Upbeat or Downbeat?
18th May 2017
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I recently spent two days at the Property Investor Show, held twice a year at Excel in East London. Footfall was noticeably lighter that at
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Stamp Duty & Letting Agent Fees
28th November 2016
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The latest data from the Office For Budget Responsibility (OBR) shows that stamp duty is really harming the housing market in London. Recent hikes brought
Bank Of England Predicts House Price Fall
8th August 2016
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The Bank of England introduced four measures last week aimed at mitigating the negative economic effects of the referendum result. The headline grabbing cut in
After Brexit
31st July 2016
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At just over five weeks since the EU referendum, the Westminster village has calmed and one or two senior political figures have even gone on
Goodbye EU, Goodbye Scotland
24th June 2016
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I thought I was a lukewarm Remain voter, but today I am gutted. The most sobering image of the day so far is Nigel Farage
Top Ten Challenges Facing London Landlords
15th May 2016
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I spoke to many landlords at the recent Property Investor Show at Excel in London. Here are what I think are the top ten challenges
To Buy Or Not To Buy
16th March 2016
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Predictably the first quarter of this year is seeing a flurry of sales to landlords and investors before the 3% stamp duty surcharge comes into
Has The Private Rented Sector Peaked?
11th February 2016
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We had a great debate at an NLA meeting in Tower Hamlets in the heart of London’s East End last Thursday, reflecting on the recent
Will UK House Prices Fall In 2016?
28th January 2016
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I’ve been planning for 2016 and trying to forecast what will happen to interest rates and house prices. 2015 was an extraordinary year for the
Osborne Turns Anti-Landlord
30th November 2015
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George Osborne has unveiled another punishing tax increase for landlords in his Autumn spending review. Purchases of second homes or properties to let will be
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Interest Rate Gloom
8th November 2024
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The Bank of England lowered interest rates from 5% to 4.75% on 7 November. This was widely expected. Like many landlord colleagues, I am very
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