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New Government to Keep EPCs But Scrap HIPs

With a new government finally in power, we’re wondering what new changes they’ll bring to the property world. Details are beginning to emerge about the Coalition Agreement between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats and the first bit of property-related news … Continue reading

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Come and meet Property Millionaires Raj Shastri and David Coughlin 13 May Manchester

Come and meet Property Millionaires David Coughlin and Raj Shastri as seen on the BBC’s “The Money Programme” and “The Truth about Property” and Virgin One’s “Money Envy” on Thursday 13th May 2010 at The Renaissance Manchester Hotel, Blackfriars Street, … Continue reading

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Rental Property Housing Shortage in UK

The UK has a major shortage of rental properties and demand is outstripping supply, research has shown. The findings were discovered during research by the Association of Rental Letting Agents (ARLA), who surveyed 531 offices in the first quarter of … Continue reading

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Government Boiler Scrappage Scheme Ends

If you haven’t given the government boiler scrappage scheme a go, and traded in your old boiler for a new model, then you’re too late, as it’s already come to a sudden end. The innovative government scheme, which was launched … Continue reading

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Gain valuable insight into London rental prices

If you’ve got rental properties in London, or are thinking of investing in property in the area during 2010, then you can now gain an important insight into rental property prices in the capital. London Mayor, Boris Johnson, has launched … Continue reading

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Pre-Budget Report

The Chancellor, Alistair Darling, recently gave his pre-budget report, but are landlords and property investors going to be any better off?  Sadly he dealt the news that the stamp duty holiday (http://www.investment-properties-for-sale.co.uk/2009/11/20/last-chance-to-take-advantage-of-stamp-duty-holiday/) would officially be coming to an end on … Continue reading

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Last chance to take advantage of stamp duty holiday

If you want to invest in property costing under £175,000 and take advantage of the reduced stamp duty fees, then time is running out. The stamp duty holiday applies to property valued at under £175,000 and means that buyers don’t … Continue reading

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UK property prices expected to fall in 2010 with no concerted recovery until 2012, report predicts

A concerted recovery in the UK residential property market is unlikely before 2012 but house prices will end the year 2% higher than at the start, according to analysts. The real estate recovery will be lead by London and southern … Continue reading

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Why property investors should use Google Earth Part 2

As our previous post discussed, the Google Earth satellite mapping tool can offer huge benefits to property investors, as it lets you get another perspective on particular properties and areas. Here are some more practical ways in which you can … Continue reading

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Development land prices rising in UK after two years of decline

The price of development land in the UK has stopped falling and there could be a shortage in the long term if the property recovery is sustained, experts are warning. The latest research from property consultants Savills shows that the … Continue reading

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