Flipping properties is a term you have probably heard of but may not be entirely sure what it means. Essentially it is buying homes with the intention of fixing them up and reselling them for a profit. It has become a popular investment strategy over the years. It can be a lucrative business for those
Investing in International Property: A Beginner's Guide Investing in international property can be a lucrative venture that provides a steady stream of passive income and capital appreciation. However, buying property abroad comes with its own set of challenges and risks that must be carefully considered before making any investment decisions. In this article, we will
The lastes HPI results from Rightmove reveal postive outlook ahead for the Property Market. With average new seller asking prices remain flat this month rather than falling as some expected this could be seen as a positive indicator for the year ahead in the Property Market Increasing numbers of buyers are also returning, with the
The private rented sector - and the private landlord in particular - has been much maligned in recent years and is often perceived poorly. Politically and culturally, Britain is a pro homeownership society and this aspiration is cause for celebration. However, in the political discourse, the tenure debate is generally framed in terms of pitting
The buy-to-let revolution has been and gone. The years of reliable year-on-year house price increases have ended. Increased taxation and regulation have benefitted larger landlords at the expense of smaller investors, and it's now harder than ever to build a buy-to-let portfolio in the traditional way. But help is at hand. The current rising market
Could East Midlands be the new rental opportunity location in England? Recent data from the ONS suggests maybe with rental inflation rising in the East Midlands rose by 4.8% in October 2022. This seems to be a consistent trend in this area - Rental price inflation in the East Midlands has been consistently above 4%+
December has seen property prices fall again but predictions are that the market will settle into a more normal pre-pandemic level of activity as 2023 progresses according to Rightmove's latest House Price Index. Despite Decembers dip, the the long trend still looks good for Property Investors with the average asking price growing by 5.6% Key
With the rate of annual house price inflation falling to +4.7% in November (from +8.2%), the latest Halifax House Price Index reports a further slowing of the housing market across the UK – with the exception of the North East region. November’s drop in average house prices of -2.3% (vs. -0.4% in October) is the largest seen
Total fines for rogue landlords and letting agents has crossed the £8.1 million mark for the first time. This represents a total increase of over £300,000 in the last four months. In August this year, the fines for letting agents and landlords increased by more than one and a half million pounds to a total
Average asking rents for new tenants outside of London have risen to a new record of £1,162 per calendar month. This quarter’s increase of 3.2% is only the third time on record that rents have increased by 3% or more in a quarter, as new asking rents continue to rise rapidly. In London, average asking
Initial signs suggest the Property Investor Show is set for another bumper show in October with exhibition space filling up fast. As well as the us a fantastic selection of UK exhibitors, the great news is once again the show will have an awesome range of international exhibitors showcasing some of the best overseas property
With good weather and school holidays upon us, many will be getting ready for our summer holidays, whether we’ve booked them yet or looking to secure a last-minute deal. Amidst travel chaos at airports, a UK staycation will be a stress-free way to ensure a good break. Might a Holiday Let property be the perfect
Beginning your property investment journey is an exciting time, but for someone new to the industry, it can quickly become an overwhelming experience. Investing in property requires extensive research and an understanding of different expert strategies. Property Deals Insight have highlighted some strategies have been used by experts to achieve this for years to get
With energy prices increasing and sustainable energy alternatives the talk of the town we thought it would be a good chance to a quick recap on EPCs– what are they, do you need one as a landlord and how you can improve your rating. What are they Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) tell you how energy
Thirteen weeks to go and we are gearing up for another fantastic show at London ExCel on 7/th 8th October. We’ve got a huge range of international exhibitors confirmed already from Spain, Mexico, USA, Dubai, Mauritius, Portugal with Egypt about to be added in. As well as international content we will have usual range of
The property market is changing every day, and now more than ever you need to be able to constantly adapt to changing market conditions. When sourcing property, or re-evaluating an existing portfolio, a huge part of the process should be looking at data to back up your decision making. But what data should you be
By Rob Stross Property Investor Media With house prices flattening out and high levels of buyer demand for houses it could be good time to sell up according to the HPI and the latest Zoopla research. So far in May 2022 Zoopla have seen one in 20 properties forced into reducing the listing price by
Finding off-market property comes with an array of benefits that you won’t find when you buy on the open market. The process tends to be smoother, more flexible and removes some of the normal time pressures. Quite often, the property owners may not have even thought about selling their property and without the competition of
A recent report from the Office of National Statistics shows a growth of 2.4% in the year to March 2022 in private rental prices in the UK, the highest annual growth rate since July 2016. Regionally, England saw private rental prices grow by 2.2%, increasing to 3.2% without London. This is a slight increase from
Exciting new for us, visitors and exhibitors with the announcement of the new Elizabeth line - due to open on 24 May. According to a recent report by i-Transport, the new line will see the number of people within 45 minutes rail travel time of ExCeL increase by up to 68%, and those living within
