Property Investment Tips & Info

Quick Guide On Landlords And Pets

25 Apr 2010 / Property Investment Tips & Info / 2 Comments

Over the past 4-5 years, I’ve only had one tenant with a pet (which was a dog), and that was because it was forced upon me. Initially, my tenant didn’t move in with the mutt, it happened a year or so after she moved in. One day I got a frantic phonecall from my tenant [...]

Can You Be Too Old To Invest In Property?

05 May 2008 / Property Investment Tips & Info / 0 Comments

It’s a pretty obvious question now I think about it, but interestingly, until last week no one had ever asked me whether there is an expiry date on property investors. And to be honest, I’ve never really thought it. But that’s most likely because I’m still hip and funky fresh. Man, I can already feel [...]

Why Are Classified Property Websites So Useful?

19 Feb 2008 / Property Investment Tips & Info / 3 Comments

I often reference websites like rightmove, primelocation, findaproperty, and propertyfinder in my blog entries. They’re probably the most popular property portals online that assist thousands of estate agents to market their properties which are currently on their shop window. It’s a good idea not to limit them just for property/estate agent finding search engines, because [...]

How To Extend Your Lease

05 Feb 2008 / Property Investment Tips & Info / 35 Comments

This is probably the one single question I get asked the most frequently- “how do I extend a lease on my property?” The thing with leases is that they can significantly affect the value of a property. The sooner the lease is due to expire, the less the property is worth and the more expensive [...]

My Property Investment Strategy

22 Jan 2008 / Property Investment Tips & Info / 10 Comments

I’ve recently received a few emails from curious beavers asking me what my property investment strategy is, and what the best way to invest in property is. I’m always reluctant to sell the ‘best’ method because it’s a subjective question and the answer is based upon an individual’s situation and intentions. Ultimately, it depends on [...]

Investing With Friends And Family

21 Nov 2007 / Property Investment Tips & Info / 0 Comments

Flying solo on a property venture can be a scary concept because the responsibility falls onto one person’s head- YOURS. Let’s face facts; it’s a lot easier to sleep at night knowing that if shit hits the fan, the shit will fall onto multiple overalls. However, it can also be heartbreaking to split the profits [...]

Long Term Investors Shouldn’t Fear A Crash

14 Nov 2007 / Property Investment Tips & Info / 1 Comment

One likes to watch the casserole slowly stew, while the other likes to barbeque the fillets on full heat. That’s the difference between a short and long term investor. Both can potentially be a satisfying meal, but the short-term investor is looking to get satisfied a little quicker while the long-term investor is happy for [...]

Listed buildings

03 Nov 2007 / Property Investment Tips & Info / 0 Comments

Are you interested in buying a property that is listed or do you own a listed building and are unsure what it all means? Here’s a quick guide for you. What is a listed building? If a building is listed it mean it is protected because it is deemed important in some way, usually in [...]

Crossover Leases

25 Oct 2007 / Property Investment Tips & Info / 0 Comments

What is a crossover lease? A crossover lease is when two people live in the same building, but have their own flat. Essentially, a building with two seperate flats. Each homeowner has a lease to the flat they own AND the freehold to the other flat in the building. They are commonly used with maisonettes. [...]

What Are The Signs Of An Approaching Property Crash?

09 Sep 2007 / Property Investment Tips & Info / 0 Comments

Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about a property crash approaching. Granted, there’s always been a huge group of cynics waiting for a bust for the past 5 years or so, but over the previous months I’ve noticed a slow growth in numbers for “team cynic”. Please note, I’m not implying a property crash [...]

Tips On How To Make Your Home ‘Green’

19 May 2007 / Property Investment Tips & Info / 1 Comment

Not only is being ‘green’ good for the environment, but also your bank balance. By making simple changes to your home, you can save both the environment and minimize your monthly outgoings. It’s a win-win situation. As property investors, we should be efficient at saving costs when it comes to our own properties, before trying [...]

List Of Licensed Property Conveyancers

26 Apr 2007 / Property Investment Tips & Info / 0 Comments

I found this useful website that generates a list of licensed conveyancers by location, so you can track down professional conveyancers that are located closest to you. Licenced Conveyancers All “licensed conveyancers” are regulated by the CLC (Council For Licensed Conveyancers), who are qualified specialist property lawyers. Essentially, a licensed conveyancer has to undertake a [...]

Free Professional Conveyancing Advice

11 Apr 2007 / Property Investment Tips & Info / 44 Comments

Unfortunately this service is no longer available “ASK YOUR CONVEYANCING QUESTIONS HERE, AND GET FREE ADVICE.” Hi, I’m Luke. I’m here to assist you with any conveyancing enquires you may have. I offer nothing but free, professional conveyancing advice. If you’re unsure about anything conveyancing related, no matter how stupid or simple you may think [...]

Renting Vs Buying

02 Apr 2007 / Property Investment Tips & Info / 0 Comments

Ultimately, whether you should buy or rent really depends on your lifestyle. Here are a list of advantages and disadvantages for renting and buying property. Advantages of Buying: Capital growth: If you buy a property with a 25year mortgage you will own it by the time you finish the mortgage. If you rent, you will [...]

Flying Freehold

05 Mar 2007 / Property Investment Tips & Info / 2 Comments

I’ve already wrote a bit about flying freehold properties in a previous article Freehold And Leasehold, however I thought I would touch up on it, as I don’t think I was clear enough with my explanation. Plus, I know a little more about the issue now than I did before. Firstly, a flying freehold property [...]

What Is The Age Of My House?

07 Feb 2007 / Property Investment Tips & Info / 0 Comments

How can you determine the age of a house, and more importantly, why would you want to? The other day I was talking to a friend who is also starting a property investment venture. He’s only at the early stages; browsing through potential properties with his estate agent. He was shown this one particular property [...]

Types of houses

05 Feb 2007 / Property Investment Tips & Info / 3 Comments

The most common types of houses in England are as follows: Bungalow Cottage Detached End of terrace Flat Semi-detached terrace Bungalow Although people often think Bungalows and Cottages are the same, theyâ€™re actually not, although some may appear the same. Bungalows are low profiles types of housing, as are a lot of cottages, but the [...]

Freehold and Leasehold

25 Jan 2007 / Property Investment Tips & Info / 38 Comments

It’s important to know the differences between freehold and leasehold properties when buying property. Most people will be familiar with the terms freehold and leasehold; commonhold and flyimg freehold, however, maybe new to you, so i’m also going to talk a little about that. Essentially, freehold and leasehold are types of estates. Commonhold is a [...]