How to Navigate Escalating Ground Rents
By Peter Lewis, partner in Rosling King’s Real Estate Group The issue of ground rents payable on leasehold properties has become a growing concern in recent years as many rents continue to... Read more
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What new government incentives mean for young professionals and downsizers
The March Budget revealed that the Chancellor had provided a further extension to the stamp duty holiday and a new Mortgage Guarantee Scheme to help transform 'Generation Rent' into 'Generation Buy'.
These incentive are agreed by property experts... Read more
Cornwall is the new London for homemovers
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way homeowners view their property. As many thought of their next property purchase, having more space, a garden, a garage, and a new location were top of the list, with many prioritising these property features... Read more
Long-term mortgages – an innovative step or a flash in the pan?
Last week saw the launch of a mortgage potentially fixed for 40 years.
Habito, which started life as a technology-driven mortgage broker, is very much looking to make a splash in the lending game with the product, named Habito One.
Products... Read more
Budget 2021 highlights short-term government approach
Last week’s Budget saw the government extend the stamp duty holiday until the end of June, as well as launch a new Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme.
While I backed an extension to stamp duty relief, I’m nonplussed why the government... Read more
Budget 2021: Property issues to be addressed
PropertyWire Editor Ryan Bembridge looks at what could be in store in Wednesday's Budget announcement from Rishi Sunak
Stamp duty holiday
These three words have been on many people’s lips in recent months. Given that the government tends to leak... Read more
Capital Gains Tax reforms: A source of worry
Around half (48%) of landlords admit they are worried about the potential increase to CGT, and I’m not surprised.
Under recommendations made by the government’s Office for Tax Simplification, higher rate taxpayers would have to pay 40% on the... Read more
High value cities continue to struggle – what positives we can take
Since the pandemic Prime markets have been hit hard, and we’re still seeing that trend roughly one year on from Covid-19 sweeping across the world.
There have been price falls in London’s most prestigious areas, while across the pond it’s... Read more
Bank interest rates and the prospect of going negative
I was surprised to see the Bank of England tell lenders to prepare for negative interest rates last week.
However, I think the reality is probably less concerning than headlines first appeared – as the Bank went on to reassure that this... Read more
How to Navigate Escalating Ground Rents
By Peter Lewis, partner in Rosling King’s Real Estate Group
The issue of ground rents payable... Read more
Guest Blog: How Govt Rules on Rent a Room Can Work For
By Emma Carvell, PR and accounting administrator, APARI
What is the HS223 Rent a Room... Read more
Guest Blog: Making Apartment Investing Profitable
By Mike Liverton, founder and Chairman of Jetstream Hospitality Solutions
The property landscape... Read more
Guest Blog: Is There a Build-to-Rent Revolution Happening?
By Alec Watt, CEO of Accouter Group of Companies
The events of the past year have had huge... Read more
Guest Blog: How to Resolve Commercial Lease Disputes Before They Get Out of Hand
By Jonathan Lilley, executive chairman of Blaser Mills Law
Although the Government has now... Read more
Guest Blog: What are Sham Trusts and How Will Anyone Know?
By Amanda Perrotton, legal partner at Bell Howley Perrotton
It is clear from discussions with... Read more
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