Tag Archives: Buy-to-Let

The Year Ahead

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Tom

Well it’s the first blog article of the year 2012: the year that will see the Olympics come to London, the financial markets starting to repair themselves after the biggest downturn of modern times and, of course, the diamond jubilee … Continue reading →

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Landlords Looking at Timber Homes

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Tom

Some bizarre ideas do come out of the architectural world and many of the latest innovations are focused on sustainability; trying to build lasting, low carbon, cost effective properties which minimise the impacts of our lifestyles on future generations. The … Continue reading →

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Property Horrors

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Tom

Well, its Halloween, so today’s article really had to be on property horrors! Buy-to-let property is fraught with spooks and scares and there are many ways that you could end up putting your investment at risk. As a landlord, your … Continue reading →

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Letting to Lodgers

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Tom

After recent articles on the possibilities of loft conversions, and making sure you research your lodger, it seems appropriate to discuss further details of the possibility of letting to lodgers. For many people a lodger is an exciting way of … Continue reading →

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Investing in Turkey

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Tom

Turkey is a famous holiday destination for many Brits, and clear blue waters, beautiful beaches and a rich east-meets-west culture all spring to mind if you think of Turkey. It is no wonder, then, that Turkey continues to be one … Continue reading →

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Good News for Landlords

Posted on May 26, 2011 by admin

Figures were released on Monday and according to LSL Property Services, they show average rents for UK homes have reached an all time high. In April, the average rent rose by 0.8% and the average price for a month’s rent … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Squatters

Posted on May 24, 2011 by admin

If you’ve recently bought a rental property or are in between tenants, chances are your property is currently unoccupied. Maybe you’ve got the builders in or perhaps you’re looking to sell, either way you should make sure that you’re protected … Continue reading →

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Finance and Funding

Posted on April 19, 2011 by admin

The first step in making any investment is finding the start up capital; stocks, shares, ISAs and property investments all require an initial injection of cash. However, in the longer term, property works a little bit differently. Unlike financial investments, … Continue reading →

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First Time Landlords

Posted on April 15, 2011 by admin

The buy-to-let property market has always been an appealing one and more and more people are thinking about purchasing a property to let to tenants. Becoming a landlord is a big step and it’s a big financial commitment; a house … 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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