The International Investor Guide: Procedures
While many UK homeowners sit on their hands during times of political and economic volatility, many overseas investors often use these periods to acquire assets at a significant discount. Research claims that four out of five property investors based in Hong Kong, South Africa, the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council which consist of United […]
How Much Deposit Do I Need for a Buy to Let in 2019?
So you want to buy a rental property and everyone knows that you need a minimum of 25% deposit? Or is that the case? Well most buy-to-let mortgages do indeed need to be 25%, but there are lenders out there that could stretch this figure, with some offering an 85% LTV meaning that you could […]
Brexit: Is The End in Sight?
With Brexit looming over the UK and the uncertainty surrounding this, we take a look at whether the end is finally in sight, along with the consequences for the property market. Whether you are a new buy-to-let investor, or one with a flourishing portfolio, we’ll give you insider advice to help you through the UK […]
Understanding Brexit
Not sure about you, but Brexit has now become so confusing it’s difficult to know which way is up! Everyone has a view, and everyone thinks their view is right. In truth there is no right or wrong answer, but there has to be some answer, and soon! In truth as time passes it is […]
Choosing the Right Student Property for your Son or Daughter
You are all very excited, your child’s A-level exam results are through and they have the grades they needed, now to let the university know and work out where you will live. Well, for more os the first year, Halls of Residence is provided by the university, but this is not always the case. It […]
Buy to Let: Are You a True Investor?
Over the last few years, the buy to let market has been facing some very strong headwinds that are pushing many so-called ‘hobby’ landlords out of the market, as their ability to raise finance on these projects becomes increasingly difficult. Add to that the introduction of a 3% stamp duty levy on second homes, and […]
Thinking About Buying an Overseas Property?
The United Nations International Migration Report 2017 suggests that around 258 million people do not live in the countries in which they were born. Data also shows that while around 1.3 million British citizens live in European Union countries, around 1.2 million reside in Australia. While most people who move overseas end up renting homes, […]
Where to Invest & What to Buy: The 2018 Summer Edition
How do you choose where to invest? What is the driver behind your decision-making process? Are you simply following the crowd, is there something you have missed, some untapped location, some upcoming property hotspot that will be the exciting new opportunity that will make you the toast of your friends? At Flambard Williams, we believe […]
Buy to Let Loopholes: Save More, Earn More
If you’re new to buy to let, you might not appreciate the full implications. Up until now, people buying property to let have been able to claim tax relief on their mortgage interest payments at their marginal rate of tax. This means that a basic rate taxpayer would get 20% tax relief, but those at […]
3 Simple Tricks to Becoming an Expert Buy to Let Investor
Want to become a better buy to let investor? Or are you thinking of investing in your first buy to let and starting your property investment journey? We’ve got you covered. Read on for our top three simple tricks to becoming an expert investor in the buy to let sector. 1. The Perfect Price Price […]
