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The UK has been riding the wave of a property boom for the last decade or so, and boasts some of the most expensive property in the world. London has been experiencing a massive property boom over the last few decades. Increased investment from abroad, notably Russian and Chinese investors, has driven many of the property prices sky high. In addition, London (and to a wider extent the UK) is at a cultural and financial epicentre. Movie stars, billionaires, fashion executives – they all want to have a UK property to call home. This has also led to prices going through the roof. But it’s not just in the country’s capital. Around the UK property prices have been breaking records. From the traditional charm of the Cotswolds to rural Sussex to Devon and Cornwall, records are being smashed all the time for property prices. Another reason the UK is experiencing a property boom is the availability of housing stock. Britain was the driving force of the Industrial Revolution and possessed an emp...

If you have any dealings in the property industry, you might have heard the name Siddharth Mahajan. It is often connected with the idea of the unethical landlord and illegal properties. But just how accurate is this depiction? The Siddharth Mahajan property case is much more complicated than the version portrayed both in the press and in the rumours swirling around online. Let’s have a closer look at the case and find out more about what really happened and why. Who is Siddharth Mahajan? Siddharth Mahajan is a real estate entrepreneur and the owner of Tulip Hotels and Real Estate Ltd. He was accused of forging documents and not complying with the UK regulations regarding the status and use of Houses in Multiple Occupation, also known as HMOs. But the facts of the case are disputed by Siddharth Mahajan. He claims that he broke no laws and forged no documents. Mr. Mahajan comes from a background in hospitality, completing his degree in Hotel Management from the Oriental School of Hotel M...

Buying a property in Spain and making the move for a new life in the sun is a dream for many. And after this recent period of chaos, it is one that might be even more appealing than normal. Leaving the rat race behind, buying a flat or house near the beach - or with a pool - and spending a few years soaking up the sun and enjoying the slower and more relaxed place of life. It sounds nice, doesn’t it? Or perhaps you are looking to buy something as a holiday home – a place to go a few weeks a year to let off steam and rent out the rest of the time.  The good news is that property in Spain is much cheaper than in the UK. This does vary depending on your exact destination, but generally your cash will go a lot further. However, unless you are a cash buyer then you will need to arrange some kind of finance, usually in the form or a mortgage or a loan. The bad news is that there are currently no UK lenders offering mortgages for properties in Spain. But that doesn’t mean that the dream i...

Are you looking to make a move into property investing? Has it been something you have been thinking about for some time but you’re just not sure where to start? Then luckily, we are here to help. This quick guide tells you everything you need to know about how to find properties in the UK. Depending on your needs, including time frame, budget, experience, some of these may be more suitable than others – but all offer you the chance to find the right investment. Local estate agents Once you have identified the area where you want to invest, then start looking around the shop windows and website of local estate agents. This will give you some idea of what is available and what the prices are. However, you should also remember that it is an agent’s main focus to make the maximum sale for their clients, so this is not always the best place to find properties at the cheapest prices. However, there are some real benefits of using an estate agent – especially one with local knowledge and a g...

These are strange times. After having dealt with the uncertainty of Brexit over the last few years, along comes Covid-19 to throw another spanner in the works of the UK property market. The whole industry is slowly coming out of a period of enforced stagnation, where agents were unable to show properties, prospective buyers unable to view them and more or less every industry shut down. You might think that this kind of economic calamity would have disastrous effects for the property market, and some were definitely predicting that. However, the surprisingly good news is that as the market begins to resume, it is showing some very positive signs. The house price crash is yet to materialise and it seems few buyers have been put off making their move until the pandemic is over. If anything, more people are now more motivated to move than ever. This seems to be for a number of reasons. First, people are now appreciating the appeal of outside space. Having a yard or garden, or even a balcon...

This week the prime minister Boris Johnson has unveiled his new plans for affordable housing in the UK. The plan has been put in place to help the country bounce back from the coronavirus period we have been going through. But what exactly does the plan entail and is it good news for people looking to get on the property ladder? The Boris Johnson Affordable Housing plan The main thrust of the plan is that they want to make more affordable homes in places where people actually want to live. What this means in practice is a loosening of restrictions in city centres as regards change of use and redevelopment of existing buildings.There will be less need for planning permission for changing the use of property to residential. For example, this could be pubs or retail spaces that have been closed and empty in city centres, or old industrial buildings that require re-purposing. New regulations aim to give greater freedom for buildings and land in town centres to change use without planning p...

First of all, if you’ve typed something into Google like Sell House Fast then you’ll find this an interesting read. Selling a property can be stressful. You need to find the right kind of buyer and negotiate a good price. If you’re part of a chain and need to sell in order to move up the ladder, this can add an extra dimension of pressure, all of which means a quick house sale is often the best way to go. However, selling your house quickly is not always as easy as it sounds. It is very dependent on a number of factors outside of your control. The current condition of the market often dictates how quickly sales are going through, and this is for all types of homes. If you’re selling in a buyer’s market, then this can slow things down. Likewise, the time of year can play a part. Few people want to buy just before Christmas, preferring to wait until the new year. It’s the same story during the summer holidays. The legal processes associated with buying and selling houses can often take t...

Property in the UK comes in all shapes and sizes. From large country homes to small urban bedsits, there is an incredible range. The type of property most suitable for you to buy will very much depend on factors like your own personal preference, your budget, the area where you are looking to buy and more. It can also depend on whether you are going to be living in the property yourself or whether you are buying as an investment. However, there are times when all of the above are aligned in a way that gives you a big choice of property types. When this happens, you need to make a choice between whether it is a flat or house to buy. Here we have created a guide to the pros and cons of each, with the idea that it can help you make the decision which is right for you. Sharing Buying a flat means sharing, in almost all cases. You will be sharing a building with other property owners, but you will also be sharing access such as driveways, hallways and staircases. You will be also be sharing...