1. Never buy a house I wouldn’t live in myself A nice simple self-explanatory rule to start with! With all my houses, even the ones in the less popular areas of the city, I would still be content to live in them myself if I had to. Because if I’m not prepared to live inContinue reading “MY RULES OF PROPERTY INVESTING”
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How Do You Know When to Walk Away From a Deal?
It’s a very rare occurrence, but I rarely walk away from a property once I’ve had an offer accepted on it. But that’s what’s happened recently. I was initially very excited about this property – but also, a little baffled about how quickly the vendor accepted my low offer. Further due diligence revealed that thereContinue reading “How Do You Know When to Walk Away From a Deal?”
What I’ve Learnt from My House Getting Trashed
You might have seen on social media over the last couple of months that a tenant left one of my rental houses in a horrific state. Despite the tenant only being in the property two years, and the first/only tenant since it was all newly refurbished, poor choices meant things spiralled out of control inContinue reading “What I’ve Learnt from My House Getting Trashed”
LOOK AT WHAT YOU COULD HAVE WON!
In my property career I have a couple of regrets and disappointments over a couple of properties that I didn’t buy. In fact, I have a folder, with a name inspired by Bullseye’s Jim Bowen, entitled LOOK AT WHAT YOU COULD HAVE WON! This folder holds sales leaflets or details of around ten properties that IContinue reading “LOOK AT WHAT YOU COULD HAVE WON!”
Private Investors… What’s In It For You?
You might know that I help people build wealth passively, through the vehicle of property. But have you ever wondered why people invest? Why would people with funds want to work with me? In this blog I’ll be exploring the reasons of what’s in it for them as private investors. First of all, a keyContinue reading “Private Investors… What’s In It For You?“
Can Anyone Do Property?
I used to think that anybody would be able to do property, But now I’ve been in the industry a few years, I’ve changed my mind. Hey, it’s ok to change your opinion about anything, based on new information! So having learnt more and experienced more, I have come to this conclusion. Being in propertyContinue reading “Can Anyone Do Property?”
KEEPING COSTS DOWN DURING A HOUSE RENOVATION
January is traditionally a time when people decide to blitz or redecorate their house – me included, I’ve been doing a few bits and pieces on my own house this month! Earlier this week a friend asked me for any tips on renovations for her new house, to keep the budget down. Caught me aContinue reading “KEEPING COSTS DOWN DURING A HOUSE RENOVATION”
Things I Wish I’d Learnt Earlier About Property Investment
Nobody can get anywhere in life without making a few mistakes along the way; that’s part of the journey! But if I had known these things earlier in my property investment career, then life would have been a lot easier! We’ll start with the biggie: I should have starting investing in property earlier!! Here IContinue reading “Things I Wish I’d Learnt Earlier About Property Investment”
What are the Worries and Concerns of a Private Investor?
Here are a couple of common worries and concerns: Investor Concern: Money sat in the bank earning very little!Today’s research shows the best interest rates right now… with the top earner being just 1.11% APR – ANNUAL PERCENTAGE YIELD!!! That means if you have £20,000, your interest PER YEAR is only like to be aroundContinue reading “What are the Worries and Concerns of a Private Investor?”
The Credibility of People You’re Investing With.
I love property, but sadly the property investment industry is rife with sharks and peddlers, out to separate you from your hard-earned funds. Most people active in property know of many other property people across the country – and now that social media is a key part of business, it’s very easy to see whatContinue reading “The Credibility of People You’re Investing With.”
IT’S CARPET DAY!
Ever since I can remember, I have loved the smell of a new carpet. Call me weird, but there’s something distinctly pleasant about laying down on a new carpet and breathing in its delightful fresh scent. So you can imagine how excited I get on carpet day – that is, the day of theContinue reading “IT’S CARPET DAY!”
FAIR PRICE OR A FLEECING?
FAIR PRICE OR A FLEECING? CHRISTMAS – WEDDING – NEW YEAR’S EVE – LANDLORD What do all these words have in common? I’ll tell you: they make the sellers bump up the price of items and services unnecessarily! I’ve seen it this week in the local shopping centre. We’re a few days before Christmas andContinue reading “FAIR PRICE OR A FLEECING?”
Why We Should All Love a Council House
Why we should all love a council house! Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin… Back in the misty depths of time, not quite as far back as ancient Babylon, but a few decades back to that awesome period known as the 1980s… In this era there lived in mythical beast: Margaret Thatcher. Love orContinue reading “Why We Should All Love a Council House”
My Top Five Reasons Why Being in Property is Great
Here are my top five reasons why being in property is great! Here we go… Number 1: You get to help people. First and foremost, you are providing homes for tenants. There’s a real shortage of rental accommodation, and if you can help provide that service, it benefits both parties. A great reason to startContinue reading “My Top Five Reasons Why Being in Property is Great”
HALLOWEEN HORRORS… of Property!
I love Halloween! 🎃 👻 So as it’s October 31st, I will share with you some Halloween Horrors… of Property! There are many scary things about property that keep us terrified and awake at night… and some are just downright horrors! First one: mysterious happenings in the middle of the night! 😱 During a property’sContinue reading “HALLOWEEN HORRORS… of Property!”
KELLYANN MARTIN 