Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been looking at what we need to factor in before beginning negotiations on a property, and so logically, the next step is to consider is the price. Once again, I must remind you that the only price you are interested in paying is…
DetailsI strongly believe that the best deals are agreed when neither party is trying to take unfair advantage of the other and both sides come out of the negotiation feeling they have achieved something. But for this to take place, communication is key. Whilst analysing the right price at which…
DetailsUnfortunately, for some property investors the experience of buying an investment property can be a bit like a jockey’s experience of running the Grand National. They carefully negotiate the hurdles of finding a property, doing their due diligence and analysis and obtaining a ‘decision in principle’ on the finance, only…
DetailsThe right location for you What I’m about to tell you is nothing new; location is key to successful property investing. But although we all know this, you’d be surprised how many people give lip service to this and end up buying the wrong property in the wrong area So…
DetailsIt’s not easy to identify what makes a good property investor and what makes a poor property investor. However, over the years I’ve recognised a number of mistakes that poor property investors make that the good ones don’t. With this in mind, this week I’m going to highlight some of the…
DetailsAt some point along the investment journey, it’s only natural that you’ll ask yourself if you’ve got what it takes to cut it in the property world. I can emphatically tell you the answer is YES. Well, on the proviso that you’re prepared to work for it and have some of…
DetailsContinuing education is vital in every pursuit and profession, and property is no exception. As an author myself, you may be surprised to know that not only have I read (and listened to) literally hundreds of books/audio books about property and property investing, but that on a daily basis I still turn pages and strive…
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What do George Osborne’s budget changes really mean for buy to let property investors?
It’s been great to get your emails over the summer but one theme which I have noticed is that many of us would admit to not having taken enough action over the last few months. What do I mean by that? How does this manifest? Well, for example, not doing enough viewings or not putting…
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