Investment Property Articles

The past few weeks have seen the papers full of property hotspot charts. The tabloids love these. They make easy ‘shock horror’ headlines. If you’re thinking of investing in property, this is what you need to know…

Property Auction Articles

Repossessed and Investment Property Auctions

Most repossessed properties sell through auctions. The best bargains certainly do. If they’ve got to sell fast, they go to auction and sell cheap! What you now need to know is how to buy these repossessed properties at the best prices at auction.

Property Auctions: Property Auction Catalogue

Property entrepreneurs who have made killings from repossessed properties have lots of advice to offer, not least about auction catalogues.

Property Auctions: Viewing Auction Properties

Many would-be property entrepreneurs study the auction catalogue’s photos and layouts for a particular property and form a judgement on that basis. You really need to pay a visit to any property to form an accurate judgement of it. You should see what it is like inside and out and – just as important when it comes to selling on and profiting - check the neighbourhood as well.

Property Auctions: Finance Your Property Auction Buy

Apart from going along and bidding, buying a repossessed property at an auction is really no different from buying a property in the conventional manner – except it’s almost certainly going to be a fair bit cheaper!

Property Auctions: How to Bid at Property Auction

It’s wise to keep tabs on your target property from the moment you’ve spotted it. Make contact with the auction house as early as possible to let them know you're interested in the particular property.

Property Auctions - London

Trawl through the following auctioneers – London, North, South, Midlands, East, West - making a note of those that are of interest to you. Remember, you’re looking to contact local, regional and national auctioneers that might cover your area. If in doubt, follow it through. It’s better to make an extra one or two calls than risk missing out on a would-be buy. For each auctioneer ...

Property Auctions - The North

The North-East has various auctioneers selling repossessed properties. Some properties will go down to London though. Repossessed properties for auction in the North-West tend to go mostly to Liverpool or Manchester. A few may go to London. Yorkshire properties tend to sell locally too. As always, a few will go to London or other big city events.

Property Auctions - The South

Southern England has many auctioneers. Check the following and contact the London auction houses too. Repossessed properties from the south are as likely to sell in London as they do in the southern counties...

Property Auctions - The Midlands

Many repossessed properties in the East Midlands go to Nottingham, Derby or Leicester auctioneers although a proportion go instead to London. Birmingham auctioneers will usually auction off properties from the West Midlands. Other auctioneers in the area may sell more locally.

Property Auctions - The West

The counties from Somerset down to Cornwall are often viewed as a ‘graveyard’ for property auctioneers. However, those in the know are aware of several auctioneers who are active in this part of the country.

Property Auctions - Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland

Of course, there are property auctioneers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland too. The following are the ones that are recommended most often by property entrepreneurs active in this industry…

Buying At Auction – A Quick Summary

If you buy via an estate agent, the procedure is a straightforward and familiar one. You see a property you like, drive by, look at the property particulars and then view internally etc if it appeals to you. You make an offer. If it is accepted, you finalise your finances. You

The Auction Catalogue – What You Need To Know

Auction catalogues are generally free, at least to first-time callers. If you want to receive them regularly then, in theory, you can put in a standing order for them in exchange for a couple of pounds per catalogue (never let it be said that an auctioneer might miss the opportunity to make a few quid where they can). In practice, if you simply call each time, you should get a free catalogue. Use the phone numbers listed in previous AIG issues – don’t use any premium rate line number they try to get you call at about a pound or two a call.

Never Been to A Property Auction. Here’s Your Step-by-Step Guide to Paper-Trading Success

If you’re a property buyer, auctions should be sources that you monitor regularly and buy from now and again. Incredibly, many entrepreneurs have never even been to one – they’re put off by the hype, myths and silly stories...

Why The Summer Is A Good Time To Buy At Auction!

Want to profit from property? It’s easy to do. All you have to do is buy low, sell high – and pocket the difference! You’ll buy low at a property auction. And August’s the time when you’ve the best chance of paying the lowest-ever prices. This is the lowdown...

More Need to Know Information About Property Auctions!

Repossessed properties often sell at £1,000’s below their market value. And there are just as many repossessions now as there were in the 1980’s! You could pick up a bargain too if you know where to look and what to do. This is your need-to-know information...

Property Auctions - Some tricks of the trade you may have missed

Property auctions can offer buy-low bargains. But this is not universally so – it’s not unknown for some in-demand properties to sell for far above market values. Just check out the London auctions immediately after the city boys have pocketed their bonuses! This is what you need to know and do…

Financing Your Property Investments / Money Matters

Increase Your Property’s Value Overnight!

Thinking of selling your home? There are numerous 'odds and sods' jobs you can do that will make it seem much more appealing to would-be buyers. And the more appealing it is, the higher the price and the quicker the sale! Here's your step-by-step guide…

Properrty Iprovements That Pay For Themselves - And Add Value To Your Property Too!

Most of us make home improvements for our own pleasure and enjoyment. But we'd like to think that they'll add as much value to our home as we spend on them. Hopefully, we might make a little extra on them as well! Here's what you need to know about home improvements…

Mortgage Savings

The hot financial tip this month is that the US dollar will fall in value. So what? So save money! Some homeowners are moving their standard mortgage to a foreign currency mortgage. If the dollar fall happens, they’ll save a fortune...

Property Leveraging - Property Investment Advice

Leveraging is the way in which many property millionaires have made their fortune. It’s a simple process whereby you invest as little of your own money as you can and borrow as much as possible from someone else…

Choosing The Best Mortgage for You

An estimated one million homeowners have mortgages coming up for annual review in any given quarter. Are you one of them? If so, make this an opportunity to ensure you’ve got the right mortgage...

Investment Property Insurance

No insurance company likes paying out money. And it certainly won’t hand over more than it has to. What you need to do when you’re making a claim is make sure they’ve no choice but to pay you what you’re due. Here’s how you do it...

Investment Property Loans and Mortgages

The best way to source the right mortgage for you is to use a mortgage broker. Of course, I would say that – I am a mortgage broker! But it really is excellent advice. Let me explain why, and how you can pick the right mortgage broker for you…

Overseas Land and Property Investment Resources

Overseas Property Investment - Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing the Right Investment Property from the Right Investment Property Company

Now’s the time of year when property con-artists are most active. They’re currently trying to scam UK citizens with offers of lucrative, so-called property opportunities overseas. There are at least 11 cons circulating already this month. This is what you need to do to spot them…

Overseas Property Investment - Timeshares, Leaseback, Property Bonds

The Which? report on holiday clubs is out now. It reveals these clubs have been peddling rip-off timeshare deals to UK holidaymakers. If you’re interested in holiday properties overseas, consider this advice...

Holiday Property Investments

Buying Timeshare and Holiday Homes Overseas

Thinking of buying a timeshare or holiday home overseas? You’ll be offered a property inspection trip by the developer. These are often a waste of your time and money. You’ll learn more by going it alone…

Buying Overseas This Year: What You Need to Know and Do

Buying Property in France - An Overview

Buying Property in Poland - An Overview

Buying Property in Croatia - An Overview

Buying in France and Italy - An Overview

International Property Investment Scam - 'Guaranteed' Rents

Questions You Should be Asking About Any Offplan Development

Inspection Trip Advice: Why You Should Never Stay in a Seventh Floor Hotel Room!

How You Can Use This Summer's Timeshare Shock-Horror Stores and Save Money

Seminar Shockers! What You Need To Know About The 'Free' Property Seminars On Offer This Month!

Why You Should Go to Alderney for Fast-Rising Returns!

How to Invest Successfully in Off-Plan Developments

The First-Timer's Guide to Buying Land in France

Inspection Trip? Here's What You Need to Know and Do!

Hungary--The Do's and Don'ts of Buying in this Money-Making Country

Expect the Euro or Dollar to Weaken? Now's The Time to Remortgage!

Don't Trigger a Time-Consuming Tax Enquiry - Submit Your Return ASAP!