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Is 2023 going to be a good year for house prices?

This year has seen a lot of changes in the housing market. In 2022, we have seen record-breaking house price increases, huge buyer demand, and homes selling faster than ever before. There was an increase of 5.6% in asking prices in Great Britain this year, to an average of £359,137. Prices were almost £17,000 higher than they were in 2021, when they increased 6.3%.  The imbalance between...

Buy-to-let property with an SPV Company

What are Special-Purpose Vehicle Companies? SPVs are commonly used to purchase and manage buy-to-let properties in the real estate industry. Limited companies isolate the risk when financing and purchasing property, since they have their own legal status, assets, and liabilities. A SPV can hold multiple properties, allowing landlords to expand quickly. Why have Special-Purpose Vehicle Companies...

A guide to buy-to-let mortgages

Buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages are typically used by landlords who wish to purchase properties to rent out. Buy-to-let mortgages are subject to different rules than residential mortgages. Who can get a buy-to-let mortgage? Buying a buy-to-let mortgage is necessary if you intend to rent out your property. For many lenders, a buy-to-let mortgage is considered a higher risk, so you may need to meet certain...

Making investments outside your local area

The experience of investing in a rental property can be exciting, but can also be daunting. As a result, many investors prefer to invest in areas that are near their homes. Investing in your local area has its advantages, but exploring other parts of the country should also be considered before making any decisions. Investing Locally: Although the internet can tell you everything you need to know...

Investing in Off-Plan Property

Property developers often sell properties still under construction in order to raise cash. These are called off-plan properties. Early-bird deals are commonly offered by developers to attract buyers, meaning buyers can pick up high-potential properties at a more reasonable (or more rewarding) price. Therefore, many investors look to benefit from off-plan property investments. The demand for such...

PM Truss u-turns on corporation tax rise

Prime Minister Liz Truss announced on Friday that Britain's corporation tax will be increased to 25% after sacking finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng. The Minister of Finance, Kwarteng, stated in a "mini-budget" on September 23 that corporate taxes would be frozen at 19%, reversing a rise to 25% announced by his predecessor, along with a number of other unfunded tax cuts that have since roiled the...

What can you do about the rising UK mortgage rates?

As a result of the fallout from the mini-budget, interest rates on new mortgages continued to rise this week. For first-time buyers and those looking to remortgage, the higher rates mean much higher monthly payments. What can you do about the situation? Mortgage lenders have now re-entered the market following the financial turmoil caused by the 23 September mini-budget. On Monday, NatWest relaunched...

Are city centre new-build apartments a good BTL investment?

Often it is believed that new build apartments in the city centre are the best buy-to-let investments, but are they still a good investment? Here we will examine the pros and cons of this particular property type. Why City Centre Apartments (Can) Make Great Investments: The following are some of the main reasons why new city centre apartments make great buy-to-let investments: The letting yields...

Mistakes to avoid when investing in property

Due diligence is one of the key benefits of investing in real estate. When you combine this with the fact that most people already have a general understanding of property, it is easy to understand why it is an attractive investment option for many investors. If you make a poor investment decision, you may end up in a position where the valuable asset you thought you were purchasing turns into an...

Investing in Commercial Property

Commercial property can be a rewarding and wise investment if it is rented out to a business. It can be applied to a wide range of building types, including offices, retail, parking lots, warehouses, and industrial properties. It is often the case that the yields are higher and that the tenant will sign a full repairing and insuring lease. There are however a few common pitfalls you should be aware of...

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