Are you considering buying a property but aren’t sure what type you would benefit from most? Look at that! You’re on the perfect article. We’re going to compare buying a residential property and a commercial property. You’ll find out the positives and negatives of both sides, and hopefully you will have a clear idea of what type of property is best for you to purchase....
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A good property investment in London can be extremely profitable. The capital retains a very high demand for quality accommodation, which makes it very popular for property investors. But the sheer scale of London and the changing nature of the market means it can be intimidating and challenging. Here are some tips to help you with your investment. Research, research, research This applies to any kind...
In recent years, many European countries have become awash with cheap money: mortgages covering 80% of property value for residents and 50% for non-residents have become available at 1.5–2.0% per annum. As a result, property prices in most European countries exceed pre-crisis levels. One of the few exceptions is Greece, where the financial drought continues and the property market has not...
Investing in property is different than buying a second home since you need to approach it as a business decision. Making mistakes with the purchase are literally costly, whether you cannot earn enough from the rent to pay the expenses or cannot recoup your investment when you sell. Here are some tips for investment property buyers. Consider the Taxes Consider the taxes you’ll have to pay for an...
There is good news for real estate investors. Experts have just revealed that the state of Florida, specifically Fort Lauderdale real estate prices are going back to how they once used to be, making the state an ideal place to invest in today. But can you be so sure that this boom in estate prices will stay for a long time to come? There is always a risk but as far as analysts are concerned, the price hike...
Investor of today has to be extra careful because of today's unusual challenge they have to face due to the economic framework set by the government where the debt is downgraded and the country is facing high unemployment, fears of dip recession and crippling regulation of the government. Within this context, the investor of today has to choose amongst many different forms of difficult investing...
The housing market is an ever-changing environment, one that even the most-experienced real estate advisor will find hard to predict accurately. With this in mind, it makes sense to follow your instinct if you feel that an investment can turn into great profit. This is even more true at this particular moment in time: the UK market is going through a shaky period and a daring attitude is needed to find...
The retail sector in the UK is changing fast, with online shopping one of the most important trends we have seen so far. In the latest shopping index released by Salesforce, we see that UK consumers now more than ever, use their mobile devices to shop. Last year, 43 percent of all online shopping traffic in the UK came from mobile devices, with that figure jumping to 64 percent this year. Previously,...
Changes to tax laws mean that many buy-to-let investors are facing heftier tax bills than they were initially expecting, causing increasing numbers to look for effective loopholes. Formerly, all the mortgage interest of a buy-to-let property could be deducted from the rental income for tax purposes, meaning that higher rate tax payers would pay 40% on the net amount. Recent changes in the law means that...
If you’re moving to the United States from another country, or an American interested in striking it rich in real estate, there’s a lot to learn. However, the formula is surprisingly simple. Even in a short post like this, it’s possible to paint the picture in broad strokes. Property ownership is and always has been one of the fastest paths to prosperity in the United States of...