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How to Sell a Property Portfolio

Dec 4, 2020
Posted in Property Investment Blog

There are a lot of reasons why an investor would want to sell their property portfolio – from wanting to retire to needing to liquidate some capital – but oftentimes doing this can be easier said than done.

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How Much is My House Worth?

Dec 4, 2020
Posted in Selling Your House Quickly

If you’re selling your house, or even thinking about selling your house, then you’ll want to know how much it is worth. It’s a more difficult proposition than it sounds with estate agents and online calculators often giving wildly different figures.

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The Best Areas of Hackney to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Nov 28, 2020
Posted in London

Hackney has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. Once gritty and working-class, it has gentrified considerably and is now one of the more sought after places to live in London.

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How To Sell Your House Immediately

Nov 25, 2020
Posted in Selling Your House Quickly

If you want to sell your house there are ways you can sell it immediately and ways that will take many weeks or months. If speed is of the essence, here we look at all the ways to get a quick sale.

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How to Sell an HMO Quickly

Nov 24, 2020
Posted in Property Investment Blog

If you are thinking of selling an HMO then you should know that the process is not the same as selling an ordinary property. An HMO, or house in multiple occupation, is a unique kind of property and so selling one needs a special approach.

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The Best Areas of Greenwich to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Nov 21, 2020
Posted in London

Property investors can buy a three-bedroomed house in parts of Greenwich for the price of a flat in central London. Greenwich is as little as five miles away from central London yet it could be a world away.

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How To Downsize Your Home Quickly

Nov 20, 2020
Posted in Selling Your House Quickly

Downsizing is the process of moving to a smaller home and while it sounds simple in theory, it’s not so easy in practice. Here, we look at how to downsize your home quickly and successfully.

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The National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB)

Nov 17, 2020
Posted in Selling Your House Quickly

If you are looking to sell your house to a quick-sale company then you need to learn how the NAPB (the National Association of Property Buyers) can help you through the process and choose a trusted company to sell to.

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The Best Areas of Camden to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Nov 13, 2020
Posted in London

It’s no exaggeration… Camden is one of the most vibrant (and that means expensive) parts of London. But even so, there are some exciting opportunities for property investors who know where to look.

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How To Release Equity From Your Home

Nov 13, 2020
Posted in Selling Your House Quickly

Equity release is just one of the ways you can release some of the value in your home, while you continue to live there. But you need to tread carefully and weigh all your options before you jump in.

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How To Sell a House at Auction

Nov 10, 2020
Posted in Selling Your House Quickly

If you have a house that you want to sell quickly then you might want to consider selling it through a property auction. It’s quick, secure and you avoid having to deal with and estate agent.

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The Best Areas of South London to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Nov 4, 2020
Posted in London

Property prices in South London are lower than in the North; the average property price currently being around £480,000. While there are some expensive hotspots, there are also some bargains to be had in South London.

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The Best Areas of Romford to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Nov 2, 2020
Posted in London

Is Romford in London or is it in Essex? It’s a pertinent question but for investors, it doesn’t matter. Romford has all the advantages of the capital, with the open spaces and house prices of Essex.

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The Best Areas of Merton to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Oct 30, 2020
Posted in London

Merton is one of London’s favourite suburban residential areas, offering a wide range of property investment opportunities. Here’s what you need to know about investing there.

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The Best Areas of Tottenham to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Oct 30, 2020
Posted in London

Tottenham is benefitting from lots of regeneration and development and looks set to emerge as one of London’s next great neighbourhoods. As such, it’s a place for buy-to-let landlords to keep an eye on.

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The Best Areas of Ealing to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Oct 30, 2020
Posted in London

Ealing is a super-popular London suburban location with excellent access into central London. Property prices in Ealing are still just below the London average house price, offering great value property for buy-to-let investors.

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The Best Areas of Barking to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Oct 16, 2020
Posted in London

Fact. Barking is the cheapest part of London to buy property. As if that wasn’t enough, Barking has excellent transport connections into central London, and is an up and coming area with lots of regeneration and development ongoing.

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The Best Areas of Croydon to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Oct 7, 2020
Posted in London

Croydon is changing fast, reinventing itself as a new, ambitious, vibrant part of London. However it also remains one of the cheapest parts of London for property investors, offering excellent value for money.

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The Best Areas of Watford to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Sep 28, 2020
Posted in South East

Sitting at the beginning or the end of London, property prices are lower in Watford than in the capital but it’s proximity and status as a commuter town make it a sound location for investment.

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Selling a House with Structural Problems

Sep 25, 2020
Posted in Selling Your House Quickly

Serious structural problems are expensive to fix and can make your house dangerous, uninhabitable and almost impossible to sell. Today we look at how you to deal with the most common issues and at how to go about selling an unmortgageable property.

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How to Make Money from Property

Sep 21, 2020
Posted in General Concepts

The common perception of a property investor is of a landlord, who buys houses or flats outright and rents them to tenants. And while this strategy is unquestionably one the more common ways to approach the industry it is far from being the only available investment strategy. 

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The Best Areas of North London to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Sep 16, 2020
Posted in Locations, London

With great transport links, great amenities, plenty of green space and a wide choice of property types from contemporary new builds to period property, North London is one of the most sought-after areas of the UK.

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The Best Areas of Swindon to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Sep 15, 2020
Posted in South West

Swindon is a major regional centre that’s growing! The largest town in Wiltshire and its main service and employment centre Swindon has 15th fastest growing economy in the UK.

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The Legionella Risk Assessment – Landlord Guidelines

Sep 11, 2020
Posted in Buy to Let, Property Experts

Whether you own a property for commercial purposes or are a landlord of a rented property, there is a duty of care to protect the occupants from the risk of Legionella.

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Landlord Tax Planning with Mark Alexander (Property 118)

Sep 9, 2020
Posted in Property Experts

Mark Alexander (founder of NACFB and Property 118) explains why a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach should never be applied to tax planning for landlords and property investors.

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The Best Areas of Ipswich to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Sep 1, 2020
Posted in East of England

While not technically a city, Ipswich is often referred to as one. And as a city, it’s one the fastest growing (economically) in the UK. There’s a lot of investment potential here.

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The Best Areas of Salford to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Aug 26, 2020
Posted in North West

One of the best areas of Manchester to invest in property isn’t in Manchester at all. Salford has some great, low value property and is definitely worth a look.

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The Best Areas of Warrington to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Aug 26, 2020
Posted in North West

Warrington might not seem like a particularly exciting place but it has one of the most successful, productive economies – and the highest wages – in north-west England, making it a safe bet for buy-to-let investment.

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What is an SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle)? by Simon Misiewicz

Aug 7, 2020
Posted in Buy to Let, Property Experts

In the current tax climate a lot of investors are turning to SPVs (Special Service Vehicles) to buy property. Today, we get the low down on what this entails from Simon Misiewicz from Optimise Accountants.

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The Best Areas of Lancaster to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Aug 4, 2020
Posted in North West

Lancaster is a small city which nonetheless has everything anyone would need for modern living. Property prices are cheap and there are high yields to be had. This is a place, investors shouldn’t overlook.

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The Benefits of Working with a Property Finder

Aug 1, 2020
Posted in Property Sourcing

A property finder will help you save time and money by leveraging their niche expertise to find you the perfect property. And the role, often, doesn’t just involve the finding of property but also attention to the nitty-gritty of the deal and the long-term success of the portfolio.

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The Fastest Growing Cities in the UK

Jul 22, 2020
Posted in Buy to Let

Here, we’ve put together an ever-so-slightly subjective list of the fastest growing areas of the UK (mainly ordered through GVA). Of course growth tends to translate to demand so these are all places to pay attention to. Happy hunting everyone.

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The Best Areas of Gloucester to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Jul 12, 2020
Posted in South West

Sometimes the best value locations for investment are those you’d least expect. It’s true, Gloucestershire has a reputation for being an expensive part of the country but when you dig into it, Gloucester has some of the best value property around.

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A Complete Guide to Estate Agent Fees and Contracts

Jul 11, 2020
Posted in Selling Your House Quickly

Estate agents don’t all dance to the same tune and their contracts and fee arrangements can differ. But there are a few general rules and principles and if you understand them, you’ll stand a good chance of negotiating a better rate.

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The Best Areas of Sunderland to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Jul 6, 2020
Posted in North East

A city famous for its industrial decline, Sunderland has seen a lot of regeneration over recent years and is once again on the up. And with some of the cheapest property and highest yields in the UK, our advise is for investors to take note.

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How Much Does it Cost to Sell a House?

Jun 24, 2020
Posted in Selling Your House Quickly

There are lots of ways to sell a house in the UK, each coming with their own associated costs. Naturally there’s a rule of thumb, here – the more work you’re expecting someone else to contribute to the sale, the higher their fees are going to be.

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How do I Buy an Investment Property with No Deposit?

Jun 19, 2020
Posted in Rob Jones Answers Your Questions

Whilst buying an investment outright is always going to require money saved for a deposit there are ways of breaking into the investment industry, even when your funds are low.

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How to Buy and Sell Through an Online Property Auction

Jun 10, 2020
Posted in Selling Your House Quickly

Online property auctions have arrived! They’re efficient, fast, secure and more open to a diversity of sellers and buyers than other sales routes. It’s not all rosy though and you need to go in with your eyes open.

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The Best Areas of Chichester to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Jun 10, 2020
Posted in South East

Described as a city with no dark side, Chichester is simply lovely in a way that is quintessential to Sussex. It’s also very sought after meaning the property market is competitive and prices are high. That said, there are still deals to be had for the right kind of investor.

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FastTrack (Free Course) Property Deal Analysis and Forecasting

Jun 9, 2020
Posted in Rob Jones Answers Your Questions

Discover how to easily assess and forecast any property project using the spreadsheets our team use before we buy any property. This course includes 5 video walkthroughs on how to use the data you have at your disposal to make intelligent choices about your investments.

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The Best Areas of Portsmouth to Invest in Buy-to-Let

Jun 4, 2020
Posted in South East

Portsmouth is pretty unique. It’s the only Island city in the UK, home to the Royal Navy and it’s densely populated. For buy-to-let investors, this means demand outstrips the supply. Happy hunting everyone!

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1950s and 1960s Housing | Modernism And Estates

May 31, 2020
Posted in Trevor Yorke - Period Architecture

Author, illustrator and specialist in period architecture, Trevor Yorke, takes a dive into housing from the 1950s and 60s to look at the construction techniques of the day and at at what a modern investor should be looking for in houses from this era.

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The Best Areas of Reading to Invest in Buy-to-Let

May 29, 2020
Posted in South East

Though not a city it’s got most of the things you’d expect from one; modern amenities, great transport links and most importantly large, national and international companies providing well paid jobs. For investment in buy-to-let, Reading’s somewhere to take seriously.

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Trevor Yorke: The Terraced House Through Time

May 26, 2020
Posted in Trevor Yorke - Period Architecture

In a country where privacy is demanded, gardens are treasured but urban space is limited and land expensive, the terraced house has long-been the most economical solution to the woes of the UK market.

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Trevor Yorke: Homes for Heroes

May 24, 2020
Posted in Trevor Yorke - Period Architecture

The end of the First World War saw a revolution in housing as soldiers returned from battle and Victorian slums became an embarrassment for the status-quo.

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How do I Find an Off Market Property?

May 21, 2020
Posted in Rob Jones Answers Your Questions

Off market property can be a goldmine for investors but the clue is in the name – by nature such opportunities must always be exclusive and hard to access. So, what is the answer here? As is true for business, generally, everything revolves around relationships.

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Property Redress Scheme Launches New Tenancy Mediation Service

May 18, 2020
Posted in Buy to Let

Back in March the government suggested that landlords, whose tenants are suffering financial problems as a result of COVID-19, should try to come to some agreement over paying the rent. In answer to all of this, the Property Redress Scheme has stepped up, launching a new, mediation service – and it’s worth knowing about.

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Is Rental Property a Good Retirement Investment?

May 18, 2020
Posted in Rob Jones Answers Your Questions

Rental property is increasingly forming part of people’s retirement plans but why is that? Well, firstly there’s the rental income and the potential for capital growth but more than that, property is tangible and its utility is easy to understand.

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How Can I Sell a House Privately on Rightmove?

May 14, 2020
Posted in Rob Jones Answers Your Questions

Only estate agents can list properties on Rightmove but there are plenty about that will sell listings, as a standalone service to private individuals, cheaply. The problem here is that a listing, alone, is probably not going to lead to you selling your house.

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The Best Areas of Norwich to Invest in Buy-to-Let

May 13, 2020
Posted in East of England

According to Savills, Norwich is one of the fastest growing cities in the UK and is in one of the country’s fastest-growing regions, in terms of population and economy. For buy-to-let investors, it’s one to watch!

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