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Buy-to-let economics: How to secure the best rental profit

Getting a return on your property investment is the main aim when it comes to buying, no matter how serious you are about the whole thing, so when it comes to it, you need to make sure you know the best way to get a maximum return on your investment. For this, it is all about being aware of what the market it doing and how it performs at any one time. For example, ...

5 hours ago

RHS Chelsea Flower Show: Benefits of a garden are endless

Managing to find someone to buy your properties for sale across the UK at the moment can be a bit more challenging than it once was in the past. However, for those looking to offload a home, it is vital to know the best way to do so by employing different tactics throughout the year. According to one expert, different seasons and cultural happenings will change what people ...

13 hours ago

Buy-to-let market and knowing the best UK areas

As a landlord, it is important to make sure that any investment you make is targeted at the right people and in the correct area of the country. More and more landlord mortgages are being approved all the time, so it is vital to ensure that you choose the sort of purchase that suits you best. Do you want to look somewhere where demand is very high but so is the ...

15th May 2013

Tips for selling your home quickly - Finding buyers

Homeowners in certain parts of the country are now beginning to see something of a holy grail in terms of their properties. Not only is it the case that the prices of houses are rising across the nation in early 2013, but so is demand and the affordability for the average worker. In recent months, it has been reported that mortgage volumes are rising alongside prices, and ...

15th May 2013

Being a good landlord: Know your legal obligations

More and more Brits are now getting themselves into the UK private rented sector as accidental landlords as they are letting a property to tenants that they would not have been able to sell in the current market. While this is a practice that has been increasing in popularity in recent times, it is important that those who choose to partake in such a market realise that ...

13th May 2013

Becoming a landlord: How to rise above the competition

The private rented sector of the UK property market has been the most lucrative in recent times, meaning landlords have had to battle to make sure they are staying ahead of their competition at all times. This looks set to continue into the future, with the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) stating that the market for mortgages in this region of property is continuing to ...

13th May 2013

Halifax: UK house price index shows improvement in April

The price of purchasing properties for sale in the UK has increased once again in April as more positive sentiment comes into the market, Halifax has reported, although it said that activity still remains more subdued than it should be. The organisation said that the cost of buying has increased by 1.1 per cent in the last month alone as more people come to the market. It ...

9th May 2013

DIY tips: Learning the tricks is beneficial in the future

It is spring time, at last, in the UK, and for many of us, that will mean taking part in a serious spring clean of the home, or even going a step further and making use of our DIY skills to spruce up what we have for the warmer months ahead. However, while there are many people the length and breadth of the country who will effortlessly put up a shelf or fit a new bath in ...

9th May 2013

Nationwide: House prices in UK market remain stable

The UK property market so far in 2013 has performed reasonably well, with confidence and prices rising to a level that has meant the sector is now being seen as far more mature than at any time in its recent past since the financial crisis bit hard. Governmental help through Funding for Lending, NewBuy and Help to Buy, among other projects, has proven to be largely helpful ...

3rd May 2013

Halifax: Stamp duty rates cashback offer will boost first time buyers

First-time buyers are being given a helping hand to take a step onto the property ladder through a stamp duty cashback scheme from Halifax. Househunters will be given up to £2,500, with the lender covering the cost of the stamp duty, on purchases between £125,000 and £250,000. The deal is available through Halifax's mortgage range for first-time ...

1st May 2013

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