Author: John Cox

A Non-UK Resident’s Guide To Investing In UK Property

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There are many reasons why someone might want to invest in UK property even if they live overseas: you might want a place to stay when visiting friends and family, a home for family members living in the country, or maybe you simply recognise the value of investing in the UK property market, even if […]

Can You Live Off Rental Income?

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Living off passive income like rent from your investment properties seems like a dream to many people, but is it realistic? Ditching the nine-to-five in favour of paying the bills with rental income promises financial freedom and self-made property millionaires online can make the building of a hugely profitable property portfolio look deceptively simple. That’s […]

4 Myths About Property Investment

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When it comes to investments of any kind, there are a lot of strongly held opinions to be found on the internet. However, as with anything found online, these should be taken with a pinch of salt. Working in the property market for the past ten years, we’ve heard our fair share of these misconceptions […]

Guide To Property Investment in Edinburgh [2019 Figures]

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[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are you considering property investment in Edinburgh? If you are, good for you! You’ve been able to anticipate what we’re about to tell you in this guide: now is a great time to invest in property in Scotland’s capital city.  Numbers from several different sources show that Edinburgh’s property market continues to thrive and grow. […]

Build Your Property Portfolio: Buying One vs. Multiple Flats

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We get a lot of clients coming in here at Cox & Co who’ve acquired a large lump sum that they don’t really know what to do with. They might have been diligently saving for years or they’ve come to some money through family inheritance. Whichever the case might be, this is an interesting situation […]

Best Areas to Buy Property in Glasgow 2019

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Top 5 Residential Areas to Buy Property in Glasgow Best Area to Buy Property Glasgow 2019 Are you looking for the best area to buy a property in Glasgow in 2019? Here are our top 5 areas to buy property in Glasgow for 2019; Jordanhill Finnieston The West End Shawlands Merchant City The rest of […]

Airbnb vs Renting

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Airbnb vs Long Term Lets – Head to Head Is Airbnb more Profitable than Long Term Renting? In our latest blog post we are going to compare long term renting and Airbnb. And provide you with the answer to “Which investment is the best property investment strategy for you?” First let’s cover the basics when […]

How to Make Your Rental Property More Appealing to Tenants

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How do I make my property stand out from the crowd? The property market is a fickle mistress with trends being bucked positively and negatively depending on location. It is hard to know what is around the corner with no crystal ball, but no matter what, the show must go on! There are always tenants […]

Should I furnish My Rental Property

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To furnish or not to furnish? That is the question! I was asked by a new landlord recently whether they should furnish their property for renting. It is a question I have been asked many times and an excellent one that can only be answered once I understand what the landlord is seeking to achieve […]

6 Steps to Letting your Property

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What do I need to do to let my property? For new landlords it is an exciting time preparing your property for letting. With the anticipation of the extra income, the beginning of a new chapter in your life and potentially the start of a lifelong passion for property, it is a wonderful opportunity and […]

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