5 buy-to-let-investment tips

The buy-to-let boom hit new heights in March as landlords took out a total of 45,000 home loans worth a total of £7.1bn. The 88%...

Maximise your buy-to-let returns

The majority of investors view buy-to-let property as a long-term commitment, but there is no reason why you cannot enjoy significant returns in your...

Buying near better universities can provide better rental income

People who invest in student property near to some of the best performing universities could be bringing in better returns, thanks to the fact...

Why REITs remain a safe investment

Investment trusts focused on property shares have been performing very well. In the past five years, a good proportion of REITs that target overseas...

Help for buyers with a disability

Property hunters with a disability who are in the market for a new home claim they are severely limited by the options available to...

How to build a hands-off property portfolio

The number of investment properties purchased with a sitting tenant has reached its highest level for a decade. Of all rental properties bought last...

Alternative routes into buy-to-let property

Britain's obsession with the housing market, the rapid growth of alternative finance and the increasing sophistication of the internet are coming together to offer...

Why invest in student accommodation?

The increasing popularity of new-build privately managed university halls of residence among the UK’s fast-growing undergraduate population is reviving interest in the student market...

House prices still growing according to the Land Registry

UK prices are once again likely to grow over the course of the next few months as it goes. The Land Registry has reported...

Demand for rental properties rises in Phuket

Property investors looking to secure their place in the sun on the picture postcard perfect island of Phuket off the coast of Thailand remain...