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Many investors new to property development and construction, or those who know relatively little about the real estate development sector in general will think that anyone who decides to develop property on contaminated land must be mad!
When in fact there is much more to developing on this kind of polluted land than meets the eye, and many property developers have seen great success utilising such untapped opportunities.
If you are searching for that dream holiday home abroad or simply looking to invest in an overseas property then buying property in Cyprus could be just what you’ve been looking for. Cyprus, or to give its formal title the Republic of Cyprus is a member of the European Union and is one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean located to the south of Turkey. This island destination has been a personal favourite of the British for many years. Cyprus boasts everything that anyone, no matter what their taste or preference, could possibly want. It has year round sunshine, red hot temperatures, white sandy beaches that are complimented by clear turquoise waters, and a culture and a lifestyle that is steeped in history and heritage…The laid-back atmosphere and exotic Mediterranean aura is also a big lure.
With all this in mind, there is little wonder why many Brits consider the island of Cyprus as the place where they would like to buy a second home, whether it be for retirement purposes or from an investment perspective.
As a prudent property investor one thing you have to be wary of when you dispose of any property such as a building, land or a lease – whether you sell it, give it away, transfer it to a third party or exchange it for something else – is Capital Gains Tax.
The UK’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) describe Capital Gains Tax as a tax that is payable on the profit or gain you make when you sell or dispose of an asset such as land or property.
As a sensible residential landlord and buy-to-let property owner you will always quite naturally be very careful about the tenants you rent your properties to. As a matter of course you will usually vet them thoroughly before reaching any agreement and carefully check-out their personal and financial background to make sure that they are of good character and financially sound… and in most cases they will be. However, when things go wrong and you are unfortunate enough to be landed with a problem tenant then you’ll need to understand what your rights are and what to do about it, and this might involve familiarity with various processes including how to serve a possession notice, how to go about evicting problem tenants and the recovery of rent arrears.
The vast majority of tenants are happy to abide by the terms or their lease, pay their rent on time, treat your property with respect and generally present you with very few problems.
In simple terms, dilapidations are a landlord – tenant issue primarily associated with the breach of a tenants repairing obligations under the terms of a commercial property lease. Dilapidations typically relate to any redecoration, reinstatement or repair works that have not been completed by a tenant, usually at the end of their lease, and which constitute a breach of the terms of that lease.
Typically a tenant’s failure to comply with their repairing and reinstatement obligations at the end of their lease will mean that the landlord is entitled to claim damages from the tenant in the form of dilapidations.
To get the most out of buying and selling property, whether it be your home, a buy-to-let property investment or even commercial property you’ll need that expert touch, ideally from someone with the right local knowledge, experience and ability to access local property buyers and sellers… and this is where good local estate agents or commercial property agents come in to their own.
In the UK estate agents often get a bad press, but in actual fact their job is an extremely valuable one when it comes to helping property investors buy and sell property quickly and efficiently.
If you are searching for that dream holiday home abroad or simply looking to invest in an overseas property then buying property in Thailand could be just what you’ve been looking for. Thailand or to give it its formal title, the Kingdom of Thailand is situated in South East Asia on the Indochinese peninsula. It shares borders with a number of countries including Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar (formerly Burma). It also boasts some of the most spectacular beach destinations found in this region along its two major coastlines, the Gulf of Thailand to the southeast and the Andaman Sea to the southwest.
Mention Thailand and most people’s thoughts turn to back-packing, especially those who have actually experienced the idyllic delights of such an adventure in a land of a thousand temples, dazzling white sandy beaches and wonderfully warm, inviting seas.
If you are looking to invest in overseas property or simply searching for that second home abroad then buying property in Italy could be just what you’ve been looking for. Italy tends to be a favoured holiday destination for many of us Brits and it is not hard to see why. It has beautiful weather, cultured and cosmopolitan cities where fashion and the arts are high on the agenda.
Investment Property Partners overseas property buyers guide covers a number of important issues that you will need to consider if you are considering buying property in Italy either as an investment or as a second home abroad.
The various activities that are required during the course of your average property investment or real estate development can be complex and involved. The diverse range of skills and experience required typically come from a team of professional and financial advisors including surveyors, property agents, financiers, lawyers and other professionals, including property valuers and chartered valuation surveyors.
Property investment and development are complicated areas, and ones in which the advice of professional advisors is often invaluable if you are to avoid making serious and costly mistakes.
Were you aware that it is now possible to buy commercial property assets through your personal pension fund? Well you can, using a special financial vehicle called a SIPP or self-invested personal pension. With the changes to the UK’s pension rules many investors now choose commercial property as one of their preferred SIPP investment vehicles because of its potential for capital growth and regular income.
A SIPP, which stands for self-invested personal pension is a specialised personal pension scheme that gives you greater freedom over the types of investment you can buy to build your pension fund.
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