I have always been fascinated by the property investment scenario used in Scotland. It is not just because homeowners can easily get you to bid more than 25% above their properties real worth, but it is the general mystery their property investment system has got to offer as a whole.
If Google go ahead and launch their long awaited property website in the UK, then existing property websites such as Rightmove could soon be facing fierce competition.
I have heard of some ridiculous reasons not to invest in your dream property, but this one totally takes the biscuit. According to ISPreview.co.uk over 75% of homeowners in the UK would choose to not buy their ideal home if it did not come with broadband speeds of at least 1Mbps.
Okay, am I the only one to think that these property repossessions represent a fantastic opportunity to expand your existing property portfolio and invest at notoriously affordable prices? Ummm probably… but before you discount me as being heartless or ‘callous’ in this judgement let me explain…
That’s right. First time homebuyers are now being advised to wait until they are 40 to get onto the property ladder, due to the fierce competition for homes. With bidding wars escalating for property, estate agents are reporting that many homes are now reaching their asking price – if not more – because so many [...]
As an investor it is always important to offer your rental properties the best possible mortgage deals, but as banks are now proving, this task could soon be a lot harder. In the last week, Moneyfacts has reported on average rises of 0.16% on 2 year fixed rate deals, with 5 year deals quickly following [...]
I always find it interesting to see which mortgage lenders homeowners are choosing to opt for. It helps to develop an inpression of what buyers consider to be great mortgage deals and what they don’t. Saying this I was still surprised to read the BBC News report on Northern Rock.
You probably hear the phrase all the time that ‘now is the best time to invest and set up a property deal’ – it is the slogan on the lips of every successful property invester around. But if the Birmingham Post’s recent story on mortgage rate cuts is correct, then this phrase could in fact [...]
Hey Everyone, I don’t know about you but as an investor I always try to keep a keen eye on the news. It is incredible what stories you can find in there and what they can highlight. I know that I personally find them very insightful when it comes to the type of loans I [...]
Investing in a property is getting even easier according to the CML. I was reading an article the other day that was looking at the differences between salaries and mortgage repayments, and according to the report it has supposedly fallen by 14.4% in the last year. Now I know you’re probably wondering what has any [...]
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