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Even Hollywood’s after a piece of the action as UK property hailed as leading investment asset class
Even Hollywood’s after a piece of the action as UK proper...
March 27, 2014
Article by Ray WithersI’ve always believed strongly in the value of UK property as an investment asset class. The UK property sector is a dynamic and exciting indus...
I’ve always believed strongly in the value of UK property as an investment asset cl...

Caribbean property investment: What’s hot for 2014?
Caribbean property investment: What’s hot for 2014?
March 26, 2014
Article by Ray WithersThe EU Parliament has voted visa-free travel for 19 countries, including Caribbean islands of Grenada, Thailand, Saint Lucia - amongst others. T...
The EU Parliament has voted visa-free travel for 19 countries, including Caribbean is...

British Chancellor makes it cheaper to fly to the paradise island of Grenada
British Chancellor makes it cheaper to fly to the paradise ...
March 25, 2014
Article by Ray WithersFamilies across Britain are considering a range of exciting new destinations for their holidays next year, after Chancellor George Osborne commi...
Families across Britain are considering a range of exciting new destinations for thei...

Looking up to Liverpool – newfound investor confidence gives rise to surge in house prices
Looking up to Liverpool – newfound investor confidence gi...
March 24, 2014
Article by Ray WithersLiverpool is a city that is buzzing with confidence currently. It seems that the good news is coming from all angles, from the Chancellor’s al...
Liverpool is a city that is buzzing with confidence currently. It seems that the good...

How the 2014 budget will affect you and me as property investors?
How the 2014 budget will affect you and me as property inve...
March 24, 2014
Article by Ray WithersFor those of you resident in the UK, I’m sure you will have been glued to the news, as I was last week, waiting to hear the Chancellor of the ...
For those of you resident in the UK, I’m sure you will have been glued to the news,...

Rocketing rents and rising regional growth create perfect storm for buy-to-let investors
Rocketing rents and rising regional growth create perfect s...
March 21, 2014
Article by Ray WithersThe expansion of the UK’s private rented sector, which according to the CBRE Regional Letting Outlook now accounts for 3.9 million households ...
The expansion of the UK’s private rented sector, which according to the CBRE Region...

Budget gets Britain building while record property prices get buyers buying
Budget gets Britain building while record property prices g...
March 20, 2014
Article by Ray WithersIn light of the news that average property asking prices in the UK have risen to a record high of £255,962 in March, according to Rightmove, th...
In light of the news that average property asking prices in the UK have risen to a re...

Yorkshire bucks UK property market trend, as Bradford apartments define new concept of city living
Yorkshire bucks UK property market trend, as Bradford apart...
March 19, 2014
Article by Ray WithersYorkshire is an area that I keep a close eye on, given Property Frontiers’ latest buy-to-let investment opportunity in Bradford. It’s a coun...
Yorkshire is an area that I keep a close eye on, given Property Frontiers’ latest b...

Learn from the Experts: Property Frontiers to deliver two seminars at industry-leading Property Investor and Homebuyer Show this April
Learn from the Experts: Property Frontiers to deliver two s...
March 18, 2014
Article by Ray WithersThe industry event of the year – the Property Investor and Homebuyer Show – is set to build on the increasing confidence in the UK housing m...
The industry event of the year – the Property Investor and Homebuyer Show – is se...

Greater Birmingham unveils ambitious plans at prestigious 25th anniversary MIPIM international real estate show
Greater Birmingham unveils ambitious plans at prestigious 2...
March 17, 2014
Article by Ray WithersIf there’s one event guaranteed to excite property professionals around the globe, it’s the annual MIPIM international real estate show. Hel...
If there’s one event guaranteed to excite property professionals around the globe, ...

Destination of the Future – creating an even Greater Birmingham
Destination of the Future – creating an even Greater Birm...
March 14, 2014
Article by Ray WithersHaving grown up in and around Birmingham, it has always been a city that has fascinated me. Now, it seems that England’s ‘second city’ is ...
Having grown up in and around Birmingham, it has always been a city that has fascinat...

From high speed trains to high end property, Birmingham has it all!
From high speed trains to high end property, Birmingham has...
March 13, 2014
Article by Ray WithersThe much-publicised High Speed Two (HS2) rail link between Birmingham and London, which will make journeying between the two possible in just 48...
The much-publicised High Speed Two (HS2) rail link between Birmingham and London, whi...

Senegal eyes emerging economy status by 2035
Senegal eyes emerging economy status by 2035
March 12, 2014
Article by Ray WithersSenegal continues to be in the news as an exciting investment destination for 2014. Having recently attracted investment from US President Barac...
Senegal continues to be in the news as an exciting investment destination for 2014. H...

Proposal to give the West Midlands a new name
Proposal to give the West Midlands a new name
March 11, 2014
Article by Ray WithersLeading retailer, John Lewis is making proposals to rename part of the West Midlands (including Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Sol...
Leading retailer, John Lewis is making proposals to rename part of the West Midlands ...

Investors get bullish about Birmingham
Investors get bullish about Birmingham
March 11, 2014
Article by Ray WithersFind out why Birmingham is making the headlines of being the top destination in the UK for the best performing yields. Read the article.......
Find out why Birmingham is making the headlines of being the top destination in the U...

Sit up straight Birmingham and learn a lesson from Bilbao
Sit up straight Birmingham and learn a lesson from Bilbao
March 11, 2014
Article by Ray WithersFor those of you just like me, winding down from a busy start to the week on the sofa last night, you might have seen the superb new TV series o...
For those of you just like me, winding down from a busy start to the week on the sofa...
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