News archive - July 2010
Rents Set to Rise for Forseeable Future
July 31, 2010
Rent rates could rise by as much as eight per cent by the end of the year, according to analysts from upmarket property company Savills, Clear Property Investment heard this week.
And they could be set to rise a further seven per cent in 2011 and 2012. The picture - an optimistic one for landlords - is due to a national imbalance in property supply and demand.
Landlords - Learn to avoid Voids
July 31, 2010
If there's one thing we hate here at Clear Property Investment it's void properties.
However we can't ignore the subject completely because, as we all know, it does happen. What we can do though is prepare against it in the best way possible. And that's why we've come up with a list of tips to bear in mind if you want to avoid voids.
July 24, 2010
Scotland's landlords are reaping the rewards of a crowded rental market, the team here at Clear Property Investment learned this week.
The increase in demand over supply has helped push average monthly rents up.
A report by residential lettings portal Citylets showed the average monthly rent in Scotland was up 3.3 per cent on the previous year to £654. In Glasgow it was £590 and in Aberdeen £854.
July 24, 2010
Here at Clear Property Investment we believe the key to whether or not a property is worth purchasing lies in its cash flow. And that boils down to how well the market for that particular property is doing, and how well the property itself is performing.
Scotland and London Best Performing Property Areas Last Month
July 17, 2010
Here at Clear Property Investment we’re pleased to learn that Scotland - together with London - outperformed all other areas in the UK in terms of property price rises last month.
Why you should Rent to Students
July 17, 2010
As an investor with Clear Property Investment you should certainly consider renting your property out to students.
Traditionally, in the world of property letting this group haven’t had the best press - to say the least. This is mostly due to stereotyping, taking into account the young age and limited income of most students. But sit down and think about it...
July 10, 2010
Who would you trust when it comes to investing your hard-earned cash? Various websites you've googled, perhaps a friend who's done well?
At Clear Property Investment we're happy to listen to a man who's made millions by knowing both HOW and WHEN to invest.
Regular Dragons Den guest and multi-million pound entrepreneur James Caan certainly knows a thing or two about investment and making cash. And he reckons property is the hottest ticket right now.
Increase your Property's Value
July 10, 2010
So you've come to Clear Lets Investments, listened to our expert advice and you're now a proud property owner.
But don't just stop there. How are you going to make that investment work even harder and allow you, the new landlord, to reap the financial rewards?
Certainly, one area you should look at, says Myra Blaik, Operations Director, Clear Group Scotland Ltd, is home improvement.
July 03, 2010
Here at Clear Property Investment we encourage good relations between you, the landlord, and your tenant.
After all, life is easier when confrontation is kept to a minimum. And the same applies in the property business.
July 03, 2010
Here at Clear Property Investment we’ve always got our finger on the pulse of housing trends/prices and we’re happy to report that this month more property is coming onto the market.
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