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 …
The UK and Brexit – a damp squib for the property market? Read More »
The UK Chancellor’s Autumn Budget contained elements that will affect ‘buy to let’ owners of UK property. The Chancellor is trying to address the high cost of renting private accommodation and the chronic ongoing shortage of houses, particularly in London where nearly one third people rent rather than own the properties they live in. As …
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The Brexit result took most commentators and analysts by surprise and, we must admit, us as well. The bookmakers were expecting the Remain campaign to prevail, but the underlying discontent over issues such as immigration resulted in a vote that is going to impact the socio-economic structure of the UK in many ways. Does this …
Is Brexit an opportunity? For some it is, for some it isn’t Read More »
We have long advocated the attraction of a secure income stream and smaller properties: In December 2012 we sent out a property bulletin advocating HMOs (House in Multiple Occupation) which produce high rental returns In May 2014 our property bulletin highlighted the demand for smaller centrally located properties and the value they offered compared to …
London’s Evening Standard newspaper is required reading for many of the city’s residents and commuters heading home and further afield. Its articles are, in general, unbiased and objective although it is always reminding its readers what a great city they live in. With the price of London property rapidly becoming a political issue due to …
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 …
Do you want high income or high capital growth from your property investment? Read More »
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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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 …
UK prices forecasted to rise, a shortage of homes and yes, you can invest outside London Read More »
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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