October 4, 2024
Investment

Buy-to-let vs holiday let – find out which makes the best investment

Holiday let You need a specialist mortgage for a holiday let and rates are higher than for a BTL – Mr Boulger said buyers should expect rates of around 5.5pc. Affordability is calculated based on the past few years’ accounts for the property (which you will need to extract from the vendor).  If the property

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Down more than 30% in a year, I think these UK stocks could be primed to rebound

Image source: Getty Images UK stocks that have fallen in value present a unique opportunity. Although not all of them represent a strong buying case for an investor, some genuinely become undervalued. The steeper the fall, the larger the potential long-term rebound. With that premise, here are some on my watchlist right now. A clear

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County council chiefs give backing to investment plan for Staffordshire roads

County council chiefs have given their backing to a multi-million pound plan to maintain and improve Staffordshire roads over the next three years. The proposals will see an additional £50million put into highways alongside £53million earmarked for the coming year. The plans agreed by Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet will see £2.75million earmarked for road drainage

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I’m up 18% on Lloyds shares! Is it time to sell?

Image source: Getty Images I’ve been a perennial optimist when it comes to Lloyds (LSE:LLOY) shares. However, I’m up 18%, which isn’t a bad return, especially when you add a 5.3% dividend yield. While many investors might see this as an opportunity to cash out, I like to let my winners run, and I’m confident

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Kenzo Oshima: From Fashion Designer to Acclaimed Artist Making Waves in the East and London

Kenzo Oshima’s journey from the world of fashion to the realm of contemporary art has been marked by innovation, creativity, and a keen sense of purpose. Originally from Osaka, Japan, Oshima honed his craft studying fashion and design at Polimoda in Italy before eventually settling in London. There, he launched his own fashion brand, ‘Saiko’,

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