The Forgotten Blog

The Forgotten Blog

I suspect the period of inactivity on here demonstrates that things have been very busy on the buy to let property front. Sites visits, meetings and a surge in new discounted buy to let property sales means that time has been limited. Apologies to all. We will do our...
The Power of the Grey Pound

The Power of the Grey Pound

April 2015 will see changes to pension legislation come into effect allowing lump sums to be transferred into bank accounts for any purpose. Investment in income-generating property assets are expected to rise as eligible pension-holders seek better rates of return...
As the Song Says…Ooooh to be a Terrier

As the Song Says…Ooooh to be a Terrier

For the past few months we have been working and negotiating with Huddersfield Town Football Club. The Terriers, or THE Yorkshire Club as they are known are our local football and a team I’ve supported all my life, and yes I’m even a season ticket holder!...
One in Five Homes Now Owned by Landlords

One in Five Homes Now Owned by Landlords

Buy-to-let property in the UK seems to be the order of the day, as more and more investors look to receive returns from this buoyant market. According to a new report from mortgage lender, Paragon, 1 in 5 homes in the UK are now owned by landlords and that number is...
Politics, Property & Rental Demand

Politics, Property & Rental Demand

Excluding the London market extremes there is a general school of thought from estate agents that there will be ongoing but muted house price increases in 2015. Prices have already stabilised and our view is that price growth will continue in the long-term, but at...
Current House Prices at 2004 Level?

Current House Prices at 2004 Level?

A recent article made interesting reading and is both subjective, debatable and like many statistics can be disputed, but it’s still interesting. The article reads “UK house prices are at the same level as a decade ago once London homes are stripped out,...
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