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Hi @nmb I do agree with you to an extent - I don't think it can be stopped. But like anything in this world if the government(s) want less of something then tax it! Thats exactly what they should do in my opinion.

@lookinginvest Without question, yes!

I was reading an article over the weekend where the Residential Landlords Association Action commented that the government needs to tackle the scandal of ‘buy to leave’ investors who are denying Londoners the homes they need. The RLA says with almost 57,000 homes in the capital thought to be...

@KGeeson I definitely can agree with your comment, first time HMO investors are terrified by the increased regulations and standards required with investing in these types of properties. Joe public is terrified enough by straight forward buy to let and being liable for gas safety certificate...

I have friends who are property agents in Birmingham and Manchester. Whilst they agree that the market in general has less activity, investors in general are not put off by the changes in the market and still view property as a good investment. I do agree that the higher the prices go in the...

Hi @Kevin Crocker - what a fantastic post and topic this is. This is very much being talked about in Reading - we have several customers and investors who we know who are quite worried about these new proposals. So much so that a number of investors who do not like the uncertainty of this have...

I was reading a report which came out earlier this week which caught my eye and made me think about where the housing market may be in a few years time - not just the residential sales market but also the rental sector. Its common knowledge that first time home buyers have been struggling to...

I have said for two years that this would happen!

Hi VirtualTechie, The company I run helps source suitable property deals for investment buyers, we then consult with them about the expected returns from the investment and can also offer introductions to reputable tradespeople who we have used/recommended to our previous investment customers...

Hello Simon, I'd love to speak with you about the several options that are available to you in the world of property investment! Feel free to PM me and I'll happily run through how you want the investment(s) to work for you and how to maximise them, without forgetting to implement the all...

I think the game has changed- I could see this actually happening. Boris Johnson has openly claimed that he will be indeed voting for a Brexit. The UK has London, its own currency, own interest rate policies - and I think that the global phenomenon that is "London" will give the UK all it needs...

Hi PropEx - is it all just about yield? What about buying a property as a safe haven/ or a better location to factor in some capital appreciation? Investors who chase yields often own a lot of property in ex-council areas!

Hi All, Having been an Investment agent for over 10 years I've seen Investors buying lots of different types of properties for investment - The first thought is should I buy: Studios, cluster houses, maisonettes, high rise apartments, flats in small blocks, terraces, semi detached, detached ...

Looks like the big date has been set- breaking news just now - UK to hold referendum on membership of the EU on 23rd of June 2016!

I've noticed a few more, especially in the last month. This could be due to a few reasons: - Investors on the sidelines watching what happens due to uncertainty due to tax changes in 2016/2017. - Wages not keeping up with property prices meaning they are more unaffordable for first time...

Hi PropEx. Yes, I know purchasers who have bought at 25% higher price than mine, same design. I also know a lot of agents around the area who have sales going through in the same development at these higher numbers. They are encouraging me to sell mine, and rightfully so (but not yet)

Don't really see the point in ratings agencies anymore.

Hi PropEx, I invested in Basingstoke and picked up a few apartments in June last year (right before the new Waitrose opened) - the prices of these apartments have gone up by 25% in 6 months - it doesn't really get much better than that! PS- Have you heard of "The waitress effect" as an...

PropEx - Moodys are the least credible ratings agency - they tend to state the obvious long after its already very apparent!

Hi PropEx - On the surface what you say seems logical. However, I haven't seen this. Most Landlords/Investors take a medium-long term view (5+ years at least). They're thinking is that the deficit is coming down in the UK, it has its own currency and interest rate policy and is therefore deemed...