Do TV and Film Investments Make Money?

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Trends in television The introduction of video-on-demand (VOD) services including Amazon and Netflix has revolutionised the way we watch TV. They are each gaining millions of new subscribers each year and produce ever more of their own award-winning…

UK property market slows, annual growth at lowest since May 2013

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House prices in the UK fell by 0.1% in the second quarter of 2017 and annual price growth fell to 2.6%, according to the latest lender index. Prices also fell month on month in June, taking the overall average to £218,390, the data from…

How to inspect an off-plan property overseas

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Q: My off-plan property in Malaga is due to be completed in the next few months, and I will be inspecting the property soon. What should I look out for, and what are my rights if I find any defects? J Harrison, by email A: Before making the…

Aldermore reveals portfolio buy-to-let approach

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Aldermore has revealed how it will approach lending to portfolio landlords when new Prudential Regulation Authority underwriting rules are rolled out in September. Aldermore will split portfolio landlords into two categories to determine what…

New report: United Kingdom’s real estate market trends for 2017

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Real Estate in the United Kingdom industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2012-16, and forecast to 2021). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading…

5 Lifestyle Factors When Buying Your Overseas Property

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When choosing a place to buy abroad it’s not just about how cheap the property is. Of course, this is a pretty big driver for most buyers, but along with accessibility, lifestyle factors also come into play. So how do you choose between your…

Jack Rose: Buy-to-let tax changes and the EIS opportunity within

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For clients looking to sell down their property portfolio in the wake of changes to the buy-to-let taxation regime, the ability to defer any CGT due makes investing in an EIS a useful tax-planning option, explains Jack Rose The phenomenon…

Huge Lack of Student Accommodation Supply Despite Brexit

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In the academic year 2015/2016, there were approximately 2.3 million students studying in UK higher education institutions. Many students find when they enter university that affordable purpose-built student accommodation is a rarity. According…

Tips From Our Overseas Property Buyers: Part 3

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Welcome to the latest instalment of our 13-part series, Tips From Our Overseas Property Buyers, where we catch up with homeowners from all over the world who share their experiences exclusively with A Place in the Sun. Next up we have Nancy…

Selling a property overseas: tips for online marketing

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Q We’ve decided to put our Portuguese home on the market and are considering listing it online, bypassing agents and their fees. Any words of advice? M Formby, by email A Although there are costs for using a “for sale by owner” property…

Britons are spending 50% less on European property since the Brexit vote

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LONDON — The weak pound caused by the Brexit vote has caused Britons to slash the amount they spend on European property by more than half, according to research from payment card firm Fexco. The data indicates that Britons spent 52% less…