In terms of the status of the market, it is a very unique time for the property market in our opinion. Therefore, much of my time so far this year has also been spent assessing the market (or sentiment thereof) to decide on a relevant strategy for 2019. I’m afraid the tiresome Brexit debacle is […]
What is the wrong property to buy? There are countless types of property investments to get involved in, ranging from straightforward, ‘vanilla’ terraced houses in the suburbs, to part-ownership of hotels & cruise ships. Just because an investment makes a certain return, doesn’t mean that it’s the right investment for you. What is the right deal for […]
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I like it when a property investment company makes the point of including a lettings agents’ fees into their return on investment yields. Many investment companies will ignore these ‘optional’ costs & fees to massage the ROI figures and make them look more attractive. Just like a good quality hedge fund, you will have a […]
Hi guys, 95% mortgages will be readily available from the high street lenders due to the governments Help to Buy Mortgage Guarantee Scheme. George Osborne outlined details of the scheme on the 23rd July and is as follows: The Chancellor has issued details to lenders of the government’s Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme, to […]
It was great to meet a like-minded, young, motivated, and driven property professional who is making waves in the industry for all the right reasons. Rob’s main priority seems to be providing bespoke property investments that suit the individual investor, rather than selling whichever investment he can get at the time. With the same ethos […]
Being at the mercy of an auctioneer no matter how humorous, entertaining, and extrovert he may be, is a position I’m not used to being in. As an investment buyer in a recession, I’m used to being the one in the driving seat as the number of proceedable buyers reduces, skewing the supply-demand ratio in […]
Because I was buying the property from a housing association, they were duty-bound to ensure that I was a responsible landlord who could prove via a track record and live examples that I would… Bring the property up to a similar standard to the neighbours’ and b) would look after any potential Tenants in a […]
The previously bubbly operative then said she’d have to check with the underwriters and, low and behold, the as yet complete application was rejected immediately. “Why’s that?” I asked. “Erm, a higher fire risk? I dunno really.” This particular lender isn’t publicly owned so I can’t get angry about that, but why are mortgage companies […]
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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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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