When it comes to offering or buying a property one of the most difficult or stressful things to decide is how much is the property worth. Seems simple, right? Just see what has previously been sold in your local area and you should get a pretty good idea, yes? Or just get an independent survey, […]
The two main challenges for property investors for increasing income & building their property portfolio are: Getting the money Getting a steady stream of good deals Good deals usually find or attract the money, so it could be argued that good deal flow is the most important aspect of scaling and sustaining your property business […]
Picking a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system was a lot like horse racing for me, I didn’t have the time to fully look into the form or abilities of each, so went on what other people said and the name! So now, after testing a few and speaking to a lot of people about the […]
The UK’s Property Market Seasonal Trends While we find ourselves at a particularly unpredictable time for UK property investment in 2017, there are seasonal trends that remain true during any given year. Like all industries, there are ebbs and flows to the way that the property market operates. Some months see buyers and potential tenants […]
How to buy a property at auction? There are few places as ripe for finding a profitable commercial or residential property bargain than at an auction. Auctions come with a massive list of advantages for property investors, such as the certainty of your purchase(s), the speed with which a purchase is put through, and the […]
What’s stopping you from investing in property, or more property? Is it a lack of finance? If so, you’re probably looking at things the wrong way. It’s no secret that joint ventures (JVs) are the key ingredient for building a healthy property portfolio. What is more of a mystery, however, is how you actually secure […]
How Can You Succeed with Serviced Accommodation Properties? The serviced accommodation business is not a flash in the pan, and it’s no longer the risk-riddled property strategy it may once have been. Demand for serviced accommodation is growing, and business is booming. Hotels are no longer the default choice for temporary stays, and serviced accommodation […]
How can you get better at property networking? Some entrepreneurs relish getting out there and networking at property events, while others hate every minute of it. Either way, 95% of entrepreneurs agree that face-to-face meetings are essential for long-term business relationships – so networking is essential, too. That means that the only question that matters […]
The months of April, May and June represent the busiest times in the property investment calendar for buying and selling properties, and are prime for helping investors scale their small businesses and promote their growth. While housing prices dipped in 2017 for the first time in several years, if you let this stop you investing […]
How can you source and negotiate the property prices You want? Are you a pro-negotiator, or do sellers see you coming and start planning their holidays? Deal sourcing and negotiating are the property investment areas where you should be making the most money– so you don’t want to screw them up. The average discount on […]
Are you risking fines due to low energy efficiency? From April 2018, all rented homes will need a minimum energy efficiency grading of Band E or higher – or they will be prohibited from being let. It might not be the sexiest or most exciting of topics, but you really don’t want to get caught […]
Do you own property that you rent out, either as an investment or as a trade? Then you should look at incorporating as a limited company, as this can save you money! Recent changes in legislation have eaten into the bottom line profitability of renting out properties. The changes include additional SDLT, restriction of tax […]