Property Investment

The UK has long been a destination of choice for investors based in the Gulf Region. There are several key reasons why it is such a popular location; its proximity to the Middle East when compared with other English speaking countries such as the US, its highly respected banking sector and both the judicial and financial systems are deemed to be fair. Overseas investors wanting to invest in UK property...

As a property investor it’s important to ensure you are well informed on the property market, the most successful investors will often take an interest in learning about suitable opportunities in all locations. Diversifying a portfolio to include property in both well-established areas and those that are yet to meet their full potential can be an excellent investment strategy. Where to find...

For those seeking the best places to invest in UK property in 2020 we have compiled a shortlist of locations that should be included in any discerning investors hunt for an investment property. Locations that have not yet peaked, locations that still have a great potential for capital appreciation whilst having proven to be a robust prospect and importantly, locations that offer a solid rental...

Understanding the difference between leasehold and freehold can help you make better purchasing decisions. As a property investor, having knowledge of the different types of tenure and what they could mean for your rental yield will help provide clarity when considering and comparing investment properties. What is freehold? A freeholder owns a building in its entirety including the land on which the...

Stamp Duty must be paid by a buyer of any property in England that costs over £125,000 if it is the sole property owned by an individual and any property that has and agreed sale price of £40,000 or more if it is being purchased as a buy to let. The rate of tax applicable to a property purchase changes dependent on the value of the property, how many properties the buyer owns or is purchasing in one...

Investors considering a property are usually most interested in one figure – the rental yield. And rightly so, without using the rental yield figures as a guide it’s difficult to compare investment opportunities and understand the return you should expect. In the current climate, it can be difficult to ascertain figures, price growth has an impact on rental yields as does the supply and demand of...

Property investment is known to be a successful way to increase your overall wealth over a period of time. Along with all the stories of investors getting it right and making considerable income from their portfolios, come the tales of those who have not made money and may have even made a bad property investment. There are a lot of myths that potential investors might be led to believe and...

Property investment can be hugely rewarding financially, purchasing a bad investment can topple your success as an investor and can leave you stuck with an asset that doesn’t generate immediate income or have potential for capital growth in the long term – so how do you avoid buying a bad investment? Even the most successful of property investors will have likely purchased a bad investment at some...

The UK’s housing shortage is not new news, the issue has plagued government after government with the solutions put in place coming up short time and time again. The National Housing Federation recently published the first-ever ‘state of the nation’ report on the housing shortage and found that more than eight million people, one in every seven, are being affected by the housing crisis across the...

As a first-time investor planning to invest in rental property there might be an overwhelming amount of information to digest on how best to fund your investment. Should you purchase a property yourself or put money into an investment fund? There are several options available to investors, each with their unique set of risks and potential for reward. We consider the different type of rental property...