Every property investment is unique, but what makes them similar is your personal model and what you want out of them. Whether you want a 20% capital gain over 5 years or £200pcm positive cash flow, this is what makes both a commercial investment and a ‘two-up, two-down’ property the same – your end goal. […]
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It seems to me that letting agents (LA) can become easy scapegoat. The general rules are… Bad tenants are always the fault of LA no matter what the circumstances. If the T loses his job halfway through the AST that is also the fault of the LA. A property should be left immaculate, if not […]
Can’t afford a place to live? Think again! How about this 1-bedroom flat for £8,500? That’d buy you an entry-level Ford Ka, 1 litre. Even if it needed a full rip-out, you couldn’t spend more than £20,000 – a fully refurbished apartment for under £30,000! The rent on a 1-bedroom flat in that area would […]
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There’s a lot to be said for each argument, but which is the best option for the savvy property investor? It always puts a 6-month smile on your face when you land a tenant into your property who’s willing to pay a premium – especially if you’re currently on a tracker mortgage at the moment! […]
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