Why long-term is a golden rule

On the day before the Bank of England monetary policy committee announces its latest interest rate decision and with the budget just a week away, it may seem a slightly strange time to think about the long-term. Yet for those involved in investing in property, some things are far from ephemeral.Providing her top tips on what to do and not do if investing in buy-to-let property, Sylvana Young, chief operating officer at property portfolio management firm Young Group, listed the notion that ...

Things to Consider When Looking to Buy

So you've got your mortgage loan approval and are ready to look for a home. Here's a couple of ideas to keep in mind when looking for the right home for you. If you love gardening, you'll enjoy finding a home with a large yard, maybe something with ornamental shrubs or even a vegetable garden. Existing gardens or not, a green thumb can make any yard beautiful. However, if you've got no time for working in the garden, you'll prefer a low-maintenance, small yard. In fact, a town home with a ...

The Right Time to Buy your First Home

There are many economic and market forecasts and predictions, however the bottom line is if you want to buy your first home—there is no wrong time. There is because the motivation to buy is not determined by regional market conditions or by location. Industry opinions, economic reports and investor speculation do not sway or predict when a particular individual will be ready to buy. For the great majority of folks, the most compelling reasons to buy a home are based on individual ...