Property prices (and more importantly values) tend to increase over the long term due to a combination of economic, demographic, and social factors. Here are some key reasons: Inflation. Over time, inflation erodes the purchasing power of money, making money less valuable and leading to a general increase in prices across the economy. This is…
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Due Diligence (Part 2): Tools of the Trade
Following on from yesterday’s post on looking at areas, 3 more free tools today to help you dig-in to to a property you’re looking at. Floods. If you’re not checking this one, you really should be. Unfortunately floods seem to be happening more and more. Check out the risk before buying here. Get the Data….
Due Diligence (Part 1): Tools of the Trade
Deciding on whether or not to go for a particular area or property can be difficult. Whether you’re looking for your own home or an investment property, there is alot to consider – and you’ll need alot of information to help you come to a decision. Here are 3 quick-fire free tools to help you…
Back to Basics: What Makes a Property a Good Investment?
Key Factors That Make a Property a Good Investment in the UK Not all properties promise a good investment. Here are five key factors that can help you identify a lucrative opportunity. 1. Location, Location, Location Location is paramount. Properties in thriving urban centres, commuter towns, or areas undergoing regeneration often see better appreciation and…
Analysis Paralysis: What it is and How to Get Over it in Property
Which Property Strategy should you use? What are the risks? How quickly will you reach your goals? What do I NOT know? Where do I start? Is the government going to ruin everything? What about tax? Will this actually create social good? Is that really what I want?! If we’re honest with ourselves, we’ve all…
Why Gearing Will Get You Cheering, and is a Great Idea in Property Investment
Gearing, or leveraging, is a powerful financial strategy used by property investors to amplify their investment returns. By borrowing funds to purchase property, investors can control a valuable asset with a relatively small initial outlay. This method allows investors to multiply the potential gains from property appreciation and rental income. One of the primary financial…
The Good Debt, the Bad Debt and the Ugly
Try an experiment: type “debt” into an image search and see if you can tell whether the sentiment is mostly negative or positive. It will come as no surprise that the overwhelming majority of the images will have negative connotations. This shows how deeply ingrained these sorts of beliefs are in most people. [The usual…
HELP! Somebody’s trying to steal my house!
Ok, so it sounds silly doesn’t it? How could someone steal your house? Well actually, this article alludes to a serious risk in both home ownership and particularly property investment – and that’s equity theft. Your home is not only a place of refuge but also a valuable asset. Unfortunately, in today’s world, homeowners face…
Guess What? YOU’RE BIASED and it may be affecting your progress in Property
Having just covered the last part of the “OODA Loop” series yesterday (on how to make better decisions faster) I thought I’d list some of the most common biases that we humans have. This distort your view of the world and the information you consume, and so it’s important to consciously know what they are…
The OODA Loop: How to Make Yours Better (Part 2)
Following on from Part 1 yesterday, you know why the OODA Loop is critical to, well, everything you do. So how do you make yours the best it can be? Well essentially, this boils down to making your OODA Loop smaller (in other words, it operates faster), and making changes that improve the success rate…
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