Picking locations by the numbers
When it comes to selecting the best possible property investment, there’s no denying the old adage of ‘Location, location, location’ applies as much to new housing as to established property. It’s the lynchpin of success because, unless you’re renting out a caravan to...
Four tips for choosing a superior new-build investment
As someone who has advised on hundreds of properties through our network, it frustrates me when ill-informed commentators generalise that new builds are a below-par investment. Some mistakenly believe new constructions are generic, where every home in the estate is...
When past performance guarantees future success
The world of finance and property loves a caveat. Whenever an investment advisor is about to launch into a passionate discourse on the relative merits of their particular philosophy, it will inevitably come with some justifications. And among the most common is this:...
Why now is a good time to buy
It’s apparent from the front pages of metropolitan newspapers the time has arrived for the media to start “forecasting” real estate doom and gloom that’s set in for years to come. In fact, if you believed the headlines of late, you’d likely want to hide under your bed...