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SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURS AND S.m.e.'s

Strategy and Management Consultants

SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURS AND S.m.e.'s

inflation

Investment

Investors see inflation as top concern in the market:

While nearly nine out of 10 survey respondents credited their financial adviser with helping them remain confident during this period of rising inflation and market volatility, the challenge for advisers continues to mount. The SSGA survey revealed that among those working with a financial adviser, about three-quarters have discussed inflation with their adviser, including how inflation will impact their investment goals in both the short and long-term. The survey of nearly 250 investors with at least $250,000 worth of investible assets showed that about half agreed it is

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Property Consulting

Calling all property buyers: Elizabeth line is connecting Greater London closer to the capital

Buying a property in London, particularly for first time buyers is often very difficult for ideal location, space and price. However, the launch of the Elizabeth line as it is now known, is potentially life-changing. For those wanting to get on to the property ladder, there’s a new housing development within easy reach of the capital. The new Metalworks complex built on throwing distance from Slough train station. These high-quality properties not only offer extra living space, which is at a premium in the capital, but their prices are also up to 45 per cent lower than tho

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Property Consulting

House prices are plunging drastically in Australia:

House prices in capital cities are slowing at a rate which has not been seen in more 30 years, this is signalling that the property boom is coming to an end. Australian homeowners have had the upper hand, with the property market enjoying unprecedented levels of growth year-on-year, increasing by 35 per cent since mid-2020. Annual price growth has fallen from 24 per cent just six months ago to 14 per cent now. The last time house prices slowed this quickly was more than 30 years ago – at a time when Australia was heading into a recession. Houses are continuing to outperfor

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Property Consulting

CURRENTLY: Property boom or bust or normal market?

The property market has weakened since the interest rate hike, which has been hitting big property investors. However, there remains large competition around the big, new houses which has meant the market has returned to a normal one. A normal market is one considered to have steady auction clearance rates around the 60 per cent mark as when the clearance rates linger around the 80 per cent mark it is seen to be unsustainable long term. The average home buyer’s disposable income and borrowing capacity is decreasing due to hikes in interest rates therefore the house prices

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Investment

Millionaires prioritise recycling over ethical investments when considering the environment:

UK pension funds are worth over £2.7tn, money which Coutts claims could be used to help invest in ethical and sustainable causes. Making changes to their portfolios however would be more beneficial and have a better impact to the planet. Britain’s millionaires do not realise they can make a far bigger difference to the planet with their investments and pensions than they can by sorting their recycling. ______________________________________ Do you invest ethically / know what ethical investments are?

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Property Consulting

Renewed demand for London Properties:

The property demand in the capital is back in full flow showing little signs of slowing down in the near future. Despite, the annual house price incline being the highest in year, with a whopping 10.4% across the UK, there is a 'race for space' after the pandemic. The demand for space for hybrid working environments is now crucial and are encouraging buyers to seek the opportunities as they come. The supply issues will continue to fuel the market and increase the cost of living pressures on consumers. _______________________________ Will this be sustainable?

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Property Consulting

House Prices and U.K.’s hotspots are revealed.

Bath has been named the biggest property hotspot across the UK, with increased competition pushing asking prices up by more than 15% over the last year. Across the top ten city hotpots, the average increase in asking prices is 12.6%, outpacing the current national average of 9.9%. Initially, the supply of homes available kept up with some of this surge in demand, steadying asking prices. Now there is a higher demand for places like Bath, Plymouth and Truro which has led to prices increasing majorly. Competition has more than doubled in Exeter over the last year (+110%), th

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Investment

Writing off losses on sales of investment:

Selling an investment property at a loss may not be ideal but it may be necessary if you need cash or you simply no longer wish to own the property.  You can write off sales of investment on the property if you understand how deducting capital losses works. When you sell an investment property at a loss, you’ll need to report it on Schedule D of your Form 1040 to claim a deduction. Remember that deductions reduce your taxable income which could mean paying less in taxes or getting back a larger refund. The IRS allows investors to use capital losses to offset capital gains

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Property Consulting

London house prices have sky rocketed!

The average house price in London has increased by approximately £11,000 in just one month. Property prices are rising at their fastest rate for more than five years as buyers flood back into the market, according to official figures today. It means London prices have risen by an average of more than £55,000 since the start of the pandemic two years ago. This is making it ever harder for young buyers to climb on or up the property ladder. Although the wider UK market may be susceptible to higher mortgage rates and the increasing cost of living, this is less likely to faze

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Property Consulting

Resolving the property overhang:

The National Property Information Centre (NAPIC) released its overhang numbers for 2021 last week, it revealed that Malaysia is still far from resolving an issue that has been plaguing the property market for years. The statistics also showed that the level of overhang in the country is at its highest since 2018. The number of unsold units under construction improved, dropping by 2.1% to 70,231 units. However, the number of unsold units not constructed recorded a sharp increase by 69.2% to 21,960 units. Investors in search of quicker returns may decide to turn to the finan

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