Why broadband speed should be added to your infrastructure checklist High-speed broadband should be a feature on every property investor’s wish list. Even as recently as a couple of years ago, when we first highlighted broadband as the hidden advantage for London off-plan property investors, it was clear that a ...
Making stamp duty less taxing when you invest in property Buy-to-let property investors have had to cope with a 3% stamp duty surcharge on the property purchases since April 2016. It is one of the extra taxes that have been blamed for a slowdown in the buy-to-let market. Now, I’m ...
When it comes to property investment deposits, size isn’t the only thing that matters The minimum property investment deposit you need to secure a buy-to-let mortgage varies between lenders. Generally, it is at least 25% of the purchase price. Buy-to-let mortgages differ from homebuyer mortgages. The amount of property investment ...
Price is what you pay for a property, the value is what you get “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” One of my favourite quotes from Warren Buffett, widely accepted as the greatest value investor who ever lived. It’s also a great motto for the property ...
Understand property investment costs to maximise profit potential Property investment could be the game changer that transforms your future, but to get started you must be financially prepared. You must budget for your investment. In this article, you’ll learn more about the upfront costs that I outlined in my article ...
Do your cash flow due diligence for property investment success When you invest in property, it pays to know all the costs upfront. There will be taxes, running costs, and insurances. Then there may be service charges, maintenance, and, of course, mortgage interest payments. Understanding the true cost when you ...
Property guarantees to help you sleep at night I don’t know how many times I’ve told people that investing in property is a numbers game, not an emotional one. If the numbers add up, your investment will be successful. Unfortunately, I find that most beginner investors approach property investment more ...
The new Northern Powerhouse destination for businesses and commuters Mention Bradford to most people in the UK, and it will be recognised as the home of Britain’s favourite food – the curry. The Strategic Transport Plan for the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), put forward in February 2018, could make the ...
Here is why regional city property prices could now outshine London If you want to know which cities in the UK might offer the best property investment opportunities over the next four or five years, new research by Hometrack could offer some answers. It also agrees with what our analysis ...
Eliminate emotional barriers to leap into successful property investment In my previous article, I described tips to conduct a successful site visit when you invest in property. But knowing and doing are two very different things. Even though you now have the tools to inspect an investment property like a ...
How Property Investors with Little Time Can Invest in New Build and Off Plan Property using a Regeneration Strategy and Where Exactly to Invest.
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