Monthly Archives: February 2010

New Rules on HMOs – What Do You Think?

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Rachel

HMO properties are the bread and butter of many property investors, but new legislation could deter some interested parties from going down that route in the future. John Healey, government Housing and Planning Minister, recently announced details of various new … Continue reading →

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Property Investors How to Improve Your Credit Score

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Rachel

If you’ve experienced problems getting a loan for a property investment purchase, or have checked your credit score and found it to be lower than you’d expected, don’t panic. There are things you can do to try and improve your … Continue reading →

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Finding Property Hotspots Part 3

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Rachel

So far in our series on finding potential property hotspots we’ve explored the benefits of examining new transport links and areas undergoing regeneration. Another useful way for property investors to find property hotspots is to turn their attention to university … Continue reading →

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Why Property Investors Should Know Their Credit Rating

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Rachel

Do you know your credit rating? Knowing what your credit rating or credit score is might not seem like a big deal, but it’s something that property investors should be taking more notice of. In the past, when buy-to-let mortgages were easier … Continue reading →

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Old Build versus New Build and Off Plan Property Part 2 – renting

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Rachel

In the first part of our mini series, we explored the issue of the cost of properties and the pros and cons of different types of investment property. Now we’re turning our thoughts to the all important issue of rentability, … Continue reading →

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Finding Property Hotspots Part 2

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Rachel

If you’re on the hunt for those elusive property hotspots, or soon to be hotspot areas, then here’s another aspect to explore that could lead you to investing in the right area. We’ve already looked at how looking for areas … Continue reading →

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Old Build versus New Build and Off Plan Property, Part 1: Cost

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Rachel

There are pros and cons involved in buying any type of property, but in this mini series, we’re going to explore the positives and negatives of three key types of properties – old build homes, new build and off plan … Continue reading →

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