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Today we present a condensed guide to property investing for people who want to approach it in a hands-off manner. You can invest in a way that will require your ongoing attention or you can invest and sit back.
I would like to Hire a Property Sourcing Agent: What’s the Next Step? Working with a property sourcer can mean bigger discounts, higher rental yields, an easier buying process and access to off-market properties. Today, we are answering a question that was put to us by one of our clients who wanted to know exactly […]
Property Sourcing Agents and Their Deposits: A Quick Guide Working with property sourcing agents is a great way to grow your portfolio quickly but you have to pay for their services. Today we look at the kind of deposits will need to put down to secure a deal, at what stage in the process you […]
For today’s article, Edward Sykes from Renovate Alerts gives his thoughts on how to become a property developer. It’s not rocket science, but the phrase “fail to plan and you plan to fail” applies more to development and renovation projects than perhaps any other area in the property investment industry.
Knowing how to negotiate house price is an essential skill, not just for property professionals but for homeowners and first-time buyers as well. Today we’re looking at the art of negotiation with aim of securing a 10k discount.
If serviced accommodation offers such great returns, then why isn’t everyone investing in it? The answer here is that not everyone can.
Rob and Paul look at where the serviced model fits in when compared with other types of buy-to-let or rental investment.
4 Surefire Ways to Source Property Deals Fast | A Quickstart Property Guide The foundation of any property investment strategy is going to lie with your skill at property sourcing which can be slow and cumbersome. Building your spreadsheets from Rightmove can be very time-consuming so today we look at four alternative ways to source […]
Not every house is suitable for use as an HMO property and there are best practices to follow when it comes to designing your room sizes. The trick is to set some rules before you start searching.
In this article, we’re going to be looking at two browser extensions which are going to make looking for property online a lot more efficient. These are Property Tracker for Chrome and Property Bee for Firefox. Both of these plugins help you monitor any changes that have been made to property listings on Rightmove. These […]
A question that comes up a lot with regard to furnishing is whether or not a landlord should include a TV in the home. Our perspective on all of this is relatively simple. Making your tenants happy to live where they live, is a good idea.
In order for you and your contractors to stay organised during your HMO refurbishment project, you are going to want to draw up 4 documents or checklists. The first is a schedule of works. The second is a complete furniture checklist. The third is a full project schedule or diary and finally, you’ll need a room plan.
With HMOs, the issue of communal spaces comes up a lot. It is our view that a lounge will ultimately increase returns. The reason is simple, happy tenants who get on with one another, are more likely to stay.
When it comes to designing the space in your HMO the simplest rule to follow is to put the needs of your tenants first. If your tenants are happy, they will stay in your HMO for longer, which is good for the bottom line.
If you’re thinking about converting a property into an HMO, you’re going to have to think hard about the layout and en-suite bathrooms is an important factor to consider.
Adding value to a property often means renovation work but there are other, simpler ways to get more bang for your buck. Today, we’re looking at how to add value to an HMO without breaking the bank.
With HMOs, you need to think hard about room sizes. Do you need doubles, singles or something in between? Get everything right then your tenants will stay put.
When it comes to investing in property you will have heard the term ‘due diligence’ a lot – but what does it actually mean?
Today, we’re going to look at a two-part question. Firstly, is twenty thousand pounds to invest in property enough to get started? Of course. And secondly, is investing in leasehold property a good idea? Well, it certainly can be but there are a few things to check before you put in a bid.
How do you go about raising finance for buying an investment property. There is, of course, the traditional method which is through a mortgage but there are other options as well. These include putting together joint ventures and thinking hard about how to use the money you already have.
Rental demand in a given area is a relatively simple thing to calculate yet most property investors skip this essential step.
A property sourcer can expect to command a fee of between one and five thousand pounds a deal, depending on their work.
As a property sourcer, you don’t necessarily need contracts at all but the process will be more straightforward if you do.
The question we look at today is whether it’s better to invest your entire deposit pot in one property or spread it across two.
Being able to spot property where value can be added is all about knowing how to spot the right renovation projects in your area. It’s easy to spend hours getting lost, trying to find investment opportunities, wading through listings and not getting anywhere. In today’s video, we show you a two-step strategy to easily find […]
Investing in property can significantly boost your pension plan, supply a full-time income and pave the way to a work-life-balance that most people can only dream of. But there is a high barrier to entry, right? It’s not all skill and knowledge.
Finding Those Below Market value (BMV) Property Deals, Hiding In Plain Sight In a rising property market, finding BMV property deals can seem like hunting for a needle in a haystack. But take it from me, it doesn’t have to be that way. When you know what to look for you’ll come to realise that […]
At its heart, building a successful property portfolio comes down to buying the right properties at the right prices. Today we are looking at the art of negotiation and at how it applies to getting a better price on a house.
Early 20th Century Housing: Council Housing From The Interwar Period by Trevor Yorke Trevor Yorke is an experienced author and artist who specialises in period architecture. For more information and to see a selection of his books you can visit his website, here. There are very few positives which can be written about the First […]
Have you ever noticed that most horror films use Victorian houses as a backdrop? There is something about the jagged roofline, ivy-clad walls and foreboding arched windows set behind high walled gardens which evoke mystery and fear.
Edwardian houses have character, history, warmth and make fantastic family homes. They are also often primed for refurbishment that will add value.
Repossessed properties can be great investments but buyers will tend to lose out because of one or more, of three issues. Hidden damage, gazumping and the speed of sale are all to be taken very seriously.
There is a lot of hype around multi-lets or houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) at the moment and for good reason. Here we look at single lets and multi lets and ask, which is the better investment?
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