Author: Martin Howard
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63% of landlords feel there is too much regulation in the private rental sector
A new survey has shown that landlords and renters in the UK have different opinions about the private rental market. Landlords, who own rental properties, feel that the government has put in too many rules, while renters, who live in the properties, think there should be more rules to protect them. The survey asked 2,000…
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How To Calculate ROI (Return On Investment) On Investment Properties
Evaluating Investment Opportunities: The Importance of ROI Return on investment, or ROI, is a measure of the profitability of an investment. It is calculated by dividing the net profit of the investment by the initial cost of the investment, and expressing the result as a percentage. So for property specifically I’m going to answer the…
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Investing in Property in Swansea in 2023
Swansea is a city located in Wales, United Kingdom, with a population of around 240,000 people. It is located on the coast of the Bristol Channel, and has a rich history dating back to the Roman times. There are several benefits to investing in Swansea, including: Strong economy: Swansea has a strong and diverse economy,…
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House Prices – the factors affecting the market
In recent times the property market has acted in a way that’s not coherent with a shrinking economy or a pandemic situation. It became very difficult for us as property investors and traders to buy properties in these market conditions. One property that we were looking to buy was listed at auction for £46k and…
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The Magic of South Wales and the Property Market
There is so much untold magic to be had within the South Wales property market and a many reasons as to why we simply love the investment opportunities and all that it brings for us and our investors, let me explain… In recent years, the property market in South Wales has been on the up…
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The 2020 – 21 Pension Crisis – A Covid Repercussion.
There’s a big shock coming.It isn’t what you think it is either, it’s under the surface bubbling and churning, just waiting to explode. It’s pensions. You see, pension pots are mostly invested in the stock market and the stock market has crashed, the latest BoE figures say that April – June will see 25% economic…
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Japanese Knotweed Investment Facts
In this article I’m taking a deep dive into Japanese Knotweed and the guidance RICS surveyors are given on assessing the value of a property affected by Japanese Knotweed. I’m sure you’ll find it interesting and useful to find out what they are asked to do and how you can mitigate against some of the…
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Tenant Quake – Incoming Changes In The Lettings Landscape
The world of lettings is changing and that means fear, worry and doubt for many landlords and lettings agents.This is where I sniff opportunities, changes mean advantages for the fastest movers, the quickest thinkers and the most adaptable, changes mean Darwinism. The most adaptable of the species survive and thrive which is why changes mean…
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Brexit, Buffett, being stimulated, house prices and cycles
Brexit Brexit Brexit Brexit Brexit Brexit… If you want to know where I stand then…You’ll never know because to publicly come out is far too divisive! They do the okey cokey and they turn around, that’s what it’s all about. On property though I can give you a low down from an investors perspective.There were…
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Can Buy To Let Investors Avoid Stamp Duty?
The answer according to a recent tax tribunal is unequivocally yes…partially!And this opens the door to refund requests being submitted to HMRC.If you purchased a Buy To Let home as an investment and paid 2nd home/investment stamp duty and you meet the following criteria then you could claim your tax back. The tax tribunal in…