Property

By Alan Oliver, Director of Compliance Division at Yorkshire and Essex-based Checkmate Fire solutions Under the Building Regulations in England and Wales, there is a requirement for main contractors to ensure that new or refurbished buildings are completed and handed over to the client in a fire-compliant state, in relation to means of escape and minimum life safety. However, there is significant evidence showing that increasing numbers of buildings are being constructed with badly installed passive fire protection, or more...

By Bea Patel, Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent, the estate agent comparison site Buying property abroad is tempting. With undervalued properties with long-term financial potential, many people spending more time in their favourite sunny destinations, and when the currency is stronger from the buyer’s country, the prospect for buying overseas is attractive. Jordan Tilley, head of UK and Europe at UKForex gives his five top tips for investing in property abroad: 1. Research the mortgage market...

By Rob Jarrett, CEO at The Resort Group PLC The main advantage of a buy-to-let investment is that you are purchasing an asset, which has the potential to grow in value as well as deliver a regular level of return. Property investment has always been popular for this reason, and is a main advantage over savings accounts. The buy-to-let model is a good idea because it is accessible to the new and experienced, especially when the property is managed for...

By Bea Patel, Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent, the estate agent comparison site A report by Armstrong International revealed results of 305 North American institutional investors surveyed this year. Investment bodies included public pension funds, public universities, private foundations and endowments in the US and Canada. The report showed they’re planning long-term investments in foreign infrastructure, pumping billions of pounds into Europe, their first target area on the shopping list, followed by Asia and sub-Saharan Africa....

By Jack Peat, TLE Editor  A historic ranch in Northern Texas is set to become the world's most expensive estate after it was put on the market for £460 million. The W.T. Waggoner Estate Ranch is the largest single ranch in the USA - with a staggering 510,000 acres of land. It is larger than Greater London and spans six counties across Northern Texas. The ranch, which is spread over more than 800 square miles, has 7,500 cows, 500 quarter horses, 20 cowboy camps and numerous huge...

By Mark Coulter, Managing Director of Coulters Property For professional landlords, choosing the right property management company is not just about protecting your investment; its also about protecting your business and your livelihood. It’s a sad fact that there are some unscrupulous companies operating in the property world, and making the wrong choice when it comes to deciding on the right company to manage your property can have disastrous effects on both your finances and your business reputation. Practically every...

By Bea Patel, Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent, the estate agent comparison site Allsop, the UK's market leader in commercial and residential property auction is set to change the landscape of purchasing new build and off plan properties globally. With over 100 years of industry experience, it has launched the country’s first online-only auction site for new build homes. Gary Murphy, Allsop’s Residential Auction Partner Gary Murphy, Allsop’s Residential Auction Partner said: “this new service provides...

By Bea Patel, Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent, the estate agent comparison site Housing was a key policy in the election. With the Conservatives securing the popular vote to form a majority government, many look forward to seeing policies they’ve pledged come through, such as first time buyer new-build homes at a 20 percent market rate reduction to under 40’s and their Help to Buy ISA and its extension. Research conducted by eMoov.co.uk on 2,018 adults...