Pensioners ‘own £700bn of property’
Retired homeowners are currently sitting on property worth more than £700 billion, but nearly half of this wealth is contained in London and the south east, figures have shown.
Pensioners in England and Wales collectively own property worth £732 billion once any outstanding mortgage debt has been taken into account, according to an insurer.
But 22% of […]
Property hotspots for 2008
Even in the leanest times, some areas always do well. So where will the smart money move next? In the second of three reports on the year ahead, Jonathan Christie profiles five places tipped for the top.
East London
Despite predictions of a sluggish market in the capital in 2008, the boroughs of Hackney and Tower Hamlets […]
Why you should consider investing in the buy-to-let market
If you follow the news on a regular basis it can be difficult to decide if buy-to-let investment is a good thing or not. Of course, in the end only you can decide that for yourself. But there are hard facts available which you should take into consideration when making your decision:
The current state of […]
