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    When do you expect to see the "green shoots" of life in the UK property market?

    Property market Currently the overall forecast from most experts is a steady market until Christmas. A small rise and a small fall here and there in terms of prices but steady. This means by next year after a strong patch there will be opportunity for a rise. In terms of buy-to-let rents have...
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    Getting started in properties

    Property investment First you need to decide if you are buying the property to let or buying it for renovation and eventual on-sale. If it is the first option you need to consider the location, rental return, demand for tenancies, proximity to transport, schools and the aesthetic of the...
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    Finding out 'who owns a property'

    Ireland I am unsure about Ireland sorry. Phone your local regulatory body. Also, if you have a friend in the real estate industry they should have access to a database of sales from the past 20 years or so which you could search the address in also.
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    France continues to be the most popular country with British overseas buyers

    Property in France Just read an article about France and its prospect as an area for demand with recently divorced retirees from the UK. May add to this trend.
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    When do you expect to see the "green shoots" of life in the UK property market?

    Buying I am aware of people who have purchased a home in France because it is much more affordable and they are renting it out to pay their own rent in London and their mortgage. While I have not seen their financial records they say it is working well for them and they used it as a way to get...
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    Finding out 'who owns a property'

    All local councils will have an Information Officer or a similarly titled person. You can contact them and they will be able to give you an application form which you can lodge with a small fee to find out who is paying tax on the property. The form requires the address and does ask for other...
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    When do you expect to see the "green shoots" of life in the UK property market?

    Get realistic People need to get realistic about the UK property market. The dizzying heights of prices and demand that was seen in 2007 was just that...a dizzying height. For a property market to see comfortable growth it needs a gradual incline rather than a steep one. The London property...
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