Tranio.com partner with MIPIM UK 2018
MIPIM UK, Britain’s leading real estate event, will examine the changes taking place in the property sector as digital and social transformation are putting people and end-users at the centre of real estate-related decisions.
Bank of England raises key interest rate to 0.75% — how will the property market react?
On 2 August 2018, the Bank of England (BoE) raised the key interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.75% - a record rate value in the last nine years. The BoE sees this as the way forward to try and decelerate inflation down to the target value of 2%.
UK to reveal property owners registered to offshore companies
The UK plans to launch a public registry of property-owning foreign company owners within its territory by 2021. Owners concealing information will be penalised with up to 5 years’ imprisonment.
Tranio becomes official media partner of Propteq Global Summit 2018
The world’s most senior PropTech summit for real estate innovators with over 300 attendees from over 45 countries is back in London on 26 September 2018.
Will e-commerce drive out high street retail?
The volume of online transactions is growing by about 20% per year. If this trend continues, e-commerce will reach €4.4 trillion annually by 2020. How will this affect street retail properties?
Top 7 city districts for foreign real estate investment
Experienced investors know that everything matters when it comes to property purchase, and deciding on a street is as important as choosing a city or a country.
Education in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is the second most popular destination for education after the USA. Tuition fees are high but the alumni of top British universities benefit from international recognition and have great career prospects worldwide.
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Visas, residence permits and citizenship in the UK
Buying property in the UK will not help or simplify residence or citizenship applications. The rights, rules and obligations of foreign citizens in the UK, as well as visa and residence permit requirements can be found on the UK Home Office website.
Taxes in the United Kingdom
UK taxes are quite high, especially stamp duty and income tax. Foreign buyers should consult a tax advisor before purchasing real estate to simplify the registration process and minimize the tax burden.
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Mortgages in the UK
Non-residents can obtain mortgage loans in the United Kingdom on practically the same terms as UK citizens. However, not every UK bank provides loans to non-EU residents. One key advantage of UK mortgages is the relatively small down payment (starting from 20% of the property value). Short loan terms are a key disadvantage (up to five years).
New conditions for foreign investors living in the United Kingdom
UK election results: what does this mean for the housing market?
The results of the UK parliamentary election mean that neither party have a majority of seats in the House of Commons. With Brexit also on the agenda, real estate brokerage Tranio presents its analysis
What is a real estate investment fund and is it a profitable option?
Real estate investment funds have an influential impact on property markets around the world. In this article, Tranio expert Yulia Kozhevnikova explains how they work.
London’s post-Brexit property market: a boon for foreign investors
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2016 in review: Russian investors increasingly opt for commercial properties as means of safeguarding their capital
In 2016, Russian overseas property investors shifted their focus away from holiday homes and toward commercial properties in stable markets.