As a cryptocurrency enthusiast, I’ve been in the space for a few years now. And like many others, I’ve experienced the ups and downs of the market. It’s an exciting time to be involved in cryptocurrency, especially during this current bull market. But with so many coins and tokens out there, it can be difficult to keep track of all the action. That’s why I’ve started using Moralis Money. Moralis Money is an all-in-one cryptocurrency platform that provides real-time insights and analytics on market trends, news, and more. It’s helped me navigate the crypto world and make more informed decisions ..read more

I’ve been travelling mostly in Mexico, but I also visited El Salvador and Costa Rica. I haven’t been updating the blog but you can expect occasion going forward. Bitcoin Beach, El SalvadorSan Salvador, El SalvadorTeotihuacán, MexicoCancun, MexicoPuerto Morelos, MexicoWild monkey in MexicoPlaya del Carmen, MexicoRuins in Tulum, MexicoKent, United KingdomThe post I’m back! first appeared on UK Property, Cryptocurrency and Investments with Aran Mathai ..read more

When Bitcoin first came on the scene over a decade ago, everyone thought it was anonymous. So much so that it was used in online Darkmarkets for illicit purchases. These days we know that every Bitcoin transaction is public and data analytics companies make it their business to trace payments across the blockchain. Bitcoin’s transactions are resistant to being stopped (censored) but they are open for all to see. This is a problem for everyone, not just those doing illegal transactions. Companies don’t want their financial dealings made public, campaigners in oppressive regimes don’t want their ..read more

Property investor and trainer Samuel Leeds took on critic Poku Banks in a live debate after the TikTok influencer implied Mr Leeds was a ‘fake guru’. In the debate, Poku was extremely frank admitting that he said it for “views” and “clickbait”. What Else Poku Banks Admits Alongside admitting that his claim about Samuel Leeds being a ‘fake guru’ was for “views” and “clickbait”, Poku Banks makes a number of refreshingly honest revelations, perhaps due to his youth and inexperience. In the debate Poku Banks admits to lying, says he isn’t arguing against the claim that Samuel runs a legitimate bus ..read more

The Office for National Statistics today published revised estimates showing that GDP has contracted by 19.8% in Quarter 2 (Apr to June) 2020, yet according to NAEA Propertymark, a trade body for estate agents, 13% of properties sold for more than the original asking price in August. What is going on and what is likely to be the Bank of England’s next move? Recession Re-Confirmed! The Office for National Statistics today published revised estimates showing we are indeed in a recession, although Quarter 2’s retraction is likely to be smaller than first thought at 19.8% compared to the initial e ..read more

House prices have hit an all-time high in August according to Nationwide’s House Price Index. Robert Gardner, Nationwide‘s Chief Economist, said “UK house prices rose by 2.0% in August, after taking account of seasonal effects, following a 1.8% rise in July. This is the highest monthly rise since February 2004 (2.7%). As a result, annual house price growth accelerated to 3.7%, from 1.5% last month. House prices have now reversed the losses recorded in May and June and are at a new all-time high.“ House prices recover from recent dip to reach new all-time high in August This rise in the price ..read more

The Government has today announced an extension to the ban on evictions until 20 September 2020. In a statement posted on the UK Governments portal, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick issued the bad news for landlords. The statement highlighted the following key points: – Ban on evictions continues for 4 weeks taking the total ban to 6 months – New 6 month notice periods to be in place until at least 31 March 2021 – Once eviction hearings restart, the judiciary will carefully prioritise the most serious cases including those involving anti-social behaviour and domestic abuse Jenrick extends ban ..read more

The media has been full of alarmist headlines “UK plunges into deepest recession on record” screams The Independent, “UK plunges into deepest ever recession as GDP tumbles 20%” shouts The Evening Standard, but what is the reality of the situation? A recession is when there is two consecutive quarters where the GDP of the nation drops i.e. there is a drop in the total expenditure of the economy. Quarter 1, January to March, saw a drop of 2.2% and Quarter 2, April to June, saw a massive 20.4% drop according to the Office for National Statistics. No Surprise! Lockdown started on 23 March 2020, an ..read more

As we exited lockdown many people were surprised to see both property prices and demand up. While there are a number of factors which play into this, quantitative easing is potentially a major player. In this article we will look a the Bank of England’s role in the current property uptrend. In a previous post called Explaining Fiat Currency With A £150,000 Pokemon Card! we looked at how the creation of fiat currency (pounds, dollars, euros, etc) causes the purchasing power of that currency to go down. If you are unfamiliar with this topic, I would recommend reading that post before this one. W ..read more

As the ban on evictions comes to an end on the 23 August, new rules are to be implemented regarding repossession. These rules will place additional requirements on landlords who wish to evict tenants. The rules will apply from 23 August 2020 until 28 March 2021. We will go over some of the main changes that will impact you as a private landlord if you are seeking to evict tenants. If You Have An Ongoing Eviction Case If you have an ongoing case that has been stayed due to the temporary ban on evictions, you are likely to need to issue a “reactivation notice” to the court and the defendant. If ..read more