Simon Zutshi We first interviewed Simon Zutshi, Author of Property Magic, Founder of the property investors network and successful investor of over 25 years, in our December 2020 issue of Blue Bricks. We thought it was about time we caught up with him to see what his views and predictions are regarding the state of […]
20 key roles to assist a successful property business Neil Chaudhuri of Vogue Abode Properties Property investing can be very rewarding, but it is by no means an easy ride. It’s therefore imperative that you surround yourself with the right people to help you propel your property business forward. I’ve identified 20 key roles I […]
Sarah McDermott of Maison Parfaite Sarah McDermott’s guide to running a serviced accomodation businessPart 4: Décor and furnishings Sarah McDermott is co-owner of luxury holiday-let business, Maison Parfaite. Across this regular series, she shares her invaluable knowledge and experience on running a successful serviced accommodation (SA) business. Sarah chooses to operate at the high-end sector […]
Is now the right time to invest in property?It’s certainly been a strange start to the year as lockdown was superseded by the easing of restrictions and the resulting signs of economic recovery. One of the side effects of this pandemic has been to bring both property rental and sales sharply into focus and, while […]
The right time to bring people into my businessProperty is a business just like any other but, in my experience, property people tend not to act like business owners. It’s strange. It’s a phenomenon I’ve only witnessed in property; maybe because many of them aren’t business owners first – not that that is a problem, […]
Bushra Mohammed, Property SolicitorConveyancing is the process of legally transferring the legal title for property from the vendor to the purchaser. It involves multiple parties and is a process that can feel long and frustrating at times, but there are ways to organise yourself to ensure a smoother transaction when you’re purchasing a property. Initial […]
When you’re starting out on a refurbishment project, there are a multitude of tasks property developers or builders need to execute to get the project underway. I’ve heard all sorts over the years, with property strategists talking about magical timelines often determined with nothing to back their claims of “a quick four-week refurbishment” or a […]
How building relationships helps us to grow and manage our property business Within the property industry networking is largely viewed as beneficial and necessary. In light of the pandemic, it has changed significantly over the last year, with many events moving online. Whilst this has meant that we’ve lost the joy of meeting people face-to-face, […]
In interview with Anthony Boyce In February, architectural designer, investor and Blue Bricks columnist Anthony Boyce met Ranjan Bhattacharya to talk all things commercial conversion in our third podcast. Since 2005, Ranjan has worked as a commercial conversion specialist whilst also overseeing the Baker Street Property meet and featuring on Sky’s Property Elevator as an […]
Sarah Flynn from KAF Properties Sarah Flynn tells us how she became a HMO landlord and offers valuable advice to help you stay on the right side of licensing laws. She shares her latest project as well as design tips and explains why she thinks it’s worth navigating the complex web of HMO admin. Let’s […]
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