House prices and rents are growing The latest property news reads well for investors. Property price growth has stabilised, as have average rental yields, while rental prices are rising. No one is now forecasting a Brexit-induced crash in property price. The news flow indicates that the squeeze on buy-to-let profits ...

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The higher your profits, the better your lifestyle Whether investing for the first time or a seasoned property investor, you should set out with a business plan for each buy-to-let (BTL) property you purchase. The idea, surely, is to make as much money as possible with the least amount of ...

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The pros and cons of interest only mortgages for investment financing Most property investors reap the benefits of leveraging in property investment by opting for an interest-only mortgage. But as the amount of mortgage interest tax relief that higher rate taxpayers can claim is reduced and interest rates rise, might ...

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A major distribution hub in the north-west, with a growing population Runcorn is an industrial town and cargo port on the southern bank of the River Mersey where the estuary narrows to form Runcorn Gap. During the first half of the 20th century the industry of the town continued to ...

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Why Bradford could be a star performer for property investors in 2018 When you’re searching for the best places to invest in property UK, Bradford may not be the first city that springs to mind. However, our research has found that it could be the cut-price gem in your property ...

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Attractive and affluent with strong investment potential Stanmore, in the London Borough of Harrow, is one of those locations that beg you to live there: affluent, leafy, suburban. Surrounded by green spaces and conservation areas, and with an understated high street that is home to an eclectic choice of boutique-style shops, ...

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With this knowledge, property investors will get the best investment financing Whether you’re a first-time investor or experienced in buy-to-let property, it’s worth understanding how lenders assess for buy-to-let mortgages. ...

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Property Investment Guide – Innovation and education, combining for a better future Newcastle is the commercial, educational and in partnership with nearby Gateshead, the cultural focus for the North-East. As part of Tyneside, Newcastle’s economy contributes around £13 billion to the UK GVA.  ...

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Identifying the best places to invest in UK The latest house price index – this one from Hometrack – confirms what readers of the Gladfish blog and newsletter have known for some time: London and the South have been usurped by northern cities for house price growth. In this article, ...

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How to get the best mortgage deal when you own multiple properties Investment property is a great asset to build wealth and passive income. Sure, property prices fluctuate through the property and economic trend cycle, but in the UK they have doubled every 8 to 10 years on average. As ...

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