Posts by Mark Burns
Market uncertainty makes it a nervous time for investors
The way in which the property market is moving is making it difficult for investors to make decisions. The referendum that is taking place on the 23rd June will determine whether Britain remain in the EU or leave it and until the result is announced the property market is going to move extremely slowly. Investors…
Read MoreShifts in Property and Tourism Trends in Phuket
Phuket is one of Thailand’s prime areas for both real estate and tourism, and these two sectors make up a hefty chunk of the region’s economy. However, recent times have seen big changes in both of Phuket’s key industries, and many current trends are very different from those observed in the region not so long…
Read MoreStudent Accommodation in Europe is attracting overseas investors
For overseas investors, finding the right property which offers great returns is often hard to find. The budget of small investors often does not stretch far enough so that they can purchase non-residential commercial property. However, overseas investors have not really explored the possibility of investing in student accommodation which comes with lower risks and…
Read MoreWill buy-to-let investment be hit by the 2016 budget?
There is no doubt that the 2016 budget would have had a negative impact on buy-to-let investors. There will still be a tax rate of 28% for all capital gains on buy-to-let as well as a 3% increase in stamp duty on additional properties. So why are buy-to-let investors being hit so hard? As part…
Read MoreMajor UK Cities Experiencing Strong House Price Growth
The major cities of the UK have experienced exceptionally strong growth in residential property prices over the first quarter of this year. Across the 20 biggest cities in the country, a new report from Hometrack said, house prices grew at the fastest rate seen for twelve years. Growth across the initial three months of 2016…
Read MoreWhy Manchester’s Young Population will set the City up for Years to Come
Manchester is a city with a very young population. Larger cities are always the places that attract young professionals and graduates, thanks to relatively large numbers of job opportunities and the presence of major companies. Even by these standards Manchester is a city that seems to hold great appeal for young people. Around 22% of…
Read MoreWhat is in store for the student property market in 2016?
In recent years, the number of students in the UK has reached record levels, even though there was a slump following the cap on tuition fees in 2012. As this number has increased so has the amount of money invested in student property. Demand for high quality student accommodation has increased and this likely to…
Read MoreIstanbul property is turning the heads of investors.
The price of property in Turkey is growing at an incredible rate and it falls just behind Hong Kong as the second fastest growing world economy. Purchases made by foreigners increased by 23.8% during October 2015 when compared to the same month in 2014. Recently, the Turkish government has announced that it will offer residency…
Read MoreUK Buyers of Foreign Property Could be Hit by Tax Reforms.
UK buyers of investment properties and second homes overseas could be hit by the Chancellor’s recent raft of tax reforms as well as buyers of domestic properties. In particular, the change to stamp duty announced by George Osborne in the Autumn Statement may affect those buying a second property whether it is in the UK…
Read MoreTips for Finding the Right Buy-to-Let Tenant.
The right tenant can bring a great amount of relief to any landlord as it will save them time and money. The perfect tenant will pay their rent on time and look after the property while they will also want to stay at the property for some time which can help to avoid periods where…
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