Property is one of the most unique asset classes for investors because of the flexibility it can provide, especially in terms of location and property type. Even if we discount property type, location and your own holding patterns, investors can opt to target different demographics such as short-term letting or assured shorthold tenancies.
All of the companies featured in the case studies in this blog post are “close” companies.
It has been a stellar year for UK property owners, with house prices rising over 8.8% in the 12-months to June. However, we are not alone in experiencing a year of unprecedented house price growth. In fact, it could be said that house price growth has been relatively sedate when compared against the rest of the […]
A few years back this strategy was all the rage among property afficionados, but recently stories of the thousands made flipping properties have widely diminished. For various reasons the government has been keen to make this strategy more difficult for property investors, but it hasn’t lost its relevance all together. Flipping is still a good […]
It is relatively common for an asset (e.g. an investment property) to be jointly held in the names of a married couple (or civil partners). The general rule is that those individuals are treated for income tax purposes as beneficially entitled to the property income in equal shares. This is sometimes referred to as the ’50:50 rule’.
Fred Harrison’s 18-Year Cycle has captivated a large proportion of the property investment community. New posts and publications on the topic are released on a seemingly daily basis, as the theory continues to gain ground.
Holiday and short-term lets or serviced accommodation are virtually the same model, but they may be used for different purposes. They can be an attractive proposition if your property is in an area that is conducive to it, think close to tourist attractions or areas that contain the offices of international businesses. This kind of strategy […]
Heatwaves, flooding and droughts will be more frequent and more intense, so says a landmark report by United Nations’ (UN) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The report predicts that the worlds temperature will soon be 1.5 degrees warmer due to human influence.
In this the third part of our 8-part strategy series we’re going to be looking at the pros and cons of investing in commercial properties and what it takes to be successful with a commercial strategy.
Whilst the first rays of normality have returned, the past year has certainly been one of the toughest in recent history. It has taken extraordinary measures by both the national government and the average person to pull through this pandemic. Although certain segments of the media may loathe to admit it, landlords as a community […]
Over the past few years, property investment has become a very profitable way to make money.
It surprises me that, despite all the media stories, discussions on Facebook Property groups, blogs like this one and discussion fora, people still see becoming a landlord as “a bit on the side”. They come into the business with little or no knowledge of the legislation and regulation which surrounds the industry. They often consequently have […]
As a landlord, it can be confusing to know what your rights and responsibilities are at the best of times, but it can be especially difficult with HMOs (house in multiple occupation), as you have to manage multiple tenants.
As the stamp duty holiday is slowly being phased out, we thought it would be a good time to recap on some common stamp duty questions. These questions have been asked by the public and feature real-life scenarios where stamp duty might apply.
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