Top Locations For Property in Essex

As one of the Home Counties, it is perhaps unsurprising that property in Essex is so popular. Despite many towns being a fair distance from London, the effect of ‘London money’ has meant prices are quite high here. But people still choose to live in this county, famed for its Constable painting locations – and [...]

Tips For Moving Abroad

When you first start pondering moving abroad, often one starts to look for advice. Whatever activity you pursue in your life, be it a difficult one or a routine task, you can always do with some help. There is no shortage of free advice on this earth, but as far as real good advice is [...]

Strictly come dancing star beats buy-to-let property tax trap

Landlords who rent out former homes can enjoy healthy tax relief on capital gains, as Strictly Come Dancing star Camilla Dallerup found out.. Accidental landlords renting out their former home – that they could not sell – may find they have much to be thankful for when the property market finally recovers. Unlike buy-to-let landlords [...]

Make your Property Work for you…

Finding a good investment in the housing market is a skill that can reap huge rewards. Check the history of any rundown, and probably cheaper property. If it’s been rented it may have had a succession of landlords and owners, all of whom may have done the bare minimum in repair and upkeep. Even if [...]