Tag Archives: Landlords

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 →

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 →

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 →

PropVestment Guide: Top Tips for Property Listings

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Nirav

With so much online and offline marketing now available through traditional estate agent, and corner shop window listings, through to listing online or Zoopla, Right Move, Gumtree, Findaproperty etc…It is vital your listings catch the attention of viewers and then … Continue reading →

Today: New Laws for Landlords, All Tenancy agreements upto £100k become ASTs

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Nirav

Landlords and tenants should be aware of significant new changes around tenancy agreements as of October 1, according to The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS). From Today, shorthold tenancies where the annual rental amount is above £25,000, but not more … Continue reading →

Protect Your Property and Finances: Landlord Insurance

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Nirav

Are you covered? Do you know your BSI for each property? Many Landlords, me included, have not always got the right insurance in place for their properties and portfolios. One of the main reasons for this is the lack of … Continue reading →

SAVE up to £1,500 per Property in Tax relief by Being GREEN

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Nirav

Landlord’s Energy Saving Allowance (LESA) is a tax allowance of up to £1,500 per property that private landlords can claim when they install energy efficiency measures in their rented properties. So for a portfolio of 10 properties that’s £15,000 tax … Continue reading →

HMO: Huge Money Opportunity?

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Nirav

Although Multiple Occupancy can achieve huge rewards in the form of rents, in particular student lets, Landlords must take the required legal procedures to ensure it is all above board. In our experience it is easy to gain over 50% … Continue reading →