News & Insight: Residential Investment
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BlogHow to buy property at an auction
To an outsider, they may seem like a place where gavels are slammed and it's all a case of nods and winks, but interested individuals should try and actually sit in on one to know exactly how one works.
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Guides by Jo ThornleyShould I lease or sell my property?
Selling is vital if you need money to finance a new purchase. However, in certain circumstances it may wise to keep the old property and lease it out. If you are considering doing this, make sure you ask yourself these important questions.
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GuidesInvesting in the residential sector - what you need to know
An overview of the sector and what you should be looking for...
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Guides by Melanie LuffHow to negotiate a lease
A landlord’s ideal tenant will be financially stable and willing to take responsibility for things like insurance and repairs. However, this is rarely the case.
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Guides by Melanie LuffREITs: What are they?
A Real Estate Investment Trust or REIT (pronounced “reet”) is a company that owns and manages a portfolio of properties and mortgages.
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GuidesFinding and checking tenants
Renting has become increasingly popular in the UK, increasing the demand for residential property to buy or let. If you're thinking about buying with the intention of letting, then you will want to find tenants in order to meet your monthly mortgage repayments.
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GuidesShould you rent or buy?
For occupiers, whether you choose to buy or rent your property will ultimately depend on your specific circumstances and needs, but it is worth considering the pros and cons of either option.
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GuidesWhen is the right time to sell?
Knowing when to make the call is tricky, but is there a right time to put your property up for sale?
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Blog by Nicky TatleyHow to write the perfect property listing
Tips and tricks for making your property for sale as appealing as possible to prospective buyers.
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Guides by Melanie LuffWhich commercial survey do I need?
Building surveys vary in price and comprehensiveness, so think carefully about your needs before making a decision
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News by Melanie LuffHome ownership in England at 30 year low
As the gap widens between incomes and property prices and the housing crisis continues, home ownership in England has fallen to its lowest level in three decades.
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Blog by Melanie LuffEco-homes leading the way for a sustainable future
In today’s society we are more aware than ever of the damage we inflict on our planet, yet adopting a sustainable, energy saving and efficient lifestyle has never been easier.
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Blog by Melanie LuffCommercial conversions: Great British pubs calling time at the bar
As more and more commercial properties become residential, the pub sector is causing controversy...
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News by Melanie LuffBrexit: Student housing is the most resilient property sector
The student accommodation sector is predicted to be the most resilient in the event of an exit from the EU according to new research by CBRE.
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News by Melanie LuffPlayboy Mansion sold with Hugh Hefner as a sitting tenant
The Playboy Mansion, the site of hundreds of celebrity parties and home to Playboy founder Hugh Heffner is being sold to his neighbour and private equity boss, Daren Metropoulos, 32.
