An overview of commercial property investment
The term commercial property typically relates to assets such as shops (both with and without adjoining residential accommodation), pubs, hotels, offices, warehouses and land. In theory, it is similar...
View ArticleWhy a mortgage term can be far more important than the product you choose
When we talk about mortgages, most of what is discussed revolves around rates, fees, repayment methods, cash back and other incentives, but often the term of the mortgage isn’t looked at in much...
View ArticleCould Paradise Papers impact luxury real estate markets?
The release of 13.4 million files, nicknamed the “Paradise Papers“, which were “acquired” after a hack on law firm Appleby have yet again placed great focus on the use of overseas tax havens to acquire...
View ArticleSensible property investment strategies in troubled economic times
In theory property investment is relatively straightforward, find a good value asset, maximise income and sell for a profit further down the line. It is a shame that it is not that straightforward in...
View ArticleAre short-term speculators ruining the real estate market?
Whether markets are flying high or under pressure, short-term speculators and so-called “flippers” tend to get a bad press. They are often accused of taking advantage of short-term situations to line...
View ArticleObtaining a mortgage with bad credit – What are your options?
If you looked at the mortgage industry in 2008, just after the 2007 recession, lenders catering to clients with poor credit had almost completely disappeared. Some lenders moved to more mainstream...
View ArticleHousing markets and 2018
There is no doubt that 2017 has been a dramatic year for housing markets around the world. The UK is under pressure in light of Brexit, the performance of European housing markets is still patchy Read...
View ArticleProperty investment strategies for 2018
As we approach the end of 2017 there are an array of differing opinions about the worldwide real estate sector and specific country markets. On one hand there were high hopes that Donald Trump would...
View ArticleCan UK property market continue to be a government cash cow?
As the UK housing market looks set for a period of subdued growth in the short to medium term, can the sector still deliver growing tax revenues to the UK government? This is a question Read more...The...
View ArticleCommon property myths
The property market, like any other investment market, tends to attract an array of myths, rumours and untruths. If you read the general press you would be forgiven for assuming that making money in...
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