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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

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

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

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

A lot of buy to let property investors are turning their attention to the student rental market these days. There are several reasons that they are doing this which include: An increasing demand for student rentals Rental prices largely unaffected by the rise and fall of house prices High yields available in certain areas ForRead more

If you are looking for the best buy to let rental yields in the United Kingdom then look no further than postcodes which are in close proximity to universities. This is according to recent research conducted by Howsy the lettings agency. Howsy took house price and rental price data from PropertyData to examine a numberRead more

Successful property investors need to predict the future. We don’t recommend crystal balls but something that has worked well since its inception is the 18 year property cycle. Investors are moving away from short gains with property into longer term projects. With this in mind let’s take a look at how the 18 year propertyRead more

You may have dismissed the capital as being able to provide any tangible property investment opportunities due to house prices stagnating and other factors. But the buy to let market could provide an opportunity for you. Low Supply and an Increase in Demand The supply of rental properties in London has been dwindling since 2017Read more