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Owning versus renting: is there a choice?
For many years renting a home proved more expensive than buying your own property, but since the UK entered the era of rapidly rising house prices it appears that people who rent are now actually better off than those who buy.
Of course, that’s not taking account of any capital appreciation in the owned property, but […]
What you need to know about buy to let – flats
Lorna Vestey, a former partner of a blue-chip London estate agency, offers her advice to first time buy to let purchasers who are considering buying a flat (originally published on www.telegraph.co.uk)
We are in the market for a buy to let flat. What advice can you offer?
Some properties give a better rental return, while others offer […]
Top tips to becoming a successful landlord
Entering the buy-to-let market and buying rental property can be a good investment. However, as with all investments, it makes sense to seek expert advice before committing your money. After all, they have the experience, they know the pitfalls.
Here are our ten top tips for landlords:
1 - Look around the area you are planning to […]
What you need to know about house price trends
(Source: Western Mail Jun 1 2007)
The latest wave of house price data has led to speculation over the future of the property market. The annual growth rate remains robust but indicators suggest a slowdown in the months to come.
What is the background to today’s housing market?
Homeowners have seen the value of property almost treble over […]
How to avoid a letter from the taxman
Dreading a letter from the taxman? There are ways to soften the blow.
(Advice from Elizabeth Colman - www.timesonline.co.uk)
If you are worried that you may be one of the 80,000 buy to let owners that the Revenue & Customs is targeting, there is plenty you can do before the letter lands.
You should contact your mortgage lender […]
