With the recent announcement made by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on stamp duty, a large number of buy-to-let investors have started returning to the property market again. To revive the property market, the stamp duty threshold on property sales has been increased to £500,000 for buyers in England and Northern Ireland and it’ll continue to be in effect until 31st March, 2021. It means if you are...
Property investors have considered HMOs (also known as houses of multiple occupancy or houses in multiple occupation) as one of the most attractive investment methods for a long time. It essentially helps them receive more income from a single property. If you too are planning to explore this method, this guide is for you. It’ll help you get the answers to all your questions regarding HMOs. What’s...
Are you a property investor who frequently visits online property forums and participates in discussions? If yes, you’ve most likely observed that BMV or Below Market Value properties have become a hot topic these days. Of course, from an investor’s perspective, BMV properties present a good opportunity to either earn a regular monthly income by renting them out or make a considerable profit by...
Once, Britain’s landlords considered buy-to-let (BTL) an appealing investment option. But this was before crippling tax blows triggered a waning interest. However, with an increase in the residential stamp duty threshold to £500,000 (from £125,000) until March 31, 2021, buy-to-let can emerge again as a popular choice for property investors. When savings rates are low, unemployment is...
These days, the demand for office is experiencing a decline due to the COVID-19 crisis that’s compelling a huge number of people to work from home. As a result, commercial property owners are somewhat forced to find new uses for their properties. And when it comes to converting a property from one use to another, office to residential is still considered as one of the most attractive options. When...
Across the globe, care home investment has emerged as one of the most preferred property investment vehicles among new and experienced investors alike. In the UK, the population of senior citizens is increasing steadily, and that’s the key reason why this investment option has a significant growth opportunity. According to the ONS (Office of National Statistics), 20.7% of the UK population will be...
Whether you are a property developer or investor, investing in land can help you make a good profit. When you are out to find your dream land, you’ll notice two different types of lands – lands having planning permission and lands without it. If your preferred plot of land doesn’t come with planning permission, it’s quite normal if you feel hesitant about whether or not to buy it. Obtaining...
It couldn’t be a better time to invest in property not for you to live you but to rent. The number of tenants requiring long term property rentals is rising rapidly and is set to keep on rising. The number of households in the private rented sector in the UK increased from 2.8 million in 2007 to 4.5 million in 2017, an increase of 1.7 million (63%) households and is set to continue to rise. With...
Property investment has always been one of the most effective means of earning money/making profits. At its core, there are two property investment strategies. The first one is buying a property and selling it for a profit while the other one is buying a property and renting it out. In this post, we’re going to discuss the first one, which is commonly known as flipping property strategy. Flipping...
The BRR or Buy, Refurbish, Refinance strategy has become one of the most sought-after techniques among property investors who want to build a large portfolio. It not only helps them expedite the growth of your property portfolio but you can pull out some or all of your actual investments as well. If you too are a property investor and have got the determination to build an enviable portfolio, continue...