Legislation introduced in April 2017 reducing mortgage interest tax relief for higher rate taxpayers has forced landlords to seek more tax efficient ways of managing their investments. Particular interest has centred on setting up limited companies to manage rental income. Many warnings have been given about this procedure, but for landlords who are higher rate […]
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Despite government efforts to boost homeownership levels, more tenants are choosing to rent for longer. The creation of a number of aids to help people onto the property ladder, including the Help to Buy schemes, has made an impact, but the number of people owning their own home remains on the decline. This reality is
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The ‘old versus new’ debate has raged for years. It’s one which has no right or wrong answer, and that answer will vary depending on whether you are buying a home to live in or investing in a buy-to-let property. In this article, we’re going to focus on buying purely as an investment – buying
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In just the past few days, articles published by the likes of Business Insider and Property Wire have claimed that foreign investment in London property is booming. According to Business Insider, Chinese investment in commercial property is at an all-time high, with much of it coming from Hong Kong, while according to Property Wire, buyers
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April 2017 has already passed, and the changes in the tax regime which the government had promised for that date have not yet come into force. But the government has made it clear that they will come into force, and will be backdated. What is in question here is Inheritance Tax (IHT). Until the contemplated changes come into force, it was
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Westminster is offering some of the best returns for property investors at present, with house prices expected to increase by 31.9% by 2021. According to new research from Barclays, Westminster is an excellent investment destination, and it predicts a 5.70% average annual increase. Such an increase is good news for prospective investors looking for strong
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] An interest to try kayaking, sailing or powerboating might compel you to look for training opportunities closer to the coast, but you don’t need to venture that far. Westminster Boating Base (a stone’s throw from Pimlico tube station) offers training to those who want to master kayaking, canoeing, dinghy sailing, or powerboating. Westminster Boating Base is an independent charity which provides
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Landlords are being advised to look on tenants as customers if they are to take full advantage of the growing rental market. With tenants renting for longer, good customer service from a landlord is a key issue for tenants. A survey carried out by property technology firm, Engage, reveals that poor communication is one of
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Buy-to-let mortgage rates are continuing to fall in what is a real boost to investors. The majority of ‘mainstream’ buy-to-let mortgage products have seen rate reductions in the last three months, according to new research from mortgage technology provider, Mortgage Brain. For some buy-to-let mortgage products, the loan to value has dropped by 4% when
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Property prices have risen faster in the City of Westminster than any other borough over the last five years, with the exception of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. According to a new report, since 2011, property prices in the Westminster borough have risen in cash terms by £200 per day, while property prices
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