In this episode of Back To Basics, I measure Property against the current state of the FTSE and explain why Property Investing can be better than playing the Stock Market! Using a simple bit of maths I’ll show why I’m glad I got into buy to let properties 19 years ago, and not the stock…
In this Property Spotlight, we are looking at Capital Appreciation and how much I factor it in when making my Property investment purchases. Some developers and investors will heavily weight their buying decisions on this important part of a Property’s value. But capital appreciation (from price or value rises in the property market) is something…
In today’s Fun Friday, I talk about the opportunities Property has provided me and where it has sent me! This month I am in the Cayman islands WORKING! I cannot overstate how many doors Property opens up to you if you aim at success and work hard and keep an open mind. Here’s to successful…
In this Back To Basics episode, I talk about an interesting quirk of the British Property Industry and why it can be a very attractive part of investing in Property. The truth is, we all need somewhere to live, and most of use will live in houses or flats. That’s not going to change anytime…
In this episode of Property Spotlight I begin to cover Due Diligence, an important facet of being an Investor in any asset- not just Property! When buying any property investment, you need to know what you are buying and WHY you are buying it. So what should you look for, and what should you think…
TGIF Investors! This afternoon I talk about a quote sometimes attributed (falsely or maybe not?) to Mother Teresa- regardless of its actual source- the message is clear- get out and do what you need to do to succeed. Many investors I talk to feel like they took too long to get started and regret not…
Forced Appreciation is one of the best “tricks” and techniques we have as investors in the Property Industry. You can’t control the market and whether property prices increase, but you can add value. In this video I briefly explain the concept and how it can make us successful! Here’s to successful property investing! Peter Jones…
In this Property Spotlight video, I look at my brand new project and break down the three reasons why I am refurbishing it. For many of us, adding value to a buy to let property investment is a given, but perhaps the reasons why aren’t always so obvious. Who are we adding for, and why?…
What caused this crack in the Property? A possible investment is made unfeasible by this crack, any refurbishment and renovation will likely cost more to fix than our return. Here’s to successful property investing! Peter Jones (ex) Chartered Surveyor, author and property investor thepropertyteacher.co.uk PS. By the way, I’ve rewritten and updated my best-selling e-book,…
The final part of Sam’s question, whether he should invest locally or in a different part of the country, and whether the BRR model is right for him. This is a big dilemma for many investors. Should I keep it local? But what if local is really expensive? And isn’t it easier to recycle and…