In an ideal world, property taxes wouldn’t provide so much of a financial limitation for us property investors, but such wishes rarely enter into existence…
However, I did spot an article today which has given me some hope that the Budget Report tomorrow will present better opportunities for investors.
If you are unfamiliar with the recent ruling by the government to implement stricter landlord regulations in order to offer tenants greater protection against deposit loss and poor property maintenance, then you have only heard the half of it.
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 [...]
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’.
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 people [...]
I just saw this story on the web and I couldn’t help commenting on it.
As part of their ‘Hidden Homes Scheme’, Wandsworth council and Notting Hill Housing have teamed up to help convert a disused car park in Putney into 10 spacious apartments. Their reasoning? To help first time buyers find an affordable route onto [...]
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 suit [...]
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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