The UK and Brexit - a damp squib for the property market?
At the time of the Brexit vote we commented that it would be…
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Views from the rooftop
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The Property Pulpit
The UK Autumn Budget and the effects on the property market
The UK Chancellor's Autumn Budget contained elements that will…
Is Brexit an opportunity? For some it is, for some it isn't
The Brexit result took most commentators and analysts by surprise…
USA commercial property and its appeal to large and small investors
The USA commercial property sector performed well in 2016, but…
A consistent approach to an attractive sector
We have long advocated the attraction of a secure income stream…
Short term development projects: Do you need to like the location?
A remark often made to us by investors is that they have no interest…
'Investors dump new flats back on market'
London's Evening Standard newspaper is required reading for many…
A secure income stream - peace of mind in turbulent times
Stock markets around the world are currently going through a…
Changes to UK inheritance tax and the housing shortage
Many offshore investors have historically made use of company…
Short term development projects - what investors should consider before investing
We have been involved in property development for many years…
The five rights of property investment and why we chose Stoke-on-Trent
As many of our clients and followers will know, we are developing…
The Costa del Sol or the major cities?
With the Spanish property market showing signs of recovery some…
New stamp duty rates in the UK
The UK government has changed the stamp duty rates in its Autumn…
Is Sotogrande the best residential development in southern Europe?
We have long had a policy that we will not offer properties to…
Spain – bottom of the market and set for recovery?
In August 2012 we commented on the Irish property market…
Do you want high income or high capital growth from your property investment?
The answer to the above question seems obvious – most investors…
Smaller units in the right location can be better property investments than regional houses
If the mantra of 'Location, location, location' espoused by…
Student accommodation funds, liquidity and the benefits of direct ownership
Many investors have entered the student accommodation sector…
Equity valuations and income
Has the world gone mad? A British take-away food company called…
Student accommodation - The academic standing of a university and the re-sale opportunity
We are often asked how important is the academic standing of…
UK government changes to impact on student accommodation sector
In his Autumn statement to the House of Commons, the UK's Chancellor…
"Buy land, they are not making it anymore"
It is hard disagree with the above quote. Ownership of strategically…
Fortune favours the brave property investor as Spain launches Golden Visa
They say the darkest hour is just before dawn and that is certainly…
Why investors should use a search service for London property
There are always lots of exhibitions taking place in Hong Kong,…
The need for 25% more university places will result in a continued shortage of UK student accommodation
There is an ongoing shortage of purpose built student accommodation…
UK prices forecasted to rise, a shortage of homes and yes, you can invest outside London
The bears are certainly in retreat when it comes to the UK residential…
Is the Australian residential property market set to recover?
The Australian residential property market got off relatively…
The UK residential market on the road to recovery
With the UK struggling economically, the housing sector there…
Exchange rates and the London property investment market
The London residential market certainly appeals to overseas property…
Growth returns to the USA market
In February of last year we released two Property Bulletins and…
Spanish property market - is now the time to invest there?
We are often asked whether now is the time to buy an investment…
The USA house market going from strength to strength
We have been saying it for some time now – the USA market is…
Is UK student accommodation an ideal property investment sector?
Student accommodation in the UK is experiencing sound growth…
San Francisco Bay Area – a great property investment market for 2013
The Bay Area housing market continued to improve as property…
London property investment – 2012 and into 2013
The central London market performed well as a property investment…
House in Multiple Occupation – a sound property investment
A niche property investment sector in the UK that is often overlooked…
Property investment - income or capital growth?
We are often asked by investors whether they should focus on…
London market enjoys rising prices
The central London market continues to show why it is regarded…
USA single family homes - major funds continue to enter this property investment sector
Many property investors are concerned over whether the single…
Expansion of our London property investment operation
We are pleased to announce that we are extending our London operation…
Manhattan confirms its appeal as a property investment market
The supply of new apartments for sale in Manhattan supports the…
Student accommodation impresses property investment analysts
The UK student accommodation sector continues to impress property…
UK residential figures support property investment but questions remain
There has been a lot of negative press about the UK residential…
Dublin property investment update
The Dublin property market has seen a surge in interest in the…
Napa Valley - property investment on an upward trend
The residential sector in Napa Valley is opening up great property…
It is official - the US housing market has turned at last.
At least, according to the Wall Street Journal it has and that…
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Report advises that student accommodation is a sound property investment
Savills has released its summer 2012 research paper on the UK…
Major players enter the USA single family home market
The following article in its extended version was published by…
Has The Housing Market Hit Its Bottom?
We have recently come across the following article which was…
Poinciana, Florida - a great place to live and invest in
As our clients will know, we are firm believers in the freehold…
Central London apartments - 10% discount
We are pleased to able to advise that we can now offer apartments…
UK Budget – major implications for some buyers
The UK government’s budget announcement last week has caused…
New London project
As our regular readers would know we don't offer new projects…
Growing US confidence in housing recovery
The following article appeared in the South China Morning Post…
London - an opportunity to buy and modernise the worst house in the street
There is a saying that many property investors are aware of -…
US renters are losing their leverage
Florida Realtors recently released the following which makes…
Warren Buffett : I’d buy up a couple hundred thousand single family homes if I could
When probably the greatest investor of our time makes a statement…
Freehold houses in central London
I am in London over Chinese New Year talking to agents etc about…
Optimism is building that the US housing industry is nearing a bottom — finally.
USA Today seems to sum up the position of a number of independent…
Florida retains interest from international investors
According to FloridaRealtors Florida had three of the top ten…
London update
UK house prices are continuing to fall with few if any signs…
USA Update
A well respected, internationally known newspaper’s blog has…
Launch of new UK project
We have just launched our latest UK project – a care centre…
Student accommodation in Perth
We have had a number of enquiries recently asking us about opportunities…
Walton International newscast
Channel News Asia has just broadcast a review of Walton’s operation…
Growth prospects for the London market
There are many reputable agents operating in the London market…