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According to the property data portal DXB Interact, residential property sales in Dubai hit a new high last month, recording a 44% increase in sales value and a 6% increase in sales volume compared to May 2024. The 18,700 units sold in May 2025 at a valuation of AED 66.8bn has taken the YoY growth …

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While an SW7 address will always command a respectable rental income, shrewd investors realise the importance of quickly maximising potential and keeping ahead of the competition. Such was the case when a landlord promptly enlisted our furnishing partner, InStyle Direct’s furnishing services, after witnessing the impressive outcome yielded for a neighbouring property. With intentional furnishings …

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Buying your first home in London is an exciting time. However, as a first-time buyer, mistakes like overshooting your budget by not factoring in the additional costs of property purchases or rushing with the due diligence process can prove expensive in the near and long term. To avoid the common mistakes many first-time buyers make …

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Since the implementation of Section 24 of the Finance Act 2015 in February 2016, the number of properties registered and held in a buy-to-let (BTL) companies has increased significantly. According to a recent report, BTL companies in the UK have more than quadrupled in the last nine years, from just under 93,000 in Q1 2016 …

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Despite a decade-high number of homes for sale in the UK, the average asking price of new sellers saw a healthy 0.6% increase (+£2,335) in May, signalling a robust Spring market. The number of sales agreed was also 6% higher than the same time last year, marking a seasonal best average for the previous four …

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When selling a home in London, a seller must disclose certain information to the buyer, including title deeds, EPC certificates, planning permissions, and other relevant paperwork. Let’s look at all the documents required to sell a London property. 1. Title deeds In the UK, title deeds are essential records that prove legitimate property ownership throughout …

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Given its popularity and soaring demand, selling a home in London can be an opportunity to make real profits on an appreciating asset. However, sellers need to get two things right – the timing of the sale and an accurate valuation of their property. Here is where the real challenges arise, as many sellers make …

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London has consistently outperformed the rest of the UK rental market, and according to Rightmove’s latest rental tracker, rents in the capital are now nearly double the national average which demonstrates the UK’s capital’s continued strength as a reliable long-term investment location. Driven by high rental demand and limited housing supply, investing in a rental …

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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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