The real estate industry has no shortage of industrious entrepreneurs who have made their fortunes by buying not-so-great properties and transforming them into more appealing investments for future buyers. This practice, often called “house-flipping” when used in the residential sense, is more than just a technique, it is the primary goal of any homeowner or […]
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A report in the Scotsman shows that Scotland is officially an overseas property hotspot attracting over £574 million from international real estate buyers. The Scottish housing market is not one that is normally referred to as an international hotspot but now figures reveal that Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen have attracted substantial amounts of in ward investment.
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Investing in property is one of the most surefire ways to make money off property, and in Australia, many people invest in property as a means to diversifying their investment portfolio. There’s no shortage of information available for investors who are looking for facts and figures, but what about how to avoid potential problems? Let’s
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Prospective first-time home buyers can open a Help to Buy Isa, with interest rates of up to 4% available. We take a look at the details of the scheme and round up the best deals on offer so far. The Help to Buy Isa is a government scheme designed to help would-be first-time buyers
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John Lewis is to establish its first ever presence in Europe having identified seven outlets in the Netherlands. Britainâs biggest department store chain will today announce it has teamed up with the countryâs leading department store, de Bijenkorf, to open three shop-in-shops by April next year, with the remainder opening by 2017. Andy Street, managing
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The bungalow was owned by Southwark council and it is believed that the property has not been lived in since 2002 but has been sold for a staggering £920,000, which is nearly double the average value of houses on the same street. The land and bungalow consist of just an entrance hall with three rooms
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· DHDHA (Defence Housing Australia) offers Aussie property investors a low-risk investment option. DHA provide investors with a range of homes to select from, with predetermined rental appraisals completed, to make the investor’s decision easier. DHA then lease the home back to
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David Cameron has announced a crackdown on corrupt investment in UK property. This year has seen the subject of potentially dodgy money being invested in the country’s real estate raised multiple times. A recent Channel 4 documentary, From Russia with Cash, saw an undercover journalist approach estate agents pretending to be a Russian
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The Bank of England has cautioned that Britain’s booming buy-to-let market could post a threat to the economy. The bank’s biannual Financial Stability Report warned that looser lending standards in the buy-to-let industry “could contribute to general house price increases and a broader increase in household indebtedness”, as investors find it easier to
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As a city with a gleaming future, Dubai holds much potential for those looking to invest into the property market. Emerging as one of the main business hubs for the Persian Gulf, Dubai is also a huge hit with tourists thanks to its contemporary and innovative architecture. Picking the right place in Dubai could be
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