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Landlords, is it worth setting up as a limited company?
Property is one of the most accessible forms of investment, and an area most people feel comfortable in. Although it’s familiar territory there can be a big jump between owning your family home, and running a successful property portfolio as a landlord. Running a limited company isn’t as scary as it might sound so why […]
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Are Home workers your target rental market?
Did you know that half of all businesses start in the home? The number of sole traders and businesses trading from home is growing, so should this group be a target market for landlords? The Federation of Small Businesses Scotland used their most recent report to put pressure on the Scottish government to support home […]
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Glasgow’s best for student accommodation investment
For high yields student accommodation is a reliable choice for investors and with university cities spread across Scotland it is good know where the best returns can be found. Investing in student property in Glasgow is recommended by research from both Zoopla and Savills. Savills named Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen as the top opportunities in […]
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How to invest in property – Make Your Pension Work For You With Help From Cairn
Changes to the pension structure from April 2015 mean that pension holders will be free to access their pension pot. This allows greater flexibility for individuals and opens up a range investment opportunities including BTL investment. Mistoria Group research revealed that there was more than a 20% increase in ‘silver landlords’ buying student property last […]
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Plan For High Rise Living At Glasgow Harbour
Of late there’s been a lot of news surrounding high rise flats in Glasgow, most notably the proposed demolition of the Red Road flats which is set to take place next year. Across the city, it’s become unpopular to live in the classic 1960s and 1970s tower blocks, which has been the catalyst for many […]
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