Four Pillars of Property Investing
The key to successful property investing is to treat your property investment(s) like a business. By following the four pillars of property investing, you’ll develop your overall strategy; manage your finances, taxes and accounting; and build a power team. Joining me in this video is Brand Entrepreneur founder, property tax and estate planning commentator, Tony […]
Top Tips for Creating a Successful Joint Venture in a Property Development
As I approach the launch of my new Joint Venture opportunity, I thought it apt to look in more detail at how you should construct an effective Joint Venture for investing into property. In this video, I chat with my colleagues, property expert John Howard and Brand Entrepreneur Founder, Tony Gimple, who bring a wealth […]
Key Architectural and Interior Design Elements for HMO Conversions
In this video, I walk you through the second of our three HMO (house share) conversions that we’ve been working on since December. If you weren’t yet considering investing in or developing an HMO, this completed conversion will provide all the convincing you need. Three HMO property developments may seem a lot to have knocked […]
How We Overcame a Major Construction Site Problem
Being faced with the unexpected in a conversion project is almost inevitable. It’s all about how you tackle property development problems and having a great team that can work to close the gap on the delay. In this video, we visit a property development site I’m project managing for a mentorship client in Fleet, Hampshire, […]
How Much Does Size Matter When it Comes to Property Development?
Joining me in this video is Tony Gimple , Founder of Brand Entrepreneur and a highly-knowledgable colleague in the industry. Will he have the short, definitive answer to the question “Does size matter?” when it comes to property development projects? Absolutely not! But he did offer a lot of valuable insight on the topic. In […]
Why contingency planning is vital to protect yourself against development risk
Working in property development means no two days are ever the same! This is one of the best parts of the job, but it is also the reason why contingency planning is hugely important to any successful project. Financial contingencies are one aspect but don’t forget to consider time. Running late on property development projects […]
How to find solutions to unforeseen property development issues and avoid delays
How do you feel about property development problems? Personally, I try to do my best to tackle issues as soon as I know about them and find solutions. It’s the best way to get your peace of mind back and avoid delays. No matter how well you plan and prepare, things will go wrong with […]
Essential Fire Safety Considerations for Your Next Property Development: Fire Lobbies, Wall Construction and Insulation
Fire and safety are some of the most important considerations for any property development. In this video, I take you onsite to one of my mentee client’s commercial-to-residential projects. The big focus here is on essential fire safety considerations, including fire lobbies, wall construction, and insulation. Below, I’ve shared some tips on internal wall construction, […]
How To Use Other Planned Property Developments as a Hint For Where To Invest
Finding the right location is an integral part of any property investment strategy. Location and access to local amenities can have a bearing on rental incomes or sales prices. However, in some situations, investors can get all the benefits of these amenities without paying for them. In this video, I explore this topic after noticing […]
5 Top Tips on Contracts, from Nicholas’ PM
There are several caveats when it comes to contracts, and no one knows this better than my Project Manager, Tom Gillett. Being as highly experienced as he is in the field of property, Tom can offer his expert advice to any aspiring developer in need. You are bound to pick up tips and tricks no […]