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 5 – Tenants
We continue with the mini-series on property horror stories, this time focusing on tenants. I consider myself quite fortunate as a landlord, as I really don’t have that many stories to share, thank goodness! However, with a little help from my friends, here are some tenant horror stories that you … [Read more...]
Soundbite: Every property investor needs a Freddie!
I always carry a little notebook around with me to jot down ideas for the podcast and magazine articles. Of course, these days its not exactly a paper notebook, it’s the notes feature on my phone…but you get the concept. In fact, the notebook on the phone is an example of what I … [Read more...]
Series 4 PropTech: Construction Technology Part 1 – Greenheart Sustainable Construction
Joining me on this week’s show are Malcom McMahon and Richard Hatfield from Greenheart Sustainable Construction. They walk me through some of the current trends in building methods and alternative building materials, along with some of the potential obstacles that they envisage along the way. From … [Read more...]
6 Simple Steps to Unlocking HUGE Property Value using the Planning System
Guest post from Ian Gracie of MyPlanningExpert From the seasoned property investors to those just buying their first home, we all look for the best deal on a property. We want to add value but it’s not always easy to understand where to look or how to find out where there is a good opportunity. … [Read more...]
A Guide to Buying a Property at Auction
A guide to buying a property at auction Guest post by Estate Agents Michael Anthony In recent years, the boom in PropTech has revolutionised the property industry, shaking up the old ways of buying and selling property and forcing estate agents and other market participants … [Read more...]
Personality Traits of a Successful Landlord
Personality Traits of a Successful Landlord Guest post by George Matthews of Hometech-UK If you’re looking to make quick money, then contemplating a career as a landlord is something that you may not be quite ready for. Despite widespread perception a career as a landlord is … [Read more...]
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Rental Properties
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Rental Properties Guest post by Glenn Peskett, Founder - Saxton Blades Landlords want to be able to maximise their rental incomes as much as possible. In order to be able to justify charging certain levels, properties need to be maintained to a … [Read more...]
Japanese Knotweed – Find Advice Online
Japanese Knotweed – Find Advice Online Guest post by Simon Wreford, Director of Japanese Knotweed Ltd Searching the web for advice on the best way to tackle Japanese Knotweed is confusing and the advice is contradictory. Japanese Knotweed Ltd has a nationwide team of trained and experienced … [Read more...]
12 Home Improvements to Increase the Value of Your Property
12 Home Improvements to Increase the Value of Your Property Guest post by James Tilford, Head of Content Marketing, CastleSmart The fluctuation of property prices is highly dependent on the state of the market at that given time, something homeowners have little to no control over. However, this … [Read more...]