Buy to Let: Are You a True Investor?
Over the last few years, the buy to let market has been facing some very strong headwinds that are pushing many so-called ‘hobby’ landlords out of the market, as their ability to raise finance on these projects becomes increasingly difficult. Add to that the introduction of a 3% stamp duty levy on second homes, and […]
Thinking About Buying an Overseas Property?
The United Nations International Migration Report 2017 suggests that around 258 million people do not live in the countries in which they were born. Data also shows that while around 1.3 million British citizens live in European Union countries, around 1.2 million reside in Australia. While most people who move overseas end up renting homes, […]
Buy to Let Loopholes: Save More, Earn More
If you’re new to buy to let, you might not appreciate the full implications. Up until now, people buying property to let have been able to claim tax relief on their mortgage interest payments at their marginal rate of tax. This means that a basic rate taxpayer would get 20% tax relief, but those at […]
Off-Plan Versus Traditional Resale
There are three main questions we often get asked by budding investors.; ‘Why off plan?’ ‘What is off plan?’ And, ‘What does it offer me as an investor?’ Well initially, let’s dispel the usual confusion, and state that new build is generally the same as off-plan. Many people we speak to do get a little […]
How to Choose the Right Buy-to-Let Broker
Whether you are beginning your search for your first property, or you already have a portfolio of properties, it is key to choose a buy-to-let broker that looks after your every needs. A broker that offers you value and and is not just there to sell you a property and then disappear. So, how do […]
New Year, New Resolutions
Well, where did 2017 go? For me, this year has flown by and like most people after a great night of celebration, when the bells chime in the New Year I will be making pledges to myself to go to the gym more, live a healthy lifestyle and be a better person. There will be […]
