Choosing the Right Letting Agent
Property as an asset class continues to outperform most others and has become increasingly popular with investors either as a means of diversification or as a source of residual income. But investing into residential property and operating…
Investing and diversification during a recession
Diversifying into real estate during a recession Recessions and market volatility always makes most investors nervous but there are some sensible ways to mitigate risk. I thought it would be a good idea to look at investing during a…
Overseas Investors
On the currency markets the pound continues to be weak as investors look to the dollar for safety. Other currencies are also performing better during the turmoil bought on by the Coronavirus pandemic an example being the Hong Kong dollar.…
COVID-19 Impact
It seems like the days of the Brexit debate have disappeared into the distant past and have been surpassed by recent events. There is now something else that looks like it will affect all our lives in ways which were unimaginable not that…
Looking Back on 2019
So, another year of political turmoil is over and the general election has given the Conservative party a majority in Parliament which will mean that the UK will exit the European Union by the end of the year. Whatever your political view…
Brexit, Brexit, Brexit!
As our supposed date of divorce from the EU draws ever nearer I thought it might be an interesting exercise to take a look into my crystal ball, join many other commentators and add some column inches to the Brexit debate. I would like to…
2018 Property Review
It seems to me that Christmas comes around ever more quickly as each year passes and this year has been an eventful one to say the least. The main topic of conversation in the country has been the B word, Brexit has taken up more media…
Why you need property as part of a diversified portfolio
“The most powerful tool an investor has working for him or her is diversification. True diversification allows you to build portfolios with higher returns for the same risk. Most investors…are far less diversified than they should be.” The…
The Bank of Mum and Dad
At Glenham we are seeing an increase in the number of clients looking to invest into a second home for their children especially while they attend further education. We have successfully helped a number of families purchase properties that…
Is the Property Market Blooming for Spring?
Now there is a glimmer of hope that spring may be in the air and The Beast from the East has departed I thought it might be worthwhile having a look over the state of the property market. Firstly, what about the hot topic of the moment…