Property Articles
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![]() Finance > PropertyAvoid stamp duty costs by downsizing and rentingIf you intend to downsize in 2020 and avoid paying stamp duty, renting could be an attractive option. Read more |
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![]() 4th Dec 2019
Jamie Turnbull
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![]() Finance > PropertyExclusive active living for the over-55sIn a much sought-after corner of Cheshire, an exclusive new residential development is redefining active living for the over-55s. Welcome to Sanctuary Wilmslow. Read more |
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![]() 2nd Dec 2019
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![]() Finance > PropertyProperty investment fund opportunity?Property funds have been under the spotlight for some time but with continued Brexit uncertainty do opportunities bring value for money? Peter McGahan tells all. Read more |
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![]() 17th Oct 2019
Peter McGahan
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![]() Finance > PropertyAssured tenancy vs assured shorthold tenancy – what’s the difference?Jamie Turnbull looks at issues facing people who want to downsize and rent on the open market. This month, he explains the difference between assured tenancy and assured shorthold tenancy. Read more |
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![]() 12th Sep 2019
Jamie Turnbull
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![]() Finance > PropertyThe health benefits of retiring by the seaWinter sun or fresh sea air? Both rank highly for Brits who are considering a move in their retirement. Here, Jamie Turnbull looks at the potential health benefits of retiring by the sea. Read more |
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![]() 21st Aug 2019
Jamie Turnbull
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![]() Finance > PropertyRelease equity in your home to spend on family and retirementUnlocking capital from your home can help you get on with living and enjoying your retirement, writes Gillian Girling. Read more |
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![]() 23rd Jul 2019
Gillian Girling
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![]() Finance > PropertyMoving back to the UK after living abroadInflated property prices are a barrier to expats wanting to return the UK, but buying is not the best or only option explains Gillian Girling. Read more |
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![]() 17th Jun 2019
Gillian Girling
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![]() Finance > PropertyMoving house – top tips for a stress free moveThe stress of moving house is a path few a keen to tread too often. Here, Gillian Girling offers some useful tips to ensure your house move runs as smooth as clockwork. Read more |
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![]() 28th May 2019
Gillian Girling
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![]() Finance > PropertyMortgages if you’re approaching retirement ageThe property market is set for a period of change, writes Ruban Selvanayagam, and it looks set to present more choice to those in or approaching retirement. Read more |
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![]() 8th May 2019
50connect guest
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![]() Finance > PropertyHere's why you need to pay off your mortgage before retirementFinancial responsibility now is the way towards a happy retirement in the future. Follow these steps to pay off your mortgage sooner rather than later. Read more |
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![]() 25th Apr 2019
50connect editorial
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![]() Finance > PropertyPay off your mortgage?Before paying off your mortgage, Peter McGahan says look at what other debts you might have such as credit cards and unsecured loans where the monthly cost is greater. Read more |
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![]() 15th Apr 2019
Peter McGahan
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![]() Finance > PropertyLopsided boat of property investingNormal conditions mean a normal return, but these are not normal times says Peter McGahan as he outlines the risk of pinning all your hope on property Read more |
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![]() 11th Apr 2019
Peter McGahan
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![]() Finance > PropertyWhy more people want to downsize when they retireHow rental could be the alternative to spending retirement rattling around in a large home and having the worry and expense of its upkeep. Read more |
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![]() 1st Apr 2019
Gillian Girling
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![]() Finance > PropertyWhy rent instead of buy?Renting may not suit everyone, but it’s growing in popularity and more retired people could step off off the property ladder and join ‘Generation Rent’, writes Gillian Girling. Read more |
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![]() 7th Mar 2019
Gillian Girling
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![]() Finance > PropertyMortgage: Two or five years fixed rateIf you are considering taking out a fixed-rate mortgage in the coming months, consider how a hard Brexit could impact your pocket. Read more |
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![]() 2nd Oct 2018
Peter McGahan
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![]() Finance > PropertyTop tips when planning a house moveThe euphoria of completing on a house sale can be overshadowed by unforeseen expense incurred in a move - especially if you miscalculate your insurance cover. Read more |
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![]() 21st Sep 2018
50connect editorial
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![]() Finance > PropertyBetter mortgages can give you a day off work!When was the last time you assessed the value of your mortgage? Remember to shop around, fees are different, as are rates - and the benefits of mortgage efficiency very attractive indeed! Read more |
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![]() 26th Jul 2018
Peter McGahan
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![]() Finance > PropertyThere's a gite for every budgetStewart Andersen considers the French gite market and property opportunities for Brits interested in value for money and rental potential. Read more |
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25th Jul 2018
Stewart Andersen
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![]() Finance > PropertyDownsizing? Five questions to ask yourself firstWhether you plan to downsize to a park home or any other kind of property, here are the five necessary steps to consider prior to your move. Read more |
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![]() 30th May 2018
50connect editorial
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![]() Finance > PropertyHead to Malaga to breathe cleaner air in your second homeOverseas property expert Stewart Andersen looks at second home options offered on Taylor Wimpey Espana's new development at La Reserva de Alcuzcuz, Benahavis. Read more |
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10th Apr 2018
Stewart Andersen
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![]() Finance > PropertyHow to choose an architect?Loft conversions, building extensions or renovating a buy-to-let? Tina Patel has tips on where to start when choosing an architect. Read more |
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![]() 5th Apr 2018
50connect editorial
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![]() Finance > Property5 key people you need when selling land or propertyWhen it comes to dealing in property if your gut says someone is not the right person to represent you, then listen to that feeling says Alex Harrington-Griffin. Read more |
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![]() 6th Mar 2018
50connect editorial
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![]() Finance > PropertyHouse price imperfect stormPeter McGahan examines how buy-to-let landlords are being hit by new borrowing rules pushing the market down by 17% year on year. Read more |
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![]() 19th Feb 2018
Peter McGahan
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![]() Finance > PropertyWhy this is looking like an excellent time to consider buying a property in FranceStewart Andersen says market conditions and price stability make 2018 an attractive year to invest in property in France. Read more |
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15th Feb 2018
Stewart Andersen
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![]() Finance > PropertyHouse prices? Should I stay or should I go?At a time when you may be questioning whether or not to move on or invest in a second property, Peter McGahan outlines the arguments for and against. Read more |
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![]() 1st Feb 2018
Peter McGahan
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![]() Finance > PropertyThe hidden expense of buying new propertyAverage Britons spend £10,000 on upgrades in the first five years of living in a new property, writes Stewart Andersen. Read more |
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29th Nov 2017
Stewart Andersen
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![]() Finance > PropertyInvesting in buy-to-let for extra retirement incomeBuy-to-let mortgages have been back in the news recently, on the one hand, there has been a plethora of tax changes which have affected landlord finances, whilst on the other hand there have been some excellent investment returns. Read more |
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![]() 26th Oct 2017
50connect editorial
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![]() Finance > PropertyHomebuyers don't understand property surveys and reportsYouGov survey identifies homebuyers’ lack of understanding regarding property surveys and reports. Read more |
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![]() 24th Aug 2017
50connect editorial
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![]() Finance > PropertyGifting your property to your childrenJill Rushton, Associate and Probate Solicitor at, Stephensons, explains how to gift property to children and minimise your exposure to inheritance tax. Read more |
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![]() 22nd Aug 2017
50connect editorial
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![]() Finance > PropertyWatch the rain….not the jellyRemorgaging up by 24%, buy-to-let down 60% year on year, Peter McGahan takes a pragmatic look at effect Brexit and a hung Parliament has had on the housing market. Read more |
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![]() 10th Jul 2017
Peter McGahan
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