A significant change to the landlord licensing scheme is the exemption of licensing for smaller HMOs. If you are a landlord renting out your premises in the UK to multiple occupants and have been exempt from licensing all this while, you may want to pay attention to the latest changes in legislation. Since its implementation …
A bullish property market ahead for Birmingham (Img source: BirminghamLive) Birmingham was once called ‘the first manufacturing town in the world’ and was the strategic heart of manufacturing Britain in the 20th century. The rise of the city in the immediate years after World War 2 led to fears at the top that it was …
CRYPTOCURRENCY: BANE OR BOON? Despite being declared legal tender in many countries across the globe, cryptocurrency continues to draw an equal measure of flak and fealty. BREAKING NEWS: Yesterday, Bithumb, a South Korea-based cryptocurrency exchange announced the suspension of its deposit and withdrawal services after $35m worth of cryptocurrencies were stolen by hackers. Bithumb is …
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(LATEST UPDATE ON 18/7/2018) Conventional wisdom, especially among Asians, dictates that you should invest in property. CSI PROP takes a closer look at investing in the Singapore property market and compares it to property in other markets overseas. Property in Singapore is prohibitively priced Being a tiny island surrounded by water on all sides with …
Birmingham is a fast developing city, supercharged by regeneration and transport improvements (Source: Paradise Birmingham) Two-thirds of buyers still work in the capital, and transport links are what enable them to live away from London. Larger homes are cheaper to find away from the capital, and, with improvements to the public transport networks, many …
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What has England, the World Cup and real estate got to do with each other? The World Cup season is upon us! CSI Prop examines the unlikeliest connection between England, football and real estate. Did you know that since its inception in 1930, 79 national teams have made at least one appearance in the FIFA …
Global demand for serviced offices is growing rapidly The United Kingdom is the world’s largest market for serviced offices. Growth of the sector is set not only to continue, but accelerate, with optimistic suggestions putting the sector’s value in the United Kingdom at £120 billion by 2025. Today, more businesses than ever are seeking more flexible …
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Houses in Malaysia are seriously unaffordable for the masses (Source: The Malaysian Insight) UPDATED; 5/6/2018 Uncertainty has been reflected in the volatility of the stock market ever since the country voted in a new ruling coalition. In the past few weeks, steps have been seen to be taken to address corruption and debt in the …
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The Hermes diamond and Himalayan Nilo Crocodile Birkin handbag at Heritage Auctions offices in Beverly Hills, California September 22, 2014. Image credit: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo The iconic Hermes Birkin handbag is said to be a worthy investment, outperforming gold and the S&P 500 in investment returns and stability. CSI Prop investigates how this bag holds …
In just a matter of hours, Malaysia will enter what could be the biggest tussle for leadership yet — the 14th General Election. Image credit: Asian Business Software Solutions In just a matter of hours, Malaysia will enter what could be the biggest tussle for leadership yet: the 14th General Election (#GE14). Once again, the …
