Property investment has established itself as a greatly beneficial way to maintain financial security. Bricks and mortar is not a one-sided approach and what works for some people may not work for others. Andy Foote, Director at Sevencapital, argues that holding many forms of investment is often the best way to secure financial success. Providing […]
How to begin your property investment venture
If you are looking to get involved in the property sector this blog is for you. Bricks and mortar are becoming an ever more popular investment strategy. They can deliver strong year-round income in the form of rent. Before you get started in property investment it is important to weigh up the positives and negatives. […]
Property investment for retirement
The UK has an increasingly aging population meaning people are living longer overall. While this is a great thing, it can also lead to anxiety as to how individuals will fund retirement. Many traditional means of saving are no longer adequate to fund an aging population’s requirements. Historically savings accounts have proven popular, but with […]
Property Market Predictions 2020
Before we look forward it is imperative that we look back. 2019’s property market focused on Brexit and the uncertainty that it will bring. Brexit had a huge impact on how the property market preformed in 2019. However, despite the uncertainty there was hope. The property market is a strong, stable financial asset. It has […]
Despite the pandemic international investors are still actively looking to purchase UK properties
The global pandemic has made it increasingly difficult to plan for the future. According to Fitch Ratings report, GDP levels in advanced economies are set to remain 3-4% lower than predicted for at least 4 years. Investors are seeking to combat this by finding secure investments which have historically proven to remain worthwhile in times […]
House Prices for first time buyers have increased by two thirds in a decade
The latest data from Halifax shows that over the last 10 years property prices have increased by 69%. In 2010 the average price for property in the UK was £142,473, but in 2020 this has leaped to an average of £241,025. In London property prices have increased by a whopping 98%! Meaning first time buyers […]
House prices are rising at the most drastic rate since 2004
Property prices have skyrocketed in August. They are increasing at the fastest pace in 16 years. This is because during lock down there has been pent up demand. As lock down is beginning to ease and the property market is getting back up and running people are looking to buy and sell properties quickly. This […]