Krakow, new and old. Infrastructure upgrades and UNESCO heritage site

It’s been a while since I have visited Krakow and my, how it has changed…and yet…. how it has not changed a bit. The first obvious change is the amount of roadworks and infrastructure changes. Continue reading Krakow, new and old. Infrastructure upgrades and UNESCO heritage site

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Poland’s outsourcing credentials create European economic winner?

Late 1990s when banks and insurance companies went on an outsourcing frenzy, their customers experienced a challenging time speaking with staff
in a different time zone, Continue reading Poland’s outsourcing credentials create European economic winner?

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Poland: Buy-to-Let Pet or Darling of Europe?

When clients talk to me about Poland, they usually talk of wanting to diversify their property portfolio and view Poland as a Continue reading Poland: Buy-to-Let Pet or Darling of Europe?

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Cameron tussles with Tusk over Brexit

Now there’s an interesting situation. David Cameron is negotiating with Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, but also a Polish politician, whose country-men arguably stand to lose most, by Benefit System changes in the UK. Continue reading Cameron tussles with Tusk over Brexit

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2016 buy-to-let abroad boosted by UK tax changes?

The UK buy-to-let scene has changed. A series of policy moves have made overseas buy-to-let, a whole lot more attractive for UK-based investors. From pension liberation rules, to tax relief limits, to the introduction of a 3% Stamp Duty surcharge for buy-to-let landlords, these initiatives will suffocate UK buy-to-let profitability……

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Difference between an estate agent and superglue?

Estate agents come in for a lot of flak. Almost as much as bankers. Yet part of the problem is that people don’t know what they’ve got until it’s not there. What do I mean by that? Continue reading Difference between an estate agent and superglue?

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Poland a property investment step ahead

Poland is staying a step ahead. As Europe is expected to grow 1.5% this year, growth in Poland accelerated to 3.5% in the first quarter of 2015, driven by strong domestic demand and facilitated by an improving labour market, Continue reading Poland a property investment step ahead

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Poland, from zero to hero, an economy and property market

Over the last twenty five years Poland has transformed from a state-controlled economy, to one where market forces have buoyed up Continue reading Poland, from zero to hero, an economy and property market

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What’s the interest in buying Polish property for foreigners?

In a world of claims of sky-high yields and returns, (some of which turn out to be too good to be true) there is still a role for solid, reliable, investment returns. Continue reading What’s the interest in buying Polish property for foreigners?

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Property investor vs Stock market investor-are they different?

Inspired by listening to a successful investor, Terry Smith of Fundsmith at the recent 2014 UK Investor Show, I thought his style of stockmarket investing, warranted further exploration in a property investment context. Continue reading Property investor vs Stock market investor-are they different?

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