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What Room Sizes Do I Need in an HMO?

Jun 27, 2016
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With HMOs, you need to think hard about room sizes. Do you need doubles, singles or something in between? Get everything right then your tenants will stay put.

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What Exactly Is ‘Property Due Diligence’?

Jun 13, 2016
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When it comes to investing in property you will have heard the term ‘due diligence’ a lot – but what does it actually mean?

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Is Investing in Property with only £20,000 Realistic?

May 2, 2016
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Today, we’re going to look at a two-part question. Firstly, is twenty thousand pounds to invest in property enough to get started? Of course. And secondly, is investing in leasehold property a good idea? Well, it certainly can be but there are a few things to check before you put in a bid.

Houses on Merseybank Estate in Chorlton Manchester.

How Do I Go About Raising Property Investment Finance?

Apr 18, 2016
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How do you go about raising finance for buying an investment property. There is, of course, the traditional method which is through a mortgage but there are other options as well. These include putting together joint ventures and thinking hard about how to use the money you already have.

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What Is The Best Way To Work Out Rental Demand?

Apr 11, 2016
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Rental demand in a given area is a relatively simple thing to calculate yet most property investors skip this essential step.

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Property Sourcing | What Should My Finder Fee Be?

Mar 28, 2016
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A property sourcer can expect to command a fee of between one and five thousand pounds a deal, depending on their work.

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What Kind of Contracts do Property Sourcers Need to Use?

Mar 21, 2016
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As a property sourcer, you don’t necessarily need contracts at all but the process will be more straightforward if you do.

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Should I Use My Deposit to Buy One House or Two?

Mar 7, 2016
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The question we look at today is whether it’s better to invest your entire deposit pot in one property or spread it across two.

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Empty Home Grants in the North-West – A Complete List

Oct 26, 2015
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Property development is more than just planning, profits and paint. Property developers also need to know when to ask for help and who to ask for help from. Here, we present a list of development grants, in the north west.

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How to Use Rightmove to Find Houses in Need of Renovation

May 25, 2015
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Being able to spot property where value can be added is all about knowing how to spot the right renovation projects in your area. It’s easy to spend hours getting lost, trying to find investment opportunities, wading through listings and not getting anywhere. In today’s video, we show you a two-step strategy to easily find […]

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Get Started in Property with No Money… with JV Finance

Nov 17, 2014
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Investing in property can significantly boost your pension plan, supply a full-time income and pave the way to a work-life-balance that most people can only dream of. But there is a high barrier to entry, right? It’s not all skill and knowledge.

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Find BMV Property Deals, Hiding In Plain Sight

Sep 4, 2014
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Finding Those Below Market value (BMV) Property Deals, Hiding In Plain Sight In a rising property market, finding BMV property deals can seem like hunting for a needle in a haystack. But take it from me, it doesn’t have to be that way. When you know what to look for you’ll come to realise that […]

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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.

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Single Lets Vs. Multi Lets (HMOs)

Sep 13, 2012
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There is a lot of hype around multi-lets or houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) at the moment and for good reason. Here we look at single lets and multi lets and ask, which is the better investment?