Can property investment ever really be passive?I’m sure I’m not the only one who breathed a sigh of relief with the government’s recent announcement of the roadmap out of lockdown. Although the pandemic isn’t over, we can start anew, with fresh eyes and a clean mindset. This month I wanted to tackle the issue of […]
How choosing an investment area further from home can provide alternative opportunities to grow your portfolio and structure a more hands-off approach to property investingHarvey from Growth PropertiesHarvey’s story I was born in Stratford, East London and spent my childhood growing up in a little village called Aveley in Essex. By the time I came […]
Kim Opszala of KoMo PropertiesNeil Chaudhuri of Vogue Abode Properties Kim Opszala and Neil Chaudhuri discuss the pros and cons of these two approaches to HMO strategyThere are advantages and disadvantages to any property strategy and student HMOs vs professional HMOs are no exception. When they’re well managed, both of these approaches can be high […]
Danielle Bell from Property Sourcing Made Simple“Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the hardest worker of them all?” The mirror replies with great loyalty, “Why, you are Master!” I’m going to shatter your dreams (and your mirror) in one swift sentence. Your mirror lied. That reflection you see staring back at you each and […]
Sarah McDermott of Maison Parfaite Sarah McDermott’s guide to running a serviced accomodation businessPART 2: STRATEGY AND LOCATION 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. She explains what led her to choose high-end […]
Why finding asbestos in your property after you’ve purchased it may just damage your bank balance as badly as your health Mark WainwrightIt might not be the first thing that springs to mind when you’re embarking upon buying a property to develop, but ensuring the building is surveyed for asbestos content should be top of […]
Bushra Mohammed, Property SolicitorWhat is an auction legal pack? Why do you need to read it? The legal pack is a collection of documents prepared by the seller’s solicitors relating to the property. Available to download from the auction company’s website, the pack is probably the most important part of the auction buying process and […]
Why professional inventories are vital for any landlord“It was like that when I moved in.” It’s surprising how many landlords have a relaxed attitude when it comes to undertaking inventory reports. Some wrongly believe that these reports will only cover fixtures and fittings, while others feel the time and effort involved is unwarranted if they’re […]
Kevin Wright, Positive Property Finance When you’re a property investor you’re always looking for a good deal, but seeing “cash buyers only” on a property means that most investors feel like they can’t “play” – there aren’t all that many investors who can afford to tie up their cash in a property by buying it […]
Valeria Romano, Spatial & Interior Designer Have you ever noticed that if you step into a vivid red room you might feel energised for a time, but if you stay too long, you feel a bit drained? Or perhaps you’ve noticed that commercial premises such as restaurants have certain colour palettes whilst other commercial premises […]
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