Financing Your Investment Property

US Dollar A Safe Haven For Investors During Eurozone Crisis

The US dollar has surged in the past month as investors look to the currency for protection from troubles brewing in the Eurozone. While David Cameron defended British interests by rejecting demands for treaty change across the EU as part of a rescue plan for a single currency, sterling fell against the euro as a slide in UK inflation increased the chances that the Bank of England will ease monetary policy further. ...read more

Last updated 23-Jan-2012 15:15

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£275 Billion In Quantitative Easing To Weaken Traditional Pensions and Bonds

As the Bank of England says it will inject a further £75 billion into the economy through quantitative easing (QE), governor Mervyn King says: “This is the most serious financial crisis we’ve seen at least since the 1930s, if not ever.” In an interview with the BBC, King continues: “When the world changes, we change our response.” People with assets and also being advised to grow them and ensure they create a safety net with savings. ...read more

Last updated 11-Oct-2011 12:26

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Raising Cash for Property Investment - Part One

Over the last four years the financial world has dramatically changed. Back in the years leading up to 2006 people could purchase investment property with little or no cash. You might remember the same-day Mortgage Express bridging and re-mortgage products which legally allowed 100% financing. ...read more

Last updated 06-Oct-2011 15:53

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Confidence In Traditional Pensions Hits An All Time Low – Time To Take Action!

New stories, released this month (September 2011) provide further proof that traditional pensions have failed us. If you haven’t already turned to property to provide for your retirement, read on for the latest facts and figures. ...read more

Last updated 23-Sep-2011 15:22

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Franc Falls and Bullion Bears Up: How To Measure Property in Gold

In this article I am going to share with you the findings of Dominic Frisby (MoneyWeek and Frisby’s Bulls and Bears) as he measures UK house prices in gold. ...read more

Last updated 12-Sep-2011 11:43

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BTL Continues To Top the Charts in 2011 – Financial Services Industry and Government Agree

The case for buy-to-let (BTL) grows stronger all the time. Interest from financial firms continues to strengthen the sector and recent Government statistics on the private rented sector (PRS) serve to add a further boost to landlord confidence. ...read more

Last updated 25-Aug-2011 12:35

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Baring Asset Management Reveals One in Eight Rely on Property for Pension

New research (August 2011) from leading international investment firm, Baring Asset Management, reveals a staggering 13.6 million British adults do not have a pension. Equally alarming is the fact 1.4 million people aged 55 and older do not have a pension in place. ...read more

Last updated 24-Aug-2011 14:10

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How To Make The £8 Billion BTL Boost Work For Your Portfolio

The buy to let (BTL) market has been looking increasingly robust for the past year. Old lenders have returned to the market with wide ranges of products and new lenders are appearing on a regular basis. This is excellent news for investors looking to grow their UK portfolios. ...read more

Last updated 12-Aug-2011 09:05

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The Growing Pensions Scandal and How To Protect Your Future! Pt 6

Retire poor and then die? In the sixth and final part of this shocking and enlightening series Rod looks at how much capital you will need to build a pension from property investment! ...read more

Last updated 09-Aug-2011 12:04

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