Tag Archives: Housing Market

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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Rule Britannia!

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin

The Royal Wedding has well and truly arrived! Wedding fever has gripped the country and it’s a very exciting time in the UK; it’s not every day you are able to witness the wedding of a future King of England. … Continue reading →

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Managing Risk

Posted on April 5, 2011 by admin

Good investing is all about managing your risks. On a daily basis, financiers work to balance portfolios and manage liquidity, hoping to strike a profitable balance between risk and reward. As a landlord, you don’t need to worry about bonds, … 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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Expanding your Property Portfolio

Posted on March 14, 2011 by admin

According to a study conducted by Cluttons Estate Agents, property in London is becoming increasingly hard to come by. Stocks of residential properties are down 60% year on year and this represents a decrease of over 90% since 2008. The … 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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