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Being a Landlord
People choose to become a landlord for a variety of reasons. For most, the future financial security of owning a number of properties with the immediate income from...
Buying Abroad: What to Consider
There are many reasons why buying property abroad is so popular. Buying as an investment – whether that is long or short-term – is an appealing option for many people....
Can I Rent Out My Second Home While I Build a New One?
The question of whether you can rent out your second home and whether you should, are two very different questions you need to ask yourself....
Can I Share My Second Home Mortgage With a Friend?
Unless you are blessed with a large bank account or are living mortgage free on your first property it is likely that a second mortgage could...
Can I Switch Second Home Mortgage to Buy-to-let?
A second home can be put to many different uses, for some it is a place to go and relax and escape the pressures of everyday life, while for...
Can You Afford to Buy a Second Home?
With the vast array of television programmes and magazines all telling you about the joys of buying a second home, you could be easily fooled into thinking that...
Cleaning, Maintenance and Security of Your Second Home
When you buy a second home to rent out, it's only natural to have concerns about the tenants that you're renting to and whether they'll look...
Does My Canal Boat Count as a Second Home?
Canal boats have soared in popularity amongst the retired community and those looking for a more adventurous style of living.
Narrow boats as...
Holiday Base Vs Rental Opportunity
Owning property abroad opens up a lot of opportunities, whether that is the prospect of more holidays in the sun for you, your family and friends, or the potential of...
Home Insurance For Your Holiday Home
As a second home owner, it can be daunting to find out the different types of home insurance that you’re required to have in order for your home to be fully insured...
How to Successfully Market Your Property for Rental
When it comes to marketing your property successfully for rental, there are a variety of different methods you can choose. Many people will opt...
How Will FSA Regulation of Buy-to-Let Affect My Home?
The regulation of the buy-to-let market is a hot topic in the property market at present. At the moment it is just the residential mortgage...
Inheritance Tax and Second Homes
Buying a second home as a way to provide financial security for yourself and your family is a move that more and more British citizens are making. As the property...
Is Property A Good Investment?
For many years, property was seen as a guaranteed way to make a good profit. Yet despite property still dominating the top of the list for those looking for...
Keeping Up with the Neighbours
Unless you are fortunate enough to be a millionaire and can afford the luxury of owning your own private island you will have neighbours to contend with. This need not...
Local Rental Market
One of the first rules of buying a second home, especially if it is for investment or simply to rent out is to start thinking with your head and not your heart....
Questionnaire: Are You Ready for an Overseas Buy-to-let?
A boom in the number of people buying properties to rent in the UK has caused a surge in amateur landlords moving their buy-to-let skills...
Should I Take Out the Mortgage in the Local Currency?
One of the toughest decisions you will face when it comes to your overseas second home is whether you should take out a mortgage in the local...
Top 5 Things to Consider Before Buying
Just because you already own property it doesn’t mean that the buying process of a second home abroad will be the same as it is back in your home...
Travelling to Your Second Home and the Costs Involved
When many people decide on buying a second home, they often don’t take into account that they may need to travel to it often for a variety of...
Using a Letting Agency
When it comes to renting out your second home, many people opt to have a letting agency or property management company deal with the day to day issues involved. For...
Where Are the Best Places For Quality of Life?
When it comes to deciding which locations offer the best quality of life, it's often to a matter of personal preference. For some, sunshine, sand...
