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 [...]
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’.
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 [...]
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…
I just spotted this really interesting story on the web this morning and I just wanted to share it with you. According to Bridging & Commercial, Iain Keys and Robin Hills, the founders of Clavis Walden are currently in negotiations to launch a new property fund that will work to expand investment opportunities in the [...]
Remember me commenting the other week on the number of first time buyers who are having to wait until they are 40 to get onto the property ladder? Well the press is getting even weirder.
Depending on where you invest and in what property types you could be paying thousands of pounds more than you’d expect.
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 people [...]
It is always refreshing to be able to comment on a positive property news story, so you can guess how excited I am about this piece of news.
You see according to some of the UK’s leading Estate agents, over 1 in 10 properties across the UK are selling for more than their asking price.
I admit I have always been fascinated by the draw of renting out buy-to-let properties to students, and today is no different. Whilst I was researching this morning I came across an incredible article in the Financial Times about the CBS’s plans to invest £20m into discounted residential properties.
If like me, you have been left feeling disappointed by the increasing limitations of low LTVs mortgages and huge deposits, then this piece of news Will interest you.
In the last few weeks, new and exciting mortgage deals have been re-appearing on the lending market, bringing with them the promise of great interest rates, affordable LTV’s [...]
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