Changes to its buy-to-let criteria include dropping the minimum required property value from £150,000 to £100,000 and reducing the minimum income an applicant needs to earn, from £35,000 to £20,000.
Landlords could be set for a good 2012, as low interest rates and the gradual easing of lending restrictions continues to stimulate growth for buy-to-let properties.
Charles and Iona Cole led a dream life in a £2.25 million Devon manor house, but then their buy-to-let funded lifestyle collapsed with a disastrous overseas property punt.
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Despite a seasonal decline in rents providing a small respite for those in rental properties, the average monthly rent is still £25 a month more expensive than it was this time last year.
Those living in rented homes are trapped paying higher fuel bills because they rely on landlords to make the property energy efficient consumer groups warned today.
Availble soon a spacious two bedroom apartment offered in good condition throughout. The apartment is within walking distance of the town centre and train station and benefits from; Entrance hall. Lounge/diner. Kitchen with appliances. Double and single bedroom both with fitted wardrobes. Bathroom. Ample parking. Communal gardens.Partial Furnished.
A first floor 1 bedroom flat in a purpose built block. The property benefits from entrance hall, lounge, double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and separate kitchen with electric cooker, fridge and washer/dryer. The property has economy 7 heating and ample parking. Unfurnished
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A one bedroom, ground floor maisonette situated on the
south west side of High Wycombe. The property
comprises of a double bedroom, fitted kitchen, lounge,
separate wc and shower room. The property is also
has communal gardens and gas central heating.
RENT INCLUDES COUNCIL TAX AND WATER RATES Furnished
2 double bedroom split level apartment within walking distance of the town centre. Lounge, kitchen, master bedroom with ensuite. Security entry. Allocated parking. Flexible furnishing
12 Cornwall Place High Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1SB
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People in Brighton are being encouraged to enter the UK buy-to-let market by the city council, as it aims to reduce waiting lists for its social housing.
Volatile markets spell extra uncertainty for newly-floated companies and analysts say investors may be wise to wait and see or target a proven winner like Apple.
Each day we round up the share recommendations from national newspapers and the weekly investment magazines. So far this week: Unilever, Imperial Tobacco, Brookfield, Great Portland, Asian Citrus, Amec, Petra, Home Retail, SSE, National Grid, Babcock, Ryanair, Cranswick, SThree and De La Rue.
The hugely popular Aberdeen Emerging Markets fund has moved to close the door on new investments, fearing it will become a victim of its own success and grow too big.
The Greek stock market has raced to the top of the leader board of Europe's best performing stock markets, rising 25% in one month. Emerging markets also did well while the UK lagged.
He is confident that as a result of astute stock-picking he can add value – and his record backs him up. In each of the past five years, the trust has outperformed its benchmark index, the S&P 500.
There has rarely been a tougher time for savers hoping to boost their income, so is investing in the stock market the answer to making your money grow?
The True and Fair Campaign launched a set of rules to lead fund managers, and the fund supermarkets that sell them, into setting out charges more clearly so investors can make an honest comparison.
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