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It is believed that the property market, both globally and in the UK, is driven by the Property Cycle. That is, the property market conforms to a repetitive and historical sequence of events which can be categorised. The Property Cycle is not unique, it ties in with the business cycle, credit cycle and a general theory of economic boom and bust.  

The coronavirus pandemic has led to an unprecedented demand for holiday lets. As Europe and the rest of the world continue to battle against rising cases, many would-be holiday goers are looking closer to home for their annual get away. At the top of the list for UK staycations sit coastal towns and villages. 

Anyone wishing to run a business in the UK has a wide choice of ways to organise it. Each possible structure has its own advantages and disadvantages. This post gives an overview of the three basic types of business structure that are commonly used.

On Wednesday the 28^th of April, the House of Lords finally passed the unamended version of the Fire Safety Bill. The Lords voted down amendments aiming to prevent building owners from passing repair costs onto leaseholders and tenants. Once the Bill receives Royal Assent, it will be passed into Law in England and Wales. 

It is theorised that the property market follows a predictable cycle of behaviour over time – termed the property cycle. Historical studies suggest that global and regional property markets conform to a pattern of differing stages. These stages consist of ‘the Boom’, ‘the Slump’ and ‘the Recovery’. It is believed that the property market moves through each stage consecutively in a consistent and predictable pattern.