The Biggest 12 Risks For First Time Landlords
6th May 2015
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Property can be like a game of snakes and landlords. When you’re new to the business hopefully you will climb a few ladders, but you
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Normalising Interest Rates
11th February 2015
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In 2014, I had numerous discussions with fellow landlords and journalists about the perils of rising interest rates. It was also during 2014 that predictions
The Mortgage Valuation
21st January 2015
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It never ceases to amaze me how something as seemingly benign as a valuation can be the cause of so much frustration. I’ve come to
Fear Of Interest Rate Rises
15th June 2014
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I spoke to The Times Bricks & Mortar journalist, Robin Ash, last week about the prospect of interest rate rises and how these might affect
Housing Market Recovery
12th August 2013
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If you’ve spent any time in auction rooms recently – or spoken to agents – you’ll know that the market is becoming quite lively. There
Making Lenders More Landlord Friendly
9th February 2013
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The private rented sector now stands at 18% of housing stock and is projected by some to grow to 25% by 2025. Lenders are key
Is Now A Good Time To Invest In Property?
21st August 2012
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I was interviewed for a feature in the Mail on Sunday this week about whether now is a good time to invest in property. They
All the fun of the auction
25th March 2012
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I had a surprisingly fun sunny Saturday afternoon looking at auction properties this weekend. Subsidence cracks has been the theme of the week. You know
Interest Only Mortgages R.I.P?
25th March 2012
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Some lenders are adopting draconian attitudes towards interest only mortgages. Last month, Santander announced that it was cutting the maximum loan to value it will
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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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