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How To Be A Property Millionaire
Preface
Getting On The Property Ladder
Financing Your Purchases
Buying At Auctions
Buy To Let
Buying Off Plan
Your Tax Liability
Investing In The North
Estate Agents – The Good, The
Holiday Lets And Second Homes
Buying In Spain
Other Foreign Markets
Renovation And Interior Design
Self Build
Property Millionaire Workshops
Property
How To Be A Property Millionaire
Preface
Getting On The Property Ladder
Mortgages
Joining Forces
Renting To Students
Shared Ownership
Affordable Housing
The Government Starter Home Initiative (Shi)
Incentives
Summary
Financing Your Purchases
Raising Money
How To Get On The Property Portfolio Ladder
How To Get A Nest Egg
When Should I Sell To Maximise Profit?
Buy To Let Mortgages
Getting The Right Mortgage
What Type Of Mortgage?
Expanding Your Property Portfolio
Why Expand Your Portfolio?
Managing The Portfolio
Summary
Buying At Auctions
What Type Of Property Goes Under The Hammer At Auction?
Who Sells At Auctions?
Who Buys At Auction?
How Do I Go About Buying At Auction?
How To Bid
I Have Successfully Bid For My Property, What Happens Next?
Do I Have To Be Present At The Auction If I Want To Bid For A Property?
Is It Possible To Purchase A Property Prior To The Auction?
If You Want To Sell At Auction
Finally
Summary
Buy To Let
The Buy To Let Market
Choosing The Right Property
What Type Of Property Should I Be Looking For?
Renting Out Your Former Residence
Taxation
Investing In Buy To Let For Capital Growth
Let To Buy
Summary
Buying Off Plan
What Does Buying Off Plan Actually Mean?
Why Buy Off Plan?
Getting In Pre-Launch
Buying At The Launch
What Other Factors Should I Consider?
What Is The Normal Procedure When Buying Off Plan?
Is There A Downside To Buying Off Plan?
Finally
Summary
Your Tax Liability
What Taxes Will I Have To Pay?
Stamp Duty
Income Tax
Capital Gains Tax
Should I Form A Company?
The Future
Capital Gains Tax Indexation Relief Rates
Investing In The North
Why Invest In The North?
Local Market Forces
How Can I Assess Which Northern City Would Make The Best Investment?
Useful Information About The Top Northern Cities
Factors Affecting The Property Market
Summary
Estate Agents – The Good, The Bad And The Ugly!
Good Estate Agents
Selling Your Property
Good Letting Agents
Bad Estate Agents
Ugly Estate Agents And Letting Agents
Summary
Holiday Lets And Second Homes
What Is A Holiday Let?
Location
What Type Of Holiday Accommodation Is Most Suitable For Letting?
Using A Holiday Letting Company
Accommodation Quality Assessment
Fire Safety
The Diy Approach To Holiday Letting
Caretakers/Key Holders
Changeovers
What Written Information Should I Leave About The Property?
What Do I Need To Provide In The Way Of Furnishings?
Out Of Season Tenancies
Visitors With Disabilities
Equipment List (Essentials)
Is There A Downside To Holiday Letting?
Summary
Buying In Spain
Do Your Research
Why Are People Choosing To Invest In Spain?
Legal And Financial Aspects
Buying Off Plan In Spain
Understanding The Paperwork
Checklist
Other Considerations
Summary
Other Foreign Markets
Investing In Dubai
Investing In Florida
Investing In Croatia
Investing In The European Union
Do’s And Don’ts Of Buying Overseas
Summary
Renovation And Interior Design
First Steps
What Are You Renovating The Property For?
Surveys
A Cosmetic Refurbishment
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Decorating
Gardens
Conservatories
Loft Conversions
Basements
Summary
Self Build
Why Do People Chose To Self Build?
Financing A Self Build
Using A Project Manager
Diy Project Managing
The Cost Of Materials
Getting Started
Dealing With The Authorities
Choosing A Designer Or Architect
Deciding On Your Design
Reasons For Failure
Summary
Property Millionaire Workshops
The Easy Life
High Risk Strategies
Property For Sale