Seven reasons why investors profit near universities Investing in property located near good education facilities is one of those golden rules successful investors adhere to. University towns have been good hunting grounds for property investors. In this article, you’ll discover why investing in university towns could produce above-average investment returns. ...

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What happens if you need to sell your off-plan property investment? Off-plan property investment comes with a catalogue of potential benefits. There is also some risks. As with any investment, you should always have an exit strategy. Some property investors buy off-plan property with the intention of selling it before ...

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Nine investment strategy solutions for property investors Residential investment property strategies are as diverse as people. That’s one of the things that make property investment such a winner. When you want your money to work hard for you and build the lifestyle you want, there are many property investment opportunities ...

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Last week we reported that the rate at which property prices are rising increased to 5.6% year-on-year in April. That was according to official sales figures lodged with the Land Registry. A report from Rightmove shows that prices fell back in June (even though we aren’t yet through June). With ...

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What can you expect to learn from a property investment mentor? A property investment mentor is essential. If I hadn’t have found my mentor, I would not have the lifestyle I have now. He helped keep me focused, provided emotional and moral support when things weren’t going quite as expected, ...

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Strategies to get and keep the best tenants and maximise buy-to-let profits Residential investment property owners have several common issues. One of these is the cost of tenant turnover. However long the void period, getting a new tenant is expensive. If your tenants are constantly changing, it is probably down ...

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Don’t invest without including these costs in cash flow projections Investing in property in the UK incurs several costs which the investor must allow for in their calculations. These are on top of mortgage interest payments. The mistake that many beginner investors make when assessing property investment opportunities is not ...

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When hearing the words “Elephant & Castle”, most Londoners immediately think of a run-down and ramshackle area dominated by a double roundabout of traffic turmoil and two large and loathsome estates – the Heygate and Aylesbury, both of which look, feel, and smell of decades of decay and neglect. ...

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Another investment news headline that should be ignored Investment news headlines are usually written to shock and sensationalise. So, when I read that “Demand for homes dips on election jitters” in City AM the week before the election, I guessed that the headline would be somewhat misleading. I was right. ...

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Why supermarkets matter to property investors Property investment opportunities are heavily reliant on the property fundamentals – shops, schools, transport links, major employers and major investment. Now, thanks to research conducted by Lloyds Bank, we can tell you what effect being near a supermarket has on investment property values. We ...

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