Investment Property Rental Yield
If you're already investing in property or are looking to become a landlord, you'll at least know something about rental yield. In this article, we'll discuss what rental yield is and what you should be looking at for a healthy return on your investment. So, what is rental yield? Rental yield is basically the value of the rent you can expect to receive from your property over a 12 month period. Rental [...]
Buy to Let Mortgage Guide
Some buyers are very fortunate to be able to pay cash when buying investment properties, but it's not practical for most property investors. That's where buy to let mortgages come in; you can still invest in property without having the capital to purchase a property outright. Actually, buy to let mortgages are how most investors choose to finance investments. The majority of investment property purchases in the UK – around [...]
Property Investment Guide for Beginners
Investing in property is an increasingly popular source of income in the UK – and more people than ever are turning to property investments as an alternative source of income rather than a typical 9 to 5. Property investment has many benefits, and anyone can become a property investor with the right information. So, what do you need to know before getting started with property investment in the UK? [...]
What are Short-Term Lets? Pros & Cons
Short-term lets are typically considered as being anything less than six months. Airbnb is often credited for the rise in popularity of short-term lets. They're regularly more comfortable and homely than a hotel, plus they're usually cheaper. But short-term lets aren't just aimed at people visiting for a holiday. They could be a contractor looking for accommodation for the term of their work; homeowners who are getting work done [...]
What does the Northern Powerhouse mean for Property Investment?
According to the Northern Powerhouse project, the aim is to create a super-connected, competitive economy with a flourishing private sector. The goal is to drive the North forwards, to step out of the shadow of London and the South-East. And, beyond that, as a collection of northern cities, to become globally competitive. The plan is broken down into various co-dependent steps: ideas, infrastructure, business environment, people, and places. We'll [...]
Birmingham Smithfield Masterplan Set to Transform City Centre
Smithfield Birmingham is an incredible opportunity to reshape Birmingham's city centre. Located in the heart of Birmingham, the £1.9bn investment will bring up to 8000 new jobs to the city, leisure and culture, retail and workspaces, better connectivity, and, of course, new homes. But what does this mean for investors looking at Birmingham property? Well, it can only be a good thing. We've already discussed how HS2 could [...]
Buy to Let vs HMO Investments
If you've got this far, you already know the merits of becoming a landlord: with the right property, you'll be able to charge more rent per month than your mortgage costs you. This means that you gain equity in your home, and you should have a tidy amount left over per month for any repairs, invest in other property, or simply as an income. So, we know the merits [...]
UK Off-Plan Property Investment Guide
So, what is an off-plan property investment, and why is it particularly important in the UK? Off-plan property investment is where an investor purchases a new-build property before construction has started. Once the property is completed, an investor can rent out the property, hold it, or sell it for solid capital gain. In essence, the investor is purchasing what a property will be rather than what it currently is. [...]
