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  Due to the impact of the past three months of lockdown, it is no surprise that estate agents and the property market generally have been affected. During this time, property investors have continued to watch the developments in the...

We’re living in unprecedented times. The biggest global crisis for a generation has sent global stock markets into a tailspin, businesses into panic mode and when it comes to economic forecasts, all bets are off. We all face tough times...

Building a property portfolio is a big financial investment and can consume a lot of your time, so it’s important that detail and care is put into your property investment strategy from the beginning whether you’re a passive or active...

Choosing the right rental property to invest in is key to any successful property investment. In order to invest effectively, it’s imperative to consider who your ideal tenant is and invest in a property that will attract that tenant.    ...

Rent-to-own property investment can be an effective strategy for beginner investors, and it can benefit both the investor and tenant involved. With rent-to-own, the tenant is given the opportunity to purchase the property over time. It all starts with a...

There are a range of property improvements and renovations that can help add significant value to a property, and unsurprisingly, many of the top ways to do this involve increasing or maximising space. Adding an extra bedroom, especially if it...

A purchase lease option is a legal agreement allowing investors to not only control a property but also generate income from it with the right to buy the property at a later time. With any purchase lease option, the monthly...

When looking at current rental yields, two-bed properties make the best buy-to-let investment across England, according to research by lettings management platform Howsy. Two-bed properties boast an average yield of 4.8%, while one-beds come in at 4.1%, three-beds at 4.5%...

Investment property mortgage rates are nearly always higher than owner-occupier loans. Additionally, buy-to-let mortgages are typically higher for limited companies than compared to individuals.   Mortgage interest rates depend on a variety of things, such as what type of property...

Naturally, most investors have a goal of earning a regular income from their property investments. Some people say buy-to-let property investment has become less profitable than it used to be, but there are ways to create a monthly salary for...

Over the next 12 months, UK property investors are planning to purchase HMO property investments more than any other investment type, according to research from the bank Paragon. Paragon’s Q4 2019 PRS Trends report revealed that out of the landlords who...

The heart of a property sourcing business is finding motivated sellers. There are many reasons that make sellers motivated to sell quickly, such as the property being vacant, the homeowner needing to move, downsizing or not having the money to...

As a property investor, you need to pay tax on the profit you make from renting your property out. The rate of tax you pay depends on the total income you’ve earned from all of your employment, self-employment or pensions....

Building strong relationships with estate agents can bring many benefits to property sourcers. Estate agents are typically the first to know when property owners want to sell their home or property investment. Work on becoming the person they think about...

Before investing in a buy-to-let, take the time to look at and understand the rental operating costs of a property investment. The type of buy-to-let investment, whether single let, HMO or serviced accommodation, will determine the rental operating costs that...

Property investors have seen many regulation and tax changes over the past few years and more are being rolled out in 2020 and 2021. This has created more obstacles for investors but preparing for these changes with plenty of time...

Serviced accommodation is becoming a more popular property investment strategy in the UK. Across Europe, the UK has the highest supply volumes of serviced apartments and has the largest number of serviced accommodation to be commissioned.   What is serviced...

Since property investment deals are often confusing and lack information and transparency, PropertyMenu has created a deal calculator to help provide investors with full clarity on property investment deals, so that they can make more informed decisions.   Increased transparency on...

Stamp Duty Land Tax is paid when buying a property or land over a certain threshold price in England or Northern Ireland. It’s due within 14 days of completion or date of entry. Over the last few years, there have...

Flipping a property involves buying a home that needs improvement, making improvements that will positively impact the resale value within a short period of time and then selling it for a profit. As this can be a risky investment strategy,...

Single let property is the most common form of buy-to-let investment and is considered one of the easier ways to enter the property investment sector. A single let is when you rent out a property to one tenant, whether one...

Finding property investment deals can be one of the most challenging parts of building a property portfolio. And it’s important to find transparent and credible property deals as this can help you make more informed decisions and help you make...

Many property investors know the basics of HMOs as these property investments can offer higher rental yields, especially when compared to single lets. When purchasing a property, it can be helpful to consider whether it could work as an HMO...

Property investors have seen many regulation and tax changes over the past few years, creating more obstacles in an uncertain market, but technology is making it easier for investors to deal with a range of challenges.   Regulation and tax...

When investing in property, it’s important to know the difference between freehold and leasehold tenures. Below we’ll define both and briefly talk about the different types of leaseholds.   Freehold   A freehold tenure is where the owner of a...

Despite political and economic uncertainty, or maybe even because of, it’s a great time to invest in property in the UK, especially for those looking for a long-term investment. And as newspaper headlines focus on the doom and gloom of...

Amid political and economic uncertainty, like the uncertainty prevalent since the Brexit referendum, it can seem like it’s not an ideal time to invest in property in the UK property market. Many investors and homebuyers have chosen to wait and...

I’m often struck by the way many property deals are carried out in the UK, with decisions made on gut feel or intuition due to lack of information or transparency on what the deal really is. This approach continues to...