General Election: The 2017 Housing Manifesto Of The 3 Major Parties
General Election: The 2017 Housing Manifesto Of The 3 Major Parties So, the General Election is looming. On 8th June, we face the decision of whether to carry on along the path of ‘strong and stable leadership’ promised by the Tories, or gamble on the…
What Makes The House Crowd Different?
What Makes The House Crowd Different? Property crowdfunding is a fast growing industry within the investment and savings sector. Inspired by our model and our success as the first property crowdfunding platform in the world, many imitators have emerged to challenge the crown. Yet, despite…
Manchester Property Market Growth at 12 Year High
Manchester Property Market Growth at 12 Year High Latest figures released by the Hometrack Index show Manchester property market growth to have hit a 12 year high in 2016. This gives the city the second highest rate of price growth in the UK, next to Bristol….
An Introduction to Investing Through Property Crowdfunding
An Introduction to Investing Through Property Crowdfunding Traditionally, only those with access to large amounts of capital have been able to invest in the lucrative world of property. Managing a portfolio is normally time-consuming, business, which becomes increasingly more burdensome as the investor’s portfolio becomes…
Traditional Property Investment versus Property Crowdfunding
Traditional Property Investment Versus Property Crowdfunding Property crowdfunding and traditional property investment have some significant differences. The main difference is to be found in the nature of managing the investment. Whilst those who favour traditional property investment value the sense of control associated with full ownership…
Property Crowdfunding: Is It The Right Investment For Me?
Property Crowdfunding: Is It The Right Investment For Me? Property crowdfunding is becoming an ever-more popular way for people to invest in property, often with significantly less money than investing the traditional way. However, before you jump in, it’s a good idea to assess whether…
Property Investment In Numbers
Property investment is all about the numbers – here we run you though some of the most important figures. Pay attention, there will be questions!
How You Can Invest in Property with Little Savings
Investing in property make great sense – we all know that; we see the success stories, see rental prices rise and property values soar. Put money into property and there’s a very good chance you’ll enjoy healthy returns (although don’t be too cocky, a little…
Prospects for Property Investors After Bank of England Clampdown on Buy to Lets
Some recent changes are already hitting landlords hard, others will soon. Here we look at the available options in what for many buy to let investors are troubling times.
What Tax Benefits Are Available From Investing In Property?
Recent announcements relating to changes in Stamp Duty and how tax is calculated on rental properties have been anything but encouraging for landlords and anyone thinking of investing in property. However, what tax breaks exist for property owners.