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Brexit – What has happened to date? The UK property market has certainly been under the spotlight since the referendum confirmed the nation’s decision to exit the European Union (Brexit). The outcome of that Brexit vote has caused economic uncertainty, halted some transactions and left several questions yet to be answered about how the markets,… Read more »
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Property Newsletter May 2016
Welcome to this month’s property newsletter from Source Investments which reviews current information relevant to both existing and prospective buy to let investors. Property Prices According to the Halifax monthly house price index, house prices have risen at their slowest rate since November with growth at 9.2 per cent in April compared with the same time… Read more »
Tighter rules for new Landlords
Landlords face tighter lending rules Already on the back foot following tax changes which will impact on potential profits those landlords who need to borrow to finance their investments will face another obstacle following a decision by the Bank of England’s regulation arm, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) to introduce tighter rules on buy to let… Read more »
A good time to invest in London property?
London Market on down turn? BREXIT, over supply, 3% extra stamp duty, less tax relief for landlords, a downturn in the world economy, fluctuating currency rates, disappearing international investors, these are just some of the storm clouds gathering over the London property market just now. For the first time in ages agents are struggling to… Read more »
Shift to rent to accelerate
Shift in Property Ownership There is a fundamental shift in property ownership occurring in London according to new analysis by PwC. The city is being transformed from ownership to rent with a significant shift from nearly two-thirds owner-occupiers to 60% of Londoners forecast to be renters in less than 10 years. In 2000, just under… Read more »
Will Brexit affect the UK property market?
What would Brexit mean for the property market? Currently the one certain thing about Brexit is the uncertainty dominating the debate ahead of the poll on 23rd June. Just what would a post EU Britain look like? How long would a formal Brexit take? What uncertainty is filtering down into the residential property market? Most… Read more »
Source Newsletter February 2016
Newsletter Welcome to this month’s newsletter from Source Investments which reviews current information relevant to both existing and prospective buy to let investors. House Price Rise Statistics – Main findings Information released on 16th February by the Office of Statistical Information reveals the following trends in house price movements in the period up to 31st… Read more »
Changing Shape of Buy to Let
New legislation from April 2016 will potentially change the shape of buy to let as an investment opportunity. A “Hot” Market Buy to let has become one of the hottest investment areas with mortgages to landlords accounting for about 17% of all new lending in 2015, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, which is up from… Read more »
Investing in Buy to Let Property
Investment in buy to let property is unique because you can use borrowed funds to make your own money work for you. Why? Because the value of the property provides the collateral needed to borrow money. This sets property aside from investments such as stocks and shares which lenders predominantly consider too risky to lend… Read more »
Crossrail – Maidenhead and Reading
Crossrail – Maidenhead and Reading In this blog we look at the case for investing in properties in Crossrail – Maidenhead and Reading. From 2018 a new 75 mile high-speed Crossrail route will open travelling through London and connecting Reading in the west to Shenfield in the east. The route will take in 40 stations… Read more »
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