You need as little as £20k to get on the property ladder

If you think you will never be able to put together enough money to get on the property ladder …think again.

It normally takes a few years saving up for a deposit and than to be able to demonstrate you have the ability to meet your monthly payments on a mortgage.

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Sell your house quicker: make buyers feel at home

Presenting your property in the best possible light is the key to sell your house quicker.

What is it that makes people fall in love with a house? Usually that happens if they can see themselves living in it. Why is this so important? Because if buyers fall in love with your house they are more likely to buy it; meaning you will sell your house quicker. Continue reading Sell your house quicker: make buyers feel at home

How much property can I afford?

It’s no rocket science: Whoever wants to buy a property should first calculate the costs to see how much he can afford.

This requires a budget that shows: what financial resources are available? What is your monthly budget without getting into trouble? You can quickly determine in 5 easy steps how much you can afford.
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Is buying property a good investment?

Actually real estate is a great investment.

Investment property can grow in value overtime and while you have it you can actually use it to generate income.

When looking for investment properties, look for properties located in areas that are likely to see some growth in the near future. Since you don’t know how soon you will be able to resell it, keep you options open. Look for properties that could easily be rented out, either as a long term let or as temporary accommodation.

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Buy property in 2018 – top 10 places

When it comes to buy property in 2018 as an investment, one needs to balance risk and reward.

The most popular locations are not necessarily going to see the fastest growth in 2018 and rent yields won’t necessarily tag along property prices.

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1000 properties for less than €20,000 each.

“Properties for less than 20k, are you serious? Didn’t you forget a 0?”

That’s the usual response telling someone about the website propertyunder20k.com. It even seems a stupid idea in the first place to make a website that only lists properties that are that cheap. Most people would think there will not be many ads that fall in this category. Continue reading 1000 properties for less than €20,000 each.

Can a foreigner buy a Property in the US and what are the considerations?

The short answer to whether a foreigner can buy a property in the US is “yes”. Whilst some countries restrict the sale of land and property to natives the US does not. Further to this the conditions associated with foreigners buying a property in the US are generally very similar or identical to a native buying property.

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Second Home Envy?

One of out every three homes sold in the USA in 2016 was a vacation home or investment property showing demand for second homes is again increasing following a turbulent few years. The reasons for buying a second home may be recreational or investment, often with a view to retirement planning.

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Did I mention I own a property in London? Property investment: risk versus reward

Generally when people are talking about investment risk versus reward it is in the context of equities and other fluid type investments. It is not often spoken about with regard to property investment. Instead property is generally seen as the sound ‘bricks and mortar’ investment. The investment that you end up with a big chunk of something substantial along with a set of keys to open doors. Continue reading Did I mention I own a property in London? Property investment: risk versus reward