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    Reasons to invest in UK property

    http://www.cityam.com/topic/london-house-prices
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    Q – I am self-employed; can I still get a mortgage as I don’t pay myself a high salary?

    Thanks for the info Darren. Once i've finished my research into which area to invest in (which will decide the level of mortgage required - it's between 2 areas) I'll definitely be in touch to pick your brains! :)
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    How much do you budget for furnishing your rental projects?

    Hi Tracey, HMO is something i am considering. What would be a typical budget for furnishing (for a 4-5 bed) in your opinion?
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    Q – I am self-employed; can I still get a mortgage as I don’t pay myself a high salary?

    Interesting post, thanks for the info. I am self employed (but due to varying my actual work my accounts have varied over the last 5-6 years quite a lot). If I had a strong years accounts 2 and 3 years ago, but the last tax year was lower, how would a mortgage provider look at this scenario? (I...
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    Overseas Property in Italy

    So you really need the same things in place as buying in the UK... a good estate agent and a good solicitor. With Rent to Buy, do you actually own the property?
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    Should my properties be in a company?

    Can i ask how you would be creating value as a company? Do you think it would be easier to sell a property investment in the future if it were in a company format?
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    Should my properties be in a company?

    Hi Caroline, can i ask what 'CGT discount' is please? Does it make a difference if you're looking to buy a property abroad as a holiday rental (as to whether you're better doing it as an individual or a company)? And if you would still say buy it as an individual, what if you bought multiple...
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    Overseas Property in Italy

    Thanks for the tip :) Can you talk me through how the buying process differs from buying in the UK? And would you always recommend buying through an agent (as opposed to buying a property through Rightmove's Oveseas section for example?) I know when buying overseas there can be pitfalls when it...
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    Overseas Property in Italy

    An interesting and helpful post. I have been considering buying an overseas property and have read there was a similar drop in the market in Spain too (giving good opportunities if you buy in the right location). I would be looking to buy in either Spain or Italy ideally (as a holiday rental). I...
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