Homes Under Threat Due to Climate Change: How to Respond to the Issue
Climate change is arguably the largest global issue that we all face and the rate of global warming has increased dramatically in the past 100 years mainly due to increased human activity resulting in rising levels of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. For this article, I will not go into too much depth about this, […]
“Should I Consider Moving to Dubai?”
As the largest Western expatriate community in Dubai, British citizens make up a significant share of those renting and buying properties in the most populous demographic of the United Arab Emirates. Among this expat community is an increasingly growing number of millennials, who with them have brought a surging new demand for accommodation that is […]
Renting vs Buying
Should I rent or buy a property? This is a question I have come across various times on social media. My initial feeling is that buying a property is a pursuit that has been pushed heavily over the years by those who bought their homes for considerably less and have thereby been able to enjoy its […]
Shared Ownership: The what, who and why
The prospect of buying a house seems so incredibly unlikely that many Millennials don’t even bother thinking about it. Having to pay an overpriced rent for potentially years to come is a fact with which most 20-somethings have come to terms, especially in London, the capital of staggering rents for less-than-perfect properties. Still, there is […]
What can be done to resolve the UK housing crisis?
For the last 10 years, London has been experiencing a massive rise in house prices. It’s practically impossible for a first-time buyer to get on the ladder – banks don’t want to lend with as much leverage (the money borrowed relative to salary, credit rating and initial down payment) and this is seriously pricing out […]
The Corporate Racial Diversity Problem
It’s time to address the elephant in the room. Diversity, whether you think it’s all ‘political correctness gone mad‘ or a vital step towards a better functioning business, diversity is important, and we need to talk about it.. properly – in particular, racial diversity. The reason racial diversity will be the topic of interest and […]
Become a Property Tycoon Without Owning Any Property
Always think big. That’s what I’ve been told always. Extend your horizons. When you say that you want to achieve x, look to achieve x + 1. That’s why the title of this piece is so ridiculous. ‘Tycoonship’ (I think I’ve made that word up, but I like it) is a term of 0.001%. But […]
How To Protect Yourself as a Renter
Upon graduating over a year ago, I’ve noticed a considerable amount of things regarding the relationship between students and property. My dad always advised my friends and me that unless we were a bit clued up on the law, we should avoid private student properties altogether and just stay in set student accommodation or university […]
Has The Uncertainty Surrounding Brexit Really Impacted UK Real Estate?
There is certainly no debate regarding how well Brexit was initially and is currently being handled, however, it’s imperative that we look towards the future in a more positive light than what is currently being portrayed in a myriad of different media outlets. Brexit has caused a wave of uncertainty for many sectors in the […]
The Rising Business of Luxury Student Accommodation in London
Once upon a time, students lived in the cheapest shared houses confined mainly to the suburban areas of the city. Today, the situation has changed completely and student housing in London is big business for wealthy overseas investors. Spacious studio flats with sophisticated interior design in central and fancy locations, equipped gyms, swimming pools, high-tech […]
