Self-employment is on the up! And why not? In a post Covid world, the option to work as and when you please on projects you’re passionate about, as well as being able to work to your own schedule is an attractive prospect. One thing self-employment may complicate, however, is the process of getting a mortgage. Investing …
Read more >Could the world get any crazier and with the squeeze getting ever-tighter on everyone’s finances it’s time to look at how to get the edge on your competitors. It’s not a secret that the rental market has gone through the roof in recent years, as city centre locations particularly, have seen property values spiralling on …
Read more >If you’re looking to purchase a second home, there are a few things you’ll need to consider before making the purchase. This guide will help you to get started so you won’t get lost along the way. Buy-to-let For people who want to invest their money in a tangible asset that has often been relatively …
Read more >Lets Talk celebrates its 50th episode by Cox and Co’s MD John Cox and his Business Development Manager, Neill Bukes joining host, Gillian Semmler to chat about the change of structure and expansion within the organisation. The appointment of Neill’s position is a clear indication of John’s aims to ‘get his teeth into the growth …
Read more >More and more people are recognising the unique advantages of property investment, and Edinburgh and Scotland’s Central Belt, in general, is a great place to invest in property thanks to steadily rising property prices. First off, we have to understand the different costs associated with purchasing a buy-to-let property: Cost of the property itself (typically …
Read more >Colin Pretty has been a professional landlord for over 18 years. Episode 38 of Lets Talk hears him chat about why he chose to specifically invest in property and his successful formula for buying the right property to rent. With a wealth of experience, Colin talks about how the pandemic affected his properties and how …
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