Why property investment? Stocks, gold, crypto, watches… people invest in all kinds of things. We choose property. In this post, we’ll tell you why, after two decades, property investment is still our favourite type of investment. If you’re considering getting into, or getting out of, property investment, this post’s for you. It’s a guide, or […]
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With property investment, there are two ways to get cash from the equity: Sell (liquidate the asset) Borrow (against the asset) If you sell, you lose: immediate cash in CGT, or Corporation Tax (CT) if the property is owned by a limited company future earnings from the asset (i.e. rental profits) If you borrow against […]
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If you know your portfolio is at peak performance – full of happy tenants with regularly serviced boilers – you’re going to ace this test in a matter of seconds. On the other hand, if you know there are issues to be dealt with and improvements to be made, that’s ok. You’ll get no judgement […]
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Early in my career, when I earned very little money but wanted to borrow loads of it, I learned something important. Living like a monk helps you save cash, but lenders don’t care how good you are at saving. All they care about is how much you’re taxed on. Have you ever been turned down […]
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Many veteran landlords began building their portfolios when there weren’t nearly as many ways to get sued! When you’ve owned and self-managed hundreds of properties for decades, it’s not easy to keep up with legislative changes, maintain compliance and keep your portfolio at peak performance. The more properties you have, the more difficult it is […]
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Over the past 17 years, we’ve grown from being two guys investing in property and supporting other investors, to become one of largest independent property agencies in the North West. Our list of services, and the perks that come with those services, has grown considerably. Even if your investment properties are already managed by us, […]
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As a landlord, it’s your legal responsibility to make sure every adult living in your properties has the right to rent in the UK. That’s every adult – not just those named on the tenancy agreements; every occupant aged 18 and over must have the right to rent. So, how do you make sure? Ensuring […]
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A landlord-to-landlord property sale with a unique twist that made the news! The client A landlord approached us with: a problem tenant an investment property in a badly beaten up condition a few additional problems with this quirky property, in the Everton area of Liverpool The brief Move the tenant out Sell the property […]
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Invest in property when you’re ready, of course. When you have the available funds and a sound strategy in place. That said, if you are ready, and considering a property investment, the market conditions are in your favour as we move towards the final quarter of 2024. When landlords are getting out, that’s your cue […]
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Increase average tenancy lengths and you solve one of the biggest landlord problems – how to avoid voids! An empty property costs money. Filling a property with the right tenants takes time AND costs money. So, learn to minimise void periods and you’ll thank yourself. Here’s how. Average tenancy lengths According to Government statics, the […]
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