International buyers returning to the market
Searches using Legal & General Mortgage Club’s SmartrCriteria tool on behalf of international buyers rose by 160% in August.
Overseas
Portuguese housing market booming as restrictions ease
The country has started relaxing its restrictions on restaurants, shops and shows, while fully vaccinated UK travellers can now travel to the nation without a test.
Berlin votes to seize properties from major landlords
The proposal has received 56% support, with 39% against, and would apply for landlords owning more than 3,000 rental units in the German capital.
Are investors ignoring golden property investment rules?
The so-called 1% rule implies the monthly rental income from any investment property must be at least 1% of the purchase price.
Florida landlord threatens unvaccinated tenants with eviction
He is also terminating the contracts of employees working at the buildings who won’t show proof that they’ve had at least one vaccination.
Canada housing market stagnating as prices fall
Sellers normalise high prices, and become reluctant to accept less.
Lift filled with blood found in Toronto
The Toronto Police Service reported “a large quantity of blood was located in the hallways and elevator” on Sunday, though no victims were found.
Investors should look to strong rental yields over capital growth
Terming the slowdown in housing activity a ‘cooling’ or a ‘crash’ may be a hurried stanc
Bristol and Gloucestershire councils pledge to help Afghan families – but want more help
Landlords are also being asked to sign up for the Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers if they have available properties to rent.
Wrexham council appeals to landlords as the UK offers Afghan refugees a way out
Landlords could have a role to play in housing those affected by the crisis occurring in Afghanistan.
