Category Archives: Housing Market

Trends in the Market

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Tom

There has been a lot of talk lately about changes in the UK housing market and how consumers are going to respond to the financial crisis. With house prices showing a little more volatility than most homeowners would like, we … Continue reading →

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Property Swaps

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Tom

A nice way of avoiding chains or long ladders when looking to buy or sell a property is the property swap. Usually this sort of deal involves two parties agreeing to trade the deeds for each other’s properties and normally … Continue reading →

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Buying a property at auction

Posted on June 23, 2011 by admin

Property auctions can be pretty daunting at times, but can also be fantastic places to snap up a bargain for the would-be landlord. If you’re thinking of becoming a landlord or perhaps looking for a new challenge then a property … Continue reading →

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In the City or Out of Town?

Posted on April 7, 2011 by admin

With the British summer looking like it’s about to get underway, your thoughts might just be turning towards your summer holidays. Though the beach holiday has always been the classic getaway for Brits, it’s becoming more and more fashionable to … Continue reading →

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Where to Buy?

Posted on March 28, 2011 by admin

Any landlord who has been letting property for some time knows the UK property market as a whole is incredibly diverse. The types of properties, tenants and rental yields can vary dramatically within individual cities let alone across the whole … Continue reading →

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Not-So Great Housing Expectations

Posted on March 22, 2011 by admin

A study by Globrix last week shows that first time buyers are increasingly worried about getting on the property market. Two fifths of prospective first time buyers think they are unlikely to get on the property ladder by the age … Continue reading →

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The Property Economy

Posted on March 8, 2011 by admin

There’s no doubt we have fallen on difficult times of late. Since the financial crisis we have seen a considerable drop in business confidence and it is now very difficult to know where to put your money. Equity and bond … Continue reading →

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Do Your Homework

Posted on February 25, 2011 by admin

Unless you’re very, very lucky, a property is probably the most expensive thing you will ever purchase in your lifetime. Whether you’re a seasoned landlord or making your mark on the buy-to-let market for the first time, buying a property … Continue reading →

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Should I take out Rent Guarantee Insurance?

Posted on February 18, 2011 by admin

Yesterday, lettings agency Upad released the results of their monthly Landlord Confidence Index, stating that confidence in the buy-to-let property market has dropped two points to 61% in February. With some tenants falling into arrears and credit markets still tight, … Continue reading →

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Time to make a move?

Posted on February 14, 2011 by admin

Following the Bank of England’s decision on Thursday to maintain a 0.5% base rate, all eyes are focused on the economic recovery. Despite the fact we’re still coming out of turbulent times, now is still a great time to purchase … Continue reading →

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