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London has the best-performing rental market, compared to anywhere else in the UK, where average rents exceed the national average by almost 100%. Driven by high rental demand and limited housing supply, savvy investors worldwide consider investing in a buy-to-let (BTL) property in the capital a wise choice. Though high rental yields and attractive capital …

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Like the inevitability of death and taxes, running a home in the UK has several unavoidable expenses you must factor in while budgeting for the month. While some may be variable and economised by adjusting consumption habits, the bulk will most likely be a fixed amount you must put away monthly. Let’s look at some …

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The buy-to-let (BTL) model for property investments is a huge source of revenue for millions of investors. Whether privately held or through a limited company, the English Housing Survey reported that almost 29% of all London homes are rented, significantly higher than the UK average of 17%. With every 1 in 3.5 homes in the …

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As one of the world’s best-performing property markets, Dubai continued to shine on the global stage, reporting a 41% increase in sales figures and a 28% growth in sales volumes. According to the market insights and property data portal DXB Interact, the value of property transactions in the leading Emirate reached a record AED 197.5bn …

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Usually, a property purchase in the UK can be financed in two ways. You can either ask a bank or private lender for help to obtain a mortgage or buy it straight with the liquid funds in your account. Although your situation and financial strategy will guide you, there are certain advantages and disadvantages you …

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Despite the end of the relaxed stamp duty earlier in March, London’s property market continues to show resilience, with an increase in both buyer demand and the number of new sellers entering the market. While property prices continue to grow steadily, an expanding economy and a drop in inflation are among the other positives for …

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North West London has some of London’s best parkland and is so green, you would be forgiven for forgetting that you’re still in one of the biggest cities in the world. Having been home over the centuries to some of the biggest cultural and literary icons of the century, it has historic attractions like Keats …

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You’d be forgiven for thinking that there were no plots of land left to be developed in Camden, North-West London, such is its international reputation for pristine period architecture and cool hipster vibes. It does, however, share one thing with its Zone 2 neighbourhoods and that is a commercial history that has left it with …

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As the most dominant overseas homebuying community in the UK, Hong Kongers own nearly 26,000 properties across London. Many of these residences are located in the Northwest Borough of Barnet, with Hendon and Colindale among the favourites for the large diaspora that have made the UK capital their home. From affordable housing to quick central …

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A new emblem and colour scheme are not the only things turning heads at the Bombardier HQ in Biggin Hill. As a demonstration of their commitment to staff development, a comprehensive rehauling of their training centre was planned and executed with minimum disruption and maximum impact. Recognised market leaders in the field of business aviation, …

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What we are currently witnessing is a robust London rental sector responding to cautious prospective tenants by easing off the throttle rather than slamming on the breaks. And according to property portal Zoopla, although demand for rental properties is up by 17%, there are also 11% more properties available. The narrowing of this supply/demand gap …

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Landlords hoping to attract high-earning professional tenants are finding plenty to get excited about in the various new property developments being launched and of course, St George continues to lead the way here. Whole new communities are being established in areas that had previously only experienced stagnation or decline, while new phases are revitalising already …

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