Can You Still Make Money in UK Property in the Credit Crunch?

Written by admin on December 16, 2009 – 3:45 pm

Can You Still Make Money in UK Property in the Credit Crunch?

Since the credit crunch mortgage lenders have drastically changed their lending criteria, making it virtually impossible to make money from property.

Previously it was quite easy to buy a property, add some value to it (by refurbishing or decorating it) and then re-selling or letting it out for a tidy profit or a nice monthly residual income.

Things are really different now; lenders (the few that are left) require a 50-75% d Read more »


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Property in Turkey – is now the time?

Written by admin on March 20, 2009 – 3:45 pm

Property in Turkey - is now the time?

The property market in Turkey is faring much better than the UK property market in the face of the global economic downturn.  Bodrum in particular has gained in popularity with UK investors.

As an emerging property market, prices are much lower than the average within the EU.  This means that buying a property in Turkey offers the potential for significant capital gains, as well as owning your dream holiday home.  Tourism in Turkey has Read more »


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