A few years back this strategy was all the rage among property afficionados, but recently stories of the thousands made flipping properties have widely diminished. For various reasons the government has been keen to make this strategy more difficult for property investors, but it hasn’t lost its relevance all together. Flipping is still a good […]
Holiday and short-term lets or serviced accommodation are virtually the same model, but they may be used for different purposes. They can be an attractive proposition if your property is in an area that is conducive to it, think close to tourist attractions or areas that contain the offices of international businesses. This kind of strategy […]
In this the third part of our 8-part strategy series we’re going to be looking at the pros and cons of investing in commercial properties and what it takes to be successful with a commercial strategy.
It surprises me that, despite all the media stories, discussions on Facebook Property groups, blogs like this one and discussion fora, people still see becoming a landlord as “a bit on the side”. They come into the business with little or no knowledge of the legislation and regulation which surrounds the industry. They often consequently have […]
As a landlord, it can be confusing to know what your rights and responsibilities are at the best of times, but it can be especially difficult with HMOs (house in multiple occupation), as you have to manage multiple tenants.
It is without doubt that the UK property market is booming. House prices are growing at their fastest rate in over 14 years, with prices increasing 9.6% in the year prior to May 2021. In fact, the last time investors witnessed returns like this was July 2007, the year before the great financial crash.
In this second part of our 8-part strategy series we’re going to be looking at SCU’s or self-contained units. The Schrödinger’s cat of HMOs - Self Contained Units or SCUs are exactly what they sound like. Self-contained bedsits or studio apartments. Depending on the set up, SCUs may be considered HMOs. If one or more of the units […]
Believe it or not, welcome packages for new tenants can be quite a controversial subject. Admittedly, few landlords will ever lose sleep over the debate. Yet, there appears to be a clear dividing line between more experienced landlords and the newer generation of property investors.
In this first of an epic 8 part series we’re going to be looking at different property investment strategies ranging from buy to let through HMO to niche strategies you may never have heard of. But where better to start than with buy to let? It is arguably still the most popular strategy.
Visit any landlord focussed blog and you will find the obligatory “x tips for new landlords” post. The posts usually contain good but generic tips for getting started with property. What you won’t often find is the post that needs to come after that, the one about growing or scaling your property business – how to level […]
Times of economic uncertainty are often felt across every inch of society in some way, shape or form. The global pandemic has been no exception, and as the first national lockdown temporarily halted the property industry, a lot of landlords were left concerned about their Buy-to-Let property.
Since our distant ancestor searched for a cave in which to keep his family dry and safe we have known that the location of a place to call home is THE single most important consideration …. And yet mistakes happen because a T-Rex isn’t standing in the entrance and sometimes we don’t see the more subtle signs. Great area, wrong road…
Landlords in England are required by law to ensure that their tenants have the right to reside in the UK before providing rented accommodation. It is imperative that, prior to letting a property, landlords verify the immigration status of each and every adult proposing to occupy the property.
One of the most satisfying parts of being a landlord is seeing the rents rise on the properties you let out. In most cases, it can mean a greater income and increased profit on your properties. Intrinsically, it can be an indication of a property well bought and a portfolio well managed.
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