08 March 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Good News For First Time Buyers…

It may be a long time ago now since I bought my first property, but I definitely remember the struggles of trying to get onto the property ladder and save up for a deposit.
That is why it is with great happiness that I reveal that leading lenders Santanders are increasing the maximum loan sizes of [...]

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01 March 2010 ~ 1 Comment

Could you become mortgage free by 50?

According to statistics by Co-operative Bank Mortgages, 62% of the UK’s population wants to be mortgage free by the age of 50, and I honestly cannot blame them. Free from the obligation of having to pay hundreds of pounds every single month towards their property. To become mortgage free, you can finally focus on preparing [...]

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18 January 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Avoid Poor Property Management

It definitely pays to have a strong property management team behind you to help prevent the unsightly costs of having to pay for repairs if your tenant damages your property.
I was reading an article recently about a property investor who had to pay cleaning costs of up to £1,900 after their tenant left their carpets, [...]

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30 December 2009 ~ 1 Comment

Have You Heard The Property Price Rumours?

I have been hearing a lot of rumours over the last few weeks about how the property market is expected to develop over the next 12 months, and I have to say I am now completely and utterly confused.
You may remember the other week that I discussed Economists predictions which suggested that because of static [...]

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23 December 2009 ~ 1 Comment

Second Holiday Homes – Are They Where The Money Is?

I have never really been caught up with the idea of having a second home and letting it out when I am not occupying it, but I can definitely see the appeal and why demand for such properties is rising.
I was reading an article by holidaylettings.co.uk the other day and in it they revealed that [...]

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17 December 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Will 2010 Be The Year Of Professional Landlord?

I am officially in love with Rightmove. A bold statement I know, but I can’t help it since they announced that 2010 will be the ‘Year of the Professional Landlord’.

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26 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Where Have All The Buy-to-let Mortgages Gone?

It is undeniable that the buy-to-let mortgage market has considerably improved in the last 4 months, yet despite these clear improvements these deals are no where near the quality they were in 2007.
It is a catch-22: impressive 100% buy-to-let mortgages on properties valued £250,000 and above or restricted mortgage deals on properties that are discounted [...]

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22 December 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Student Property Investment

This posts looks at some potential property investments in the UK property market.

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10 October 2008 ~ 7 Comments

Understanding Commercial Real Estate Leases

As a professional landlord, we all want to achieve the perfect landlord/tenant relationship. Why? Because it makes for easier work.
You see for any investor, new or experienced, when you invest in a rental property you want to be able to keep it sustainable. Never empty. Never cutting into your profits. But always working for you.

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