'I need to go now and write everything down as you guys have blown my mind!' These were the actual words of one of the attendees from our social meet up last Wednesday in London. So, what blew his mind you might well be asking? Well, I will tell you all in this week's show as I share some of the … [Read more...]
Reader Question: Are HMOs & Serviced Accommodation Over Done?
Hi Richard, I've just been listening to your latest podcast with interest - and decided to take you up on your offer to ask you a question! I am interested to know your thoughts on the strategies for HMO and serviced accomodation. I am keen to add some higher cash flowing properties to my … [Read more...]
How to identify properties with planning potential
YPN Reader Question “I would like some advice on going about developing properties with planning permission or how to target properties which may be more likely to get planning permission in a short amount of time, how do I find them?” As a starting point, I would suggest you look at two … [Read more...]
YPN Reader Question – Capital Growth
I understand as it is speculative, capital growth isn't recommended to focus on with a strategy with the core being income - but what is a sensible way to factor in capital growth financial considerations/implications when someone's personal property plan is longer term, for example, 15-20+ … [Read more...]
YPN Reader Question – How do I decide which properties to view and offer on?
“I have identified an area that I would like to invest in. However, I can’t decide out of the hundreds or thousands of properties available which is best for me. I have undertaken countless viewings that have gone nowhere. How do I work out which properties to view and then make offers on?” This is … [Read more...]
Property Financing: Introduction | S3E01
Property financing is one of THE most important topics we could cover in property investing. It’s not just about cash and buy-to-let mortgages either, although, in order to do the series justice, we shall spend a little time talking about these options too. However, what I really … [Read more...]
Soundbite Episode – 10 Reasons why I don’t like off-plan property investment
I wrote this piece at least a dozen times in my head over the years. I have posted on forums, drafted email responses to listener and reader questions and delivered pretty much the same speech to a few mentees as well. You see, I am not a big fan of off-plan, new-build property investment and I have … [Read more...]
Soundbite Episode – Typical property investment returns for JV partners
A poster on a property forum said: ‘I currently own two BTL properties and for some time now been thinking about my next property strategy. I’ve decided joint ventures, specifically becoming a private/silent investor, is the way I really wish to go. However, having read many related articles and … [Read more...]
Soundbite Episode – Child’s play financial management lessons from Father’s Day
A couple of sub ten-year olds provide us with the inspiration for today’s show, which is all about financial management. Teaching our kids how to manage their money is one thing, but what about us as adult property investors? Don’t take my advice on this one…I was actually quite poor with personal … [Read more...]
Soundbite Episode – Property Sourcing 101
As property investors, we all need to find great property deals and opportunities don’t we? So, today, I wanted to share just seven of the ways in which we could go about looking for property deals without leaving home, in what I am calling the Property Sourcing 101. I will share a top tip to … [Read more...]