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How to Find Properties Below Market Value Hiding In Plain Sight

Sep 4, 2014
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How to Find Properties Below Market Value Hiding In Plain Sight Finding BMV property deals can seem like hunting for a needle in a haystack. But when you know what to look for, you’ll come to realise that they are often hiding in plain sight, available for everyone to see and easily available on popular […]

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3 Things You Need To Know About Negotiating House Price

Jun 2, 2014
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At its heart, building a successful property portfolio comes down to buying the right properties at the right prices. Today we are looking at the art of negotiation and at how it applies to getting a better price on a house.

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Early 20th Century Housing | The Interwar Period

Mar 16, 2014
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Early 20th Century Housing: Council Housing From The Interwar Period by Trevor Yorke Trevor Yorke is an experienced author and artist who specialises in period architecture. For more information and to see a selection of his books you can visit his website, here. There are very few positives which can be written about the First […]

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Victorian Gothic Houses: A Guide for Property Developers

Mar 1, 2014
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Have you ever noticed that most horror films use Victorian houses as a backdrop? There is something about the jagged roofline, ivy-clad walls and foreboding arched windows set behind high walled gardens which evoke mystery and fear.

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Edwardian Houses | A Guide for Property Developers and Landlords

Feb 6, 2014
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Edwardian houses have character, history, warmth and make fantastic family homes. They are also often primed for refurbishment that will add value.

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3 Potential Pitfalls to Buying a Repossessed House

Jun 21, 2013
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Repossessed properties can be great investments but buyers will tend to lose out because of one or more, of three issues. Hidden damage, gazumping and the speed of sale are all to be taken very seriously.