A practical look at the unglamorous site essentials that keep a refurb running smoothly, from tea and toilet roll to access, lighting, tidiness and security.
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An honest look at when doing refurbishment work yourself helps, when it doesn’t, and why project management is often a better use of your time.
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A practical guide to planning a property refurb, sequencing the work properly and avoiding the expensive delays, rework and drift that eat into profit.
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A practical guide to using your own inspection, builders and surveyors to understand what a renovation project really involves before you commit.
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A straightforward look at the main renovation finance options, what they suit, where they can go wrong, and why the exit matters so much.
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A practical guide to building a realistic renovation budget, including labour, finance, contingency and all the less glamorous costs investors often miss.
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A practical guide to making sure a renovation project has enough profit in it before you buy, rather than relying on hope, optimistic figures or wishful thinking.
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This may sound a bit dramatic. But for buy-to-let renovators, it could be a very big deal. Precise Mortgages has moved new buy-to-let lending to Rely, while Precise now focuses on residential and bridging. That raises an awkward question. If Precise still does the bridge, but Rely now does the buy-to-let, how exactly are investors…
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A practical guide to choosing renovation projects that suit your current experience, and avoiding the expensive mistake of taking on too much too soon.
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Why your reason for renovating should shape the whole project, from specification and spend to tenant appeal, resale value and long-term profitability.
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A practical look at how profitable property renovation really works, from forced appreciation and refinancing to the mistakes that destroy profit.
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