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Hi, Does anyone know of any up-and-coming areas for development projects? I’m looking to expand my portfolio, but I am unsure where to invest.

Does anyone have any tips to make sure your property developments meet fire safety regulations?

Does anyone have any tips on how to make the most of a property’s space when converting into an HMO?

The recent headlines do not make good reading for those investors heavily exposed to student accommodation. However, once the virus is over and we have a vaccine, surely everything the return to normal? It is now the best time to start looking at picking up student accommodation or is there...

A recent article suggested that the addition of solar panels led to an immediate increase of 14% on the value of the average UK property. Is this an area to look at as from what I believe there has been a reduction in the cost of solar panels and they are now much more efficient. Or are there...

This article is a real eye-opener and one that any property investor should read:- https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/property/1325301/property-news-uk-worst-place-to-live-neighbour-disputes more

These articles are always a good conversation starter - the majority seem to be in the north-east of England and Scotland:- https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-8642705/Top-10-affordable-towns-UK-buy-home.html

It looks as though again the Edinburgh property market is outperforming the rest of Scotland by a significant margin. Is Edinburgh the only true international Scottish property market? https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/edinburghs-property-market-is-bouncing-back-fast-217792

What next for the UK property market? We know that the UK government is looking to overhaul the capital gains tax system which will no doubt mean a further burden for property investors! https://www.buyassociation.co.uk/2020/07/28/capital-gains-tax-overhaul-how-could-it-affect-the-property-market/

This is a very interesting article about the global property market and the fact that many international markets are struggling:- https://asiatimes.com/2020/07/global-housing-market-chaos-nowhere-near-end/ Is the UK performing relatively well compared to everybody else?

At a time when more property analysts are becoming less negative on the UK sector, and indeed we also saw Nationwide introducing a 90% LTV mortgage, interesting to see the company is attempting to play down a short-term recovery in UK property prices:-...

There is already evidence that the London luxury property market is benefiting from those looking to acquire high-end properties with plenty of space. The idea is simple, in the event that we get a second wave of the coronavirus or other similar pandemics in the future then more people will be...

Unfortunately, it looks as though the coronavirus and its numerous mutations will be with us for many months to come. We can argue the origins of the coronavirus but it does seems to have originated from the Far East with China mentioned as the main suspect. Putting that to one side, how will...

While the UK seemingly struggled in the early days of the coronavirus, it looks as though mainland Europe is set for a second wave. Hopefully the UK government has learnt from previous mistakes and we will enter a total lockdown as soon as any potential second wave of emerges. However, where...

The UK government has come in for huge criticism after Saturday night’s announcement that those returning from Spain would need to quarantine for 14 days (potentially reduced to 10 days). This has had a huge impact upon the Spanish holiday market but what will it do to the Spanish property...

There was recently a very interesting article in the press suggesting that UK buy to let investors now switching to holiday lets:- https://www.lovemoney.com/news/94028/buy-to-let-landlords-holiday-letting-tax-costs Surely if the private rental market was struggling then holiday lets will not...

Nicola Sturgeon seemed to have put her foot in it by suggesting she would not rule out closing the border with England if there was a spike in Covid-19 south of the border. Political shenanigans or is she really putting the health of the Scottish nation first? Well, there could be a seriously...

While Brexit talks become ever more critical, threats to walk away and a likely no deal in the short-term, will UK investors return to Spain in the short to medium-term? This is a very interesting question and one which I would like your opinions on. Even though the focus seems to be on the UK...

With UK interest rates at rock bottom, the UK property market holding relatively steady at the moment and high hopes for the UK as a whole in the medium to long term, is now the time to leveraged your investment capital? UK interest rates really are very attractive at the moment and even if...

I think they will be massive change across Northern Ireland in the next few years. The clamour to reunite Ireland continues but I very much doubt the UK will ever give up Northern Ireland. After all, it is part of the United Kingdom. So, in this period of confusion and concern, are there any...