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…
Regional Cities Offer Investment Opportunity
There are so many differing factors affecting UK property that it is sometimes difficult to keep track. However, there is now an increasing consensus across market commentators that some of these will put the brakes on house price growth…
The Residential Property Investment Market in Scotland – what’s in store for 2018?
During 2017 we saw a number of significant changes that impacted on the residential investment market in Scotland from changes to mortgage tax relief to the end of the Short Assured Tenancy as the new Private Residential Tenancy was…
Overseas Investors: why Scotland is an attractive place to buy
Foreign Investors are benefiting from a reduction in the value of Sterling. Recent research has shown that Ex Pats and foreign nationals are cashing in and buying properties while the pound is weak. Liquid expat mortgages have seen a 20%…
The Benefits of Using a Letting Agent
New research conducted by insurance firm Endsleigh has highlighted the valuable role that letting agents play in helping landlords make the most from their rental properties. The survey of 500 landlords revealed that those who use a…
2017 Property Market Commentary
Most property investors are probably relieved that the Chancellor decided to leave the private sector alone. There was also some respite from the raft of changes we have seen in recent years and this in turn might help to build…
Opinion: The Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016
There has been a lot of negativity in the press about the new Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016, primarily focused on the removal of the “no fault ground” and the end of the fixed term. Our feeling is that the new PRT isn’t…
The Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 – Part One
We thought it would be a good idea to take a closer look at the changes to Private Rented Sector in Scotland that will come into force as a result of the new tenancies Act. The details of the new Act and a copy of the model tenancy can be…
Edinburgh: paradise for property investors?
As we highlighted in our previous blog, Scotland is a very attractive place to invest in property. We wanted to highlight one area in particular that we believe to be exceptionally interesting for prospective investors and landlords -…