Where else could you achieve these huge benefits? Property investment in the UK is still attractive, despite the headwinds of higher stamp duties on investment properties, a tougher borrowing environment, and changes to the tax relief on buy-to-let mortgages and wear and tear costs. Here are a few of the major reasons to invest in […]
Continue readingVillage, high-yield, or inner city? A new client, Scott, spoke to me a week or so ago and asked about property as a retirement income generator. He’d been told by his financial advisor that an annuity would provide the best and safest income in retirement. A friend of his had said that he’d be better […]
Continue readingOff Plan Property – market collapses present opportunities, not problems Inexperienced property investors are terrified by the thought of a recession decimating their property portfolios. Until you have invested through a recession, it’s natural to be worried. After all, during recessions people lose their jobs, wages are cut, and doom and gloom stop people spending what […]
Continue readingOff-plan property mortgages need kid gloves As we saw in our last investment blog post, off-plan property contracts are complex documents. An experienced and competent solicitor is a must-have. So too is a good mortgage broker. The right off-plan property mortgage could be the difference between positive and negative cash flow. It could be the […]
Continue readingOff-plan property contracts are complex documents Buying off-plan property is very different to buying existing property. There will be staged payments, and complex provisions, terms, and clauses in an off-plan property contract. You’ll need a solicitor to go through the fine print. Do-it-yourself conveyancing isn’t an option. In this post, I look at some of the […]
Continue readingHow to reduce risks as you build an investment property portfolio As the population increases and builders struggle to keep up with demand for new housing, property investors have found that buying off-plan property can make big profits. However, as with any property investment, new build doesn’t come without risk. One of the perceived risks is the price. […]
Continue readingKeeping on top of UK property developers, mortgage brokers, and solicitors In my last two articles, I’ve walked you through the stressful first week of off-plan investment and how the Sales Progression Team at Gladfish help to relieve the first week’s pain of buying off-plan property. However, buying off-plan property is a process that last several months, or […]
Continue readingBefore you pay, get the magnifying glass out You’ve invested in an off-plan property and have received the completion notice. The developer wants payment for the work done. You may be eager to complete yourself, and install the tenant you have ready and waiting. The first thing you should do, though, is to inspect the property and […]
Continue readingBenefitting from off-plan property launches When you make an off-plan property investment, you will buy at today’s price and complete in a year or so. The hope is that market values will have risen during this time. If they do, when you complete you will have an automatic profit. You’ll also have a highly desirable […]
Continue readingTo be a successful investor, think like an investor I’m often asked how I achieved the success as a property investor. People assume that I am some sort of whizz-kid with a natural flair for picking the right properties for capital gains and rental income. They assume that I was somehow born with the know-how to build […]
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