What’s the Bad News for Property Investors?

Knowing the good news for property investors is only half the story! Investing in property is a roller coaster ride and you need to avoid major and minor mistakes when investing in property or you could lose a lot of money rather than gain the riches property investment can bring!

Here are our top 10 ‘bad news’ stories for property investors to be aware of!

What’s the Good News for Property Investors?

2009 has been an odd year for anyone involved in property. At the start of the year there were some fantastic bargains to be had as the media told ‘doom and gloom’ stories on a daily basis. However, all this ‘end of the world’ news meant that most sellers who didn’t have to move took their properties off the market and have stayed put.

Meanwhile, the dramatic drop in interest rates and the government’s tightening of regulations on lenders repossessing property has meant that the amount of stock on the market has fallen almost, if not more than, demand fell last year!

So is there any good news for current or wannabe investors? Read on to find out!

House Price Market Update September 2009

Market stats show property has had a little 'wobble' over the summer, with the percentage of properties sold versus for sale down from a high of 36% to a low of 27%, the lowest conversion since April 09.

Sellers and buyers are starting to stay at home again, with a real shortage of properties coming onto the market in some areas, however the number of buyers looking also fell according to Hometrack and NAEA.

Read on to find out which are the best and worse performing areas ....

Five Options for a Quick Sale

Selling a home quickly isn’t always easy, especially in the post credit crunch era! However, so you know how to sell your home fast, to a legitimate buyer, read our five ways to quickly and safely sell your home!

Find out how to sell your home fast by reading my five quick selling options!

Top 5 things you need to know BEFORE you think about buying a home abroad!

I know that if you want a holiday home you’ll be more interested in what and where you buy, but unfortunately if you don’t take into account the legal, tax and currency exchange details, it could become the worst purchase you’ve ever made.

Follow my Top Five Tips to ensure you make a successful purchase abroad.

Student Renting in the UK

Renting as a student in the UK can be quite a complex process. It’s not like renting as a professional or a family, most students have to secure the rental property AND agree the rental price ONE YEAR in advance! This does depend on where you are going to college/university, as some areas are over supplied, but in the main if you don’t secure your rental property early, you may be stuck in a location and property some distance from where you are studying.


Read on to find out what to be aware of if you are a student renting for the first time.

Selling a Flat

Some people don’t realise that selling a flat can be very different to selling a house. The main reason for the difference is that you don’t own the whole property and the land it sits on. Most flat owners in the UK are likely to have a freeholder that they pay ground rent and a service charge to. As a result, you own the flat on a ‘leasehold’ basis only, meaning that when selling there is a lot more that your legal company and the buyer’s legal company have to do to properly transfer ownership.

There are five key differences between selling a house and a flat. Read on to find out what these key differences are .....

Selling a Holiday Home or Property Overseas

With the recent credit crunch and issues with sterling falling against other currencies, many overseas owners are thinking of selling rather than buying a property abroad. However, there is little advice and help out there to know how to do this successfully. Selling a home abroad is very different to selling a property in the UK. Find out what the Five Key Issues are when it comes to selling a property overseas.