Finance costs tend to be the greatest expense for any investor and those looking to hold and rent a property will need to think carefully about finance to be on the right path towards guaranteeing a profit. Any increase in the value of a property following a refurbishment can be potentially drawn out using finance…
DetailsKnowing how and when to do a property up to guarantee a profit is one of the key tools of success in a property investor’s armoury and I, for one, like to use “forced appreciation” as it is known, whenever I can. Let’s consider what this is. “Appreciation” is the increase in the value of…
DetailsHaving mentored a number of aspiring investors, I’ve come to realise that many start out believing that if they buy a property to rent out they will automatically make a profit. Their line of thinking usually follows that if they can buy enough properties they will make a lot of profit, and will then be…
DetailsThe biggest mistake I see time and time again is that buy to let investors put very little thought into what they buy or why they are buying it. As a consequence, many buy the wrong property or properties, which are totally unsuitable for their needs or goals. The key to becoming successful in property…
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As a buy to let investor, should you consider properties that are on the market with estate agents? Is there enough value in these types of deals – or are the best deals saved for their very best clients? Have a watch and find out the answer here. For more information and to find out…
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I had a great question from a lady based overseas and who wants to invest in (buy to let) property in the UK. The gist of her question is: “I know you have invested away from your local area; what are the ‘do’s and don’ts of buying away from home?” In this longer than usual…
DetailsThere are many techniques for generating leads to buy properties, all of which can be worth trying and pursuing at one time or another. But often, many turn their noses up at the idea of finding deals through estate agents. In my opinion, this is rather short sighted. If you think about it, around 90%…
DetailsIf property is so easy, why do so many get it so wrong? Quite simply because many new to investing think that buying a “buy to let” is like buying their own home. I can tell you that it most definitely is not. Perhaps being a nation of homeowners makes us a bit complacent and…
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Should I tell my employers what I am up to? Great question sent in by “Phil” who is just starting in property Here’s to successful property investing Peter Jones B.Sc FRICS Chartered Surveyor, author and property investor www.ThePropertyTeacher.co.uk By the way, I’ve rewritten and updated my best selling ebook, The Successful Property Investor’s Strategy Workshop,…
DetailsI find it surprising that although the British public are so naturally good at property, their interest stops at their own front door. I admit that the reality of Brexit and its possible repercussions are hard to ignore, however, if we look at the cold hard facts it’s still possible to be confident that property…
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