Property: Is it a business?

Property: Is it a business?

No matter how many properties you own and how much income you make, if you own property and rent it out, essentially it is a business.  A business needs to be run as a well oiled machine and is something that requires care and attention. I am aware that all too often...
New Years Resolutions: Saving for your dream

New Years Resolutions: Saving for your dream

What are your investment goals for 2016? Are you looking to buy yourself a new property? It is definitely a possible goal, but you do need to ensure that you have the funds behind you tog et you there. I’m a realist when it comes to property. Yes I own property...
Help to Buy: Equity Loans

Help to Buy: Equity Loans

In this second instalment of looking at the help available to first time buyers we assess the new help to buy scheme: Equity Loans. If you are a first time buyer and you are looking to buy a new build than this is the scheme for you. With an equity loan the Government...
Mood Boards – Your moment of calm

Mood Boards – Your moment of calm

Projects require a lot of co-ordination and patience as per my blog Property Managing Your Refurb. However there is one item in the refurbishment pipeline that can really change that around. Creating a mood board! Mood boards can be used for anything – a colour...
Help to Buy: Equity Loans

First Time Buyers – Help to Buy: ISA

First time buyers are getting a lot of help at the moment, and I think it is a great thing as property prices are spiralling upwards. One of the schemes implemented by the Government is the Help to Buy ISA. Basically you save and the Government will give you a bonus...