How to Find the Best Investment Properties
When we talk to our buy-to-let investment clients in the UK, one of the most common questions we get asked is, how do you find the best investment properties? It’s a great question and one that, we suspect, the great majority would like answered in a succinct way. Unfortunately, there’s rarely a straightforward answer that […]
Is it Time to Invest in Student Property?
We’ll always caveat an answer of that nature by saying that everybody’s best investments are going to depend on their individual circumstances. What’s right for one may not be the case for another, and vice versa. Broadly speaking, these are rocky economic times for the country at large and many of the Western nations in […]
Should You Buy-to-Let or Buy-to-Sell an Investment Property?
Did you know that 4.4 million households were privately rented in England in 2021? As an investor, this is unarguably a fantastic opportunity to advance your portfolio and your profit. However, as opportunities are always subject to shift and change, there is the time-old debate of whether you should consider buy-to-let or buy-to-sell. There are numerous reasons […]
Will UK Property Prices Fall?
One thing’s for sure, the majority of the richest countries in the world are experiencing some pretty tough economic conditions right now; the cost of living is high, inflation is rising, consumer confidence is down and interest rates are going up. So, it is only normal to hold some speculation over the property market and […]
How Long Does the Bank of Mum and Dad Have Left?
The ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’, we all know this turn of phrase now, so much so that it’s now in the dictionary, meaning “(especially in the context of property purchase) a person’s parents regarded as a source of financial assistance or support.” To a certain extent, it’s valid to argue that the incredible rises […]
Are UK Holiday Lets a Good Investment?
As the weather gets warmer and the nights draw lighter, investors may be wondering – are UK holiday lets a good investment? Or is buy-to-let the best route? There are plenty of advantages and disadvantages to consider when purchasing a holiday home. In this article, we discuss the benefits and the risks of a holiday let investment and why […]
What to Expect From Buy-to-Let Property After Covid-19
Whilst the economy took a hit over the last two years due to the disruption of Covid-19, the housing market has remained strong, with both house prices and rents rising at a phenomenal rate. Being forced to spend more time at home has prompted both homeowners and tenants to assess their living conditions and consider […]
Manchester Rents Rise at Record Rates
Manchester is a city that’s absolutely booming at the moment. Manchester rents are on the rise and the mood around the city is one of huge optimism and excitement for the future as local businesses, the local community and people moving into the city are prospering thanks to an excellent and expanding local economy. There […]
UK Property Price Growth Setting New Records
It’s probably not surprising that property price growth is setting new records to those that have been watching the UK property market recently. Whilst there has been quite a lot written about price growth tailing off or flattening (and we’ve certainly found that plausible) it simply hasn’t materialised as of yet. There are any number […]
Buy-to-Let Mortgages: 28 Years of Growth
This article was updated on Fri 2 Feb 2023
