A quiet borough in the midst of two major cities The Metropolitian Borough of Sandwell, is in perfect commuting distance from Birmingham and Wolverhampton, which are both accessible via a tram link taking half an hour. ...

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GoCompare confirms our forward view of Manchester Six months ago, we asked if Manchester could be the property investment story of 2018. Now we know: it is. We wrote a series of articles detailing why we thought Manchester was the place to invest. In fact, we’ve been telling investors to ...

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The pros and cons of interest-only mortgages When assessing the financing options for investing in property, one of the key questions to answer is if you should use a repayment mortgage or interest-only mortgage. This article will help you decide, as we point out the advantages and disadvantages of both ...

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Three reasons you should buy property in good school catchment areas One of the property fundamentals that professional investors look for when searching for the best residential investment property is a property near a good school. While this is often considered as a ‘no-brainer’, many investors ask me if it ...

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Build a void period strategy to increase your buy-to-let profits Recent news shows research shows that 35% of UK landlords have experienced a void period in the first quarter of 2018. However, the average tenancy is 18 months, and the average void period is 22 days. Some landlords suffer from ...

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The essential low-cost risk mitigation strategy When it comes to buy-to-let property, giving someone the run of your property can be daunting. I mean, you don’t even trust your best mate to drive your car. How are you expected to trust people you may never have met to take proper ...

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Plan for success in any asset Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve written a few articles to help you decide your goals as an investor. I have, of course, concentrated on property investment, though many of the principles I’ve discussed hold true for all investment assets. To recap, here ...

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Luton predicted as the next property hotspot from the ripple effect of the capital Luton is a large town, situated alongside the M1 motorway in Bedfordshire. It has a current population of just under 260,000 people, and with a growth of around 21% over the last ten years. Luton has been ...

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The before, during and after essentials of property investment The objective of investing in property is to benefit from the potential capital gains and rental income that a buy-to-let investment could produce. It’s this money that will transform your life. It’s going to provide the finances to pay for the ...

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4 what could go wrong’s that savvy investors consider before investing In this article, you’ll learn about assessing if your investment goals are achievable by investing in property – a key consideration when aligning goals, ROI, and risk when you invest in property. ...

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