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Whether you are new to investing, have an existing property portfolio, or are just looking to get started in property we have a wealth of information available to help you.
Have a browse of some of our useful articles below…
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Labour's Landslide Victory: What the 2024 Election Means for Property Investors
A landslide victory for the Labour Party in the 2024 general election gave them their biggest majority...
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6 Questions To Ask Before Buying Off-Plan Property
Investing your hard-earned money in off-plan property is one of the most high-reward routes for...
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Direct vs Indirect Real Estate Investing
Buying, selling, or flipping properties can yield extremely high dividends, that’s why smart investors...
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The Best Places to Buy Investment Property in the UK
With interest rates decreasing and the UK property market continuing to expand, there has never been a...
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Is Now a Good Time to Invest in Property in the UK?
The UK property market has historically demonstrated exceptional resilience and steady growth. In the...
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BTL Birmingham: Why Property Investors Are Choosing The Second City
Birmingham is the UK’s second city and is widely regarded as one of the most investable cities in...
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How Will the ‘Fairer Private Rented Sector’ White Paper Affect Me as a Landlord?
The Private Rented Sector accounted for 4.4million households (or 19% of the population) from 2020-2021,...
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The 4 Best UK Property Investment Locations 2023
If you’re thinking of making an off-plan property investment, but unsure of the best Uk investment...
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How Changes In UK Interest Rates Impact The Buy to Let Market
Following the 11th consecutive UK interest rates rise on Thursday 23 March 2023, a lot of investors are...
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How To Choose The Best Buy To Let Properties For Sale
When scouring property listings to choose your next UK investment property, you need to know what the...
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The Value of Property Investment: How Investing in Real Estate Helps Grow Your Investment Portfolio
If you want a steady stream of income and long-term growth, real estate investing is a popular and...
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Reasons To Be Positive About The UK Property Market In 2023
The Bank of England once again raised the base rate in February, provoking panic prior to the release of...
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How Can I Safeguard My Assets In 2023?
2022 has been a turbulent year for the UK economy. The fallout from our shortest-serving Prime Minister...
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Should Property Investors Worry About Falling House Prices?
In the wake of former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget, which pushed average mortgage rates to...
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How to Get Into Property Investment
Buy-To-Let is a fascinating prospect for new investors. Becoming a landlord is enticing due to the...
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When Is The Right Time To Invest In Off-Plan Properties?
Property Investment is a wealth plan that can outperform many other investment types. A combination of...
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Should You Purchase A Development Before Construction?
Investing Off-Plan is an increasingly popular option and with good reason. The security of paying a...
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What To Look For In a Good Off-Plan Property Investment
Investors seeking a high return and favourable yields on their property portfolio are increasingly...
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How Is The Drop In House Prices Impacting Property Investment?
Turbulence has hit the UK property market. Rising energy costs, a reduction in spending and rising...
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Is Existing Property A Better Investment Than Off Plan?
Off-Plan is seen by many as a risky strategy. Perhaps this is because most people struggle to...
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Is Buying Off-Plan Rental Property A Good Investment?
Growing rates of inflation, higher interest rates and sensationalist headlines are making potential...
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Direct vs Indirect Real Estate Investing
Buying, selling, or flipping properties can yield extremely high dividends; that’s why smart investors...
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Do The Stamp Duty Changes Apply to Investment Properties?
The frenzy of fear caused by Kwarteng’s mini-budget is palpable across the economy. Intended to herald a...
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How Does Property Compare To Other Investments?
Have you been wondering where to put your money to keep it safe or – even better – to make it grow?...