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Finance > Property Avoid stamp duty costs by downsizing and renting If you intend to downsize in 2020 and avoid paying stamp duty, renting could be an attractive option. Read more	0	4th Dec 2019 Jamie Turnbull
Finance > Property Exclusive active living for the over-55s In 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	0	2nd Dec 2019 50connect Promotions
Finance > Property Property 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	0	17th Oct 2019 Peter McGahan
Finance > Property Assured 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	0	12th Sep 2019 Jamie Turnbull
Finance > Property The health benefits of retiring by the sea Winter 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	0	21st Aug 2019 Jamie Turnbull
Finance > Property Release equity in your home to spend on family and retirement Unlocking capital from your home can help you get on with living and enjoying your retirement, writes Gillian Girling. Read more	0	23rd Jul 2019 Gillian Girling
Finance > Property Moving back to the UK after living abroad Inflated 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	0	17th Jun 2019 Gillian Girling
Finance > Property Moving house – top tips for a stress free move The 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	0	28th May 2019 Gillian Girling
Finance > Property Mortgages if you’re approaching retirement age The 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	0	8th May 2019 50connect guest
Finance > Property Here's why you need to pay off your mortgage before retirement Financial 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	0	25th Apr 2019 50connect editorial
Finance > Property Pay 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	0	15th Apr 2019 Peter McGahan
Finance > Property Lopsided boat of property investing Normal 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	0	11th Apr 2019 Peter McGahan
Finance > Property Why more people want to downsize when they retire How 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	0	1st Apr 2019 Gillian Girling
Finance > Property Why 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	0	7th Mar 2019 Gillian Girling
Finance > Property Mortgage: Two or five years fixed rate If you are considering taking out a fixed-rate mortgage in the coming months, consider how a hard Brexit could impact your pocket. Read more	0	2nd Oct 2018 Peter McGahan
Finance > Property Top tips when planning a house move The 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	1	21st Sep 2018 50connect editorial
Finance > Property Better 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	0	26th Jul 2018 Peter McGahan
Finance > Property There's a gite for every budget Stewart Andersen considers the French gite market and property opportunities for Brits interested in value for money and rental potential. Read more	1	25th Jul 2018 Stewart Andersen
Finance > Property Downsizing? Five questions to ask yourself first Whether 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	0	30th May 2018 50connect editorial
Finance > Property Head to Malaga to breathe cleaner air in your second home Overseas 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	0	10th Apr 2018 Stewart Andersen
Finance > Property How 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	0	5th Apr 2018 50connect editorial
Finance > Property 5 key people you need when selling land or property When 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	0	6th Mar 2018 50connect editorial
Finance > Property House price imperfect storm Peter 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	0	19th Feb 2018 Peter McGahan
Finance > Property Why this is looking like an excellent time to consider buying a property in France Stewart Andersen says market conditions and price stability make 2018 an attractive year to invest in property in France. Read more	1	15th Feb 2018 Stewart Andersen
Finance > Property House 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	0	1st Feb 2018 Peter McGahan
Finance > Property The hidden expense of buying new property Average Britons spend £10,000 on upgrades in the first five years of living in a new property, writes Stewart Andersen. Read more	1	29th Nov 2017 Stewart Andersen
Finance > Property Investing in buy-to-let for extra retirement income Buy-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	0	26th Oct 2017 50connect editorial
Finance > Property Homebuyers don't understand property surveys and reports YouGov survey identifies homebuyers’ lack of understanding regarding property surveys and reports. Read more	0	24th Aug 2017 50connect editorial
Finance > Property Gifting your property to your children Jill Rushton, Associate and Probate Solicitor at, Stephensons, explains how to gift property to children and minimise your exposure to inheritance tax. Read more	0	22nd Aug 2017 50connect editorial
Finance > Property Watch the rain….not the jelly Remorgaging 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	0	10th Jul 2017 Peter McGahan