Tag: Capital Appreciation

Capital Gains Tax Question – PPR Title Splitting

Author: Readers Question

31st May 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hello I have a capital gains tax question. Someone owns a home and they have lived in it the whole...

Why the UK Remains a Haven for Foreign Property Investors

Author: Mark Alexander

17th May 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The United Kingdom has long held a magnetic pull for international property investors. From the towering skyscrapers of London to...

Hidden Gems From My 35 Year Property Investment Journey

Author: Mark Alexander

15th May 2024, 2 years ago | 1

For me, property investment has been a cornerstone of an international lifestyle I had planned and worked hard to achieve...

Castle Trust Equity Loan Finance

Author: Mark Alexander

14th November 2013, 12 years ago | 0

Castle Trust Equity Loan Finance has the potential to be the biggest game changer in the UK mortgage market since...

Tax Treatment of Equity Loans for Buy to Let Landlords

Author: Mark Alexander

4th November 2013, 12 years ago | 0

I have been posting on numerous forums about the introduction of equity loans into the UK buy to let mortgage...

Equity finance for buy to let landlords

Author: Mark Alexander

1st November 2013, 12 years ago | 0

In this article I will explain the fundamental difference between equity finance for buy to let landlords and traditional buy...

BTL Second Charge Mortgages / No Monthly Payments

Author: Mark Alexander

30th October 2013, 12 years ago | 145

No this is NOT a wind up, it’s 100% genuine and is important that you know how it works so...

12.5% return on cash invested on a newly refurbished Manchester based development

Author: Mark Alexander

31st July 2013, 13 years ago | 0

Last week I was presented with a Manchester based buy-to let investment opportunity which looks particularly attractive. The gross yield...

Should missed mortgage payments be a criminal offence?

Author: Mark Alexander

6th September 2012, 14 years ago | 34

The Banker is back, this time he’s trying to upset by hoisting us by our own petard – he’s asking...

My BuyToLet Portfolio “Vintage 2003” – part 8 of my latest series

Author: Mark Alexander

21st July 2012, 14 years ago | 17

My vintage year was 2003. I was followed for 24 hours by a camera crew to make a TV program...

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Buy to Let Property Hotspots – Calling All Sales and Letting Agents

Author: Mark Alexander

19th June 2012, 14 years ago | 2

We are always very pleased to hear from Sales and Letting Agents up and down the country about what they believe are...

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Build to let is answer to UK housing problems, says industry

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th May 2012, 14 years ago | 1

The government is failing low income householders as buy to let rents rise, despite cutting housing benefits to try to...

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Property Investment Strategies – Part Two

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17th January 2012, 14 years ago | 5

Following on from yesterday’s Property Investment Strategies part one. Assignment of Contract With “Assignment of Contract”, when done correctly, you...

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“The story of a Value Investor” part 2 – The Property Maverick

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23rd November 2011, 14 years ago | 0

Another important factor I like to consider is the “Equity Return on Cash”. Ideally the smaller the deposit, the greater...

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“The story of a Value Investor” part 1 – The Property Maverick

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22nd November 2011, 14 years ago | 0

How and Where to Find Property Bargains Welcome to the next four part episode of the “Property Maverick”. I will...

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Buy to Let Rents Up for the Sixth Month in a Row

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th August 2011, 15 years ago | 0

Buy to let rents are still rising and are unlikely to stop any time soon despite hitting a record high...

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Council wants to invest taxpayer cash in buy to let

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd July 2011, 15 years ago | 2

Councillors want to dabble in property investment by spending millions on purchasing ‘substandard’ buy to let homes. The plan is...

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Students are the most profitable tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2011, 15 years ago | 3

Landlords seeking high yields need to focus their property businesses on students and young professionals. Students are clear leaders in...

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Commercial property starts the year on a high

Author: Mark Alexander

11th January 2011, 15 years ago | 0

Commercial investors are celebrating average property values increasing by 8.9% and returns of 16.1% for 2010.