All tagged Investing

Portuguese Golden Visa Focuses On New Investment Areas

The long-anticipated changes to Portugal’s Golden Visa programme have now been signed into law and investment will be channelled inland from January 2022. Greater Lisbon, Porto and most coastal areas of Portugal will no longer be available for investment under Portugal’s revised Golden Visa scheme. Instead, residential property investment will be directed to the less-densely populated interior and the regions of Azores and Madeira.

Does The Story Of The Home Help Sell It To Buyers?

Once upon a time, real estate listings were just simple facts about the number of bedrooms, square footage, and amenities such as a splash pool and flat backyard. Today, agents are telling compelling stories about properties for the purpose of using the story to help sell the house.

10 Day Trading Strategies for Beginners

Day trading is the act of buying and selling a financial instrument (monetary contracts between parties. Day trading is only profitable in the long run when traders take it seriously and do their research beforehand. Also, day trading is a job; not a hobby. You, therefore, need to treat it as such. Remember to be diligent, focused, objective and keep your emotions out of it. Business is business.

7 Common UK Property Investment Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

With regards to property investment, there isn’t a mistake that hasn’t already been made. Most are made by beginner investors, who haven’t yet gained the experience to avoid them. These mistakes often stop investors from continuing after their first investment and becoming property millionaires.

Here are some of the most common property investment mistakes and how to avoid them.

What Is Due Diligence And Why Is It Important?

Mergers and acquisitions can be an exciting part of business transformations, especially if you’re a business owner who's received an attractive offer from a prospective buyer. Due diligence, simply put, is essentially an investigation to target any risk from a legal perspective. It should be conducted prior to entering into any agreement or transaction.

Have You Considered Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency investing is one of the newest ways to earn profit. A cryptocurrency or commonly known as “crypto” is a digital or virtual currency that is secured by cryptography, which makes it nearly impossible to counterfeit and it can be used to buy goods and services. It is utilised online to secure online transactions.

Plan For Retirement

Most of us leave this important part of our lives to the last minute. It is vital to be ready for retirement. It will make for a stress-free period, making retirement more enjoyable and not a life sentence. It is never too late to plan. This should have been part of your plans when you started out as a young man or woman. However, life often gets in the way, and before you know it, you’re almost there. It is never too late, if you at least start preparing.

How To Invest In Property

Do you want to become a big property tycoon? Baby steps first. Before you begin looking at properties, you need to work out what type of property investor you want to be. Do you need partners to start out with, or do you want to join an already established group of investors? If you start off by yourself, you will be the only one who will reap the rewards from your investment.

U.K. Housing Prices Set An All Time Record

Even after the official end of the Covid lockdown in England, the housing demand in London remains quiet. The average asking price of £645,246 was adjusted down by 0.8% from June to July. An unusual occurrence for the generally busier London housing market.

Brands Invest In New Sites As U.K. Drive-Through’s Boom

Although drive-through restaurants were more of a U.S.-inspired novelty, the increase in U.K. sites with the aim to offer food through your car window is astounding. The current pandemic is hugely responsible for this, however it is expected that this latest trend will remain long after the pandemic dies down. Even the upmarket names are looking to serve food through car windows for the first time ever.

Property Management – Why It’s Important For Your Investment

When you invest in property, especially if it is your first time, it’s a really good idea to look at the option of a Property Management Company to assist you. They offer a wide range of knowledge, tools and resources within the industry that could take you months (or even years) to develop. Also, by choosing the correct Property Manager could mean all the difference between a failed or highly successful investment.

Best Areas to Invest in Property in the U.K.

Although 2020 was difficult for most, and 2021 seems little different, the property market within the U.K. has been booming. The changing priorities of workers required to work from home means that homeowners, and renters alike, have opted for more suburban properties than that of the city life. Here are the top areas to invest in for 2021.