned in favour of property investment in the commuter towns and regional cities. It also provides evidence of the damage that the increase in stamp duties is doing ...

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How to make sure you are never nervous when you invest off-plan Buying off-plan property is an investment strategy packed with benefits. You could get the biggest discount on the best off-plan property. Your maintenance bills should be next to nothing. You should be able to command a premium rent, ...

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If you’ve invested in a pension and not property, look away now Property investment opportunities or pension savings? That’s the option you could be faced with if you receive an inheritance or large bonus from work. If you don’t need the money now, you’ll want it to grow until you ...

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Liverpool is leading property investment in regional cities Buy-to-let investment in Liverpool is enjoying a boom. Rental yields are high, and demand for rental property is exploding. Property investors in this part of the North West of England are enjoying some of the best property investment dynamics in the UK. ...

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An investor diary will help you to build good investment habits The property investor who keeps a diary will build wealth faster than the one who doesn’t. It is one of the lessons my property mentor taught me when I first started out. It’s one of the property investment tips ...

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Strategies to keep tenants on track with rent payments “Is buy-to-let worth it?” is a question you may ask yourself when your tenant is late with their rent. After all, you still have your mortgage and other costs to pay. You’ll need to chase the tenant, discover why the rent ...

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