real estate

Biggest Mistakes To Avoid For First Time Homebuyers

When approaching the complex journey of purchasing a home for the first time, it's crucial to sidestep common pitfalls that can turn a dream into a financial nightmare. Here's a closer look at those critical mistakes and how to avoid them, ensuring a smoother and more informed path to homeownership.

Not Assessing Financial Health

Starting the homebuying process without a...

Top 5 Hottest Housing Markets In The US According To Zillow

Exploring the dynamism of the U.S. housing market reveals an intriguing shift in real estate trends according to zillow , particularly as we venture into 2024. Traditionally, the allure of coastal cities has dominated the narrative, but recent developments signal a significant pivot towards the heartland of America. As affordability becomes a paramount concern for homeowners and investors...

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Real estate funds averaging 11.5% return for investors - here’s some of the best for those looking to invest

Market analysis by Alliance Fund , the end to end real estate fund, has revealed that the average property investor utilising real estate funds as an avenue of investment has seen a return of 11.5% in the last year, with the nation’s most prominent funds sitting on an average net asset value (NAV) of 1.3m, having seen growth of 11.1% on an annual basis.

Alliance Fund analysed market...

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Reducing risk when investing in a grade listed building

Alliance Fund , the end to end real estate fund, has taken a look at investing in a grade listed building, the cost of doing so, how it may help investors side step a downturn in the market and how to reduce risk in the process.

A listed building is a property recorded on a national register due to its architectural or historical significance, with the aim of protecting and...

Real Estate Investment Trusts set to boom

Market analysis by mortgage broker, Henry Dannell , reveals that the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) market is estimated to be worth almost £7 billion by 2025 after expected growth of 11.8% over the next three years. But what is REIT, and why is the market about to see such a significant boom?

A Real Estate Investment Trust is a property investment company that invests in...

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Mortgage approval values climb 26% during the pandemic

Market analysis by real estate debt advisory specialists, Sirius Property Finance , has revealed how the pandemic has impacted the mortgage sector, with the total value of mortgage approvals up 26% compared to the pre-pandemic market.

Sirius Property Finance analysed mortgage approval data since the start of the pandemic (February 2020) to see how the market has performed compared to...

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Lockdown has helped a third of homebuyers get on the ladder

The latest research by Yes Homebuyers has found that a third of homebuyers have been helped onto the property ladder as a result of lockdown.

It’s been a long road and the end is (hopefully) near, with an exit plan in place to gradually reduce lockdown restrictions.

However, Yes Homebuyers has found that there has been one silver lockdown lining for 27% of recent homebuyers...

Is it possible to invest in real estate with a loan?

Investing in real estate with a loan, also known as leverage, can be a way to increase your potential return on investment by using borrowed money to finance the purchase of a property. However, it's important to carefully consider the risks and potential drawbacks of using leverage before making this type of investment.

Here are a few things to consider when thinking about using a...