Learn how to avoid some running costs and increase cash flow In recent articles, I’ve examined the common questions that you should ask about buy-to-let deposits and buy-to-let mortgages. The third area of buy-to-let finances to consider is the running costs of buy-to-let investment ..read more

Unlocking the potential of buy-to-let property investment In my last article, I explored the three common questions property investors ask about buy-to-let deposits. In this article, you’ll learn more about another crucial element of buy-to-let financing: the buy-to-let mortgage ..read more

Risk is what you make it when you invest in property Once you have decided on your lifestyle goals, the return on investment you need to achieve them, and your risk profile, you’ll be in a much better place to decide how property investment can help you achieve your ambitions. This was the theme of my last article in this series helping you decide your investment goals. If you haven’t read that article yet, hop over to aligning your goals, ROI, and risk when you invest in property ..read more

Know yourself to decide on your investment In the first part of this series of articles discussing how to set your investment goals as an investor, you learned how the mechanics of ROI make property investment so attractive. In that article, you will have read how property is different from other investment assets because of the control you retain to shape the amount of income and capital growth you achieve ..read more

Do your cash flow due diligence for property investment success When you invest in property, it pays to know all the costs upfront. There will be taxes, running costs, and insurances. Then there may be service charges, maintenance, and, of course, mortgage interest payments. Understanding the true cost when you invest in property will help you to choose the best property available for your budget. You won’t stretch your finances, and you won’t suffer from a nasty surprise ..read more