Monthly Archives: October 2009

The great Lease Option miss-selling scam!

Posted on October 31, 2009 by David Coughlin

Diary of a UK Property Investor – The great Lease Option miss-selling scam! I have been speaking to many investors about Lease Options and I firmly believe they are a disaster waiting to happen. What are lease options?  Simply put, … Continue reading →

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10 top tips for preparing your property for viewing

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Rachel

First impressions are important, especially when you’re putting your property on the lettings market and want to attract tenants. Research suggests that potential tenants make their mind up about a property within 30 seconds of entering the property. To ensure … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Property Investing With Friends or Family

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Rachel

If you want to invest in property, but perhaps can’t afford to make the full financial commitment yet on your own, one option is to invest with friends or family. It’s not an option that appeals to everyone, and can … Continue reading →

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UK property prices expected to fall in 2010 with no concerted recovery until 2012, report predicts

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Marta

A concerted recovery in the UK residential property market is unlikely before 2012 but house prices will end the year 2% higher than at the start, according to analysts. The real estate recovery will be lead by London and southern … Continue reading →

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Why property investors should use Google Earth Part 2

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Rachel

As our previous post discussed, the Google Earth satellite mapping tool can offer huge benefits to property investors, as it lets you get another perspective on particular properties and areas. Here are some more practical ways in which you can … Continue reading →

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Why property investors should use Google Earth Part 1

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Rachel

The Google Earth satellite mapping system might not, at first mention, seem all that relevant to property investors. However, it’s an invaluable tool to have and there are many benefits to be gained by property investors who take the time … Continue reading →

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Development land prices rising in UK after two years of decline

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Marta

The price of development land in the UK has stopped falling and there could be a shortage in the long term if the property recovery is sustained, experts are warning. The latest research from property consultants Savills shows that the … Continue reading →

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Five common mistakes made by property investors

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Rachel

First-time and would-be property investors may think the property investment world is easy to break, but all too often they don’t do their homework and make silly mistakes. Here are five of the common mistakes made by first-time property investors. … Continue reading →

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Extra ‘sale and rent back’ rules

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Marta

Extra rules to regulate “sale and rent back” property deals are going to be brought in by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) next year. The FSA will ban “exploitative advertising and high-pressure sales techniques”, it said. It wants to protect … Continue reading →

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