‘Property’ Archives
Why China Is So Alluring To British Expats
Only a decade ago, the Chinese economy was smaller than that of the UK, yet many economists believe it will become the world’s largest by 2018. This incredible economic success story is just one of the reasons why the number of expats in the country has increased by [Read More]
New EU Mortgage Laws To Stop Turmoil of House Price Bubbles
This week new EU rules will come into force across Europe’s 6.5 trillion Euro mortgage market. The aim is to stop the possibility of future housing bubbles by ensuring the creditworthiness of potential customers, along with proper assessment of their ability to repay. [Read More]
Why The Help To Buy Scheme Won’t Help
Since the budget announcement of another housing scheme to help first time buyers called The Help To Buy Scheme, many experts have commented that the scheme may in fact damage the market further. Another Housing Bubble? Help To Buy could in fact create another mini [Read More]
Warning To Landlords Over Green Deal In 2013
Recent announcements for the government suggest that they would like to get tougher on landlords who own properties that are rented out which fall into the lowest brackets for energy efficiency. As part of the Green Deal repayments on the government loan for the work are [Read More]
Kings Cross Is Londons Best New Investment Area
Kings Cross in is being tipped as the next up and coming investment area in London. With property prices in west London growing ever out of reach and the market somewhat saturated with investment buyers the smart money is looking for other opportunities elsewhere. The [Read More]
Student Lets No Longer The Safe Investment Option?
The recent double whammy of higher fees and a a tighter restriction on EU students allowed in the UK have meant that student lets are no longer the safe investment they used to be. This is particularly true in London where nearly 50% of all student lettings are located. [Read More]
Will Crossrail Help Fuel Higher Property Prices?
There is lots of noise in the press about how Crossrail will help fuel higher property prices? Crossrail is the UK’s biggest rail project in decades. Those involved state that UK house and commercial property prices will be boosted significantly in the areas which [Read More]
First Time Buyer Save To Buy Scheme
Recent bank inventions for 95% LTV (loan to value) mortgages for first time buyers include the First Time Buyer Save To Buy Scheme which has come about because of fiscal tightening. Although this is being marketed as a new product for first time buyers, the Save To Buy [Read More]
Euro Zone Changes For Foreign Mortgages
Euro zone changes for foreign mortgages will be increasing, both now and in the coming months, due to the lessening liquidity of banks in the zone. Tightening lending criteria across the Euro zone mean that banks are seeking excuses to not allow mortgages. In France, for [Read More]
How To Invest In Company Administrations
With news every week that companies of all shapes and sizes are ending up in administration, there has never been a better time in the last 10 years to invest in company administrations. Why Company Administrations Occur Of course the primary reason companies are forced [Read More]
