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A to Z of Property Investing: A is For Appreciation

There are all sorts of issues involved in successful property investing and in this A to Z guide, we’re going to be exploring some of them. To kick things off, A is for appreciation. In the property investing world, appreciation … Continue reading

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Old Build Versus New Build and Off Plan Property Part 3 – Maintenance

There are pros and cons involved in buying any type of property and it’s always important to weigh up all the issues before you part with your hard earned cash. Old build property, new build and off plan properties are … Continue reading

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Finding Property Hotspots Part 5 – Major Sporting Events

As we’ve been exploring in this property hotspot mini series, there are a variety of ways you can employ to try and predict potential new hotspots. Having already looked at the benefits of improved transport links, regeneration schemes, universities and … Continue reading

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Pros and Cons of Letting Tenants Decorate

If you’ve been letting property for a while, then the chances are that you may have come across a situation where a tenant wants to paint or decorate a room. But would you let them loose with a paintbrush in … Continue reading

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New Rules on HMOs – What Do You Think?

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

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

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

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

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

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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