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The holiday property sector in the UK is growing and attracting investment interest from all over. Property investors are seeking alternatives to conventional buy to let properties since the government changed the tax laws. Did you know that if you invest in furnished holiday accommodation there are generous capital allowances available? When you hold aRead more

When you invest in your next buy to let investment property you need to take into account a number of very important factors which are essential to tenants. One of the most important considerations for a tenant is their commute time. The average commute time for a private tenant in the UK is around 30Read more

Investing in care homes is something that very few property investors think about doing. But are they missing out on a good opportunity? If you do it right then investing in care homes can be a very good idea because you can make higher yields and the demand is growing all of the time. CareRead more

Let’s face it, Brexit is a mess at the moment and this has definitely had an impact on the reputation of the United Kingdom with other countries. It must be very satisfying for countries that want to trade with the UK once Brexit has happened. The indecision around Brexit in Parliament is making the countryRead more

We want to ensure that you are up to date with all the latest changes that affect property investors. The UK government is introducing new changes to the capital gains tax rules in April 2020. This is going to have the most impact on additional properties that you purchase. What is the Impact of theseRead more

As a property investor you need to think ahead. Despite all of the uncertainty in the UK with Brexit and the hammering that the buy to let sector has taken over the last few years, the demand in the private rental sector remains high. In a recent report from Seven Capital, the UK property investmentRead more

We are really in a state of flux with Brexit at the moment. Nobody knows what is going to happen on 31 October 2019. Will we leave without a deal? Will there be another general election? Or will a new date for the UK leaving the EU happen? In July 2019 the UK economy grewRead more

With so many changes over recent years to the buy to let market the most sensible investment approach is to use a limited company. Many landlords have indicated that they want to move to a limited company structure to invest in rental properties in the near future. If this is of interest to you thenRead more

The Homelet Rental Index reported that rents across the United Kingdom had hit a record high in August 2019. Average UK rent is now £970 as more people are choosing to rent a home than purchase one due to the uncertainty of Brexit. If you have been hesitating about investing in a buy to letRead more

If you have been involved in UK property investment for a while you may have considered using a bridging loan for your projects. Here we will explain what a bridging loan really is and the advantages and disadvantages that it offers. What is a Bridging Loan? The main difference between a mortgage and a bridgingRead more