London

The UK and Brexit – a damp squib for the property market?

 At the time of the Brexit vote we commented that it would be the end of the year before there was an indication of its effect on property prices. The good news is that forecasts of the UK’s house price boom coming to an end have proved largely unfounded.  Ultra-low mortgage rates, record high employment and …

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Do you want high income or high capital growth from your property investment?

The answer to the above question seems obvious – most investors want both. Whilst it is possible to achieve this in some emerging markets, such opportunities come with high risk. The currency, political stability, ownership entitlement, re-sale potential are all issues that affect the medium viability of emerging markets. Most investors we speak to are …

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Why investors should use a search service for London property

There are always lots of exhibitions taking place in Hong Kong, Singapore, KL and elsewhere where the agents are supposedly offering the best opportunities in London. Of course, if there are four or five exhibitions there are four or five ‘best opportunities’. The following weekend there is another round of exhibitions with an equal number …

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UK prices forecasted to rise, a shortage of homes and yes, you can invest outside London

The bears are certainly in retreat when it comes to the UK residential sector. Bullish reports from analysts and commentators now seem to be the norm, a different picture to the last couple of years. One such report has just been released by the Centre for Economics and Business Research. It advises that the average …

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Exchange rates and the London property investment market

The London residential market certainly appeals to overseas property investment buyers and the reasons are fairly obvious: international business centre, tolerant society, stability and effervescent property prices. But what about the currency? For certain non-UK nationals the currency driver appears to dwarf other advantages. Leaving aside variations in figures according to source and interpretation, beneficial …

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London Search Service

St. David provides a comprehensive search service, which includes identifying suitable investment properties, handling all aspects of the purchase and providing a professional lettings and management service. [portfolio_slideshow exclude_feature=true slideheight=200] The benefit to you in using our Property Search Service: [icon_list style=”check”] By using the service you will have unrestricted access to a large range …

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