property business

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1.3 million people can’t all be wrong, and they are not bad tenants either

19 December, 20160 Comments
There are 1.3 million people in the UK on waiting lists for “Social Housing”, not wanting a “traditional” landlord, they can’t all be wrong. Much of the free advice for landlords is flawed and this breakthrough new book (published December 2016!) aims to set the record straight explaining, amongst other things, that by being slightly
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Why now IS a good time to start your own property business

10 January, 20160 Comments
Ongoing media and think-tank campaigns talk mostly of greedy landlords, substandard property and how the growth of the private rented sector is the main catalyst for rising house prices - therefore pushing home ownership further out of reach for 'generation rent'. It can be argued that such negative perceptions have been one of the driving forces behind the latest attacks on landlords - the proposed reduction in tax relief and increased regulation such as the Right to Rent scheme. It can be argued that such negative perceptions have been one of the driving forces behind the latest attacks on landlords - the proposed reduction in tax relief and increased regulation such as the Right to Rent scheme. However, the majority of articles fail to highlight the enormous benefits of investing in buy-to-let property despite a potential rise in costs and tax bills on the horizon. Investing in buy-to-let property is an excellent way to generate long-term returns. It can give you an income now, boost your pension pot for the future, benefit from capital appreciation over time and provide a tangible legacy that you can leave to your loved ones. - See more at:
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Budget 2013 | Helping hand or economic suicide?

21 March, 20130 Comments
Yesterday George Osborne delivered his fourth budget, calling his speech “a Budget for people who aspire to work hard and get on” for an “aspiration nation”. The key points : HOUSING A new “help-to-buy” scheme will include £3.5bn for shared equity loans, and a government interest-free loan worth 20% of the value of a new
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