How to Plan a Property Refurb, and Why Getting It Wrong Is Expensive
A practical guide to planning a property refurb, sequencing the work properly and avoiding the expensive delays, rework and drift that eat into profit.
Surveys, Builders and Second Opinions — How to Know What You’re Buying
A practical guide to using your own inspection, builders and surveyors to understand what a renovation project really involves before you commit.
How to Find Your Renovation Finance
A straightforward look at the main renovation finance options, what they suit, where they can go wrong, and why the exit matters so much.
How to Build a Realistic Renovation Budget — The Detail That Protects Your Profit
A practical guide to building a realistic renovation budget, including labour, finance, contingency and all the less glamorous costs investors often miss.
How to Make Sure There’s a Profit in Your Renovation Before You Buy
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.
Choosing the Right Project for Your Experience Level — A Practical Guide
A practical guide to choosing renovation projects that suit your current experience, and avoiding the expensive mistake of taking on too much too soon.
Why Your Reason for Renovating Should Drive Every Decision You Make
Why your reason for renovating should shape the whole project, from specification and spend to tenant appeal, resale value and long-term profitability.
Why Most Property Renovators Make Less Than They Expect
A practical look at how profitable property renovation really works, from forced appreciation and refinancing to the mistakes that destroy profit.
Refurbing a House to Flip at a Profit
The standard and specification of a refurb for a property to sell to an owner occupier is different to the standard and specification for a property to rent out as a buy to let. The standard for a flip to an owner occupier will be higher. That’s not to say the buy…
Why Use Bridging, and What Can go Wrong!
I can’t believe my very good mortgage broker manages gives so many great tips, and so much good information, about Bridging in just a few minutes. He covers so much, including 2 main types of bridging, traps for the unwary including what can go wrong, the cost of bridging, the processes and much, much…