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15 Best Cities in the World to Live

15 Best Cities in the World to Live

We look at the top 15 cities to live in according to the latest data from the Global Power City Index. These cities are measured by 6 functions - Economy, Research and Development, Cultural Interaction, Livability, Environment, and Accessibility to provide a multidimensional ranking. Similarly, each city’s nightlife, restaurants and other attractions are also taken into account as well as their...

What to do if one tenant leaves your property

What to do if one tenant leaves your property

When you have more than one tenant in your property – whether that’s a couple, two or more friends, or an HMO house share – there’s always the possibility that one of them might leave. A couple may split up, friends might fall out or their financial or other personal circumstances could change during the tenancy, meaning the property is simply no longer suitable or affordable.  While some...

Axiom PBSA Investment

PBSA – Purpose-Built Student Accommodation as an Alternative Investment

Could investing in new student housing and accommodation properties be an alternative in the current housing market? From Liverpool to Newcastle and now London, a shortage of beds for university students has become another issue adding to the shortage of housing in the capital and beyond. London now ranks as the world’s largest market for students with full-time students at 300,000 and a quarter of...

Buy to Let Investing

Buy to Let Investing

The concept of buying a property and renting it out to generate an income is not a new idea – landlords in university cities have been doing it for years. This style of investment has not been without its fair share of complications over the years and yet more potential issues on the horizon today. This is not to say Buy to Let is not a good idea – it can be incredibly profitable when it works, but...

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