Tag: Strategy

Barry’s story – it could have been you!

Author: Mark Alexander

22nd May 2018, 8 years ago | 0

Barry’s story was written by the Mark Alexander back in December 2010. It has since been updated and re-published several...

Looking to get into property investment or expand your portfolio?

Author: Mark Alexander

17th January 2014, 12 years ago | 0

Back in September 2013 I wrote an about an HMO investment opportunity which could be of interest to people wanting...

Tax Treatment of Equity Loans for Buy to Let Landlords

Author: Mark Alexander

4th November 2013, 12 years ago | 0

I have been posting on numerous forums about the introduction of equity loans into the UK buy to let mortgage...

A well considered BuytoLet strategy is essential

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th October 2013, 13 years ago | 0

Provision for regular investment into rental properties needs a well considered BuytoLet strategy. A sensible Rainy Day fund is essential...

Rent to Rent Discussed on Radio 4 today in the next few minutes!

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2013, 13 years ago | 9

This Broadcast was meant to be last Wednesday but is instead being run today  between 12pm-1pm. Paul Shamplina, Founder of...

Case Study – 100% funding – Full transparency

Author: Howard

5th October 2013, 13 years ago | 25

We’ve all heard of those ‘no money down’ schemes (mortgage fraud scams) where a ‘property sourcer’ has negotiated a discount...

PRS Industry spokesman – please stand up!

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21st September 2013, 13 years ago | 7

Can you help me? Who would you consider to be the official spokesperson/body for the lettings industry? I’ve only been...

Newbie Questions re Capital Repayment

Author: Helen King

18th September 2013, 13 years ago | 4

I would really appreciate some input having read though the “Advice” articles here. I currently own my own home outright...

Is 100% buy to let leverage a good idea or not?

Author: Readers Question

10th September 2013, 13 years ago | 11

I’m looking to do my first time buy to let by releasing c. £25,000 -£37,000 equity from my main residence...

When to sign the AST and taking holding deposits

Author: Readers Question

7th September 2013, 13 years ago | 19

I have read that on no account should a landlord sign a new tenancy, unless he has vacant possession of...

Mortgage Express or Mortgage Distress?

Author: Mark Alexander

6th September 2013, 13 years ago | 58

The Mortgage Express exit strategy has been a hot potato since at least 2011 when they first met a group...

My tenants have asked about taking in a lodger

Author: Readers Question

3rd September 2013, 13 years ago | 23

I have rented a 4 bed house to four professional sharers for the last 7 years. Three of the sharers...

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Ready Made Property Tweets

Author: Mark Alexander

29th August 2013, 13 years ago | 1

If like me you are a big fan of Twitter you will no doubt enjoy sharing information with your fellow...

Rent to Rent Success Stories

Author: Mark Alexander

26th July 2013, 13 years ago | 26

There have been some real horror stories of Rent to Rent hitting the press of late and that’s not necessarily...

Having problems with a Rent2Rent kind of company

Author: Readers Question

22nd July 2013, 13 years ago | 3

Looks like my first attempt to enter the rental market has turned into a disaster. I just completed a flat...

Private Rented Sector Review – Conclusions and recommendations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th July 2013, 13 years ago | 7

The Private Rented Sector Review conclusions and recommendations published by the Communities and Local Government Committee: Simplifying regulation 1.  We recommend...

Latest PRS advice concerning ASTs, Voids, Referencing and Rent2Rent (e-news compilation)

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th July 2013, 13 years ago | 0

Rent2Rent contracts – if you’re going to to it do it right Rent2Rent companies are using the wrong letting contracts...

Shared student house let for my son – strategy advice request

Author: Readers Question

6th July 2013, 13 years ago | 5

I have a house for my student son and three friends. My question is quite simple. Would you do a...

Rent2Rent contracts – if you’re going to do it do it right ….

Author: Mark Alexander

5th July 2013, 13 years ago | 23

Rent2Rent companies are using the wrong letting contracts Whilst I have never been a fan of the Rent2Rent strategy I...

Newbie landlord in Birmingham seeks guidance

Author: Readers Question

28th June 2013, 13 years ago | 6

After getting married and settling down I have decided that property is the way forwards to make best use of...