The focus of those looking at UK Property Investment: one of England’s rising stars, Manchester is undergoing huge economic growth and transformation, drawing young talents and businesses into its arms, and spurring an ever-increasing demand for housing in the city.
As we enter into 2019, Brexit remains the biggest question for UK property investment — whether there will be a deal, no deal, or no Brexit.
The clock is ticking to the deadline for Britain’s forthcoming exit from the European Union on March 29 next year.
The UK Autumn Budget proved that despite the government’s latest initiatives in addressing housing affordability for first home buyers, landlords remain pivotal to the supply of housing in the UK. At a glance, the Autumn Budget (Oct 29) had good news for first-time house buyers in the reduction of stamp duty on jointly-owned property. The …
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Home ownership, especially among the young, in the UK has declined significantly compared to a decade ago. As the name suggests, Generation Rent is growing, now more than ever before. Today, 40% of young adults are unable to afford one of the cheapest homes in their area even with a 10% deposit. For 25- to …
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The UK rental sector is buoyant with demand for rental properties increasing and landlords making a profit. By region, the Northwest has shown the highest yields to date. 88% of landlords in the UK made a profit in the last three months (July – Sept), research by BM Solutions found. The buy-to-let arm of Lloyds …
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Stamp duty for foreign buyers could be increased by up to 3%, UK Prime Minister Theresa May announced last weekend at the Conservative party’s conference in Birmingham. The new increase in stamp duty, to be paid by individuals and companies not paying tax in the UK, will be rolled out after a consultation. The new levy, …
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On a recent cloudy Saturday afternoon, CSI Prop hosted yet another exciting and fun Investor Club event, honouring the King of Fruits and the pride of all Malaysians: a Durian Party in recognition of the favourite season of the year! The party, held at DurianBB Park KL, was a smashing success. The place was packed …
UK rents are expected to increase by 15% over the next 5 years, according to research by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The survey observed that smaller landlords were quitting the buy-to-let sector, affecting supply. “A reduced pipeline of supply will gradually feed through to higher rents,” RICS Chief Economist Simon Rubinsohn said. …
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Manchester has chalked up yet another feather in its cap. The northern city now ranks among the world’s top 10 most popular cities for global investment, according to IBM’s latest Annual Report on Global Location Trends. The report, IBM’s eleventh, tracked the movement of investment flows and its impact on economic growth around the world. This …
