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![Being a Landlord](images/110x80/13040.jpg)
Being a Landlord
This article discusses some of the different aspects of being a landlord, including renting out your own home, property management companies and legal issues of being…...
![Buying Abroad: What to Consider](images/110x80/16543.jpg)
Buying Abroad: What to Consider
Buying a property abroad has never been a more attractive option. Guaranteed better weather is high on the list of reasons for many people. Carefully considering the…...
![Can I Rent Out My Second Home While I Build a New One?](images/110x80/7299.jpg)
Can I Rent Out My Second Home While I Build a New One?
Building a second home can be expensive and sometimes it can benefit you financially to take in a lodger or rent out your first home, this also has drawbacks though....
![Can I Share My Second Home Mortgage With a Friend?](images/110x80/35979.jpg)
Can I Share My Second Home Mortgage With a Friend?
Friends and business don’t always mix, so it is important you weigh up the pros and cons of buying a second home with a friend....
![Can I Switch Second Home Mortgage to Buy-to-let?](images/110x80/14036.jpg)
Can I Switch Second Home Mortgage to Buy-to-let?
If your second home is lying empty for a long period of time it might be lucrative to consider turning it into a buy-to-let property....
![Can You Afford to Buy a Second Home?](images/110x80/4849.jpg)
Can You Afford to Buy a Second Home?
Investing in a second home is a big decision, it will affect you, your family and your finances, these few questions should help you to assess whether you are ready....
![Cleaning, Maintenance and Security of Your Second Home](images/110x80/13035.jpg)
Cleaning, Maintenance and Security of Your Second Home
This article looks at some choices you face when it comes to cleaning, maintaining and securing your second home....
![Does My Canal Boat Count as a Second Home?](images/110x80/8554.jpg)
Does My Canal Boat Count as a Second Home?
Canal boats are popular with those that like the idea of exploring but they can also be a lot of hard work if you plan to live on the boat permanently....
![Holiday Base Vs Rental Opportunity](images/110x80/16550.jpg)
Holiday Base Vs Rental Opportunity
Owning a second home comes with a list of pros and cons. Do you rent out the property and enjoy the extra income generated, by perhaps holidaying somewhere different…...
![Home Insurance For Your Holiday Home](images/110x80/1363.jpg)
Home Insurance For Your Holiday Home
Explains essentials when considering home insurance for your holiday home...
![How to Successfully Market Your Property for Rental](images/110x80/15826.jpg)
How to Successfully Market Your Property for Rental
This article suggests some successful marketing tips when you're trying to rent out your property....
![How Will FSA Regulation of Buy-to-Let Affect My Home?](images/110x80/35980.jpg)
How Will FSA Regulation of Buy-to-Let Affect My Home?
The regulation of buy-to-let mortgages is designed to cut down on amateur landlords, this could mean you if you are planning to rent out your holiday home....
![Inheritance Tax and Second Homes](images/110x80/13038.jpg)
Inheritance Tax and Second Homes
This article discusses some of the issues second home owners face through the payment or possible payment of inheritance tax....
![Is Property A Good Investment?](images/110x80/11857.jpg)
Is Property A Good Investment?
Investing in houses has always been seen as offering a healthy return, but since the credit crunch hit, property is no longer seen as the investment it once was....
![Keeping Up with the Neighbours](images/110x80/16551.jpg)
Keeping Up with the Neighbours
Keeping up with the Joneses could be a thing of the past, if you aim to foster a good relationship with those living in close proximity to you. Learning to accept…...
![Local Rental Market](images/110x80/13039.jpg)
Local Rental Market
This article outlines some of the key areas you should investigate and research when choosing where to buy a second home....
![Questionnaire: Are You Ready for an Overseas Buy-to-let?](images/110x80/20928.jpg)
Questionnaire: Are You Ready for an Overseas Buy-to-let?
Taking the leap and buying a buy-to-let property abroad can pay off, but you’ll need to make sure you’re prepared; these few questions should help you make your mind up....
![Should I Take Out the Mortgage in the Local Currency?](images/110x80/14986.jpg)
Should I Take Out the Mortgage in the Local Currency?
Deciding whether to take out a mortgage in sterling or the local currency can be tricky, these few questions should help you decide which option is best for you....
![Top 5 Things to Consider Before Buying](images/110x80/16553.jpg)
Top 5 Things to Consider Before Buying
You have decided to take the plunge and invest in the purchase of a second home. Taking the time to familiarise yourself with the laws and restrictions may seem like…...
![Travelling to Your Second Home and the Costs Involved](images/110x80/13037.jpg)
Travelling to Your Second Home and the Costs Involved
This article outlines some of the issues with travel costs associated with owning a second home....
![Using a Letting Agency](images/110x80/13036.jpg)
Using a Letting Agency
This article addresses some of the most important questions you should consider when using a letting agency or property management company to rent out your second home....
![Where Are the Best Places For Quality of Life?](images/110x80/13811.jpg)
Where Are the Best Places For Quality of Life?
Your idea of what constitutes a good life may differ from your neighbour’s, but there are some countries that always come out on top in terms of what they can offer....