Before you even consider a property investment, you should read our ultimate guide on how to invest in property. There are many ways you can access the property market. You do not need to buy a property outright yourself, as that will only be an option if you have significant capital in the bank for a deposit. There are other ways, you can also invest in a crowdfunding scheme or loan money through peer-to-peer lending. Sometimes you can invest as little as £100 in those schemes. Each option...

It is a well-known fact that London is one of the most unhappy places in the UK. The gap between the wealthiest residents and the poorest can exacerbate anxious and unhappy feelings and the capital is consistently ranked as one of the most unequal cities. We have seen that economic equality positively correlates with personal wellbeing.  You may be wondering what life satisfaction has to do with investment. But what if these factors actively influence where people live? Should you be considerin...

The exchange rate between the rand and other currencies continues to fare poorly.  Despite some uplift due to the election of Ramaphosa, it has failed to do much better. It seems for the long term it will not, is there a better time to consider investing elsewhere apart from now? Or do we just adopt a “wait and see” attitude in the hope that things will miraculously improve? The exchange rate for the rand has been skyrocketing for some time now. In 2012 it was 14:1, in 2016 it crept up to 17:1...

What should investors consider when choosing to invest in student property? Since the Conservatives lifted the cap on university admissions, the number of students going to university has swollen. However, not all institutions have benefitted equally. Whilst Russell Group universities have generally seen their numbers swell, newer universities and former polytechnics have struggled. Elite institutions faring better since the admission cap has been lifted The intake of students to Russell Grou...

Landlords are finding it increasingly difficult to make a profit through buy to let property due to additional taxes levied and the scrapping of mortgage interest tax relief. The government has made buy to let a less attractive option and due to the difficulties, between 24% – 38% of landlords will consider selling up. This is despite the lowest amount of rental reductions ever according to ARLA and a lack of supply across a significant number of the 390 local authorities across the UK. Where...

London is a large city with many varying neighbourhoods. Where you live will impact your university experience to an extent, as you will want to choose an area you feel comfortable in. Beginning your studies in London can be overwhelming. The city is made up of 32 boroughs covering 607 square miles and home to almost 9 million people. There are 40 higher education institutions (excluding London branches of foreign universities) educating over 400,000 students. It goes without saying that ther...