Overview

The Complete Guide to Property Strategies is the 2nd book by Angela Bryant, who has been investing in property for over 20 years and built a portfolio of 100 properties valued at GBP15 million. This book is to help YOU succeed in property NOW. Make no mistake, there is much for landlords to be worried about today in the UK with legislation and tax changes and it is more important than ever to be on the alert: * Educate yourself about what is possible and what's changing; * Learn a variety of strategies; * Adapt and survive! This guide will fast-track your success in property NOW. * Sourcing and Options * Rent-to-Rent * Buy-to-Let * Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) * And so much more Despite the government clamping down on buy-to-lets in recent years, property is still the best investment for many. This book is written for the courageous who seek the insights required to escape mediocrity and succeed in building wealth through property.

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Author:   Angela Bryant
Publisher:   Panoma Press
Imprint:   Panoma Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.397kg
ISBN:  

9781784521370

ISBN 10:   178452137
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   31 May 2018
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Dedication Disclaimer Acknowledgements and Thanks Summary of Chapters INTRODUCTION The Past The Present The Future Further Reading, Resources and References: Chapter 1: STRATEGIC PLANNING The Kaleidoscope Is it a Strategy or a Tool? Make that Change Prop-Tech What do you really, really want? -So what choices will you make? Further Reading, Resources and References Chapter 2: SOURCING AND OPTIONS Introduction Buying Below Market Value (BMV) -Options -Purchase Options -Lease Options -Assisted Sales How much can you earn as a sourcer? The Seven Stages of Deal Sourcing -Lead Generation -Managing Your Workload -Determining the Valuation -Dealing with Enquiries from Vendors -Building a Database of Investors -Presenting Deals to Investors and Getting Paid Further Reading, Resources and References How does this strategy appeal to you? Chapter 3: RENT-TO-RENT What is rent-to-rent? Why Would a Property Owner Agree to Rent-to-rent? How much money can you make? -Scaling Up Your Rent-to-Rent Business Initial Costs to Set Up the Property Setting Up a Rent-to-rent Agreement -Using a Management Agreement -Using a Lease Option Agreement -Mortgages -Insurance Top Ten Things that Can Go Wrong: -Risks and What Can Go Wrong for Landlords Further Reading, Resources and References How does this strategy appeal to you? Chapter 4: BUY-TO-LET Introduction Show Me the Money The Leverage of Buy-to-Let Mortgages -Regulations The lifecycle of Buy-to-Let Choosing Properties to Buy -Deciding whether to buy Locally or Not -Preparing Property to Let -Getting Tenants In -Should You Self-Manage? -Ongoing management and maintenance -Ending the Tenancy, Eviction and Pursuit of Debts -Refurbishment -Selling Further Reading, Resources and References How does this strategy appeal to you? Chapter 5: HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION (HMOs) Definition of HMO Comparing HMO Income with BTL Dan's Story Rules and Regulations for HMOs Licensing -Health & Safety Planning Permission, Use Class and Article 4 Building Regulations Choosing Property to Buy for HMO Location and Targeting Tenant Type -Student Lets What Could Go Wrong? Further Reading, Resources and References How does this strategy appeal to you? Chapter 6: SHORT-TERM LETS - Serviced Accommodation, Holiday Lets, Airbnb Introduction A Word on Holiday Lets and Other Types of Short-Term Let Serviced Accommodation or Apartments Airbnb and Other Platforms -High Street Agents -More Ways to Market Your Short Stay Property Location: Research the Demand and Restriction -Planning and Use Class Serviced Accommodation from the Guests' Point of View Setting Up and Running Serviced Accommodation Mortgages for Short-Term and Holiday Lets -Insurance -Tax treatment of Short-Term Lets What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Risks and Warnings Further Reading, Resources and References How does this strategy appeal to you? Chapter 7: ESTATE AGENTS - SALES AND LETTINGS So, You Want to Be an Estate Agent? Specific Qualifications for Estate and Letting Agents -Roles and Responsibilities Taking on a Franchise A Quick Start to Your Own Business Letting Agents, a Landlord's Perspective -Chart of Letting Agents' Services Letting Agents: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Choosing an Estate Agent to Sell Your Property Selling at Auction Further Reading, Resources and References How does this strategy appeal to you? Chapter 8: DEVELOPMENT Introduction 1 What Development Encompasses Planning Permission National Planning Policy Framework and Local Planning Authorities Permitted Development Rights -Article 4 Restrictions -Green Belt 1 -Brownfield Sites -Planning Use Classes Listed Buildings Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and National Parks Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Affordable Housing Contributions Sourcing and Finding Sites for Development Gross Development Value (GDV) and Industry Norms for Profit Planning Consultants, Architects and Builders Funding for Development Deals Our Projects Victoria House in Shropshire Southlawns in Rhyl Forewood Wells, Kent (AONB) Further Reading, Resources and References How does this strategy appeal to you? Chapter 9: CROWDFUNDING Introduction -Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Simple Crowdfunding John Corey Crowd With Us Crowd Property Loan-based crowdfunding (P2P) -IFISA Equity-based crowdfunding Becoming a Crowdfunding Investor Registering as an Investor -Self-Certified Sophisticated Investor Requirements -Certified High Net Worth Individual Requirements -So Now You Can Invest Raising Money for Your Project from the Crowd -The Business Plan Crowdfunding for Platform Hosts Examples of Crowdfunding Deals -Example 1: A Planning Gain Deal -Example 2: An IFISA Refurbishment Deal -Example 3: An Equity-based Deal -Example 4: Equity-based Medium Term Buy-to-let List of Property-Related Crowdfunding Platforms Further Reading, Resources and References How does this strategy appeal to you? Chapter 10: FINANCE Introduction Mortgage Advisors Your Credit Rating Buy-to-Let Mortgages PRA Interest Affordability Rules Introduced in January 2017 -How Much Can You Borrow? Further PRA Rules Introduced in September 2017 Buy-to-let Mortgages for a Limited Company -HMO Mortgages -Light Refurb Mortgages Development Finance Bridging Finance -Auction Finance Commercial Mortgages -Commercial Mortgages for Buy-to-Let Portfolio Lending Other types of finance Crowdfunding Joint Ventures Further Reading, Resources and References Chapter 11: TAX Introduction Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Income Tax -What expenses can be offset against tax? -VAT Capital Gains Tax S24 - Tax Treatment of Mortgage Costs Owning Properties in a Limited Company -What About Moving Properties Into a Company? -Incorporation of Whole Portfolios -The Pros and Cons of a Limited Company Estate planning and Inheritance -Gifts: Potentially Exempt Transfers (PETs) -Trusts - and Chargeable Lifetime Transfers -Shares - in a limited company -Business Property Relief Further Reading, Resources and References Chapter 12: Final Thoughts Adapt and Survive Keep Your Knowledge Current Mindset Time and Productivity Further Reading, Resources and References APPENDIX I: Prop-Tech APPENDIX II: Telephone Questionnaire APPENDIX III: Interviewee Questionnaires -Ryan Carruthers of Venture Property Lincoln -Glenn Ackroyd, founder of EweMove.com -Davin Poonwassie of Simple Crowdfunding APPENDIX IV: Dave's Diary Appendix V: Author's Booklist About the Author

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Angela Bryant lives in Sussex with her husband Dave, and has been a property investor since 1995, building a portfolio of over 100 properties, with a total value of GBP15,000,000 and several million in equity. She is the author of The Complete Guide to Property Investing Success. Angela works on strategic planning, while Dave focuses on property maintenance and dealing with tenants. She also does admin and accounts and manages the non-local properties, as well as helping with refurbishments. Angela and Dave do not directly employ anyone but work with tradesmen and professionals as required. Additionally, they manage properties for one of Angela's brothers.

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