Monthly Archives: May 2007

In the UK, everyday more and more novice landlords are tempted into the buy-to-let investment sector not only by a range of new and competitive products by the mortgage lenders but also by the success stories of the other property … Continue reading →

Amid financial pressures from the EU, the councils are under more pressure from the government to switch to a fortnightly waste collection. According to an article on the BBC website, there are currently, around 200 local authorities in the UK … Continue reading →

Time, advice and convenience. The first rule of successful letting is finding reliable tenants. Active marketing with leading-edge technology, unrivaled local knowledge, and excellent business relationships with local employers mean that Appletons can put you ahead of the game straightaway. … Continue reading →

On Thursday, the Bank of England has decided to raise interest rates by 0.25 point to 5.5%, highest point in six years; as widely predicted by many analysts. This is the first increase since February and is expected to tackle … Continue reading →

An increasing number elderly people are considering to make use of the money locked up in their home to enjoy their retirement years through equity release schemes. With the UK property boom over the last decade, most people have seen … Continue reading →

A recent research highlights that more than 77% of property investors target their local area for investment; mostly within a 5-mile radius of their principal residence. Adil Akkus, the director at Appleton Letting Agents in Reading commented: “The landlords who … Continue reading →