UPDATED: 12 Apr 2019 You’ve thought long and hard, and have decided to invest in UK property. What happens next? This article will guide you through the different stages of the UK property investment process. It starts with choosing a property that fits your budget and investment goals and appointing an agency that can take …
Exactly one week ago, Malcolm Turnbull saw his three-year reign at the helm replaced by former treasurer Scott Morrison, following much political chaos within the ruling Liberal party. Australians and foreign investors alike will be keeping an eye on what happens to the economy and housing market. Here’s a snapshot of the new Australian PM. …
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Today marks Pakatan Harapan’s 100th day in power since the political earthquake that shook Malaysia — the 14th General Election. The pressing question is whether the nascent government has delivered on its word and lived up to the expectations of Malaysian voters thus far. The last three months for Pakatan has been like a walk …
The Bank of England raised interest rates for the second time in under a year. What does this signal and how will it affect the UK housing market? The Bank of England (BOE) has raised interest rates to 0.75%. The hike was the second since the 2008 financial crisis. Last November it rose to 0.5% …
As the world progresses into a new era and populations grow, cities, too, will evolve, transforming from nondescript outer suburbs into big capital cities, like Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham – even Kuala Lumpur. Infrastructural growth is the main catalyst for the changes that attract migrants, causing an increment in population numbers. Thus, small cities become capital …
Victoria, for the first time ever, has finally overtaken New South Wales (NSW) as Australia’s strongest economy, according to CommSec’s latest State of the States report. CommSec (Commonwealth Securities) is Australia’s largest online stockbroking firm operated by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Each quarter, it releases its State of the States report, which is an …
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GOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLLL!!!!!!! Excitement was the order of the day as the CSI PROP Investor Club combined an educational and advanced session on UK property taxes together with a screening of the FIFA World Cup Finals on July 15. In keeping with our theme of Gila Bola, CSI PROP served an ambrosial mamak-style spread featuring roti canai …
Investors have the option of purchasing property as an individual or via an investment vehicle, such as through a company. Different taxes apply at different stages of owning a property — when you buy it, whilst you own it, and when you dispose of it. In Part 1, we covered the taxes that are applicable at …
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Manchester recorded a 7.0% increase in house price growth compared to London’s dismal 0.4%. Manchester is England’s top performing city for house price growth, the latest data from Hometrack shows, while London remains on a flatline. The data comes from the property research firm’s UK Cities House Price index, which tracks housing data across 20 …
Have you ever wondered if you should invest in property through an investment vehicle, instead of as an individual? In this three-part series on investment vehicles, we’ll go through the various types of taxes that are applicable when buying property in the UK individually and through a company, so that you can have a better idea …
