Watford is sometimes said to be the place where London starts and finishes… depending on which direction you’re coming from of course. One thing that definitely finishes at Watford is London’s high house prices. Watford offers property investors significantly cheaper property than London, yet its easy access into London makes it attractive to property buyers and tenants alike. Why Invest in...
Stamp duty is paid when buying property in the UK. The tax rate depends on the price of the property price, if the buyer is a first-time buyer and when the property is purchased. There are also additional surcharges for second homes and buy-to-lets, and a new surcharge is coming into place for international investors. When purchasing property in England and Northern Ireland, a new 2% stamp duty...
Since 2002, Dubai's real estate market has been open to foreign buyers, and has continued to grow at a phenomenal since. During the rapid growth years in the mid 2000s, it was reported that Dubai was home to almost 25% of all the cranes in the world, which became a symbol of the fast-expanding nation. As one of the most business-friendly countries in the Middle East, many multi-national businesses,...
On 3rd March, UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak made the annual Spring Budget announcement. This sets the UK’s financial situation and plans. After an unprecedented year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were many measures introduced to support jobs and the economy. There were also a handful of announcements made that will impact the UK property market and some that will likely boost the sector and even...
by Dennis Chan 