Investing in the UK Property Market as a Non Resident

As an investor from outside the UK, your main consideration when buying property in the UK is the exchange rate and where it is relative to your own local currency. Over the last 18 months since the Brexit vote, sterling has dropped in value, and it has been this move that has led to a […]

Bitcoin Vs. Property: Where Should You Invest YOUR Money?

Over the last few months, everyone I talk to seems to bring up Crypto currency, and more specifically the term Bitcoin. This all started last October, when all of a sudden the price of a bitcoin made a dramatic leap in value, offering any lucky investor at the time phenomenal rewards. Let’s put some numbers […]

9 Fatal Mistakes Made by Novice Property Investors

From overstretching your budget, to buying in a property without high demand, there are a number of issues many first time investors face when looking to invest in property, however, these are easily overcome if you have the right guidance. We have listed 9 fatal mistakes that novice investors often make, and how these can […]

Is the End near for the Buy to Let Market?

The last year or so has been difficult for the buy to let investor, and whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the market, it would have been tough to keep up with the raft of reforms that have been placed on the buy to let sector. The list is large and although […]

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 […]

4 Ways to Prepare Your Home for The Festive Season

With the festive season fast approaching and a thousand and one things to do, we have included a few helpful pointers to make your Christmas a simpler and more enjoyable one. From making your own decorations, to checking your heating system, we’ve got you covered for the holiday season. 1. Making Your Own Decorations Nothing […]

What Does the Latest Interest Rate Mean for the Buy to Let Market?

The​ ​other​ ​week​, ​the​ ​Bank​ ​of​ ​England’s​ ​MPC​ ​raised​ ​UK​ ​rates​ ​from ​0.25%​ ​to​ ​0.5%​, ​the​ ​first move​ ​higher​ ​in​ ​rates​ ​for​ ​almost​ ​a decade.​ ​What​ ​will​ ​this​ ​do​ ​to​ ​the​ ​property​ ​market and​ ​buy-to-let​ ​investors?​ ​Well​ ​believe​ ​it​ ​or​ ​not​, ​most​ ​mortgages​ ​issued​ ​in​ ​the​ ​UK​ ​are fixed​ ​term​ ​deals​ ​(80%​ ​of​ ​new​ ​loans​ […]

Investing in The UK: Still a Good Opportunity?

Why invest in the UK. The market of late has been a little circumspect when it comes to committing large sums of money to the UK property market, despite the obvious reduction in costs seen as a result of the devaluation in the currency post the Brexit vote. As it stands it is still unclear […]