Contractors
What are our Current Investment Opportunities?
There are still lots of property investment opportunities if you know where to look; it helps if you also know how to structure a deal. In this week’s blog, I have listed some current opportunities that we are considering. We have found that some of our investors like to focus on specific opportunities, if you…
Read MoreSpotlight on Commercial Property: Commercial to Residential and Mixed Use
Data published by the Property Industry Alliance confirms that in 2016 the UK Commercial property market was worth £883 billion and accounted for 13% of the value of all buildings in the UK. Over half of all commercial property was rented, compared to only one third of residential homes. The commercial property industry employed over…
Read MoreThe Changing Nature of the Buy to Let Market
There was a time when the buy to let market was the only sensible strategy for any property investor to follow. However, during the last year or two, there has been considerably more to take into consideration. The news of the demise of buy to let may be over exaggerated but as you can see,…
Read MoreThird House Purchase – You make money when you buy, not when you sell
We have talked in previous blog posts of the need for a developer wherever possible to add value to property in their portfolio. This is normally achieved by extending upwards and outwards, adding rooms where possible and improving the layout and condition of the property. However, despite the amount of work involved or the cost…
Read MoreThis £3 Million New Build Strategy Could ‘Blow the Doors Off’
Sometimes, you really do simply get lucky. We have been approached by one of the project managers we work with who has a ‘new build’ project they want us to be involved in. We believe we know a deal when we see one and even more importantly, we hustle to make things happen once we…
Read MoreA maisonette in London for under £50,000, how did that happen?
This is the second in a new series of blog posts in which we change from discussing the strategic and theoretical aspects of property investing to real world case studies. We call this practical property investment. As much as is possible, we will share with you property deals that we are actually working on or…
Read MorePractical Property Investment: House into Two Flats
This is the start of a new series of blog posts in which we change from discussing the strategic and theoretical aspects of property investing to real world case studies. We call this practical property investment. As much as is possible, we will share with you property deals that we are actually working on or…
Read MoreHow to Add £2 of Value for Every £1 Invested in Home Improvements
Which home improvement adds the most value to your property? Everyone always ask the same question. In my opinion, the best person to answer this question is your estate agent. Unsurprisingly, the following are considered the top 3 home improvements that add maximum value. How to Add Value 1. Additional Bedroom Through Loft Conversion Half…
Read MoreNow is an Ideal time for Property Investors
According to the latest research from RICs , the national picture for the property market is one summarised by declining property sales and lower low levels of transactions overall. Compared to the Pre- Crash property market of 2008, we are at much lower levels of activity. As property investors, this is an ideal time because it…
Read MoreWhy Should Developers Use The JCT Minor Works Contract?
The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) Minor Works Building Contract is designed for smaller, basic construction projects where the work is relatively straightforward. The current version is officially called The JCT Minor Works Building Contract 2016 and covers works up to £250,000 and is therefore appropriate for most refurbishment projects. For larger renovation type projects, either the JCT…
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