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The pros and cons of buying a property in a development

Newcastle and the surrounding areas have been undergoing a lot of regeneration over the past few years, and there are many great housing developments still in the pipeline. If you’re thinking of a change of scene and/or lifestyle, many of these new developments offer some great opportunities. However, there are other factors you may want.

What to do with property when the unexpected happens

Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans according to the American writer Allen Saunders – and life events have a habit of happening when you least expect it. With people living longer and the increase in ‘blended’ families through people remarrying, financial and family arrangements can be a complex web. And when.

Five reasons why you shouldn’t Airbnb your investment property

With interest rates going up again for nine-straight hikes, some property investors may be considering looking at other options to cover the costs of rising interest rates. One option some investors may be looking at is moving from a monthly rental to making the property into a short term let, and using platforms such as.

Low-cost energy saving upgrades your tenant will thank you for

With energy prices spiralling upwards, the question many potential tenants are now asking is ‘how much does it cost to run the property?’ Here are some easy energy-saving upgrades, which your tenant will love, but won’t cost you the earth: Review lighting options Ensure all the light bulbs wherever possible are LEDs; as well as.

New regulations mean a level playing field for prospective tenants

With Christmas festivities taking priority, you may have missed the new regulations to help prospective tenants secure housing in a tight rental property market in a fair way, which came in at the end of December. Rental bidding banned Rental bidding is the practice where a landlord or agent invites, suggests or asks prospective tenants.