Like any other business set up, property investors have to start somewhere and – if it’s something you haven’t done before, then it’s probably in your ‘scary box’. You see, your subconscious is quite smart – it tries to protect you from uncomfortable experiences and, believe me, anything new will be uncomfortable at first, no […]
What is systemisation? This is the process of designing standard operating procedures to ensure the consistency and efficiency of your organisation (yawn!). It doesn’t sound very sexy, does it? But don’t let the dullness of words turn you off; allow me to flick your switch and welcome you into the wonderful world of systemisation! Without […]
Ellie McKay is a property investor, developer, business woman and public speaker. She knows all about the pitfalls of property from personal experience, and it’s only through developing a strong mindset that she has been able to get where she is today, with her husband Mark alongside her. After a rocky start (which would probably […]
I get it. You’re sick of being told that you need to be all over social media. It’s hard work, you don’t feel like you have anything to say and you don’t know which platform is best for you. Getting started I could fill this entire magazine with statistics about how many people are using […]
Bridging finance is one of those subjects where the majority of people – even property people – take a sharp intake of breath and shake their heads. It’s seen as expensive and ‘risky’ – akin to the kind of deal you might get into with one of those high-interest loan companies like Wonga – remember […]
Andy Ellard Andy Ellard, 42, of Mindful Property Ltd, lives and invests in Birmingham and the surrounding area. Although he’s been working in property since 2006, he says that it wasn’t until 2017 that he discovered property network groups and started to attend regular meetings. From there, he enrolled on property training courses to expand […]
Julian Maurice runs an interior design course for landlords and developers with a global reach and has an excellent track record. Julian also offers interior design consultancy services and his work is often featured in industry magazines. His influence can often be seen posted on various social media platforms – he is a true influencer. […]
Will the newly relaxed planning rules on commercial to residential conversions encourage you to venture into this area of investment? On 30 June 2020, Boris Johnson announced that his government will implement, “the most radical reforms” to the planning system since World War II. One of the proposed reforms, due to come into effect in […]
Concern at a possible second wave of COVID-19 is having a positive effect on the lettings market, with Chestertons, one of London’s largest players – amongst others – reporting increased activity. It seems many are spurred on to ensure they are safely ensconced in their new rental properties before any fresh lockdown measures are imposed […]
Commercial conversion from disused bank to co-living development This month I thought I’d discuss a project that myself and fellow The Property Thing partner in crime, Paul Million, are undertaking with two joint venture partners who approached us with the deal – dynamic deal-sourcing duo Nicola Chapman and Debbie Archer. We became acquainted with the […]
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