property
The 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 MoreServiced Accommodation: When Being Flexible Pays Off!
Recent and ongoing changes to taxation around buy to let properties have been well documented. In the light of these changes, our focus has been to identify opportunities where we can vastly improve our yield by moving away from a traditional buy to let to Serviced Accommodation. According to Savills, serviced accommodation comprises just 3.1% of…
Read More6 Month Property Deal Update – ‘Off to a Flying Start!’
This is our first 6 month update; the first half of the year has proved to be both busy and challenging. We have successfully executed a number of projects that have contributed to our investors return on investment and despite the uncertainty in the economy, deals are still out there. 6 Month Property Deal Update…
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 MoreIs Buying at Auction Too Risky?
In the UK, TV programmes including Homes Under the Hammer have made buying property at auction seem very accessible to the general public. It is definitely a route that aspiring property investors should consider, but it is not without its pitfalls. For every investor that snags a bargain, there are probably four or five who make…
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…
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