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Author, illustrator and specialist in period architecture, Trevor Yorke, takes a dive into housing from the 1950s and 60s to look at the construction techniques of the day and at at what a modern investor should be looking for in houses from this era.
Discover how to invest in UK property with our straightforward guide. Learn about buy-to-let, HMOs, and development strategies, understand yields and get expert insights on building a profitable property portfolio – perfect for new buy-to-let landlords.
Want to sell your property faster than the standard 5-6 month timeline? Explore immediate house sale options, from cash buyers to quick-sale services. Learn the pros and cons of selling quickly, what you’ll need for a fast sale, and how to choose the best method for your situation.
From first missed payment to court proceedings, understand exactly what happens during repossession and when. With months before final repossession, know what to expect at each stage. Learn when lenders take action and how the process really unfolds.
Explore the comprehensive guide to serviced accommodation investment in the UK. Understand different property types, target guests, potential returns, and crucial setup requirements. Discover how this high-yield strategy compares to traditional buy-to-let investments.
Looking to invest in a holiday let? Our comprehensive guide covers everything from potential yields and running costs to location strategies and tax implications. Learn how holiday lets could double your rental income compared to traditional buy-to-lets.
Master the art of house price negotiation. Learn how to understand the property market, prepare effectively, and craft winning offer strategies. Discover expert techniques for dealing with estate agents, handling counteroffers, and negotiating in specific scenarios.
West London offers diverse buy-to-let opportunities, from high-yield areas in Hounslow to luxury investments in Kensington and Chelsea.
Uncover lucrative buy-to-let investment prospects across South London’s boroughs. From Croydon’s urban regeneration to Wandsworth’s riverside developments, this guide highlights key areas, property trends, and market insights to help investors make informed decisions.
Explore detailed property and housing market statistics for East London boroughs. This data includes average house prices, rental yields, population figures, and property sales trends across various postcodes, offering valuable insights for real estate professionals and potential buyers.
Discover the property landscape of North London with our comprehensive guide. We break down average house prices, rental yields, population density, and market trends across boroughs like Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington, Westminster, and the City of London.
Explore repossessed homes in the UK with our comprehensive guide. Learn how to identify these properties, understand their investment potential, and navigate the buying process. Discover strategies for working with estate agents, auctions, and lenders to find hidden gems in the property market.
The UK government has pushed back the oil boiler ban to 2035, affecting 1.7 million households. This article explores the timeline, reasons for the ban, its impact on homeowners and landlords, available alternatives, and financial support options. Learn how to prepare for this significant change in home heating.
The gas boiler ban, now extended to 2035, affects both new builds and existing homes. While you won’t be forced to remove functioning boilers, planning for low-carbon alternatives is crucial. Discover the timeline, impact on property values, government grants, and alternative heating options to future-proof your investments.
The EPC ‘C’ target for landlords is an evolving deadline. This guide covers everything landlords need to know, including the year 2030 target, specific requirements, estimated costs of improvements, potential benefits for both landlords and tenants and how to find out if your property maybe exempt.
Discover how to choose the right property sourcing company for your investment goals. Learn about the benefits of sourced property, potential pitfalls, and key considerations when partnering with property finders. Get insights on evaluating deals, understanding legal aspects, and maximizing your ROI in the UK property market.
Want to make money finding great property deals? Become a property sourcer! This guide shows you how to get started, stay on the right side of the regulations, and build your skills. Learn from real stories of what works (and what doesn’t) in this exciting property career and how to start your own property business.
I’ve been investing in property since 2005 and over time have refined the methods I use to source properties for myself and my clients.
Described as the best place to invest in property in the UK Leicester has below average property prices but benefits from a close proximity to the economy of the south-east. Today we look at investment in Leicester and ask where in this city should you be putting your money?
Preston became a city in 2002 and since has become the UK’s most improved city. It has also been voted as a better place to live and work than both Manchester and Liverpool. Given its growth, It is certainly a place for investors to keep an eye on.
Known as a seaside resort and for its illuminations, Blackpool is less well known for being one of the top ten cheapest places to buy a property in the country. Here we will take a deep dive into how Blackpool stacks up as a place to invest in residential buy-to-let.
A city famous for its industrial decline, Sunderland has seen a lot of regeneration over recent years and is once again on the up. And with some of the cheapest property and highest yields in the UK, our advise is for investors to take note.
Wolverhampton is one of the UK’s biggest cities and that means it’s one of the UK’s biggest property markets too. That Wolverhampton also has some of the cheapest investment property in the country only adds to the attraction of this well connected and growing city.
Middlesbrough, Teesside, often gets a bad press. It’s a town that has suffered from more than its fair share of industrial decline in the past. But Middlesbrough has ambitious plans to renew, regenerate and rebuild for the future.
A ‘sleeping giant’ might be a very good way to describe Swansea as a property investment opportunity! Swansea is a city that many property investors overlook, probably because they don’t know much about it but with high yields and relatively low prices is not one to ignore.
Oxford’s image as a city of dreaming spires couldn’t be more wrong today! It may be one of the prettiest small cities around – but it is also an economic powerhouse and a global name in education, research and technology. Here’s everything you need to know about investing in buy-to-let in Oxford.
Derby is one of the UK’s smaller cities. But it is one of the country’s leading manufacturing centres with a healthy economy providing lots of skilled jobs. Surprising then, that it is also one of the cheaper UK cities for property investors.
Hull has a reputation as a dreary northern city. But visit it and you’re sure to be surprised. As well as being something of an industrial powerhouse with numerous large and well-known companies it also offers some of the cheapest buy-to-let property in the country.
Portsmouth is pretty unique. It’s the only Island city in the UK, home to the Royal Navy and it’s densely populated. There is, in other words, strong demand and limited supply. Portsmouth also has a robust, growing economy and a bright future ahead.
Like the hot springs which gave Bath its name Bath also has a very hot property market. Thanks, probably, to being one of the most historic, beautiful and most often visited cities in the UK. Here’s our guide to finding the best buy-to-let property in Bath.
Exeter is an exciting, fast-growing city, with conditions that bode extremely well for property investors and buy-to-let landlords. But more than that, Exeter has a solid, growing economy and is quickly gaining a reputation for being a vibrant, fashionable place to live and work.
Bradford is a fast expanding city with a lot of under-utilised potential. And with some of the lowest property prices in the UK it’s a prime spot for property investors on the look out for future price-rises and a good rental income in the meantime.
Milton Keynes is a fast-growing, commercial powerhouse of a town with an exciting future ahead of it. It’s a place that property investors ought to take a look at, while property prices are still low, offering good value for money and with some excellent rental yields.
Hereford might be off the beaten track and for property investors and buy-to-let landlords, that’s part of its attraction. Most will never discover the many attractions that this small Cathedral city offers as a property investment hotspot.
Sometimes the best value locations for investment are those you’d least expect. It’s true, Gloucestershire has a reputation for being an expensive part of the country but when you dig into it, Gloucester has some of the best value property around.
Wakefield might be one of Yorkshire’s smallest cities, but it’s big in one way – it offers excellent value for money for property buyers and property investors. Investors who buy property in Wakefield can get much more for their money compared to Leeds just a few miles down the road.
Inverness is either the first city in Britain or the last… depending on which direction you’re going. But it’s also a quickly-developing, economic powerhouse and a city to which property investors should be paying close attention.
York offers a wide range of more contemporary propertied and is still a very affordable property investment location. But it is also a city steeped in history and one of the few places where you can buy a property with Roman or Viking origins.
The main industries in Huddersfield are textiles, manufacturing, engineering and advanced engineering but the town also has fantastic connections to its neighbouring cities. Certainly, the town is one that property investors should keep an eye on.
Most people (except perhaps freeholders who own leaseholds) tend to agree that the leasehold system is unfair to leaseholders. They argue that leasehold is a feudal system of property ownership that has no place in a modern economy. Here, we will look at the facts.
HMOs can be fantastic investments with rental yields that are far over-and-above what can be achieved with a more standard buy-to-let. But, as with all things, there are downsides as well. Here, we will look at what the HMO market looks like in 2024.
Bristol is one of THE most vibrant, buzzing cities in the country and voted on the best places for young people to live. It is also one of Europes biggest centres for tech. Today we break this city down region by region and ask where is Bristol is best to invest in buy-to-let.
Many people overlook Doncaster but it’s a place that property investors should take a serious look at. As a newly minted city as of 2022, It has a growing economy, lots of potential for growth and property prices that are far below the national average.
Being sent to Coventry is a bad thing but, in reality, every shrewd property investor should welcome it with open arms. Coventry is a fast expanding city with huge plans for regeneration and development but with property prices that are still well below the UK average.
Described as a city with no dark side, Chichester is simply lovely in a way that is quintessential to Sussex. It’s also very sought after meaning the property market is competitive and prices are high. That said, there are still deals to be had for the right kind of investor.
Some commentators have been forecasting that another housing market crash is likely to happen in the UK. We don’t have a crystal ball be we can look backwards. In this article we will look back at the housing market crash of 2008/09 and at what we might learn from it.
Under landlord and tenant law there are different types of tenancy agreement, including the most widely-used assured shorthold tenancy or AST. However, landlords and tenants may sometimes come across non-assured tenancy agreements too. Here’s what what you need to know about them.
The Isle of Man can be an expensive property area, especially when compared to the UK. The average property price across the Isle of Man is currently £347,117 according to the latest Isle of Man Housing Market Review published by the Isle of Man Government.
Sometimes you might see a property with a price that states OIEO alongside. You might decide to sell your property with an OIEO asking price. But what does OIEO or Offers in Excess Of mean and, more importantly, what are the implications of it?
Since it was founded in 2008, Airbnb has transformed the business of letting and renting accommodation on a short-term basis or for holidays. But what does the future look like for Airbnb? What can hosts in the UK expect from Airbnb over the next few years?