I might not go as far as to so the ‘ultimate analysis’ but what I do like about this feature from Biggerpockets is the emphasis of measuring our investment returns based on how much actual cash we invested in the first place. Isn’t that what all the press are reporting on when they talk of rental … [Read more...]
Don’t believe all you read in the papers!
Two of my favourite blog sites club together to generate this 'wealth warning' piece...what we used to call 'don't believe all you read in the papers'. Image and content source here: http://thepropertyhub.net/why-you-shouldnt-trust-the-media/ Remember these stories: Harry a shoe-in for England … [Read more...]
Life changing property career decision…
Have a butcher's at this thread from the Property118 forum. The original poster: Onslow Clough, has a potential dilemma on his hands and so has outlined what could be a life-changing decision for him. Onslow lives in his own mortgaged home, is self-employed and has built up a reasonable … [Read more...]
The art of investment…or investment in art?
This is very interesting: http://www.savills.co.uk/research_articles/141274/178600-0 - a comparison of the investment returns of property versus art and one or two other less familiar 'investment assets'. Prime central London comes out on top followed by classic cars of all things and then other … [Read more...]
Why are the September residential auctions so important this year?
You don't have to buy at auction to learn a thing or two from the auction market. Today's feature article is a short yet important one, as it highlights some of the key aspects of this market segment that can help us to gauge buyer sentiment, particularly among cash buyers and investors … [Read more...]
How to Go Broke in Real Estate, Pick Yourself Up & Try Again
Read this...yes really, do read this: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/09/10/how-to-go-broke-in-real-estate-pick-yourself-up-and-try-again/ ...and when you do...think of these two things: Research & due diligence Education & advice Having passion, energy, a plan and even a … [Read more...]
UK Housing Market in Graphics – who doesn’t love a graph or two?
Do you like your housing market data and graphs? Yes, then feast your eyes on this little lot, jam-packed into a short article courtesy of the BBC. First-time buyers - where have they been and where are they now? House prices - what are the trends? Ownership & tenure breakdown - across Europe … [Read more...]
BTL investments requiring no work are better investments…or are they?
Aha! We have the answer to the question, which is the better property investment – the classic ‘doer-upper’ or the perfect ‘ready-to-rent’ property? It is the one with the best gross yield right? Well, no not necessarily… Gross yield is the total annual rent divided by the total purchase price, or … [Read more...]
Furnished properties earn up to 35% more rent
I have heard it said that the best marketing means being the market leader, so going for the masses and volume, or instead focusing on a niche successfully and therefore commanding a price premium but in a smaller market. I would imagine the idea of mass-market property rentals is not going to … [Read more...]
Forget the Clapometer…here’s the Rightmove Trendometer!
Who doesn't love a cool, easy-to-use, interactive gadget then? I certainly like this one as a simple, visual aid to see at a glance the changes in both national and regional housing asking prices dating back to 2001. See the Trendometer … [Read more...]
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