Posts by Mark Burns
Is now the right time to invest in Dubai property?
When it comes to investing in property, it does not take an expert to understand that the best time to purchase is when the prices are low, rental returns are high and there is a potential for solid capital growth. The property market in Dubai is now at this point and so, experts are claiming…
Read MoreBenefits of Investing in Overseas Property
Benefits of Investing in Overseas Property In the past, investing in property was best done locally. Nowadays, with an abundance of agents and management companies and modern communication technologies keeping the world connected, this is just not the case. It is relatively easy and practical to invest in property on the other side of the…
Read MoreBasing your investment on rental yields
The property market continues to grow but why, when it comes to making investment decisions, does it all revolve around the price? This may seem like a strange suggestion given that almost all investments are made from a financial perspective. However, when it comes to rental yields, using them as a gauge can help determine…
Read MoreAre People Panicking Unnecessarily About Commercial Property?
There is certainly no shortage of worries about the future of the UK’s commercial property market right now. After a few years of strong performance, the public vote in favour of leaving the European Union threw the whole sector into doubt more or less overnight. Depending on where exactly you look, the sentiment surrounding the…
Read MoreWhere Will Recovery Take the Spanish Property Market?
The Spanish property market is continuing with its recovery from the depths it reached in the wake of the global economic downturn. There are a number of strong indicators to show that the Spanish market is not only in recovery but is making good progress at clawing back what was lost. Prices are on the…
Read MoreIs it still safe to invest in buy-to-let property?
Buy-to-let property is still a popular investment and the rush to purchase property before the new stamp duty changes in April proved just this. Investing in buy-to-let property has offered great returns for investors but the new measures brought in April could signal the end of the buy-to-let boom. It has been tough for landlords…
Read MoreDoes Leeds offer better buy-to-let opportunities than London?
Leeds can offer buy-to-let investors a lot for their money; in fact, the city can offer a lot more than other areas of the UK. Some landlords see it as a priority to obtain the best capital returns where as some prefer the regular income of a rental property, whilst some want both. Many landlords…
Read MoreWhich areas are offering the best returns for landlords?
Landlords are currently seeing Manchester as the most profitable area to own property as the rental yield in the North West is around 7% according to an index put together by LendInvest. However, there are other areas around the country that are experiencing solid returns such as Coventry, Luton and the outer areas of London.…
Read MoreNorthern Property Markets Proving Robust
Property markets in the North of England have been showing their resilience in the face of economic troubles since the EU referendum. Market analysts say that London and the South East are the most vulnerable property markets at this time, while there are indications that Northern markets may be not just holding up well but,…
Read MoreBrexit Triggers Drop in Commercial Property Fees
Major property specialist Savills has experienced a serious fall in its income from UK commercial transaction fees across the first half of the year. The drop, representing nearly a quarter of its income from such fees, is being taken as an indication of how much the market has slowed as a result of the EU…
Read MoreBrexit fears result in Buy-to-let mortgage rates dropping
Lenders have slashed their buy-to-let mortgage rates and increased the amount they are willing to lend as a result of the Brexit result. Many of the biggest lenders have dropped their rates in an attempt to draw in new borrowers who may be looking to remortgage or purchase new properties. Following the rise in stamp…
Read MoreLow Spanish property prices could see British Buyers taking advantage despite Brexit
It seems as though British buyers are still interested in purchasing property in Spain but only of sellers who are willing to reduce their asking price. Despite the outcome of the EU referendum, British buyers are still showing an interest in Spanish property, especially from holiday home buyers and those looking to move to the…
Read MoreWill buy-to-let investors now need a 60 percent deposit?
As the buy-to-let market becomes more tightly regulated, it could see lenders offering 40% mortgages. Stress testing will have to be introduced by banks according to the Bank of England as a result of the new tax changes that will be coming in to effect next year. The idea behind the test is to ensure…
Read MoreHow Landlords can slash their buy-to-let costs
The buy-to-let sector has been targeted by the chancellor through the 3% stamp duty increase as well as the wear and tear allowance. This has left landlords looking at other ways in which they can save money on their portfolio. The following tips will help to save money without having to hand it all over…
Read MoreBuy-to-let property market in Turkey appeals to UK property investors
As a change of tactic, it seems as though UK property investors are now showing an interesting in the buy-to-let market in Turkey following the change to certain tax laws in April of this year. In the UK, during 2015, almost 15% of all mortgages were obtained for buy-to-let properties but this is likely to…
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