investment property

Street in London

These are London’s most valuable streets

Research by the leading mortgage broker for global high-net-worths, Enness Global Mortgages , has revealed which London streets are currently ranking as the capital’s most valuable from a real estate point of view.

Enness Global analysed sold price records across the London market over the last 12 months to see where was home to the highest average sold price.

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City holiday homes offer better yields than rural or coastal areas

While people associate staycations with a trip to the countryside or seaside, better rental yields for those looking to invest in a holiday let can be found via holiday homes for city breaks.

Cities typically offer annual rental yields of 4.6%, compared to 3.5% in the country and 3.3% at the seaside, according to the latest research by Hoo, the hotel room offer platform.

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Capital Gains Tax

Landlords worried about Capital Gains Tax increase

Buy-to-let landlords are nervously eying the planned hike to Capital Gains Tax (CGT), which would drastically increase the amount they’d have to pay if they sold up.

The research, by lettings and estate agent, Barrows and Forrester , found that nearly half (48%) of landlords are worried about the potential increase to CGT.

Details of the tax hikes

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Essex Barn Conversions

Rare Essex barn conversions are about to hit the market

We all know the old adage about buses but when it comes to the Essex property market, it can now be applied to barn conversions.

A collection of not one, two or three but four old Essex barns in Blackmore are about to come to the property market via auction, together with a Grade II listed farmhouse. The quintet of properties is set amidst a courtyard type setting backing on...

Affordable Home

Just 17% of new homes delivered in the last 30 years have been affordable

The latest research from new build snagging company, HouseScan , has revealed which regions of England have seen the most new homes delivered over the last 30 years.

HouseScan analysed new build completions since 1990 looking at total new homes completed in each region and what this total equates to as a percentage of all new homes built across the nation.

The data shows...

Former chapel to auction, Whiddon Down, Devon

Former Devon chapels to auction with Rendells

It’s a dream for many of us to buy a former chapel and feel the splendour within its historic walls. The Chagford office of Rendells is a specialist in such properties and is offering a choice of two for sale by online auction this month.

Only last week, the long-established firm of chartered surveyors, auctioneers, valuers, land and estate agents, sold Bridford Village Mission...

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