Category Archives: Real Estate

Trends in the Indian Property Market: Where to invest in India -Part one: Satellite Urban Villages

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Nirav

PropVestment recently spent a few weeks away from our London base and visited various parts of India, looking into potential investments, the latest most innovative developments, areas of growth and analysing a property market far different to the one we … Continue reading →

First time buyer FAQs: What sort of costs involved in buying a property

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Nirav

This is a complex question but the easiest way to get a decent estimate is to go via the purchasing process. There are many hidden costs that a first time buyer may not be aware of. £0 Sourcing Fee £0 … Continue reading →

Allsop Residential Auction February 2012: Results & Analysis

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Nirav

PropVestment provides a brief but insightful analysis of the results from Allsop’s Residential Auction in February 2012. Headlines 90% success for all lots in London and South East. AST yields over 10%  Northern England struggling As you can see with … Continue reading →

Auctions are now for selling rather than buying property

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Nirav

On Monday 6th February 2012 PropVestment paid a visit to Barnard Marcus residential property auction at Grand Connaught Rooms in London. This was the first major property auction of 2012 in London. Thus it was pack out, many experienced and … Continue reading →

Taking out a mortgage – Details for the first time home buyers

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Nirav

In the recent years taking out a mortgage for the first time has become more of a difficulty. With the slowdown of the economy, the rules have tightened and become more stringent. The lenders too have become more particular regarding … Continue reading →

UK Property Market in 2012, the Investors’ perspective: Part Two – Market Activity

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Nirav

- Public Confidence – Lending Public Confidence Market activity is dependant on a few things, firstly public confidence, this has seen a recent resurgence with many agents claiming great interest and newly registered clients in the post Christmas period.  People … Continue reading →

Business property values slow in November, but insurance lenders will make a difference

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Nirav

Research by the CBRE, one of the world’s leading commercial property advisers, suggests that commercial property values have ground to a halt in November, but that the increased involvement of insurance companies might make a difference.  According to the CBRE’s … Continue reading →

UK Property Market in 2012, the Investors’ perspective: Part one – House Prices

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Nirav

-UK property prices expected to fall up to 3% in 2012-RICS -House price Stagnation remains – Nationwide -Up or Down? Depends where you are – PropVestment House prices are always the primary topic when it comes to analysing the the … Continue reading →

How to calculate your REAL return on Investment: 5% becomes 35%

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Nirav

Traditionally property return on investment is calculated by rental yield, especially when it is being compared to returns of other types of investments. However I believe it is a much more exact science, and can vary significantly depending on specific … Continue reading →

Part Exchange Properties: Genuine developer offers or WeBuyAnyHouse4cash scams?

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Nirav

For many years now it has been the norm that we take our cars to the dealer and part exchange them when upgrading to a newer or larger one, however this is a phenomenon becoming increasingly more occurrence in the … Continue reading →