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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This year we have all been spending significantly more time at home. We work there and we live there meaning there is no longer separation of your personal life from your professional life. This is something many of us have not had to face before. We have been locked down in our homes for days […]
Put simply, flipping is the process of buying a property and quickly selling it at a higher cost than originally payed. It is also called fix and flip, trading or buy to sell. There must be a reason to justify the higher sale price, therefore most flip deals involve refurbishing the property. You can also […]
Are you thinking about selling your property in the near future? Or simply wondering how you can add space to your home while also increasing the value, then this blog is for you. Here are the top 10 ways to add value to your home: Cellar conversions Converting your cellar has the potential to add […]
The biggest indicator that an area is becoming more popular is whether or not the prices of property are rising. This evidence can help determine the most popular areas of the North East. According to online property service Rightmove, figures show that 9 areas in particular are increasing in value in the North East. The […]
Buy-to-let properties have undergone lots of changes over the past few years. However, they remain one of the most popular investments for Brits. Government legislation introduced since 2017 has not been kind to buy-to-let investors. But could the recent pandemic cause this to change? Figures discovered in 2018 show that the private rented sector provides […]
