How to Buy Properties: Finding the Best Deals
Posted by: reipro, in How To Buy PropertiesPart of creating wealth by investing in real estate comes down to one simple thing: knowing how to buy properties. When you’re working with the right mentor, you’ll get a lot of advice about the best ways to buy homes; but if you’re still thinking about getting started, chances are good that you’re looking for the basics. Here are a few of them.
Think like a realtor when you want to be able to buy the right homes.
Real estate agents have marketing down to a science. They are almost always focused on getting the word out about their presence and what they can do to help someone sell a home. When you market your services - and let people know that if they need to sell, you’re there to buy the home - you’ll find that those who are looking for your services start to come to you.
Don’t be afraid to pick up the phone.
In these days of online marketing, online buying and email, it’s really easy to get into the habit of building a website or writing a letter; phone calls are far more personal and give you the chance to make a connection with a would be seller. A phone call also gives you the chance to see for yourself how motivated the seller may be.
Focus on marketing.
When you think that your focus is simply on learning how to buy properties when you want to succeed in real estate investment you’re overlooking something really important: buying houses is your goal, yes, but its your marketing that will get you there. Marketing is about understanding what sellers are looking for - and sending the right message.
Finding the right properties to buy is really about you as much as it’s about finding the right homes and sellers. Buying properties is about understanding where to look and how to let others know what you’re interested in and what you can do to help them meet their needs.
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April 21st, 2008 at 11:11 am
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April 26th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
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June 11th, 2009 at 10:33 am
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Summary : The Buy to Let Handbook: How to Invest for Profit in Residen This contains only rudimentary information.Detailed information on practical matters was missing for many aspects of buying to let, eg insurance - only advice offered is to contact your solicitor or insurance adviser.I obtained a FREE booklet from the Dept of the Deputy prime Minister that contained much of the information in this book. Title : The Buy-to-let Bible Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 1 Stars out of 5. Summary : Useful for basic information The availability of Buy to Let mortgages has allowed many people to become private landlords. But don’t expect to give up the day job if you’re thinking of venturing down that path today. It is just not possible to witness the growth in capital appreciation in property as we saw 5 years ago. This is the major factor that has allowed the author to accumulate 60 properties in the space of 6 years. He has simply remortgaged his properties as they have gone up in value and with each reduction in interest rates to further finance the buying of new properties. This would be impossible to do now. However, Buy to Let may still be an attractive proposition if you have access to large amounts of capital for the purpose of deposits and have a very long term investment horizon. It may be possible to build up a small portfolio but not to the extent that was possible with the growth rates we have previously observed. With the interest rate cycle at an end, it would be not be prudent to undertake such an investment unless you had a significant cash cushion between mortgage payments and your rental income. On a traditional repayment mortgage this would not be possible, only on a more risky interest only mortgage.The author only provides basic information, all of which is common sense. Additionally, he has wriiten a number of books related to this subject. 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June 22nd, 2009 at 8:25 am
[…] This is where double tax treaties come into play, and in the case of a Spanish resident owning property in the UK, the double tax treaty articles 13 (1) and 24(4) can ensure that any gain is taxed in the UK. Fortunately, you can usually avoid UK CGT by remaining non resident for a period of at least five complete tax years. In terms of Spanish tax, whilst the Spanish may be able to levy tax on the gain, the current position is that in practice many residents have found that the Spanish revenue authorities have not been interested in the gain arising in the UK.So the book is in practice correct and a very interesting and informative read to boot. Title : How to Avoid Stamp Duty Author : Russell Eaton Rating : 1 Stars out of 5. Summary : misleading title This book only really offers only the well known “chattels” route to avoiding stamp duty. It does point out that to be cautious one should only aportion chattels value at less than %5 of the property value, or risk attracting the attention of the Inland Reveneue. But otherwise as bjk100 points out this book is mainly a cut and paste job.It offers “Seven” strategies for resedential property - of these only the “threshold strategy” is relevant to avoiding stamp duty - and it’s straightforward - if the price is near the threshold then offer the threshold and try to make up the difference with chattels.The rest of the “strategies” in this section are either cut-and-paste jobs, (the same text is repeated paragraph for paragraph in many sections) or it is advice on how to fund your stamp duty with your mortgage - and this advice is also repeated over an over in multiple sections. There is also a couple of small sections dedicated to people buying more than one property at once, or people who want to swap properties - I can’t see that these two circumstances are that common, and the advice offered is simple common sense.Please NOTE - a large portion of this book is dedicated to how to fund your stamp duty and other conveyancing costs through a LARGER MORTGAGE. So the title is a fraud, there is no avoidance, it merely explains how to pay the stamp duty by expanding your mortgage.Do buy it if you want to read about the “cash back strategy” where you negotiate the price with the seller and then buy for a higher price and the seller gives you cash back - which you can use to fund stamp duty etc… but note again NO TAX IS AVOIDED, only DEFERRED - with interest.Then the book goes on to cut and past all the advice all over again with minor trivial alterations for “commercial” property.The only reason I bought this book is because I’m desparate, I’m lookign at a couple of properties right now, listed at 269K, and the impending stamp duty lunacy is giving me heartburn.I didn’t expect much, but my optimism was engaged by the three other reviews - I now wonder if the author is installing some astro-turf at amazon. Title : The Buy-to-let Bible Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Worth every penny A fantastic read. I’ve managed to get a lot of information about the buy to let market from a fried of mine and a few programs I’ve seen on the TV. However, I still found lots of useful information in the book. Clear and concise. Other Related Resources: 1: http://www.overseaspropertymall.com/regions/european-property/uk-property/shadow-falls-over-buy-to-let-schemes/2: http://www.power-to-the-people.co.uk/2008/09/gordon-brown-house-price-inflation/3: http://trpproperties.com/buy-home/can-we-buy-a-home-if-my-girlfriend-has-foreclosed-before4: http://tomscotney.com/2008/03/19/is-city-living-in-birmingham-sustainable/5: http://investorwealth.com/blog/2008/04/21/how-to-buy-properties-finding-the-best-deals/ […]
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August 13th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
[…] Title : Successful Property Letting: How to Make Money in Buy-to-let Author : David Lawrenson Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Required reading David Lawrenson has produced an excellent book. His experience as a landlord provides an invaluable insight into the intricacies of a market which can be challenging for the uninitiated. Thoroughly recommended! Title : The Buy to Let Handbook: How to Invest for Profit in Residential Property and Manage the Letting Yourself Author : Tony Booth Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Very helpful, excellent guide for those new to the market Very readable and informative. Covered all areas and even included a chapter on “Letting in Scotland”, which was the main reason I bought this one as many similar books do not cover this topic at all. You can even contact the author directly for further information on some topics! Title : How to Avoid Stamp Duty Author : Russell Eaton Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : A unique book Although this extraordinary book is devoted to stamp duty, it goes far beyond. It shows how to buy properties with no money down, using perfectly legal and ethical strategies. Also it shows how not to lose a property deal, whether buying or selling. I can’t praise this book highly enough - it really is a ‘must read’ for anybody buying or selling property. Title : The Buy-to-let Bible Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 1 Stars out of 5. Summary : Useful for basic information The availability of Buy to Let mortgages has allowed many people to become private landlords. But don’t expect to give up the day job if you’re thinking of venturing down that path today. It is just not possible to witness the growth in capital appreciation in property as we saw 5 years ago. This is the major factor that has allowed the author to accumulate 60 properties in the space of 6 years. He has simply remortgaged his properties as they have gone up in value and with each reduction in interest rates to further finance the buying of new properties. This would be impossible to do now. However, Buy to Let may still be an attractive proposition if you have access to large amounts of capital for the purpose of deposits and have a very long term investment horizon. It may be possible to build up a small portfolio but not to the extent that was possible with the growth rates we have previously observed. With the interest rate cycle at an end, it would be not be prudent to undertake such an investment unless you had a significant cash cushion between mortgage payments and your rental income. On a traditional repayment mortgage this would not be possible, only on a more risky interest only mortgage.The author only provides basic information, all of which is common sense. Additionally, he has wriiten a number of books related to this subject. Do you really want to be subsidising the deposit for his next house? As they say, if you can’t do, teach! Well, the end of the road has arrived for Buy to Let, and this is exactly what the author is doing. Title : The Buy-to-let Bible Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 1 Stars out of 5. Summary : Buy something else I bought this book having seen some of the other reviews and now feel compelled to write my own. How anybody can rate this book 5 stars is beyond my comprehension. There is no content in this book. over 50% of this book (pages 89-226) consists of a ‘reference chapter’ The rest of the book is far too short to be worth looking at. You are best finding out information on the internet than wasting your money on this book. Title : Buy To Let: The Keysteps Series Author : Stuart Powers Rating : 4 Stars out of 5. Summary : A good BASIC intro This is a good basic introduction to buy-to-let property. It has information on most aspects of buy-to-let but only in a very cursory, passing way. This is good for those with no knowledge on buy-to-let and points you in the right direction to find follow up information. Don’t expect in-depth insights into this type of investment, but it is useful in learning about buy-to-let terms and procedures. Worth a look if you’re a complete beginner, otherwise look elsewhere. Title : How to Make Money from Property: The Expert Guide to Property Investment Author : Adam Walker Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Finally, a practical, UK focused real estate book! Since I was already considering investing in the property market but wanted to find out more about the opportunities in the UK, I was getting frustrated at the U.S. focus. When I found this book, I was initially skeptical, but on reading it I found this to be my first step in the property investment ladder.Invest in this book today and make it your first valuable property investment too! Title : How to Avoid Property Tax Author : Carl Bayley Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : How to Avoid Property Tax This book really has been indispensable for us over the last few months. My husband and I made the decision last year to buy several properties, with the hope that eventually these would provide a good income when we retire. After seeking some advice we went ahead but neither of us knew much about the tax side of things.How to Avoid Property Tax has helped us out on so many different matters, and must have saved us a fortune already in consultancy fees and tax. Particularly useful, I found, was the large amount of information explaining all the expenses we can claim against our tax - the list is huge.Thankfully we have now got all our affairs under control, and running smoothly. We are considering venturing into commercial property to a limited extent, and again this book has proven hugely helpful.It really does come very highly recommended, due to the wide range of tax issues covered and the high level of detail the author has crammed into each chapter. It is very well written and easy to understand - which is always good for people like me who have no prior experience in these matters!Many Thanks. Title : Buy-to-Let Property Hotspots: Where to buy property and how to let it for profit Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 2 Stars out of 5. Summary : Stay with the Buy-to-Let Bible. This book was disappointing after having read the very informative Buy-to-Let Bible.The ‘hotspots’ listed tend to be large areas which may contain true hotspots,but I feel the information given is too vague.Suggested yields are generally less than advised in the Buy-to-Let Bible.Having researched the market in the North for the last few months,there are a number of good opportunities for buy to let that have been overlooked by this book,but were mentioned at the back of the ‘bible’. Title : How to Avoid Property Tax Author : Carl Bayley Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : A Fantastic book for property investors and landlords Having been in the business for many years, I must say that this is the best book on the subject I have come across so far. It is full of useful tips and strategies and I can honestly say it has saved me a small fortune in tax this year. Definitely recommended. 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August 14th, 2009 at 2:01 am
[…] Title : How to Avoid Stamp Duty Author : Russell Eaton Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Paid most of my deposit I bought this book in November 2005 and was amazed at the strategies you can use to save money. In fact, one of the strategies saved me more than GBP2,000 and this went towards my deposit and legal fees (a great help). The strategies in the book can also be used by anybody selling property, as it shows how to offer property free of stamp duty as a way of attracting a sale. This really is a great book which I recommend to anybody buying or selling property in the UK. Title : The Buy to Let Handbook: How to Invest for Profit in Residential Property and Manage the Letting Yourself Author : Tony Booth Rating : 4 Stars out of 5. Summary : A Useful Starting Point I found this book accessible and informative as a first point of reference for a potential novice landlord. Whilst some of the information may be a little sketchy, for example that concerning calculating the financial viability of buying-to-let, the book does contain a readable overview of the main stages involved in the process. Title : How to Make Money from Property: The Expert Guide to Property Investment Author : Adam Walker Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Finally, a practical, UK focused real estate book! Since I was already considering investing in the property market but wanted to find out more about the opportunities in the UK, I was getting frustrated at the U.S. focus. When I found this book, I was initially skeptical, but on reading it I found this to be my first step in the property investment ladder.Invest in this book today and make it your first valuable property investment too! Title : The Seven Pillars of Buy-to-let Wisdom Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 4 Stars out of 5. Summary : Another easy to read guide… I read somewhere that this book was for the person that had already invested in property. I have yet to make my first purchase and am reading up on the subject before trying to convince my wife to free up some equity in our home! This book gives advice on the “Seven Pillars” with easy to understand language, examples and practical advice.As with the other books by Ajay that I have (Bible and Beat the clock) there is repetition, but as a novice investor anything that drives home his points is welcome.On it’s own I think it is lacking a certain something, but in conjunction with the other books by him and others it finds it’s place and I think it will be a core text when I do eventually start purchasing properties. Other Related Resources: 1: http://fabulousblueporcupine.wordpress.com/2008/02/05/lebensraum-und-schadenfreude/2: http://www.reclaiming-spaces.org/transformation/archives/743: http://www.shelterrific.com/2008/09/26/post-off-are-you-worried-about-the-price-of-your-home/4: http://blog.britishhomesgroup.com/2009/01/20/4-bedroom-florida-villa-for-under-60000/5: http://investorwealth.com/blog/2008/04/21/how-to-buy-properties-finding-the-best-deals/ […]
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August 14th, 2009 at 4:51 am
[…] Title : The Buy-to-let Bible Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 3 Stars out of 5. Summary : Needs updating! OK, so property is a fast moving market, so I guess a book can get out of date very quick. Ajays examples are just so unrealistic in todays market. With normal (high risk) yields rarely exceeding 7%, his 12% model is completely out of touch. Those getting into B2L now will be including long term growth in their models.An interesting read, but needs an update. I’d recommend his 7 pillars book! Title : The Seven Pillars of Buy-to-let Wisdom Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 4 Stars out of 5. Summary : Another easy to read guide… I read somewhere that this book was for the person that had already invested in property. I have yet to make my first purchase and am reading up on the subject before trying to convince my wife to free up some equity in our home! This book gives advice on the “Seven Pillars” with easy to understand language, examples and practical advice.As with the other books by Ajay that I have (Bible and Beat the clock) there is repetition, but as a novice investor anything that drives home his points is welcome.On it’s own I think it is lacking a certain something, but in conjunction with the other books by him and others it finds it’s place and I think it will be a core text when I do eventually start purchasing properties. Title : Successful Property Letting: How to Make Money in Buy-to-let Author : David Lawrenson Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Very thorough, full of facts and highly recommended As an experienced property investor I found this book still taught me lots that I didn’t know already. The chapters on how to find the right property in the right location and the one on how to reference tenants (so as not to end up with the tenant from hell!) were particularly good. There’s also a good tenancy agreement in the index and a useful list of addresses for other organisations too. It’s also written in an easy to read style and made me laugh a few times too, which for a hard bitten landlady isn’t easy!Highly recommended. Title : Using a Property Company to Save Tax Author : Carl Bayley Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Easy to read and very informative I bought this book for my daughter and son in law, who have taken charge of several properties previously belonging to myself. I decided to look up a few points before passing the book along, and ended up reading the whole thing and ordering another copy for her, as I found the book very easy to read (I was expecting to be overwhelmed with accountant’s talk), and very informative indeed. It is nice to see that the book is updated regularly, and I will certainly be buying future publications. Title : How to Avoid Stamp Duty Author : Russell Eaton Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : A unique book Although this extraordinary book is devoted to stamp duty, it goes far beyond. It shows how to buy properties with no money down, using perfectly legal and ethical strategies. Also it shows how not to lose a property deal, whether buying or selling. I can’t praise this book highly enough - it really is a ‘must read’ for anybody buying or selling property. Title : Buy to Let: The Key Steps (Keysteps) Author : Stuart Powers Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : lets get started this books gives all the relevent information on getting started on the property ladder of buying to let, very informative and easy to read and understand Title : How to Avoid Stamp Duty Author : Russell Eaton Rating : 1 Stars out of 5. Summary : Cut n Paste I was very dissappointed with this book, it only contains a couple of ideas and not much that isn’t already obvious. The few techniques it does describe are then repeated with slight variations and re-badged as new techniques within later chapters in the book. Whole chapters are practically cut and paste in this way so much that it’s pointless re-reading them again (although the author encourages you to do this). Schoolboy tricks, write a chapter then copy it eight times with new headings and pretend you’ve written a book - not!Schoolboy antics, write a chapter then copy it eight times with new headings and pretend you’ve written a book - not! Other Related Resources: 1: http://www.100mortgages.org/20081107/bradford-bingley-pass-on-interest-cut-to-help-buy-to-let/2: http://bournemouthpainterdecorator.com/2008/09/22/redecorating-your-bournemouth-or-poole-rented-room-or-buy-to-let-property/3: http://www.vfmholidays.co.uk/travelnews/?p=334: http://www.myseoblog.net/2008/05/05/make-your-blog-a-dofollow-and-attract-more-visitors/5: http://investorwealth.com/blog/2008/04/21/how-to-buy-properties-finding-the-best-deals/ […]
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October 3rd, 2009 at 7:43 pm
[…] Overall a practical easy to read reference book for those either in or thinking about entering the buy-to-let market. Title : How to Avoid Property Tax Author : Carl Bayley Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Easy to understand tax advice, great book. I don’t usually write reviews but feel compelled to write one about this fantastic book.Apart from being the only tax book I’ve read that’s written in plain English, just one small tip in the capital gains tax section has saved me a stack of money - £8,000 to be precise. Every property investor should have this little gem on their bookshelf. Title : The Seven Pillars of Buy-to-let Wisdom Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 4 Stars out of 5. Summary : An excellent follow-up This is the follow up book the the bestselling, and extremely useful “Buy To Let Bible” by the same author. Although obviously there is a certain amount of covering of the same points, it is worth referring to both books if one is considering venturing into this type of business. The text is well set-out and easily digestible, and you are not in danger of being bogged down in facts and figures. I have used this book a great deal in my own business life and find it very user-friendly. Highly recommended. Title : How to Avoid Property Tax Author : Carl Bayley Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : A Fantastic book for property investors and landlords Having been in the business for many years, I must say that this is the best book on the subject I have come across so far. It is full of useful tips and strategies and I can honestly say it has saved me a small fortune in tax this year. Definitely recommended. Other Related Resources: 1: http://blog.bancajahabitat.co.uk/location-is-crucial-with-buy-to-let-property/2: http://tomscotney.com/2008/03/19/is-city-living-in-birmingham-sustainable/3: http://propertyinstlucia.com/article-the-independent-2/4: http://www.gridlink.net/index.php/archives/8105: http://investorwealth.com/blog/2008/04/21/how-to-buy-properties-finding-the-best-deals/ […]
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October 22nd, 2009 at 11:59 am
[…] This is where double tax treaties come into play, and in the case of a Spanish resident owning property in the UK, the double tax treaty articles 13 (1) and 24(4) can ensure that any gain is taxed in the UK. Fortunately, you can usually avoid UK CGT by remaining non resident for a period of at least five complete tax years. In terms of Spanish tax, whilst the Spanish may be able to levy tax on the gain, the current position is that in practice many residents have found that the Spanish revenue authorities have not been interested in the gain arising in the UK.So the book is in practice correct and a very interesting and informative read to boot. Title : How to Make Money from Property: The Expert Guide to Property Investment Author : Adam Walker Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Finally, a practical, UK focused real estate book! Since I was already considering investing in the property market but wanted to find out more about the opportunities in the UK, I was getting frustrated at the U.S. focus. When I found this book, I was initially skeptical, but on reading it I found this to be my first step in the property investment ladder.Invest in this book today and make it your first valuable property investment too! Title : The Buy-to-let Bible Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 1 Stars out of 5. Summary : Useful for basic information The availability of Buy to Let mortgages has allowed many people to become private landlords. But don’t expect to give up the day job if you’re thinking of venturing down that path today. It is just not possible to witness the growth in capital appreciation in property as we saw 5 years ago. This is the major factor that has allowed the author to accumulate 60 properties in the space of 6 years. He has simply remortgaged his properties as they have gone up in value and with each reduction in interest rates to further finance the buying of new properties. This would be impossible to do now. However, Buy to Let may still be an attractive proposition if you have access to large amounts of capital for the purpose of deposits and have a very long term investment horizon. It may be possible to build up a small portfolio but not to the extent that was possible with the growth rates we have previously observed. With the interest rate cycle at an end, it would be not be prudent to undertake such an investment unless you had a significant cash cushion between mortgage payments and your rental income. On a traditional repayment mortgage this would not be possible, only on a more risky interest only mortgage.The author only provides basic information, all of which is common sense. Additionally, he has wriiten a number of books related to this subject. Do you really want to be subsidising the deposit for his next house? As they say, if you can’t do, teach! Well, the end of the road has arrived for Buy to Let, and this is exactly what the author is doing. Title : How to Avoid Property Tax Author : Carl Bayley Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : A Fantastic book for property investors and landlords Having been in the business for many years, I must say that this is the best book on the subject I have come across so far. It is full of useful tips and strategies and I can honestly say it has saved me a small fortune in tax this year. Definitely recommended. Title : The Buy-to-let Bible Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : An essential and practical book There are several books on the market now concerning the subject of “Buy To Let”, but I find this to be undoubtedly the best. It can be easily used as a practical, step-by-step reference point when venturing into this potentially hazardous field. Ajay Ahuja holds your hand, so to speak, in a concise but never patronising style that is high on information and low on “I’ve been there and done it” anecdotes that can be prevalent and irritating in many books. The method of presentation is both logical and clear to read and consequently easy to digest. The approach is very much step by step. So many companions to a certain field of business blind the reader with science, providing an often unhelpful mire of indegestible facts and figures. Ajay Ahuja manages to steer clear of that while at the same time using such information as is necessary to help one along the way. His case studies and examples are particularly easy to understand.Personally, I am now becoming relatively successful in this field and found this book invaluable as a starting point. Definitely a worthwhile buy. Other Related Resources: 1: http://home-business.vjad.net/home-business/how-family-offset-mortgages-can-help-get-a-home2: http://www.marywaringpropertyinvestment.co.uk/2009/02/24/261/3: http://www.whylp.com/?p=584: http://www.moneyandminds.com/know-about-money-and-finance-more-may-help-you-beat-todays-recession/5: http://investorwealth.com/blog/2008/04/21/how-to-buy-properties-finding-the-best-deals/ […]
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October 25th, 2009 at 7:29 am
[…] Title : Buy-to-Let Property Hotspots: Where to buy property and how to let it for profit Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 4 Stars out of 5. Summary : How to save time and money This book is ideal for people that don’t want to spend time locating areas of the country in which to invest. A great deal of the “grunt-work” is already accounted for, in these pages. I don’t have to scout the country to determine, in which towns I should concentrate my portfolio. Thanks. Title : How to Avoid Stamp Duty Author : Russell Eaton Rating : 1 Stars out of 5. Summary : misleading title This book only really offers only the well known “chattels” route to avoiding stamp duty. It does point out that to be cautious one should only aportion chattels value at less than %5 of the property value, or risk attracting the attention of the Inland Reveneue. But otherwise as bjk100 points out this book is mainly a cut and paste job.It offers “Seven” strategies for resedential property - of these only the “threshold strategy” is relevant to avoiding stamp duty - and it’s straightforward - if the price is near the threshold then offer the threshold and try to make up the difference with chattels.The rest of the “strategies” in this section are either cut-and-paste jobs, (the same text is repeated paragraph for paragraph in many sections) or it is advice on how to fund your stamp duty with your mortgage - and this advice is also repeated over an over in multiple sections. There is also a couple of small sections dedicated to people buying more than one property at once, or people who want to swap properties - I can’t see that these two circumstances are that common, and the advice offered is simple common sense.Please NOTE - a large portion of this book is dedicated to how to fund your stamp duty and other conveyancing costs through a LARGER MORTGAGE. So the title is a fraud, there is no avoidance, it merely explains how to pay the stamp duty by expanding your mortgage.Do buy it if you want to read about the “cash back strategy” where you negotiate the price with the seller and then buy for a higher price and the seller gives you cash back - which you can use to fund stamp duty etc… but note again NO TAX IS AVOIDED, only DEFERRED - with interest.Then the book goes on to cut and past all the advice all over again with minor trivial alterations for “commercial” property.The only reason I bought this book is because I’m desparate, I’m lookign at a couple of properties right now, listed at 269K, and the impending stamp duty lunacy is giving me heartburn.I didn’t expect much, but my optimism was engaged by the three other reviews - I now wonder if the author is installing some astro-turf at amazon. Title : How to Make Money from Property: The Expert Guide to Property Investment Author : Adam Walker Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Essential reading Unlike similar books written by US authors on the subject of property investment, this book deals with the subject in the UK. Some points made by the author I have not seen anywhere else and could really make the difference between success and failure. It doesn’t bang the drum like other motivational investment books but deals with the essentials in a very business like manner. It covers almost every aspect of property investment, but not in tremendous depth, which is pity. This book will give you enough information to get started, but keep your feet on the ground.To sum up, if you’re about to begin investing in property in the UK, you must read this book. I will be looking for more by this author. Definitely worth buying. Title : How to Avoid Property Tax Author : Carl Bayley Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : A Fantastic book for property investors and landlords Having been in the business for many years, I must say that this is the best book on the subject I have come across so far. It is full of useful tips and strategies and I can honestly say it has saved me a small fortune in tax this year. Definitely recommended. Title : Retire Rich with a Property Pension Author : Nick Braun Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Highly Recommended The advice in this book is essential for anyone who, like myself, is considering property as a retirement investment. The straightforward advice on the pros and cons of using property as a pension asset is written in plain English and the style of writing makes it very easy to read, whilst remaining informative. I recommend this highly. Title : How to Avoid Property Tax Author : Carl Bayley Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : A fasinating read A property investor friend told me about How to Avoid Property by Carl Bayley so I decided to buy a copy for myself.I must say this book’s certainly worth every penny. It has lots of clear advice on how to pay less income tax and capital gains tax on your property investments and tells you precisely what you can and cannot do.It’s also easy to read with lots of clear examples which makes a change from other tax books! Title : Non-Resident Offshore Tax Planning Author : Lee Hadnum Rating : 1 Stars out of 5. Summary : I wouldn’t trust it At only 122 pages it’s only about as thick as a magazine, this would be fair enough if it was accurate… however the area I was interested in regarding the sale of property in the uk while a resident in Spain as covered page 37-38 states I would escape capital gains tax altogether IS INCORRECT. The author does not understand the the concept of dual tax treaties which stop someone from paying tax twice but does not help in avoiding tax, so even though article 13(1) states that capital gains from immovable property MAY be taxed in the country it is situated (ie the UK) it does not prevent the Spanish from also taxing it if you are resident there (WHICH THEY WILL AT 15%), the author needs to understand MAY does not mean MAY ONLY. Title : How to Profit from Off-Plan Property Author : Alyssa Savage Rating : 3 Stars out of 5. Summary : neilythere This book is full of useful information presented in a way that is very easy to understand. The author goes to great lengths to explain each point, sometimes too much in my opinion. My only real criticism of the book is the price. At £25 I was expecting a large hard backed book but when a rather thin paperback arrived in the post I was somewhat disappointed. Title : How to Profit from Off-Plan Property Author : Alyssa Savage Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : An invaluable resource for off-plan investors Having looked for some time to find some decent information on off-plan property investment, this book is the best out there in my opinion. I found it very easy to read, and the examples and case studies were very helpful in allowing me to fully understand many of the practices involved with this form of investment.The authors’ extensive experience is clearly evident, and I would gladly recommend this book to others. Title : The Buy-to-let Bible Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Worth every penny A fantastic read. I’ve managed to get a lot of information about the buy to let market from a fried of mine and a few programs I’ve seen on the TV. However, I still found lots of useful information in the book. Clear and concise. Title : How to Avoid Property Tax Author : Carl Bayley Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Easy to understand tax advice, great book. I don’t usually write reviews but feel compelled to write one about this fantastic book.Apart from being the only tax book I’ve read that’s written in plain English, just one small tip in the capital gains tax section has saved me a stack of money - £8,000 to be precise. Every property investor should have this little gem on their bookshelf. Title : The Buy-to-let Bible Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 3 Stars out of 5. Summary : Needs updating! OK, so property is a fast moving market, so I guess a book can get out of date very quick. Ajays examples are just so unrealistic in todays market. With normal (high risk) yields rarely exceeding 7%, his 12% model is completely out of touch. Those getting into B2L now will be including long term growth in their models.An interesting read, but needs an update. I’d recommend his 7 pillars book! Title : Using a Property Company to Save Tax Author : Carl Bayley Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : An excellent, informative book This is essential reading for anyone considering using a property company to run their business. Completely up-to-date and easy to read, it is full of useful information that came in very helpful when I was faced with this decision - I would whole-heartedly recommend the book to anyone in the same boat! Title : Successful Property Letting: How to Make Money in Buy-to-let Author : David Lawrenson Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Simply the best on this subject An artist is judged by his paintings, what a masterpiece of a book David Lawrenson has written!I have read no less than seven books on this subject by various authors but most are written by people who have usually interviewed others or have very little experience and most importantly rarely speak candidly about their mistakes or how to resolve the issues ASAP. This is what the landlords need to know to avoid such hazards and David Lawrenson has captured the need for this perfectly. Nor is it tedious to read.Anyone can tell you about how to do this or how to do that, but there is no substitute for experience for anything in life. That is a FACT!This book is written from many years of firsthand experience with such simplicity, detail and indepth advice on everything, it truly is worth its weight in gold and is indispensible. For a novice or professional buy-to-let investor, this book should be the reference (it is the only one required on this subject in my opinion). I cannot praise this book enough.Value for money is an understatement for this book, I am not kidding! Other Related Resources: 1: http://www.overseaspropertymall.com/regions/european-property/uk-property/shadow-falls-over-buy-to-let-schemes/2: http://www.paseoatsdsu.com/mortgage-calculator.html3: http://www.busyoutdoors.com/blog/outdoors-news/caravan-parks-to-receive-the-five-star-treatment4: http://www.articlr.com/2008/11/27/buy-to-let-investment-in-cyprus/5: http://investorwealth.com/blog/2008/04/21/how-to-buy-properties-finding-the-best-deals/ […]
October 25th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
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October 28th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
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October 29th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
[…] Title : Buy To Let: The Keysteps Series Author : Stuart Powers Rating : 4 Stars out of 5. Summary : A good BASIC intro This is a good basic introduction to buy-to-let property. It has information on most aspects of buy-to-let but only in a very cursory, passing way. This is good for those with no knowledge on buy-to-let and points you in the right direction to find follow up information. Don’t expect in-depth insights into this type of investment, but it is useful in learning about buy-to-let terms and procedures. Worth a look if you’re a complete beginner, otherwise look elsewhere. Title : Making Money from Letting: How to Buy and Let Residential Property for Profit Author : Moira Stewart Rating : 1 Stars out of 5. Summary : Waste of money one hour of my life wasted. Easy to get through but no substance. Not worth reading. Title : The Buy to Let Handbook: How to Invest for Profit in Residential Property and Manage the Letting Yourself Author : Tony Booth Rating : 1 Stars out of 5. Summary : The Buy to Let Handbook: How to Invest for Profit in Residen This contains only rudimentary information.Detailed information on practical matters was missing for many aspects of buying to let, eg insurance - only advice offered is to contact your solicitor or insurance adviser.I obtained a FREE booklet from the Dept of the Deputy prime Minister that contained much of the information in this book. Title : How to Profit from Off-Plan Property Author : Alyssa Savage Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : An invaluable resource for off-plan investors Having looked for some time to find some decent information on off-plan property investment, this book is the best out there in my opinion. I found it very easy to read, and the examples and case studies were very helpful in allowing me to fully understand many of the practices involved with this form of investment.The authors’ extensive experience is clearly evident, and I would gladly recommend this book to others. Title : The Buy-to-let Bible Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Worth every penny A fantastic read. I’ve managed to get a lot of information about the buy to let market from a fried of mine and a few programs I’ve seen on the TV. However, I still found lots of useful information in the book. Clear and concise. Title : The Buy to Let Handbook: How to Invest for Profit in Residential Property and Manage the Letting Yourself Author : Tony Booth Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Very helpful, excellent guide for those new to the market Very readable and informative. Covered all areas and even included a chapter on “Letting in Scotland”, which was the main reason I bought this one as many similar books do not cover this topic at all. You can even contact the author directly for further information on some topics! Title : The Buy to Let Handbook: How to Invest for Profit in Residential Property and Manage the Letting Yourself Author : Tony Booth Rating : 4 Stars out of 5. Summary : A Useful Starting Point I found this book accessible and informative as a first point of reference for a potential novice landlord. Whilst some of the information may be a little sketchy, for example that concerning calculating the financial viability of buying-to-let, the book does contain a readable overview of the main stages involved in the process. Title : How to Avoid Property Tax Author : Carl Bayley Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Easy to understand tax advice, great book. I don’t usually write reviews but feel compelled to write one about this fantastic book.Apart from being the only tax book I’ve read that’s written in plain English, just one small tip in the capital gains tax section has saved me a stack of money - £8,000 to be precise. Every property investor should have this little gem on their bookshelf. Title : The Buy-to-let Bible Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 1 Stars out of 5. Summary : Buy something else I bought this book having seen some of the other reviews and now feel compelled to write my own. How anybody can rate this book 5 stars is beyond my comprehension. There is no content in this book. over 50% of this book (pages 89-226) consists of a ‘reference chapter’ The rest of the book is far too short to be worth looking at. You are best finding out information on the internet than wasting your money on this book. Title : Using a Property Company to Save Tax Author : Carl Bayley Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Easy to read and very informative I bought this book for my daughter and son in law, who have taken charge of several properties previously belonging to myself. I decided to look up a few points before passing the book along, and ended up reading the whole thing and ordering another copy for her, as I found the book very easy to read (I was expecting to be overwhelmed with accountant’s talk), and very informative indeed. It is nice to see that the book is updated regularly, and I will certainly be buying future publications. Other Related Resources: 1: http://www.saiweb.co.uk/property-investment/buy-to-let-madness2: http://blog.bancajahabitat.co.uk/location-is-crucial-with-buy-to-let-property/3: http://www.loanplan.co.uk/refused-for-an-unsecured-loans-a-secured-loan-may-be-an-option/4: http://bankdep.com/?p=715: http://investorwealth.com/blog/2008/04/21/how-to-buy-properties-finding-the-best-deals/ […]
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:14 pm
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November 3rd, 2009 at 8:57 am
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November 3rd, 2009 at 10:38 am
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November 3rd, 2009 at 3:16 pm
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November 12th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
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November 12th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
[…] Title : Successful Property Letting: How to Make Money in Buy-to-let Author : David Lawrenson Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Very thorough, full of facts and highly recommended As an experienced property investor I found this book still taught me lots that I didn’t know already. The chapters on how to find the right property in the right location and the one on how to reference tenants (so as not to end up with the tenant from hell!) were particularly good. There’s also a good tenancy agreement in the index and a useful list of addresses for other organisations too. It’s also written in an easy to read style and made me laugh a few times too, which for a hard bitten landlady isn’t easy!Highly recommended. Title : The Buy to Let Handbook: How to Invest for Profit in Residential Property and Manage the Letting Yourself Author : Tony Booth Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Very helpful, excellent guide for those new to the market Very readable and informative. Covered all areas and even included a chapter on “Letting in Scotland”, which was the main reason I bought this one as many similar books do not cover this topic at all. You can even contact the author directly for further information on some topics! Title : Buy To Let: The Keysteps Series Author : Stuart Powers Rating : 4 Stars out of 5. Summary : A good BASIC intro This is a good basic introduction to buy-to-let property. It has information on most aspects of buy-to-let but only in a very cursory, passing way. This is good for those with no knowledge on buy-to-let and points you in the right direction to find follow up information. Don’t expect in-depth insights into this type of investment, but it is useful in learning about buy-to-let terms and procedures. Worth a look if you’re a complete beginner, otherwise look elsewhere. Title : How to Avoid Inheritance Tax Author : Carl Bayley Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : A great source of IHT information I would have to say this is probably the best book on inheritance tax I have read. The clear examples used made it very easy for me to understand exactly what was going on with my current IHT situation and I have no doubt that many of the tips will help me reduce my final bill quite significantly. There’s a lot of very good info on trusts and how they can be used to cut inheritance tax. Title : The Buy to Let Handbook: How to Invest for Profit in Residential Property and Manage the Letting Yourself Author : Tony Booth Rating : 1 Stars out of 5. Summary : The Buy to Let Handbook: How to Invest for Profit in Residen This contains only rudimentary information.Detailed information on practical matters was missing for many aspects of buying to let, eg insurance - only advice offered is to contact your solicitor or insurance adviser.I obtained a FREE booklet from the Dept of the Deputy prime Minister that contained much of the information in this book. Title : Buy-to-Let Property Hotspots: Where to buy property and how to let it for profit Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 2 Stars out of 5. Summary : Stay with the Buy-to-Let Bible. This book was disappointing after having read the very informative Buy-to-Let Bible.The ‘hotspots’ listed tend to be large areas which may contain true hotspots,but I feel the information given is too vague.Suggested yields are generally less than advised in the Buy-to-Let Bible.Having researched the market in the North for the last few months,there are a number of good opportunities for buy to let that have been overlooked by this book,but were mentioned at the back of the ‘bible’. Title : How to Make Money from Property: The Expert Guide to Property Investment Author : Adam Walker Rating : 2 Stars out of 5. Summary : Don’t bother with this one I don’t know who these people are who wrote the reviews above (or are they below?) - friends of the author I would imagine. The book has SOME interesting points in it and does have some things that make you go “are yes that’s a good point” BUT it is padded out with the obvious, lots of “case studies” and other space filling techniques (e.g. a few blank or almost blank pages here and there AND a series of very short letters describing how to negotiate the buying price of a property that take up three and half side of the book and could be summarised in about three-quarters of a side).In my opinion it’s a very expensive book for the quantity and quality of material it contains. Other Related Resources: 1: http://brokenbritain.org/2008/12/04/80-quid-from-oblivion/2: http://kantrarom.net/buy-to-let-insurance-how-does-it-work/3: http://www.myseoblog.net/2008/05/05/make-your-blog-a-dofollow-and-attract-more-visitors/4: http://www.cosmeticsurgeryprocedure.com/news/1358/economy-limps-ahead-in-first-quarter-cbs-news/5: http://investorwealth.com/blog/2008/04/21/how-to-buy-properties-finding-the-best-deals/ […]
November 13th, 2009 at 2:03 am
[…] Buy this if you have a spare 80k or so a great mortgage broker and you haven’t been to London, otherwise your not really losing out. Title : Investing in the Student Buy-to-Let Market: How To Make Money From Student Accommodation Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 1 Stars out of 5. Summary : Not a wise investment. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking to specifically buy a property locally aimed at the student market or rent out an existing property to students.Only 50 of the 250 pages of this book are dedicated to giving advice on investing in the Student Buy-to-Let market. The rest of the book is a list of facts and figures about university areas throughout the country - most of which will be totally irrelevant unless you are unsure of where to buy your property/properties or are looking to invest in different parts of the country. Title : Successful Property Letting: How to Make Money in Buy-to-let Author : David Lawrenson Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Essential Reading for any Landlord Having recently become a “buy-to-let” landlord myself, I was looking for a book which would tell me everything I needed to know about the property letting game. A number of publications I came across seemed to be extremely detailed and difficult to get to grips with. A friend of mine then recommended David Lawrenson’s book on the subject and I promptly followed his advice and bought it. I wasn’t disappointed.This book covers all areas of property letting but better still, it covers it in a simple and easy to understand format. The author shares his own experiences of being a landlord and informs the reader of potential danger areas to watch out for. The advice offered is straight forward, practical and informative but most of all, accessible to the reader. Areas I found particularly helpful were those on property tax (a minefield explained easily) and advice on how to keep your property let at all times (essential for any landlord). Overall, I would recommend this book for any type of landlord. Whether new to the game or experienced, there is excellent information and advice contained within it’s pages. It has become an essential reference guide for me in all matters relating to buy-to-let. Highly recommended. Title : The Buy-to-let Bible Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 1 Stars out of 5. Summary : Useful for basic information The availability of Buy to Let mortgages has allowed many people to become private landlords. But don’t expect to give up the day job if you’re thinking of venturing down that path today. It is just not possible to witness the growth in capital appreciation in property as we saw 5 years ago. This is the major factor that has allowed the author to accumulate 60 properties in the space of 6 years. He has simply remortgaged his properties as they have gone up in value and with each reduction in interest rates to further finance the buying of new properties. This would be impossible to do now. However, Buy to Let may still be an attractive proposition if you have access to large amounts of capital for the purpose of deposits and have a very long term investment horizon. It may be possible to build up a small portfolio but not to the extent that was possible with the growth rates we have previously observed. With the interest rate cycle at an end, it would be not be prudent to undertake such an investment unless you had a significant cash cushion between mortgage payments and your rental income. On a traditional repayment mortgage this would not be possible, only on a more risky interest only mortgage.The author only provides basic information, all of which is common sense. Additionally, he has wriiten a number of books related to this subject. Do you really want to be subsidising the deposit for his next house? As they say, if you can’t do, teach! Well, the end of the road has arrived for Buy to Let, and this is exactly what the author is doing. Title : Using a Property Company to Save Tax Author : Carl Bayley Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Easy to read and very informative I bought this book for my daughter and son in law, who have taken charge of several properties previously belonging to myself. I decided to look up a few points before passing the book along, and ended up reading the whole thing and ordering another copy for her, as I found the book very easy to read (I was expecting to be overwhelmed with accountant’s talk), and very informative indeed. It is nice to see that the book is updated regularly, and I will certainly be buying future publications. Title : The Buy-to-let Bible Author : Ajay Ahuja Rating : 1 Stars out of 5. Summary : Useful for basic information The availability of Buy to Let mortgages has allowed many people to become private landlords. But don’t expect to give up the day job if you’re thinking of venturing down that path today. It is just not possible to witness the growth in capital appreciation in property as we saw 5 years ago. This is the major factor that has allowed the author to accumulate 60 properties in the space of 6 years. He has simply remortgaged his properties as they have gone up in value and with each reduction in interest rates to further finance the buying of new properties. This would be impossible to do now. However, Buy to Let may still be an attractive proposition if you have access to large amounts of capital for the purpose of deposits and have a very long term investment horizon. It may be possible to build up a small portfolio but not to the extent that was possible with the growth rates we have previously observed. With the interest rate cycle at an end, it would be not be prudent to undertake such an investment unless you had a significant cash cushion between mortgage payments and your rental income. On a traditional repayment mortgage this would not be possible, only on a more risky interest only mortgage.The author only provides basic information, all of which is common sense. Additionally, he has wriiten a number of books related to this subject. Do you really want to be subsidising the deposit for his next house? As they say, if you can’t do, teach! Well, the end of the road has arrived for Buy to Let, and this is exactly what the author is doing. Title : How to Make Money from Property: The Expert Guide to Property Investment Author : Adam Walker Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Finally, a practical, UK focused real estate book! Since I was already considering investing in the property market but wanted to find out more about the opportunities in the UK, I was getting frustrated at the U.S. focus. When I found this book, I was initially skeptical, but on reading it I found this to be my first step in the property investment ladder.Invest in this book today and make it your first valuable property investment too! Title : How to Profit from Off-Plan Property Author : Alyssa Savage Rating : 3 Stars out of 5. Summary : neilythere This book is full of useful information presented in a way that is very easy to understand. The author goes to great lengths to explain each point, sometimes too much in my opinion. My only real criticism of the book is the price. At £25 I was expecting a large hard backed book but when a rather thin paperback arrived in the post I was somewhat disappointed. 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November 19th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
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November 22nd, 2009 at 4:17 am
[…] Buy this if you have a spare 80k or so a great mortgage broker and you haven’t been to London, otherwise your not really losing out. Title : Successful Property Letting: How to Make Money in Buy-to-let Author : David Lawrenson Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Very thorough, full of facts and highly recommended As an experienced property investor I found this book still taught me lots that I didn’t know already. The chapters on how to find the right property in the right location and the one on how to reference tenants (so as not to end up with the tenant from hell!) were particularly good. There’s also a good tenancy agreement in the index and a useful list of addresses for other organisations too. It’s also written in an easy to read style and made me laugh a few times too, which for a hard bitten landlady isn’t easy!Highly recommended. Other Related Resources: 1: http://ukauctions.org.uk/2009/03/14/what-am-i-bid-for-your-starter-home/2: http://www.ourblogreview.com/faq2/3: http://thedudleyshop.com/2008/12/tds-interview-with-template-monster/4: http://www.brockleymax.co.uk/?p=1165: http://investorwealth.com/blog/2008/04/21/how-to-buy-properties-finding-the-best-deals/ […]
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December 2nd, 2009 at 1:02 am
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December 2nd, 2009 at 10:15 pm
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December 11th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
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December 18th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
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December 18th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
[…] Overall a practical easy to read reference book for those either in or thinking about entering the buy-to-let market. Title : Buy to Let: The Key Steps (Keysteps) Author : Stuart Powers Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Highly Recommended This book gives the essential facts you need to consider when starting in Buy to Let. The first section is good on discussing returns for different types of property and the amount of personal involvement you want and how this will affect the income. The section on likely income is clear and to the point followed by a section on risk reduction and finances, followed by advice on use of letting agents and taxation. The book ends with how to avoid common pitfalls and a host of random tips. I especially like the way each section is followed by a case study to reinforce the topic. Title : How to Avoid Stamp Duty Author : Russell Eaton Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : A super book The review from ‘bjk100 from London’ is totally wrong. This book is full of great strategies for avoiding stamp duty and saving money. There are literally dozens of ideas and tips that can save a buyer thousands of pounds, or help a seller secure a sale. For ‘bjk100′ to say there are only a couple of ideas is just ridiculous. Also, bjk100 (who writes anonymously) says that some chapters are ‘cut and paste’ jobs. This again is totally incorrect. Some chapters are written for property BUYERS and some for property SELLERS, making the book easy to read and understand. I have already used strategies in the book that have made a big difference to my property business. I highly recommend this book to anybody buying or selling property in the UK. This is a book worth its weight in gold. Title : Retire Rich with a Property Pension Author : Nick Braun Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Highly Recommended The advice in this book is essential for anyone who, like myself, is considering property as a retirement investment. The straightforward advice on the pros and cons of using property as a pension asset is written in plain English and the style of writing makes it very easy to read, whilst remaining informative. I recommend this highly. Title : The Buy to Let Handbook: How to Invest for Profit in Residential Property and Manage the Letting Yourself Author : Tony Booth Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Very helpful, excellent guide for those new to the market Very readable and informative. Covered all areas and even included a chapter on “Letting in Scotland”, which was the main reason I bought this one as many similar books do not cover this topic at all. You can even contact the author directly for further information on some topics! Other Related Resources: 1: http://www.enewswire.co.uk/2009/03/30/young-index-q1-2009-buytolet-investors-increase-portfolios/2: http://www.ctrl-n.net/journal/archives/windows-of-the-mind/3: http://howtobecomewealth.com/?p=2304: http://www.associatemarketingblog.com/general/affordable-domain-name-and-blog-hosting-at-lcn.htm5: http://investorwealth.com/blog/2008/04/21/how-to-buy-properties-finding-the-best-deals/ […]
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December 19th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
[…] A great little book! Title : How to Avoid Stamp Duty Author : Russell Eaton Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : A unique book Although this extraordinary book is devoted to stamp duty, it goes far beyond. It shows how to buy properties with no money down, using perfectly legal and ethical strategies. Also it shows how not to lose a property deal, whether buying or selling. I can’t praise this book highly enough - it really is a ‘must read’ for anybody buying or selling property. Title : How to Make Money from Property: The Expert Guide to Property Investment Author : Adam Walker Rating : 2 Stars out of 5. Summary : Don’t bother with this one I don’t know who these people are who wrote the reviews above (or are they below?) - friends of the author I would imagine. The book has SOME interesting points in it and does have some things that make you go “are yes that’s a good point” BUT it is padded out with the obvious, lots of “case studies” and other space filling techniques (e.g. a few blank or almost blank pages here and there AND a series of very short letters describing how to negotiate the buying price of a property that take up three and half side of the book and could be summarised in about three-quarters of a side).In my opinion it’s a very expensive book for the quantity and quality of material it contains. Title : How to Make Money from Property: The Expert Guide to Property Investment Author : Adam Walker Rating : 1 Stars out of 5. Summary : Look elsewhere for property advice I wish I hadn’t bothered. The book is full of ‘useful’ tips like don’t paint rooms deep purple. Anyone with a modicum of common sense could write this book. Title : Successful Property Letting: How to Make Money in Buy-to-let Author : David Lawrenson Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Very thorough, full of facts and highly recommended As an experienced property investor I found this book still taught me lots that I didn’t know already. The chapters on how to find the right property in the right location and the one on how to reference tenants (so as not to end up with the tenant from hell!) were particularly good. There’s also a good tenancy agreement in the index and a useful list of addresses for other organisations too. It’s also written in an easy to read style and made me laugh a few times too, which for a hard bitten landlady isn’t easy!Highly recommended. Other Related Resources: 1: http://www.momoy.com/2007/02/21/tasteful-buy-to-let-property-could-result-in-better-rental-returns/2: http://www.infiniteunknown.net/2009/03/12/the-bankruptcy-of-the-uk-is-a-very-real-probability-says-leading-investment-bank/3: http://photomaniacal.com/blog/the-irish-prime-minister-and-buy-to-let4: http://www.untwistedvortex.com/2007/08/15/my-first-mortgage/5: http://investorwealth.com/blog/2008/04/21/how-to-buy-properties-finding-the-best-deals/ […]
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March 8th, 2010 at 9:19 am
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