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 February 2010 ~ 3 Comments

Second Homeowners Threatened By Cyprus Ruling

Although I don’t get involved in overseas property investment per se, I do still have a keen interest in what is happening on their property market.
Take this news story I read about this morning…
Over 6,400 property investors who own second homes in Cyprus may now be at risk of losing their land following the case [...]

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25 January 2010 ~ 1 Comment

Home Reports Re-shape Scottish Property Market

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.

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05 January 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Property Repossession Loophole is FINALLY Abolished

I have always thought that I was pretty ‘property investment’ savvy when it comes to rules and regulations, but even I wasn’t aware of the legal loophole that enables mortgage lenders to repossess your property without going to court.

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10 December 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Are Rightmoves Days Numbered?

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.

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01 December 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Is Now The Time For Investing

Are you looking for your 1st property investment and want to know if now is the right time to invest in property.

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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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23 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Should You Go To A Property Investor Show

Have you ever attended a property investment show. Why not. They are a great idea for anyone looking to gain the knowledge they need to be a good landlord.

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17 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Broadband Services Impact on Property Investment

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.

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16 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Could you be an armchair property investor?

What does it take to be an armchair property investor and do you have the skills to be a successful property investor?

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