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There's no doubt that the UK government is on a collision course with their Chinese counterparts with regards to the recent offer to 3 million Hong Kong residents. While nobody is expecting the full 3 million capacity to be fulfilled, which property markets in the UK would likely benefit from...

News that the Bank of England is forecasting a less severe economic downturn for the UK, although a prolonged period of recovery, will be welcomed by investors. However, why is it that economic forecasters in the UK always seem to be over pessimistic in the early days of an economic downturn...

There is an ongoing debate that the UK government needs to offer more financial support for the UK property market. However, having introduced:- Mortgage holidays Quasi-rent relief Banking assistance has enough already been done before what seems like a likely reduction in UK property stamp duty?

In the aftermath of the UK property market lockdown it does seem as though demand for more isolated properties is growing with bungalows now under the spotlight. Will buy to let investors really start looking away from crowded city centres for their next investment? Or is this just a short-term...

Amid rumours that the UK government is on the verge of reducing property stamp duty this begs the question, this might be the right move for the property market but what about general government finances? It is no secret that UK finances as a whole have been severely weakened as a consequence of...

There have been numerous changes in the UK buy to let market in recent years, an increase of regulations and an ever-growing increase in taxes. Are you a buyer, seller or holder of the UK buy to let market at the moment? I would be interested to hear reasons for your stance.

As the Bank of England ponders the idea of moving UK base rates into negative territory, many are wondering whether base rate reductions are having any real impact on the UK economy. The idea of negative interest rates is simple, this encourages banks, businesses and individuals to invest their...

As the UK, well England at the moment, awaits a lockdown exit on 4 July what does the future hold for the buy to let market and private landlords? Many will now be faced with the reality of mortgage holidays ramping up their long-term interest charges and tenants in difficult financial...

Interesting and sensible guidance from the RLA:- https://news.rla.org.uk/coronavirus-what-should-i-do/

If you read the press today you would be forgiven for thinking that the UK is the only country in the world which has bad weather and flooding. True, this has increased dramatically in recent years, but how do other countries cope with regular floods? Do they give more governmental help? Are...

I would be interested to hear from those who have properties in potential flood areas. How do you protect your property? Are you paying more for your insurance? Did you pay full market price for the property?

While it is safe to say that this years’ weather conditions have been amongst the worst in living memory, this begs the question, have you ever considered flooding before buying a property? If not, why not? This must surely be an important element going forward bearing in mind the number of...

The horrendous weather conditions in the UK continue with more and more homes flooded and areas cut off by deep waters. This prompts the question, should flooded homes receive more government help? How should the authorities handle the problem of home insurance? Are we putting enough investment...

On the night the UK leaves the EU isnt it ironic that the Bank of England refused to reduce base rates because the economy is performing better while the Eurozone economy has flatlined at 0% growth! Time will tell but the EU looks like a sinking ship?

For many years now the building industry has been claiming a lack of investment into apprenticeships has been a major problem. We know the UK is well behind the curve when it comes to newbuilds as well as council housing. Is it time for the government to go back to grassroots?

Just after Jeremy Corbyn’s announcement of a £75 billion investment in council housing, if he was to win the election, the UK building industry claims there is an acute lack of skilled labour. Is this £75 billion investment viable?

There is no doubt that the right to buy scheme, which began in the 1980s, ignited the UK homeownership market but is a time to rebuild council housing stock?

Is this too little too late or would a £75 billion investment in council housing help take pressure off the private rental market?

While not mentioned too often on the forum, the Switzerland real estate market is taking a bit of a breather as the government seeks to burst what has been a long-term property bubble. Well, when I say bubble, to be honest it has just been constant demand. Is this a buying opportunity in the...

While many property investors are concerned about the UK economy and the falling pound, they need to focus more upon political uncertainty. We are in a situation the likes of which we have never seen in living history. The government of the day is calling for an election while the opposition are...