Modern-day construction now means that much of the construction is completed offsite, the meaning is quicker, cheaper and in many cases better quality. I was walking to work past Wembley Park, Alto Building, which has been build using pods, built offsite and shipped onsite to be craned into position. Video ...

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We did a quick survey of our banker clients and in every single case the attitude was “Are you joking, there is no way we are going anywhere. The kids are in school, we speak English not French or German and my husband loves shopping on the high street :)” ...

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Partnerships as property investment vehicles UK property investment can be made using several different structures. Having discussed the pros and cons of direct property investment in my last article, in the second part of this series I’ll be looking at partnerships. ...

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Ashford – Gateway to Europe and key to your investment dreams Considered the ‘Gateway to Europe’, Ashford is the fastest growing city between London and the continent. That sounds like a big claim, but the truth of it becomes immediately evident when you have a look at how this scenic ...

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Is direct property investment best for you? One of the most common questions we’ve been asked during the last few months is whether owning properties directly is still the best way to profit from UK property investment opportunities. Mostly, the question has been prompted by the changes to the tax ...

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Questions have been raised over the last few years about London and whether it's still a place for investment... well my take is always 'London will surprise you'. Ryan Rahnavard, Associate Director at Gladfish explains his take on London's investment potential. Video Transcription Brett: Hi, guys! Welcome to Property Rant. ...

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Why developers need to sell off-plan property As a property investor, one of the main attractions is the enormous profits that are possible by using leveraging to grow a property portfolio. Property developers understand this investment strategy, and they also use leveraging to maximise their profits. In other words, rather ...

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How to buy the best off-plan units at the best price Off-plan property investment has the potential to produce incredible capital gains and rental income when you do it right. In strong markets, I’ve made ‘overnight’ gains of 20% and more. I’ve put the word ‘overnight’ in speech marks because ...

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How to minimise risks when you invest in off-plan property Many would-be property investors argue that buying off-plan property is too risky. They’ve heard horror stories about investors who have lost their deposit because the developer has gone bust. They ask why on earth anyone would pay out for something ...

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 Ways to save your house deposit in double-quick time There’s a growing number of property investors whose first property purchase is a property investment. Increasingly we speak to young investors who want to live in a rented property while taking advantage of property investment opportunities. They want the flexibility of ...

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