Birmingham: the perfect city for students who want to make the most of their University life

Birmingham: the perfect city for students who want to make the most of their University life

by Sophie Evans United Kingdom
  • More students call Birmingham home than any other UK city except London (The Telegraph)
  • Birmingham has one of the highest percentages of under 25s in Europe, almost 40% of the population
  • Collegiate AC launch contemporary university residence in the city’s buzzing Selly Oak student district

 

A new guide to the University of Birmingham, published by The Telegraph, has revealed that Birmingham is home to more students than any other UK city, with the exception of London. In fact, the number of undergraduates, postgraduates and young professionals that call the city home is rapidly increasing and now almost 40% of the population is aged under 25, one of the highest percentages in Europe.

 

Such a youthful population means that the city is perfectly prepared for the student lifestyle, with cafés, pubs, restaurants, shops, bars, galleries, clubs and museum offering a huge range of both educational and entertainment options. In order to meet the expectations of new and existing students, Birmingham’s student accommodation is constantly evolving to suit to those looking for a stylish lifestyle that makes the most of such a vibrant city.

 

800 Bristol Road is the newest addition to Birmingham’s student residences, and will certainly be the envy of many of its predecessors. Part of the UK’s leading luxury student accommodation provider Collegiate AC’s Prestige Collection, 800 Bristol Road will provide students with the perfect environment for study and socialising.  In the heart of the city’s buzzing Selly Oak student district, the property offers contemporary, spacious studio apartments with en-suite shower rooms, kitchens and desk areas.

 

As well as state of the art sleeping quarters, students will also be able to take full advantage of the exclusive on-site facilities. The residents’ club lounge provides the ideal atmosphere for listening to music and relaxing in good company, an on-site cinema will ensure you can watch the latest movies in comfort and style and an exclusive dinner party room that will allow you to show off your culinary talents… or simply to get together with friends for a delivery pizza feast.

 

With a beautiful new show flat now available for viewings, Heriberto Cuanalo, CEO of Collegiate AC, is delighted to see the project come to fruition and is confident in the university lifestyle it can offer Birmingham’s student population. He comments,

 

“800 Bristol Road will provide students with a unique living experience, enabling them to make the most of their university careers both studiously and socially. The lifestyle-led apartments and social spaces have been carefully designed to create an environment where students can feel safe and looked after. Having now seen the show flat, I am very much looking forward to welcoming the first residents in the new semester.”

 

From £193 a week, with high speed broadband and Wi-Fi throughout the property, 800 Bristol Road is the perfect home for students who want to get the most out of their university accommodation. With a modern setting and a welcoming environment, 800 Bristol Road will provide a home away from home for its residents.

 

For more information, visit www.collegiate-ac.com or contact Collegiate AC on 01235 250 140.

It’s culture versus commerce on Liverpool’s Albert Dock these days

It’s culture versus commerce on Liverpool’s Albert Dock these days

by Eleanor United Kingdom
  • 300 years have passed since the opening of Liverpool’s first wet dock
  • Demand for waterside living outstripping supply (Sotheby’s)
  • New residential developments continuing docks’ reputation for innovation (Prime Centrum)

Liverpool’s first commercial wet dock, The Old Dock, opened in 1715. Three centuries later, the city’s docks are undergoing a huge reawakening of interest thanks to the appeal of Liverpool’s waterfront not to traders but to investors.

Life on the docks in Liverpool these days offers an escape from the stresses and strains of city life. Waterside living is highly prized for the serenity that it brings, but it certainly hasn’t always been that way. When Albert Dock officially opened in 1846, the area was a bustling hub of goods, travellers and horses. The sounds and smells were intense, with goods arriving from around the world and others being shipped out, while travellers and migrants flitted around preparing for their journeys and new lives overseas.

Today, Albert Dock seems a calm oasis by comparison. It’s still a busy area, following the regeneration work that began in 1983, but these days the emphasis is on culture, the arts and on trend housing, as much as it is on shipping. The creation of the vast Liverpool2 deep-water shipping dock has kept the city’s docks true to their roots, but the presence of iconic attractions like the Tate Liverpool and the Beatles Story has brought a new sophistication to the area that is helping to draw they city’s bright young things to the area in search of homes.

Stuart Johnson, Business Development Manager at Prime Centrum, which is offering investment at Liverpool’s stunning new waterside development, Parliament Residence, comments,

“Liverpool’s docksides have seen a huge transformation in recent years. There’s always something going on there at the moment – I believe it’s a huge folk festival this week – which is making the area popular with city dwellers who want to be at the heart of the action. At the same time, the waterside manages to maintain a serenity that balances out the busy social life available. It’s a winning combination for many young professionals, which means that it’s also an important area for residential property investors.”

The importance of waterside locations is highlighted by auction house Sotheby’s, which points out that demand for such homes tends to outstrip supply, meaning that waterfront homes make an excellent investment, as they retain and increase their value over time. Rental demand is strong thanks to tenants seeking out the calming views and lifestyle benefits of such locations.

For many investors with an eye for future development, Liverpool Dock represents a particularly interesting prospect right now. Global investment company Aberdeen Asset Management has purchased the dock, including over 400,000 square feet of hotels, retail outlets, offices and leisure venues, from previous owners Arrowcroft, who owned it for 33 years. The sale price was agreed at £42.75 million and property investors are eager to see how the new owners – and their managing agent JLL – plan to improve the area further over the coming years.

The Albert Dock already has a reputation for innovation. It was the first structure in Britain made entirely from cast iron, brick and stone, to reduce the fire risk associated with wooden warehouses. It also featured the world’s earliest hydraulic warehouse hoists, making it the first non-combustible, enclosed dock warehouse system in the world.

Today, the Liverpool2 superport is continuing the maritime innovation, while the city council also looks to be moving forward with the next stage of planning for a new cruise terminal. On dry land, concept art showing the area in 2021 has focused on expanded pedestrian areas, pop up shop and exhibition venues and colourful seating areas. Meanwhile, property developers have taken up the challenge, developing some of the most attractive apartments in the city, offering waterside living to the new, trendy breed of Liverpool residents looking to get the most out of every moment of life in the city centre.

“Liverpool’s docksides have an exciting future to look forward to,” concludes Prime Centrum’s Stuart Johnson. “Their renaissance as one of the most exciting areas in the city to live is only just beginning – there’s a lot more to come!”

Investors wanting a piece of that future can invest in Parliament Residence from £109,900, enjoying a 22% early investor discount.

For further details please visit www.primecentrum.com, email enquiries@primecentrum.com or call 020 7183 6332.

 

UK second cities going for gold

UK second cities going for gold

by Eleanor United Kingdom
  • Liverpool and Birmingham among contenders to host Commonwealth Games in 2026
  • Commonwealth Games added £100m to Glasgow’s economy in 2012 (Scottish Government)
  • Second cities already winners in property investors’ eyes (Property Frontiers)

Now that the action-packed Rio 2016 Olympic Games has come to a close, thoughts are turning to the next major international sporting event – the Commonwealth Games. Gold Coast 2018, the 21st Commonwealth Games, will take place in Queensland, on Australia’s eastern coast. Four years, later, Durban in South Africa will host the 2022 Games.

Now the competition is hotting up between cities around the world to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the UK is going for gold!

Seven cities are currently considering bidding to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Of those, four are located in the UK (a fifth UK city, Cardiff, was planning to bid but pulled out due to uncertainty around funding post-Brexit). Other than the UK, only Edmonton in Canada, Auckland in New Zealand and Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea have stepped forward as potential contenders.

The UK’s hunger to host the 2026 Games follows London’s highly successful hosting of the Olympic Games in 2012 and Glasgow’s superb hosting of the Commonwealth Games in 2014. Indeed, London is one of the cities bidding, along with Belfast, Birmingham and Liverpool.

Having seen the boost that London and Glasgow received from hosting the 2012 Olympic Games and 2014 Commonwealth Games, the bids from second tier cities like Birmingham and Liverpool make complete sense. The latest legacy report from the Scottish Government shows that £100m was added to Glasgow’s economy as a result of the experience, while official figures reveal that Scotland as a whole benefited from £282m worth of tourism.

Host cities continue to reap benefits for years to come. London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has provided Londoners with a whole new way to enjoy their city, while the capital’s new and improved sporting venues have left a world-class sporting legacy for all to enjoy.

Meanwhile Manchester, which hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2002, continues to enjoy the long-term benefits of doing so. The Games left the city with a range of outstanding sporting venues and cemented its reputation as a leading global city for sport. The City of Manchester Stadium, which cost £112m to build and hosted athletics and rugby, now hosts major sporting events and pop and rock concerts. The £3.5m Regional Athletics Arena has become Manchester’s premier athletics facility. The £32m Manchester Aquatics Centre has given the general public access to Olympic standard pools, as well as hosting international swimming and diving competitions and being the home of British Paralympic Swimming.

Visitor numbers to Manchester were around 18 million people per year in 2002. By 2014 (the latest year for which figures are available) that number had risen to 115 million visitors, according to Marketing Manchester. It is no wonder, then, that both Birmingham and Liverpool are keen to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Ray Withers, CEO of specialist international property investment company Property Frontiers, offers buy-to-let apartments for sale in both cities – the stunning Parker Street Residences in Liverpool (investment from £69,950) and the hand-picked Divine Collection in Birmingham (investment from £23,925). He comments,

“Birmingham and Liverpool would both make excellent venues for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The cities are already known on the international stage and have the potential to deliver an outstanding sporting experience in 2026. The chosen host city will benefit from a lasting legacy, from the addition and expansion of world-class facilities to increased global exposure and rising tourism numbers.”

Hosting a sporting event of this nature also provides a city with the chance to breathe new life into entire areas. Both Liverpool and Birmingham have already enjoyed significant spending on regeneration in recent years. Liverpool city centre, where Parker Street Residences enjoys a prime location, has become an increasingly sought after residential area, with young professionals looking to enjoy the benefits of city centre life. In Birmingham, it is the area of Digbeth that has become home to the city’s hottest urban lifestyle, with tenants flocking to contemporary apartments like those in the Divine Collection.

For more information, contact Property Frontiers by visiting www.propertyfrontiers.com or calling the team on +44 1865 202 700.

Investment Inspection Trips bring Liverpool to life for Asian property investors

Investment Inspection Trips bring Liverpool to life for Asian property investors

by Charly United Kingdom
  • Liverpool one of the UK’s top B2L investment cities
  • Prime Centrum host Guided City Tours for investment agents from across Asia
  • ‘We give our global representatives a chance to see for themselves so they are best placed to consult with their clients’ (Prime Centrum)

Global interest for property in Liverpool is rising as it emerges as one of the UK’s top B2L investment cities. However, it’s one thing to read about a place, and quite another to actually visit it.

This is the idea behind Prime Centrum’s Investment Inspection Trips, which are bringing Liverpool to life for property investment agents from across Asia. The tours follow the release of the company’s latest free-to-download Liverpool City Guide 2016.

Prime Centrum’s Business Development Manager, Stuart Johnson, explains,

“We’ve already published a comprehensive guide to Liverpool and why residential accommodation in the city is such an excellent investment opportunity, but we wanted to give our global representatives a chance to see for themselves so they are best placed to consult with their clients.

“Our Investment Inspection Trips in Liverpool allow interested parties to get under the skin of this fascinating city and to tour the development sites that are currently available for investment.”

Held regularly and hosted by Johnson personally, the one day exclusive trips give agents and principles from Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and other Asian countries the opportunity to walk the streets and see first-hand the amazing growth underway in Liverpool, as well as the shortage of quality rental accommodation in the city.

An hour-long presentation and Q&A session on the Liverpool market, Prime Centrum’s excusive projects and the key features of the company’s investment model complete the tour, arming agents with expert, on the ground knowledge that they can take back and share with their clients.

Experiencing the city for themselves positions selling agents perfectly for passing information along to investors and to answering queries regarding the appeal of investing in Liverpool. Agents visiting the site have the opportunity to understand what it is that makes Liverpool the most exciting UK city when it comes to residential property investment – and can then share that knowledge when they return home.

Prime Centrum’s most recent addition to the Liverpool skyline is the beautiful Parliament Residence. An exclusive waterfront development, Parliament Residence is just a few minutes’ walk from Liverpool’s central business district, trendy Baltic Triangle and Albert Dock region. Comprised of 44 contemporary, high-end apartments and a private roof terrace lounge, Parliament Residence benefits from beautiful views over Liverpool’s UNESCO World Heritage waterfront.

With prices starting from just £109,900, these spacious one and two bedroom apartments are furnished to the highest quality and decorated in a luxury, modern style. As well as enjoying the communal roof terrace facilities, residents will also have access to a convenient concierge service and secure car parking and bicycle storage.

For further details please visit www.primecentrum.com, email enquiries@primecentrum.com or call 020 7183 6332. 

UK student property investment makes the grade

UK student property investment makes the grade

by Eleanor United Kingdom
  • Over 100,000 students arrived in Manchester and Salford for Fresher’s Week 2015 (MEN)
  • Salford University expecting increase in applicants for 2016/17 (Salford University)
  • PBSA remains a good bet for investors post-Brexit (Properties of the World)

Northern Powerhouse city of Manchester’s undergraduate population is booming. Over 100,000 students headed to Manchester and Salford for the start of Fresher’s Week last September and even more are expected this academic year.

Home to one of the largest student populations in Europe, Manchester will host higher education students both from UK and overseas with a spokesperson from the University of Salford stating that they are expecting to see an increase in applicants for the start of the 2016/17 year (official figures to be published in December).

This expected increase in students studying at the University of Salford will come as no surprise with the institution, founded 120 years ago, being voted the second most improved university in the UK’s 2015 National Student Survey (NSS) with an impressive score of 83%.

Jean Liggett, CEO of visionary property investment consultancy, Properties of the World comments on the appeal of Salford University,

“Salford is a vibrant university city attracting UK and international students alike. With 18,920 students enrolled last academic year and numbers looking to rise this year, the University of Salford is making a name for itself. In the 2015 NSS results, Salford scored a minimum of 80% for teaching quality in more than three quarters of the university’s undergraduate courses, with nearly half scoring 90% or above. The student community at Salford is also appealing to new applicants with the union operating over 120 different clubs, societies and activities open to all those looking to get involved in uni life.”

With the University of Salford improving year on year and Greater Manchester renowned as an international student destination, more and more are making their way to the UK’s number one city to live (Global Liveability Ranking 2015, EIU) pushing up the demand for housing, especially purpose built student accommodation (PBSA).

Indeed post Brexit, it seems that PBSA still remains a good bet for investors as a growing sector with sustainable demand and fixed returns. Jean continues,

“UCAS statistics show that student numbers are still rising. Yesterday’s A-level results revealed that a record number of UK university places have been offered, some 424,000, up 3% on results day last year. An increase of students goes hand-in-hand with an increase in demand for student accommodation, subsequently increasing rents, thus, providing higher returns for those who decide to invest in this sector.”

Investors are also attracted to PBSA investment post-Brexit as it provides a fixed rate of return, is exempt from stamp duty and units are fully managed with no additional costs incurred during ownership. Purpose built student property ownership is also appealing as there is no contact with the tenant when compared with traditional, private student buy-to-lets. Jean continues,

“Statistics from London Shared reveal that 76% of private student landlords feel they are permanently ‘on-call’ and 83% forced to splash out around £5,000 every year on maintenance and repairs. Student accommodation investments such as X1 The Campus in Salford offer much better ROI’s with all bills included and buildings managed 24/7. These really are hands-off, hassle-free, income generating assets with fixed rate returns.”

X1 The Campus is situated on the corner of the University of Salford Frederick Road Campus, just ten minutes’ walk from Salford Crescent station, an ideal location for discerning undergraduates, postgraduates and international students alike.

With an array of vibrant pubs and bars close by as well as green spaces such as Peel Park a short stroll away, students can enjoy their local area whilst having easy access to transport links to Salford and Manchester city centres.

Comprised of 271 stylish apartments ranging from standard studios to stunning penthouse studios, X1 The Campus is a competitive buy-to-let opportunity with an estimated annual NET rental return of 6.6%.

Each apartment is fully furnished with a modern feel and includes a spacious double bed, comfortable sofa, plenty of desk and storage space as well as a kitchen and bathroom with fixtures and fittings of the highest quality. Facilities include an on-site private gym, cinema room, laundry room and large common rooms as well as secure bicycle storage and a management office for added peace of mind. Prices start from £89,995.

For more information please visit http://propertiesoftheworld.co.uk/, email info@propertiesoftheworld.co.uk or call +44 (0)20 7624 5555

 

From Edinburgh to Exeter: School leavers celebrate Result’s Day and select their uni digs

From Edinburgh to Exeter: School leavers celebrate Result’s Day and select their uni digs

by Charly United Kingdom
  • Tomorrow will see next class of undergraduates confirm university places
  • Collegiate AC dedicated to providing a luxurious living experience for students
  • New student residences in Newcastle, Birmingham and Cardiff complete with ‘cold rooms’, private gyms and free Netflix (Collegiate AC)

Tomorrow, A-Level students across the country will be awaking to the news of their results. After two years of studying, it’s a day filled with both nerves and excitement as university placements are confirmed and celebrations can commence.

Whether they’re staying in county or moving across the country, the accommodation that students choose will play an integral part of their university lives. From Edinburgh to Exeter, the leading provider of luxury student properties in the UK, Collegiate AC are dedicated to offering those attending university unrivalled service, outstanding facilities and prime locations.

Heriberto Cuanalo, CEO of Collegiate AC, appreciates how stressful Result’s Day can be for prospective students and the importance of securing that perfect student accommodation.

He comments,

“After working hard to complete multiple A-Levels, Result’s Day marks the next step in many students’ lives. For the majority moving on to a university career will be their first time away from home and finding an environment where they feel comfortable and safe is imperative. We want our residents to thrive both socially and academically and are committed to providing the very best living experience.”

All of Collegiate AC’s residences benefit from exclusive on-site services, with a management team available to take care of anything you may need, from booking your taxis to arranging social events. To ensure total peace of mind for both students and parents, security is made a priority with electronic door entry and CCTV.

Welcoming students this September, Plummer House in Newcastle will form part of Collegiate AC’s Fusion Students portfolio. With the elegance of 19th century architecture combined with modern, contemporary design, Plummer House makes the very most of the original high ceilings with many student rooms benefitting from mezzanine levels.

Home to an array of exclusive onsite facilities and services, there is even a ‘cold room’ which will take delivery of those tech-savvy students’ online food shopping, even if they are not home to receive it.

Offering a range of individual studios to four-bedroom en-suites, priced from £140 per week Plummer House is ideally situated just 10 minutes from the University of Newcastle on Market Street. A private gym with a variety of classes, a games room and an onsite cinema, complete with free Netflix, are available to all residents, as well as a chic in-house BYO bar and VIP lounge, including ice machines and a sound system.

Another favourite university choice is Birmingham and 800 Bristol Road is the newest addition to the city’s student residences. As part of Collegiate AC’s Prestige Collection, 800 Bristol Road will provide students with the perfect environment for study and socialising.  In the heart of the city’s vibrant Selly Oak student district, the property offers contemporary, spacious studio apartments with en-suite shower rooms, kitchens and desk areas.

From £193 a week, students will also be able to take full advantage of the residents’ club lounge providing the ideal atmosphere for listening to music and relaxing in good company, the on-site cinema to watch the latest movies in comfort and style and an exclusive dinner party room that will allow you to show off your culinary talents… or simply get together with friends for a delivery pizza feast.

For those heading West of the Severn Bridge, Windsor House is ideally located for undergraduates as Cardiff University and one of the UK’s largest shopping precincts is just moments away, with Cardiff Queen Street Station less than 5 minutes’ walk. From £175 a week the stylish studio and linked studio apartments, with individual en-suite facilities, come complete with a fully equipped kitchen.

Every apartment in Windsor House also offers plenty of storage space and residents will have access to their own on-site VIP BYO residents’ bar, games room and in-house cinema and dinner party zone. All facilities have been beautifully decorated and designed to be stylish and comfortable in equal measure to ensure a luxury student experience.

For more information on Collegiate AC’s accommodation options, please visit www.collegiate-ac.com or call 01235 250 140.

Ethical investment opportunity provides ‘win-win’ for UK care homes and investors alike

Ethical investment opportunity provides ‘win-win’ for UK care homes and investors alike

by Eleanor United Kingdom
  • Over 65’s population across England set to grow over 40% in the next 17 years (AgeUK)
  • Sunderland’s over 65’s population to rise over 30% by 2025 (sunderland.gov.uk)
  • Care home investments are ‘win-win’ opportunity to invest in the future of UK care (Properties of the World)

Life expectancy in the UK is on the rise; Brits are getting older and living longer. According to the charity AgeUK, 11.4 million people are aged 65 or more and over the next seventeen years, this figure is projected to jump close to 16 million, an increase of over 40%.

With an ever ageing population comes an ever growing demand for quality housing and care provision. The percentage of people in England over the age of 85 increased by 289,000 between 2005 and 2014, a growth of almost 30% that is expected to accelerate further over the next 20 years.

In order to meet the inevitable need for increased health and care services in the coming years, the UK government committed in 2015 to transferring £3.8 billion from the NHS for joint NHS and local council decision-making about the funding of health and care services.

Despite this move, social care funding and supply within the UK still remains under pressure creating a ‘win-win’ opportunity for the care industry as it seeks external private investment.

Jean Liggett, CEO of visionary property investment consultancy, Properties of the World comments,

“With such pressure on care funding, care home owners and operators are no longer able to rely solely on antiquated models of supply and finance. Private investment in the care industry will help to maintain the supply of care to those who need it most. Take Wagon’s Way care home in the North East of England, this opportunity to purchase rooms, open to individuals, delivers an ethical ROI, based upon a sustainable model that takes into account the needs of both residents and investors.”

Wagon’s Way is located in the historic town of Washington, Sunderland. According to Sunderland council’s Sunderland Strategy, the number of people in the region aged over 65 in 2005 was 45,800. This number is expected to rise by over 30% to 59,000 by 2025.

Sunderland’s ageing population has sparked renewed focus on meeting the needs of older people throughout the city via projects such as Wagon’s Way. The 58-bed facility will soon be transformed into a high quality nursing and dementia-specific care home. Providing specialist nursing and palliative care, Wagon’s Way will ensure high occupancy and long-term success in a sector that already generates £14.5bn a year for the UK economy.

Just five minutes’ walk from the picturesque River Tyne, Wagon’s Way is ideally situated. With a park and St Peter’s Church just a stone’s throw away, residents will feel safe and secure in this peaceful location.

For £53,820, investors in this ethical purchase opportunity can look forward to fixed rate rental income of 8% per annum for up to 25 years and an ROI of up to 225% compared with high street bank savings generating returns of up to only 1%.

For more information, please visit http://propertiesoftheworld.co.uk/, email info@propertiesoftheworld.co.uk or call +44 (0)20 7624 5555

Avoid new ‘Green Tax’ with energy efficient B2L investments in Manchester’s city centre

Avoid new ‘Green Tax’ with energy efficient B2L investments in Manchester’s city centre

by Sophie Evans United Kingdom
  • Changes to ‘Green Tax’ legislation could cost buy-to-let landlords up to £5,000
  • From April 2018 loans are no longer available to boost a property’s energy efficiency – expected to affect approximately 330,000 investors
  • One Cross Street in Manchester uses low-carbon tech to be one of the city’s most energy-efficient properties (Surrenden Invest)

The UK buy-to-let landscape altered significantly during the first half of 2016, however, the industry has shown few signs of faltering. Advisors surveyed in Paragon Mortgages’ latest Financial Advisor Confidence Tracking (FACT) report revealed that 24% of their business in Q1 2016 consisted of buy-to-let, a modest 1% increase from the previous quarter.

Changes to the rules surrounding the ‘Green Tax’ could disrupt this seemingly endless upward trajectory with landlords liable to spend up to an additional £5,000 on their properties.

Proposed by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the ’Green Tax’ will see landlords having to pay in advance for property improvements such as cavity wall filling, insulation and efficient boilers. Designed to save tenants money on rising fuel expenses, the government are predicting 11% in savings for the average household by 2020.

From April 2018 all properties must meet a Band E energy efficient rating at least, but with loans no longer available to boost a property’s energy efficiency and landlord’s liable for the required works, it is expected to affect approximately 330,000 investors.

There are however opportunities arising that could cause this latest change to become redundant for buy-to-let investors. Property consultancy Surrenden Invest’s most recent development in the heart of Manchester, One Cross Street, uses modern low-carbon technology to ensure the building is one of the city’s most energy-efficient.

Jonathan Stephens, Managing Director of Surrenden Invest, comments,

“This change to legislation for buy-to-let landlords will cause savvy investors to seek out opportunities that already meet the new requirements, a future-proof investment. With a Band A energy efficiency rating, One Cross Street is win-win, allowing investors to be exempt from the new ‘Green Tax’ and its residents to benefit from significantly lower running costs.”

One Cross Street is situated in the city centre just 5 minutes’ walk from Manchester’s prime business and exclusive leisure district, Spinningfields, as well as from the luxury shopping district New Cathedral Street. Redeveloped from the stunning structure of a former cotton mill, the original building of One Cross Street was built circa 1907.

With prices starting at £130,323, the property is formed of 34 luxury apartments featuring elements of the existing structure left such as exposed brick and beams. The project has also included the creation of a modern new-build extension which will include two new penthouse levels featuring floor to ceiling glass walls as well as a beautiful roof terrace available to all residents. Properties also come fully furnished with high end fixtures and fittings.

For more information, visit www.surrendeninvest.com or contact Surrenden Invest on 0203 3726 499.

London baby! The Overseas Property Show comes to the capital this September

London baby! The Overseas Property Show comes to the capital this September

by Sophie Evans United Kingdom ,

It’s just been announced that the hugely popular Overseas Property Show will be arriving in London this September!

The Novotel London West Hotel & Convention Centre will host the free to attend event on Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th and Monday 12th September 2016, from 10 am until 6 pm.

The Overseas Property Show has a strong reputation for connecting those who attend with the reality of owning a home overseas. The show’s focus is not on a romanticised ideal of second home ownership, but on the practical steps and considerations involved in purchasing and maintaining a property abroad.

Chris White, Founding Director of boutique real estate agency Ideal Homes Portugal, which is a regular exhibitor at the Overseas Property Show, comments,

“The Overseas Property Show is about bringing property experts with hands-on experience to people around the UK who are considering buying a home overseas. We’re on hand to talk through living abroad, so whether attendees have questions about how much Portuguese they’ll need to speak to live in the Algarve or the price of eggs in Spain, we can give them the information they need.

“Of course, our experts are also on hand to answer the big questions, like how the purchase process works, where to find a good lawyer, how to obtain a fiscal number and so forth. The beauty of the Overseas Property Show is that it offers all of that information in one place.”

The show is ideal for those looking to buy a holiday home overseas, such as this beautiful Algarve villa with pool and panoramic views, as well as those planning a more permanent move. Property investors can also find what they are looking for at the multi-faceted event.

The 2016 Overseas Property Show will focus largely on properties from Portugal, Spain and Florida, with a handful of opportunities in countries like Italy and Cyprus thrown in for good measure. The nationwide tour follows the success of the 10 events held in 2015, which provided thousands of visitors with the opportunity to begin turning their dreams of second home ownership into reality.

The 2016 tour will build on the previous year’s success, adding new venues like the Novotel London West Hotel & Convention Centre in order to reach out to even more would-be holiday home owners across the UK. At the same time it will remain true to its routes, offering free attendance and plenty of experts on hand to provide advice and guidance.

Whether it’s a second home, a main residence or an investment that you’re after, the Overseas Property Show is the place to be! Tickets are FREE and full details can be found at http://www.theoverseaspropertyshow.com/.

For further details visit http://www.theoverseaspropertyshow.com/, call (0800) 133 7644 / +351 289 513 434 or email info@theoverseaspropertyshow.com.

AB Property Marketing appointed by revolutionary trading platform Investorist

AB Property Marketing appointed by revolutionary trading platform Investorist

by Sophie Evans United Kingdom World
  • Investorist provide the world’s largest off plan B2B property marketplace, connecting thousands of property professionals  
  • Brexit prompted an almost immediate response from our members (Investorist)  
  • Leading property PR agency ABPM appointed to promote Investorist’s global marketplace in the UK  

As the UK housing market emerges from the cloud of Post Brexit uncertainty, it seems that off plan property is set to benefit from an increase in demand from international buyers. Global interest in UK property and all it has to offer is growing as developers prepare for the September sales surge.

Launched in 2013 in Melbourne, Australia, Investorist specialise in off plan property providing an online, global B2B marketplace. With projects all over the world, and offices in Australia, China, Singapore, United States, Vietnam and the UK, Investorist is the leading property network and management tool connecting thousands of property professionals globally.

The company’s pioneering technology has proven to drive both business efficiency and impressive project sales success, with more than 200,000 property searches undertaken on the platform during 2015.

Sam Fairfax, General Manager UK and UAE for Investorist, comments,

“Investorist is a truly unique platform and service. It provides developers with a sophisticated stock management, distribution and reporting system. Brexit prompted an almost immediate response from our Investorist members outside the UK, and at Investorist we’re really positive about the opportunities that we see emerging in the UK market.

“As a global business, many of our clients are in international markets such as the UAE, China and SE Asia, and they’re actively looking now to take advantage of property deals locally.”

The company has announced the appointment of leading property PR agency, AB Property Marketing to further grow their presence in the UK market.

Charlotte Ashton, MD of AB Property Marketing comments,

“Investorist have a wealth of industry expertise, offering a complete, unbiased view of the property market. They provide a high level ‘matchmaking’ service for sellers and buyers of off plan property, and do not take commissions from any party.

We at AB Property Marketing are thrilled to be working alongside Investorist as they continue to expand their global network, providing efficient, user friendly technology.”

Investorist are available to provide the media with expert industry comment in relation to off the plan property and the UK’s dynamic housing market.

To find out more about Investorist and the services they provide, please visit http://www.investorist.co.uk/