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The UK Interest Rates Are At An All-Time Low What Does This Mean For Investors Overseas

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Now, with the ongoing health crisis, the global economy is coming under pressure. In the UK, interest rates are at an all-time low, making mortgage borrowing extremely cheap. Further to this, the pound is low against the dollar, which has been exacerbated by recent events.

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What Can Landlords Do To Stop Void Periods In Buy-To-Let Properties?

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Void periods can be the bane of many landlords’ lives. Now new research shows they’re becoming less of a problem, but there are still things you can do to avoid them.

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Bank Of England Reduces Interest Rate To 0.25%

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The base rate is the Bank of England’s official borrowing rate – ie, what it charges other banks and lenders when they borrow money – and it influences what borrowers pay and savers earn. But interest rates have generally been at historic lows since the 2008 financial crash.

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Spending Priorities Of Todays Renters

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Top savings goals for UK renters include saving for retirement (14%), spending money on their children (10%), buying a car (10%), and leisure activities such as going to the cinema or family days out (9%).

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The Cost Of Running A Buy-To-Let Property

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You must make sure the electrical system and any appliances provided are safe, and from July 2020 this may require a five-yearly check from a qualified person. For fire safety, you must provide fire extinguishers in an HMO, and provide smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Liverpool – Investors Looking To Maximise Their Rental Returns In 2020

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According to the council’s Liverpool Local Plan, there are currently £14bn worth of regeneration projects on-site or in the pipeline, with billions worth of projects already completed.

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Landlords – Your Electrical Safety Obligations

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Electrical Safety First has found that landlords are exposing themselves to significant financial risks, from fines and invalidated insurance, through not acting on their electrical safety obligations.

HMS Prince Of Wales Will Sail Into The City On Friday

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Thousands are expected to line the Pier Head to see the 65,000 tonne warship when it docks at Liverpool Cruise Terminal this Friday 28th February. Nearly 13,000 free tickets to board the aircraft carrier were given away online within an hour of them going live.

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Virgin Cruise Ship Scarlet Lady Arrives On Liverpool Waterfront

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The epic Virgin Voyages cruise liner is visiting Liverpool today before heading to New York. The 2,700 passenger luxury liner is set to arrive into Liverpool Cruise Terminal at around 10am, depending on the weather.

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Will The New UK Immigration Law Affect You Or Your Tenants?

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The new system will run alongside the existing EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), which grants permission to qualifying EU citizens to stay in the UK after 30 June 2021 under settled or pre-settled status.