As our clients and readers of our newsletters will have seen, we have regularly commented on the plight of the homeless in our newsletters. As a result of this we may have created the impression that our activities are associated with, or we develop properties for, the homeless sector. This is not the case. We …
We are in the co-living sector, not the homeless sector Read More »
Give up your Netflix and Starbucks and move back in with mum and dad Kirstie Allsopp is a presenter on one of the UK’s most popular TV programs for the property market Location, Location, Location For the last twenty years she has helped house-hunters find the perfect home in the perfect location. From her lofty …
Where individuals share some communal facilities the properties are generally referred to as being in the co-living sector. However, within the sector there are various options available for investors to choose to invest in and investors should consider these before determining whether the co-living sector appeals to them. co-living properties generally fall into the following categories: HMO (Houses …
We have recently offered two fixed-interest opportunities and a number of potential investors have asked the same questions: “are there any other costs which will reduce the 8% you are paying?” I can fully understand why they might be concerned. Hidden costs such as entry/exit fees and admin expenses are often contained in the fine …
No hidden investment costs and complete transparency Read More »
Those of a certain generation will know the above was an album by the Moody Blues. The reason I mention it is that it aptly applies to the way we try to keep ourselves and different types of investors happy. Another way of describing it is win-win-win. There are three parties to our business model …
“A Question of Balance” – Portfolio Diversification or Interest Investment? Read More »
Our fixed interest projects are proving to be popular, and we have just launched another for a property we are refurbishing in Halifax. The investment period is twelve months, and we were recently asked by a potential investor if the funds could be returned to them earlier if they required the money. We pay an …
Our Fixed Interest Opportunities and their Early Redemption Read More »
There is certainly strong demand in the housing sector, evidenced by Knight Frank reporting that in June there were 11.4 buyers for each new property, compared with 7.5 in June 2019. There are multiple reasons for this, including; low-interest rates the desire for more living and outdoor space quantitative easing good rental income streams the …
The Market has Boomed. We know it’s Guaranteed to Slow Down Again… Read More »
One of the UK’s most popular pastimes is apparently surfing on Rightmove to see what properties are available. Another is then spending a pleasant day visiting houses when there is no intention of actually buying anything. Regrettably, at least from the estate agent’s point of view, a large number of those people are not turning …
Will It Actually Cost £30 Just to View a Property? Read More »
There is an acute shortage of building industry tradesmen in the UK and the problem is not a result of the current building boom. The problem has been growing for many years and the dearth of apprenticeships has been a major factor. In the not-too-distant past, an apprenticeship in a recognised trade in the construction …
Brexit, The Panic over Lack of Tradesmen, and Apprenticeships Read More »
We have recently been advocating the benefits of conservatively refinancing a property and using the proceeds to invest elsewhere. A number of our clients are in the process of doing so, whilst others do not wish to increase the debt level for their properties. An example of one of the former is Mr. Smith (not …
Could Extending Your Mortgage Loan Period be Successful? Read More »
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