Before you buy another investment property you need to understand this … The correct ownership structure is a vital ingredient to your success as a property investor. The following Case Study and explanatory notes explain why, by comparing a property private rental property business owner with a private hotelier. Let’s assume that both businesses own assets worth £2,000,000 and have mortgages at 75% of value secured on them at an interest rate of 5%. In other words, thei

There has been a shift in London's rental landscape, with renters increasingly looking beyond the city centre for cheaper options and better transport connections, data reveals. According to SpareRoom, which has analysed tenant search trends, there has been a surge in popularity for areas further out from central London - and this trend includes other major UK cities too. Locations like Abbey Wood, which saw a 210% rise in searches, Forest Gate (up 157%), and Crystal Palace als

The latest RICS UK residential survey reveals a mixed picture for the UK housing market with the sales market showing tentative signs of recovery – while the lettings market is cooling down. It says that tenant demand is losing momentum, with respondents reporting a drop in new instructions from landlords. This lack of supply, coupled with affordability concerns, is keeping rent growth moderate with few agents expecting rents to rise – this is a three-year low for near-term