August 9, 2007

Property workshops for potential investors

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by Kay Murchie

Recent reports have highlighted that the buy-to-let industry is thriving and an increasing amount of people are looking at property investment to secure their future. Demand for rental property is at a 4½ year high, rents are growing at their fastest rate in ...


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Northern Ireland property prices drop Permalink: Northern Ireland property prices drop by Kay Murchie After months of achieving new records, Northern Ireland property prices have dropped and the Belfast Telegraph has been informed by industry sources that those who purchased a property a few months ago may have lost money in the current market, igniting fears ... (more...) HSBC – no fees until October Permalink: HSBC – no fees until October by Kay Murchie As part of a late summer promotion, HSBC, one of Britain's biggest banks, is to scrap all mortgage fees. The bank has announced that it will be free from fees until the end of September – for both new and ... (more...) August 8, 2007 Australia’s West Coast experiencing property boom Permalink: Australia’s West Coast experiencing property boom by Kay Murchie According to Principal International, the overseas investment property company, the city of Perth on Australia’s west coast is experiencing a significant property boom and is rapidly becoming the country's most successful all-round city ahead of Sydney. Statistics show an incredible 46% rise ... (more...) Prices rise 150% in Valencia in the last 6 years. Permalink: Prices rise 150% in Valencia in the last 6 years. by Kay Murchie Valencia has received an injection of several billion euros into the local economy. Spain’s third largest city boasts beautiful beaches and is the latest addition to the grand prix circuit. According to Valencia Property, a local ... (more...) Choose buy-to-let in university towns Permalink: Choose buy-to-let in university towns by Kay Murchie According to statistics from buy-to-let broker Landlord Mortgages, property investors in towns with universities can expect an average rental yield of 6.59%, this figure is more than 1% better than the average rental yield in England of 5.42%. Durham is delivering the best ... (more...) August 7, 2007 Get out clauses costing homeowners over £6,000 Permalink: Get out clauses costing homeowners over £6,000 by Kay Murchie According to Moneyexpert.com, the price comparison service, the cost of a get-out clause is £6,370, a figure which does decline during the first 3 years of ownership. Increasing interest rates have left many defenceless if they want to break away from ... (more...) Britain’s best holiday home destinations Permalink: Britain’s best holiday home destinations by Kay Murchie A place in the country or by the seaside is becoming more and more popular for people according to many estate agents. A holiday home or a weekend retreat may once have been considered as the domain for the rich but ... (more...) In 5 years time, house pries will break the £300,000 barrier Permalink: In 5 years time, house pries will break the £300,000 barrier by Kay Murchie According to research published by the National Housing Federation, the average house price in England will rise by 40% in 5 years top £300,000. This will result in more parents having to pay their children’s mortgages ... (more...) Grimsby cheaper than the UK average Permalink: Grimsby cheaper than the UK average by Kay Murchie Soaring house prices and rising interest rates means that the current property market is even harder for young buyers to enter. According to research, average house prices in the whole of the UK have broken through the £100,000 mark for ... (more...) Homeowners warned over cowboy builders Permalink: Homeowners warned over cowboy builders by Kay Murchie Following the recent flooding and the increasing attraction of environmentally friendly housing technology, demand for builders in the UK property market is expected to soar. The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned that such trends do not come without consequences. The FMB ... (more...) August 6, 2007 Up-and-coming Brazil Permalink: Up-and-coming Brazil by Kay Murchie With its growing economy, Brazil the 5th largest country in the world, is benefiting from a significant expansion of tourism-related property investment. In 2006, property lending doubled in Brazil and the construction industry is thriving and recently local banks did not offer broad lending to ... (more...) Ski resorts acknowledge year-long investors Permalink: Ski resorts acknowledge year-long investors by Kay Murchie In 2006, ski resorts in Switzerland, like many other places in Europe, had a wake-up call. The mild winter meant that many Alpine resorts experienced a shortage of snow, which resulted in a lack of business. Consequently, resorts are adjusting their offerings. Property ... (more...) A steep increase in repossessions Permalink: A steep increase in repossessions by Kay Murchie Figures published by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) have showed a significant rise in the amount of homes that were taken from borrowers unable to keep up with mortgage repayments this year. The number of homes repossessed by mortgage lenders has ... (more...) First-time buyers stretch themselves Permalink: First-time buyers stretch themselves by Kay Murchie LV=, formerly known as Liverpool Victoria, have commented that young people are prepared to stretch themselves when taking out a mortgage. In spite of several rises to the interest rate, 1 in 6 adults under the age of 35 will borrow more than 5 ... (more...) August 3, 2007 Dubai rapidly becoming world’s fastest up-and-coming city Permalink: Dubai rapidly becoming world’s fastest up-and-coming city by Gill Montia Dubai has rapidly becoming one of the world's fastest up-and-coming cities due to the benefits it offers to foreign investors. The economic boom that has occurred in the United Arab Emirates since 2002 has been obvious in the Dubai property ... (more...) Downsizing can help those wishing to move abroad Permalink: Downsizing can help those wishing to move abroad by Kay Murchie With property prices in the UK experiencing record levels of growth in the last few years, the value of many Britons' assets now allows them to benefit if they are looking to move abroad. Property Sale Solutions has advised that ... (more...) Interest rates remain at 5.75% Permalink: Interest rates remain at 5.75% by Elaine Frei The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee kept the base rate at 5.75% yesterday and the Bank is due to release its latest inflation report on 8th August. Statistics from both Nationwide and Hometrack released show that house price inflation stood at 0.1% ... (more...) London houses below £200,000 Permalink: London houses below £200,000 by Kay Murchie Property search engine, Zoomf.com, has discovered a London postcode just 8 miles from the City where prices are £10,000 less than the UK average. In addition, the River Thames and an international airport are close by. It may not have the attraction ... (more...) August 2, 2007 First-time buyer loans almost doubled Permalink: First-time buyer loans almost doubled by Kay Murchie According to research from Abbey Mortgages, the average loan taken out by a first-time buyer has almost doubled in 4 years. 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Property workshops for potential investors

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Choose buy-to-let in university towns

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Britain’s best holiday home destinations

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Homeowners warned over cowboy builders

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