Even when times are good, investing in the property market is a tricky business. What’s going on right now in the property market is particularly interesting. Prices of properties, relative to people’s incomes, are close to the record highs that we s#aw before the financial crisis. But unlike back then, mortgages are far more affordable, at least according to data from the...
Every real estate investor talks about the ever-elusive and highly-coveted off-market deal. Let's take a look at some of the best ways to find these types of properties in this article. Real estate agents and brokers A real estate agent or broker usually has a buyers list as well as a sellers list. If shown that market conditions are favorable, these sellers may be prompted to sell....
In an effort to help more people get onto the property ladder, Boris Johnson announced an overhaul of the mortgage market to help Generation Rent become Generation Buy. Currently, house prices are soaring, mortgage lending restrictions are strict, and deposit requirements are high, making it extraordinarily difficult for a large number of people to afford their first home. As part of his...