There are plenty of different economic theories as to why different things happen at different parts of the market cycle. As investors it is about understanding where markets are, at different times of the cycle. For example just because Sydney had great growth between 2011 and 2017, it didn’t mean...

Over the years, the enhanced enforcement of existing Property Laws with regards to rental property, means that a tenants rights appear to be more favourable than was the previously the case. There were always several bones of contention between Landlords and Tenants but these have been somewhat clarified within the terms of...

Property management is a growing business in the UK; there are currently over 200 letting agencies in Edinburgh, all of whom provide a property management service.   Using a property management company allows landlord to hand over the day to day running of their property, however, there is also a sizeable...

We are all getting older and there will be more of us.Over a half of all babies born in 2017 in the UK are now expected to live to be one hundred. These sorts of claims seem to me to be to be a bit curious and often are based...

The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 mean that from 01 April 2018 there will be a requirement for any properties rented out in the private rented sector to have a minimum energy performance rating of ‘E’, or above, on an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), before...

N ow, more than ever before, landlords need to be more “cost conscious”. Increasing regulation, harsher penalties for non-compliance, increased costs of building & maintenance materials, increasing voids and rent arrears, and more onerous taxation are just few of the issues affecting landlords’ bottom line. The Nationwide Building Society has produced...

Purchasing a Buy to Let property can be a lucrative venture for those looking to boost their monthly income and benefit from a long-term investment. However, becoming a landlord is by no means an easy process. In order to make the most of your investment, you’ll need to do extensive...

Have you ever been searching for a product online and then it follows you everywhere you go? You may have been browsing for the perfect pair of shoes for your friend’s wedding or the next book to read on your commute to work. Then, you’ll just be innocently scrolling through...

If you’re looking to lease a commercial property for a new business, expanding franchise, or relocation purposes, you will have to learn to navigate the leasing process as well as finding the perfect unit or building to lease. This can seem daunting but, with a bit of know-how and confidence...

How does an online letting agent differ from a traditional high street agent? This is a question that is being asked more and more as the property industry joins the inevitable drive towards online. Landlords and property investors keen to understand how online letting agents work will find this article...