Photo by: CNBC.com ‘The best thing a human being can do is help another human being know more.’ Charlie Munger I want to share with you some of the salient points from one of the books I read over the Christmas period today, because quite frankly it’s gold dust! Imagine spending an … [Read more...]
Soundbite: That Was the Year that Was; Next The Year that Will Be
Today is aimed at sharing a little about progress during the year, but most of all about taking positive action towards your plans, hopes and dreams for the future too. The short-but-sweet theme is inspired by someone who wrote in to say this: ‘I am emailing you because today I have … [Read more...]
8 Ways Landlords should Prepare their Properties for Winter
By: Grant Findley Managing Director Findley Roofing & Building With freezing temperatures about to take hold around the UK as winter sets in, it would pay for landlords to be alert. If you are a landlord, now is the right time to implement a range of routine maintenance checks on the … [Read more...]
Soundbite: Property Horror Stories Part 7 – Valuers
Before I get too far into the theme of today’s show, I just wanted to alert you to the launch of my latest book: #PropTech: A guide to how property technology is changing how we live, work and invest. It will launch on Friday 14th December, so just in time for a last minute Christmas stocking filler … [Read more...]
Soundbite: Property Horror Stories Part 6 – Tradespeople
Image by: SWNS As we near the end of this mini-series, today we shall look at tradespeople. We are likely to encounter at least the following categories of tradesperson as investors or developers: builder, bricklayer, carpenter, joiner, plasterer, plumber, heating engineer, electrician, … [Read more...]
Soundbite: Property Horror Stories Part 4 – Developers
There are on occasion deals to be done by buying new build or direct from the developer. For example, at certain points in the property cycle, we can potentially lock in some capital growth by buying off-plan. Alternatively, buying at or after development completion can sometimes offer an … [Read more...]
Soundbite: Property Horror Stories Part 3 – Letting Agents & Property Managers
Once again, to set the scene a little, I have a diversified property portfolio spanning four different countries, so I do need to rely on letting agents and property managers to support me. However, now and again you do find a bad apple, as with any industry. Today’s episode … [Read more...]
Soundbite: Property Horror Stories – Property Deal Sourcers
We continue with the mini-series on property horror stories, this time focusing on property deal sourcers. These cases are genuine, real-life situations based on my own experiences and of people close to me. They could well shock you and put you off, although keep in mind that these are the deals … [Read more...]
Soundbite: Property Horror Stories – Turnkey Property Turkeys!
Things in property do not always go according to plan and if anyone every tells you that they always do and everything is great all the time, then they are either inexperienced or not telling you the full truth, sorry to say that. In fact, I swapped texts with a fellow investor/developer late on … [Read more...]
Soundbite: 6 Things to Consider when it Comes to Joint Venture Discussions in Property
It has been a while since I covered this topic, but it is one that many people are interested in hearing about; funding joint ventures in property. Today, I thought I would share the Big 6 things that need to be considered in any JV pitch and especially any JV discussion. Then, we will … [Read more...]
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