This week we take a look at the best places to invest in property in the UK right now. Investing in bricks and mortar tends to beat the most popular alternatives, chief amongst them being shares. But, and it’s a big but, to do it
Read moreCommon wisdom says real assets are the best way to combat rises in the cost of living. Common wisdom also says the best real assets are gold and property. All you need to do is pick one? But which do you choose? Spoiler alert: For
Read moreRenting out property continues to offer an excellent return for millions of people in the UK. Most are ordinary folk who earn extra income from renting out one or two properties, with few having larger rental property portfolios. There are about 2.75m unincorporated private landlords
Read moreMany an expat investor faces the same dilemma. Should you invest in property or are shares a preferable option? This is one of those big questions that makes enemies out of friends. As an investor in both I can see each side of the argument.
Read moreThere are reported to be about half a million “HMOs” (ie houses in multiple occupation) in the UK. A rented property is considered an HMO if at least three tenants live in it and they make up more than one household, with shared toilet, bathroom
Read moreToday could be the day you became a better property investor. Even experienced pros might learn or thing or two by the end of this article. It all started when I found myself arguing with a good friend of mine recently over property. He sees
Read moreHow much UK rental income is tax-free if you’re a UK landlord living overseas? It’s a dream that many people in Britain have. Move to another country, somewhere sunnier, to work or retire. For those who choose to live their dream, living overseas is often
Read moreWhich is the better investment buy to let or index funds when you live abroad? Lots of expats face this question. With the ease of access to index funds through low cost brokers and somewhat of a media revival for buy to let, this topic
Read moreIf you are serious about buy to let, there is one question, more than any other, you need to answer: What’s it going to cost? Spoiler alert: Expats will almost always pay more when they buy property in the UK. Does that mean you shouldn’t
Read moreRecord numbers of landlord’s set up buy to let companies in 2023 (according to Hampton’s). Without hard data, I can’t be sure, but my guess is, many expats, have decided wrapping their property portfolio in a limited company structure makes sense too. What is clear,
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