Buying property as an investment has proved to be a successful and lucrative investment decision for many but can feel very daunting. Here's everything you need to know in order to get started! 1. Researching your property portfolio We recommend starting with some...
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How Does The Increase in Construction Costs Affect You As The Landlord? What Decisions Must You Make Ahead Of Calling a Contractor Out?
If you are a landlord and need to call a contractor out, you may quickly discover that the cost for a call out has increased over the last 2 years, and is only going upwards. In fact, we have found the cost of construction including supply, materials and labour has...
Greenwashing – What is it & how does it affect your choices as a consumer?
You may hear the term 'Greenwashing' mentioned more often, especially with an increased focus on Climate change and climate action, with the UK government also having an ambitious climate change target: to slash emissions by 78% by 2035! As consumers get more...
The 2022 Property Market Outlook
With 2022 already underway it's a good time to reflect on what 2021 was like for the UK Property market and share our predictions for what lies ahead. Looking back to 2021, it certainly was a bumper year for the property market, with property prices being pushed to...
Property Market: Are Homes Close To Transport Links In Demand Again?
Whilst during the pandemic we saw the demand for properties close to green spaces and in more residential, family centric areas increase, we are now seeing that the lifting of coronavirus restrictions has prompted a surge in searches for homes for sale close to...
Hong Kongers Relocating to London. What Does This Mean For The Property Market?
The UK government has been offering a new visa to Hong Kong holders of British National Overseas (BNO) passports that gives them a chance to become British citizens – a change it made after China’s national security law for Hong Kong. The Hong Kong British National...
The Top 5 Reasons Landlords Should Appoint a Property Manager
As Landlords, you will have a whole range of worries and concerns with regards to your buy to let property and associated tenancy and perhaps not enough time to dedicate to it. This is why it is so important to work with a professional property management firm, that...
The 4 Super Key Changes Announced in the Queen’s Speech That Will Impact The Property Market & How It May Affect You!
The Queen's Speech marked the official opening of Parliament and set out the government's agenda for the next 12 months, and it included several significant property-related reforms that will aim to benefit homeowners and buyers. Here are the key four (4) super key...
5 Super Important Things to Remember When Using Your Hard Earned Money to Invest In a New Build Property
New build homes can be a great investment option, whether you're a first time buyer trying to get on the property ladder or looking to invest in a property “off plan” before the development has been completed to secure a good deal. New builds are lucrative to many, as...
The Super Quiet Gigabit Broadband Roll Out That Will Certainly Catch out Developers & Landlords but Make Tenants Life Easy- Find Out How It Will Impact You?
If slow, inconsistent internet has been one of your lockdown woes when working from home as a tenant, you will welcome the news that the new Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill is finally set to become law. The government will now seek industry...
The 5 Most Crucial Things to Consider If You Are Thinking Of Investing In a Buy To Let Property
Have you been considering investing in a buy to let property to start expanding your property portfolio? We’ve put together some of the key aspects you need to know about if you are considering purchasing a property investment. Buy as an Individual or in a Limited...