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Property
May 31 2022, Alexander Pooley Top 10 Worst & Best Property Investment Areas, UK
We take a look at some of the worst but also the best property investment areas UK has to offer in 2022. Further, we’ll touch on how to make sure you invest in a property that offers the best rental yields and potential for capital growth. Bricks and mortar remains as reliable an investment as […]
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News & Press
May 24 2022, Editorial Team Best UK Cities for Property Investors
For those looking to invest their money in property, we take a look at some of the best UK cities for property investors in 2022. It’s no secret that house prices have been on the rise all over the UK. From February 2021 – February 2022, the average house price increased by almost 11% to […]
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UK
May 19 2022, Editorial Team Selective Licencing: What Landlords Need to Know
With UK house prices reaching record rates and rents on the rise, now is a great time to be a landlord. And a buy-to-let property can be highly profitable. Nevertheless, one thing landlords need to be aware of is selective licensing. With 1 out of 4 boroughs currently running schemes, you need to be aware […]
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May 16 2022, Editorial Team What is South Bank Leeds?
South Bank Leeds is a regeneration project aiming to double the size of Leeds city centre. Essentially, it will transform the ex-industrial area south of the River Aire. Which is a 253-hectare space the size of 350 football pitches. And, likewise, turn it into a globally distinctive destination for living, learning, creativity, leisure and investment. […]
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Investment
May 11 2022, Whitecitysoft Best Rental Yields in UK
In this article, we take a look at the basic principles of rental yield, what makes a good rental yield and the best rental yields in the UK. Rental yield is an important factor for any investor looking into property. Ensuring that your buy-to-let property will deliver a decent rental yield will help to cover […]
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Tips
May 11 2022, Whitecitysoft What is Good Capital Growth?
Alongside rental yields, capital growth is the main way that property investors can make returns on their investment. In this article, we take a look at the most important aspects of capital growth to understand how to maximise investment opportunities, what to look for when considering a capital growth led investment, the difference between rental […]
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Property
May 10 2022, Whitecitysoft How to Make Passive Income from Property
In this article, we take a close look at how to make secondary income! Also, consider how to make passive income from property, explore tips for first-time investors and outline the common pitfalls to avoid. Generating passive income from a rental property is a great way to achieve an additional source of revenue. This will […]
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News & Press
April 27 2022, Alexander Pooley 5 Ways To Spot Up-And-Coming Areas
Is there a sure-fire way to spot up-and-coming areas, homes or suburbs that are likely to become desirable and deliver house price growth for investors? The answer is, well, not really. Without a crystal ball, no one really knows until the area has already started becoming desirable. This means you may have lost the best […]
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News & Press
April 19 2022, Alexander Pooley Why Invest In a Studio Apartment?
Offering the perfect mix of stability, affordability and investment returns, more property investors are turning their eye to the investment potential of a studio apartment. More than ever studio apartments are popping up in fast-growing cities across the UK, particularly in city centre areas where there is strong demand for housing. Investing in a studio […]
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News & Press
April 7 2022, Alexander Pooley Short-Term vs Long-Term Lets
If you’re a buy-to-let landlord weighing up short-term vs long-term lets, you may be wondering which tenancy agreement is right for you. Whether you choose to let out your property for the short-term or long-term will depend on your circumstance, the location of your property, the time you have to spare and your investment goals. […]
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UK
April 7 2022, Alexander Pooley Consent to Let: Can I Let My House Without Telling My Lender?
In this article, we take a look at the following: how you can let your property to tenants, how to get consent to let and some common pitfalls to avoid getting into hot water with your mortgage lender. If you’ve purchased a property with a residential mortgage, you may be wondering if you can rent […]
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Tips
April 4 2022, Whitecitysoft Property Search Tips: How to Find a Property in the UK
In this article, we look at some tips for how to find a property in the UK, the most important factors to be aware of and how you can optimise your experience to make sure you get the most out of your investment and have a seamless property search. Getting onto the property ladder or […]
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News & Press
April 1 2022, Whitecitysoft Birmingham House Prices
Let’s take a look at the predictions for Birmingham house prices in 2022 and beyond to see why investors should take a closer look at this destination with both affordability and high growth potential. In the heart of the West Midlands, the thriving cosmopolitan city of Birmingham is not only a highly desirable place to […]
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Tips
April 1 2022, Editorial Team 7 Reasons to Invest in Property in Luton and Where to Buy
With incoming investments over the past decade, people are beginning to think differently about Luton & property investment there. Luton is a town on London’s commuter belt boasting excellent road and rail links, the fifth busiest airport in the UK, great schools and an increasingly vibrant business environment. Ideal for those looking for a London […]
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News & Press
April 1 2022, Editorial Team UK Property Investment Pros & Cons
UK property investment has long been seen as a lucrative one, with many investors choosing to put their money in bricks and mortar as a long term retirement plan rather than traditional, riskier investments such as shares. Even with recent changes to tax laws in the UK, there are still good yields to be gained […]