The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has warned of an increase in rogue landlords.
Despite the financial problems associated with being a student, the numbers are growing and there is a rising demand for good, well priced student accommodation.
According to a report by pensions provider Scottish Widows, there are an increasing number of people who are failing to save any money or many provisions for their retirement.
With the news that the rise in the state pension has been set at 2.5%, which will take effect in April 2013, property investment as a pension could still be the most profitable solution for those looking for a comfortable retirement
It has been reported that property sales have increased the most where prices fell, with 2.2 per cent more homes sold in the first six months of 2012.
Becoming a buy to let investment professional has become a popular way to ensure a comfortable retirement income as the returns are far better than savings returns or annuity rates which are historically low.
LSL Property Services recently conducted research revealing that 48% of landlords believe that now is a good time to invest in property due to the recent fall in property prices
A buy to let mini boom has continued, with a report by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) showing that mortgage lending to investors is up by 32% in a year.
First time buyers are finding it increasingly difficult to gain access to the best mortgage deals as lenders have cut their rates for people with larger deposits to put down on a property
This year, in particular June and July, has seen the biggest drop in asking prices for buy-to-let and residential property since 2008.
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