There’s no doubt that the property market in the UK has slowed in recent years, making the concept of “buying to let” far riskier than it once was. This trend has also been compounded by recent tax changes and the decision to add a 3% surcharge in stamp duty on additional properties back in 2016, …
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Why Owning a House Is Better than Renting
While there are some benefits to renting, owning a house is generally the better way to go. That's likely the reason why in 2018, Bloomberg reported that homeowners in America outnumbered renters two-to-one. For those asking themselves the question, "Should I rent or buy a house?" – here are a few …
Trends In Business Real Estate Worth Taking Into Account
Real estate trends have a sort of zig-zag quality to them. The market is full of bulls, then the bears come in and claw everything down. But when the bears hibernate, out come the bulls again. In 2008, America’s housing market imploded owing to sub-prime lending. Partially the market has recovered, …
Investing in a Real Estate as a Business
In terms of traditional business opportunities, few options are as potentially fruitful as real estate. Whether the aim is to redevelop for rapid resale - commonly referred to as “flipping” - or to generate revenue via rental - either through long-term leases or short-term arrangements such as …
Landlords Don’t Need to Invest in Property Near Where They Live and Here’s Why
The location of a potential investment property always requires extensive consideration and research. Rental returns and capital appreciation are factors that underpin how successful your investment may become in the future. Historically, many landlords and investors would choose property close to …
