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Lettings Update July 2020

There have been encouraging developments within the lettings market, triggered in mid-May when Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick set out plans to restart England’s property market. With many of those involved in the sale or rent of homes left in limbo during the lockdown period, the news that lettings and estate agents could once again re-open […]

A return to normality… maybe

A return to normality (if there ever was such a thing) – well, not quite, but we are getting there… slowly. Social distancing will stay in place for some time and will have an adverse effect on the property market. The inability of valuers to visit property has either slowed some deals or killed them off […]

Options in Property Development

Seasoned property investor, Trevor Cutmore, shares his experiences and knowledge of using options in development I have been investing in properties for many years using various investment strategies, and have progressed into building properties. I’ve been using Options in various ways for over ten years and found it to be extremely profitable.  First and foremost, Options […]

Starting out as a property investor

More often than not, people starting out in property have little idea where they want to end up or what they’re looking to achieve. Even those that do rarely think beyond a level of monthly income before diving in. Little regard is given for getting a tax-efficient structure in place that will allow property investors […]

When 2 become 3

Converting properties from two- to three-bed for maximum value and yield. This month I thought I’d talk about a good way I’ve found to add value to your two-bed refurbishment projects. As you’ll probably know, adding value means that you have a higher chance of getting a better mortgage valuation when you’re finished with your […]

Lettings and renting in a pandemic

Ben Quaintrell, Letting Agent of 15 years (above). How to continue to survive and thrive during Covid-19 We hope you are managing to stay safe during these worrying times; we wanted to share the steps we’re taking that will allow us to continue to service our customers whilst ensuring we all emerge from this pandemic […]

How to price up a refurb with Paul Tinker

Firstly, I want you to come with me to our weekly shop down Tesco in Brigg, North Lincolnshire. I am walking down the aisles with my trolley keeping 2m apart from the person in front and my mind starts wandering. I think to myself – how much would it be to fill this trolley? I […]

Marketing – love it or hate it?

The idea of having to ‘do’ marketing will either fill you with joy and excitement or with dread and fear. I’m here to simplify it, make it accessible and help you understand why it’s crucial to your business. First let’s agree on what marketing is. For me, it’s simply a conversation, giving yourself the opportunity […]

Building Regs & Planning: What’s the bloody difference?

This might be a simple subject for some of those reading this article. Like me, you may deal with these types of applications day in and day out. I imagine though, even then, the thought of submitting a planning application can bring on the sweats, nervousness, and even a bout of squeaky bum time. So […]

I won’t shake hands, if you don’t mind…

It’s been a crazy few weeks hasn’t it? From the sheer panic of what are we going to do if we run out of toilet paper, to a 99 year-old war hero raising, what is by now £29m+, by walking in his garden – from stupid to stupendous. A few weeks ago, you might have […]
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