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Cheltenham has a reputation as being a smart place to live, home to well-heeled residents and elegant period houses. But is Cheltenham a smart place to invest in property too? Here we’ll look at the best parts of Cheltenham to invest in a buy-to-let.
One of the world’s largest natural harbours, Poole is also one of Dorset’s largest, commercial towns and has a thriving economy. So, how does Poole stack up as a place to invest in property?
Southend on Sea is known for being a traditional seaside town and for having the longest pier in the world. It’s less well known for having some of the best value property in south east England. The announcement that Southend is to become the UK’s newest city could be great news for the property market here too.
Derry, or Londonderry to use its formal name has a population of around 150,500 and is the second largest city in Northern Ireland after Belfast. Here, we’ll look at where are the best areas of the Derry City to invest in buy-to-let.
Belfast is the capitol and largest city in Northern Ireland but does this make it a good place to invest in buy-to-let? As a major tourist destination, commercial hub and student city it has everything that investors would normally look for.
If you are looking to sell your house then one option you can consider is selling it to a housing association. They will often buy, regardless of the condition of the property and are cash buyers, which can often mean a faster sale.
Millions of homes across the country contain asbestos. Your home has a 50% chance of containing asbestos. So, what does this mean if your house contains asbestos? And can you sell your home if it is known to contain this dangerous material?
There are many different scenarios in which you could claim a Council Tax exemption or discount. From houses under probate, to those going through major repairs, to those housing defined classes of people. Of course, none of us want to pay more than we need to.
Today, we’re looking at subsidence and asking the question… Does the presence of subsidence always mean a hard no or are there some cases where realistically, it isn’t so bad and negotiating a bargain is eminently possible.
Birkenhead is often overlooked in favour of Liverpool, its bigger brother across the Mersey. But as a property investment location, Birkenhead has some great value properties. Plus, there’s a huge programme of regeneration, planned for the town.
Though often thought of as a summer holiday resort and retiree destination, Bournemouth has a youthful population and a modern, future-facing and buoyant economy. It is, in short, just the sort of location that property investors ought to be interested in.
As a new town, Telford isn’t known for its history and culture. However, what Telford does have though is great amenities, great transport links and property prices that are well below average… all things that can make for finding a sound, property investment.
If you are thinking about getting a new driveway, you might be asking yourself, will this increase the value of my property? Here we look at the different driveway types available and while it’s not straightforward, we’ll seek to answer that very question.
Owning a property doesn’t mean you can do exactly as you like with it. Often, legal covenants dictate what you can and cannot do with your property and when you might need consent to do them. Here’s what you need to know about covenant consent.
Squatters’ rights in the uk are often misunderstood or exaggerated but there are some circumstances under which squatters can occupy or even claim a property. Here, we look at what you need to know about this sometimes controversial subject.
True to say that the property market has been running hot for a while now. In the current climate selling a house is generally an easy proposition. But these market conditions won’t last forever so, in the spirit of arming ourselves, let’s have a look at how to sell a home when the market is slow.
The largest cities of Hampshire are the coastal cities of Southampton and Portsmouth. Together they form an almost contiguous urban area known as the South Hampshire conurbation. With a population of around 1.5 million, it is one of the biggest urban areas in the UK.
If you were looking to buy a house, only to find out that it has an issue with woodworm, would you still buy it? Well, each to their own but depending on the severity of the problem, woodworm is often an easy problem to fix and you may be able to negotiate a better price.
Baths today are available in a wide variety of different bath shapes to suit different bathrooms and different bathing needs. So, If you’re choosing a bath then one of the most important things to consider is what shape your bath will be.
Every investor should have an answer to the amount of risk they are happy to take on and what reward they are looking for. But many do not. Here, we run through 3 different risk profiles to help you make the best decisions about your risk versus reward ratio.
Investing in student accommodation and PBSA is a great way to earn passive income. But if you want to invest in this type of asset you have to pick the right city to do so. Here’s our guide to investing in student accommodation in the south.
The UK has become an attractive place for residents of Singapore to invest in property in recent years. Here’s some advice on how Singaporeans can invest in UK property, and how the process is different to that in Singapore.
A tenant’s rent not only covers the use of the property but many necessary repairs and maintenance too. A landlord’s responsibility for repairs is not always a simple matter, however. Here’s a guide to what landlords’ responsibilities (precisely) are.
The UK has become an attractive place for Hong Kong residents to invest in property in recent years. Here’s some advice on how Hong Kongers can invest in UK property, and the process is different to that in Hong Kong.
If your house sale has fallen through, you’re not alone. Whilst it’s unpleasant it happens to around one in four people, trying to sell their property. Here we’ll look at what you can do to move forward and at ways you might even be able to rescue the sale completely.
If you are thinking of investing in property in the UK but you’re not a UK resident, you’ll need to get some advise and do some research before you buy. However, compared to other countries around the world, investing in the UK is not particularly complicated.
Buying your first rental property can be an exciting but equally a very daunting business. Today, we present a list of 13 things you should consider carefully before you take this important step in your personal development.
Wiltshire is one of England’s most beautiful counties – Just under half of Wiltshire is covered by Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty or AONBs – but is this good looking county looking good for property investors too?
With great access to central London and with very competitive (for London) prices, Lewisham is one to watch. While there is still a level of deprivation there has also been high levels of regeneration and a good chance that everything is looking up.
While parts of Cheshire are expensive, there are still plenty of places in the county that offer affordable opportunities for buy-to-let investors. For a long time, Cheshire and the north west has been a favourite for us at Property Investments UK.
Named the Shoreditch of the North, one thing Halifax definitely doesn’t share with Shoreditch is its property prices. In truth, Halifax is almost-certainly one of the best value property locations in the north of England.
Hertfordshire is hard to beat as a location. It’s very well connected and has a growing population, making it a sought after place to buy or rent. Here we’ll look at where are the best parts of Hertfordshire to invest in buy-to-let.
Somerset has a reputation as a quiet, rural county with a penchant for cider. But the truth is that Somerset has many busy commercial centres and borders the booming city of Bristol. For property investors, Somerset has a lot to offer.
Sussex is known as a county of seaside towns that’s not all it has to offer. Sussex is also a place that has busy commercial areas and is widely sought after by commuters into London. It’s for these reasons that property investors should take note.
For generations, the UK has remained a highly regarded centre of education and is home to some of the top universities in the world. Driven by this demand, student property is an incredibly lucrative investment opportunity.
Rent to Buy is one of a number of homeownership schemes that are endorsed by the Government. It is designed to enable people to rent a home for a period before buying it, and to save for a deposit in the meantime.
If you want to buy a property in the UK, but you live abroad, you might want to get a UK-mortgage to pay for it. In this report we will look at how to get a mortgage in the UK if you don’t actually live there.
Investing in student accommodation and PBSA is a great way to earn passive income. But if you want to invest in this type of asset you have to pick the right city to do so. Here’s our guide to investing in student accommodation in the north.
Attractive property prices, strong rental yields, good prospects for price appreciation, good rental demand, growing populations and growing economies. The best places to invest in property in the UK.
Negative equity is something to be taken seriously at the moment and could become more of a problem over the next few years. With house prices rising at record levels there is more risk that those prices could fall.
Divorce and moving house are ranked among the most stressful things to go through and often, divorce can mean selling the family home. Here’s a guide to getting through this rocky process as best as is possible.
Surrey is a favourite with major national and multinational companies, affluent London commuters and millionaires alike. So… where are the best places to invest in property and buy-to-let?
Kent is known as the Garden of England but is it also fertile ground for property investors and buy-to-let landlords? Our answer is yes. With it’s proximity to London and with a huge variety of housing stock, property investors should take note.
Property investors looking for competitive prices and a huge rental market will find ‘the only way is Essex’. One of the largest counties in the UK is moving forward at speed and it would be a terrible shame to miss out.
Purple Bricks provides streamlined processes for buying and selling property that can often work out well for their clients. However, the big question is whether or not those processes are going to suit you.
St. Asaph in Wales is one of the UK’s smallest cities but it’s a cutting-edge business and commercial hub, too. For property investors and buy-to-let landlords there are opportunities to be had in this small but not un-assuming city.
St. Davids is not only the smallest city in the UK it’s also one of the most remote. This, naturally, is part of its appeal – but investors, looking at the city, should remain open minded about holiday rentals as a vehicle to maximise their ROI.
In a county famous for its flatness Lincoln is famous for one particular steep hill. However, one thing that isn’t steep about Lincoln is its property prices. And given its positioning and connections this means good deals are there to be had.
Why would you invest in Wells? Well, it’s an attractive small city and a very sought after as a place to live. So, perhaps the better question is, why wouldn’t you? Today we’re breaking down the property market in England’s smallest city.
In London’s expensive property market Westminster is almost the most expensive market of all. But this fact alone shouldn’t necessarily put you off. Landlords here, are still very much in a position to turn a profit.