property for investment

 A brief guide to investing in property

The simplest way by far to make money from property is to invest in your own home. The property you live in right now is - for most people - the single biggest investment you will ever make - so make sure you get it right! Some points to consider when thinking about investing in property are:-

Choosing the right area

it may be an old estate agent cliche but "location, location, location", actually happens to be true and we will discuss exactly how to choose correct location for your first and subsequent investments.

Finding the right property

Once you have chosen the area it is time to make yourself known to the local estate agents, check out auctions and search for homes for sale privately. We will examine all the options when looking for the ideal property.

Raising finance for property purchase

Increasingly a very complex and important decision with many lenders competing for your business with a variety of deals this point needs some careful explanation and consideration. We will examine residential and investment mortgages in more detail.

Getting professional advice

Nowadays "professional fees" can be very pricey, however the potential cost of not taking good advice can be even more expensive! Surveyors, architects, project managers and planning consultants can be a worthwhile expense.

Renovating a property to sell

understanding the core principles behind refurbishing properties for profit. Dealing with builders, tradesman and sub contractors, how to choose a builder, getting estimates. etc.