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Property Investing Mistakes Part 4: Getting Too Emotionally Involved

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Rachel

In our property investing mistakes series, we’ve been looking at some of the common mistakes made by new property investors. In part 4, we’re turning our thoughts towards the problem of getting too emotionally involved in a property purchase. When … Continue reading →

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A to Z of Property Investing: G is for Goals

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Rachel

In our A to Z of Property Investing we’ve reached G – and G is for Goals. If you’re involved in the business of property investing, then it helps to have goals. Goals give you something to aim for and … Continue reading →

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A to Z of Property Investing: F is for Freehold

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Rachel

We’ve now got as far as F in our A to Z of Property Investing and F is for Freehold. As a property investor, it’s always advisable to double check what type of lease the property you have has before … Continue reading →

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A to Z of Property Investing: E is for Experience

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Rachel

In our A to Z of Property Investing series, we’ve reached E which, amongst other things, stands for Experience. All property investors have to start somewhere and not everyone is blessed with heaps of experience in the first instance. Whilst … Continue reading →

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A to Z of Property Investing: D is for Deals

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Rachel

When you’re working as a property investor and trying to make a profit on your investments, it’s only natural that deals will form part of your success. So it’s not surprising to hear that in the latest of our A … Continue reading →

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A to Z of Property Investing: B is for Buy-to-Let

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Rachel

In the property investing world, buy-to-let is a buzzword and concept that you can’t fail to miss. In fact, it’s the crux of the business for the majority of property investors. The idea of buy-to-let is pretty self-explanatory – you … Continue reading →

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A to Z of Property Investing: A is For Appreciation

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Rachel

There are all sorts of issues involved in successful property investing and in this A to Z guide, we’re going to be exploring some of them. To kick things off, A is for appreciation. In the property investing world, appreciation … 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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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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Investing in student property and HMOs

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Rachel

When you’re considering what type of property to invest and the location for it, one type that’s definitely worth thinking about is student accommodation. As recent news reports have highlighted, increasing numbers of students have applied for university this year … Continue reading →

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