Why Should Developers Use The JCT Minor Works Contract?

JCT

The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT)  Minor Works Building Contract is designed for smaller, basic construction projects where the work is relatively straightforward. The current version is officially called The JCT Minor Works Building Contract 2016 and covers works up to £250,000 and is therefore appropriate for most refurbishment projects.  For larger renovation type projects, either the JCT…

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Who Should be in Your Power Team?

Who should be in your power team?

Property investment is a team sport, no property investor will be able to maximise the GDV of a project without a team of professionals helping him or her every step of the way. In property investment circles, this team of professionals is called a Power Team.  It is your Power Team that will enable you to…

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How to Maximise the GDV of a Residential Property

How to Maximise the GDV of a Residential Property

For those of you not familiar with Property Investment terminology, Gross Development Value (GDV) is a calculation of what an investment  property project will be worth once all the development work has been completed. For property developers, GDV is an important metric because it is a pivotal component of the profit calculation. An accurate assessment…

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Is Buy to Flip Now More Attractive than Buy to Let?

Buy to flip

From an investor’s perspective, the residential property market changed fundamentally when Stamp Duty  for second homes was increased in 2016.  The Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) took effect from 1st April 2016. Whilst property investors can build diverse portfolios and are free to use a range of investment approaches now there is more discussion around…

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Did you Think Property Investing was out of Your Reach?

Did you think Property Investing was out of your reach

Property Portfolio Management Ltd create bespoke property portfolio investments on behalf of our clients. These investments provide substantial returns on investment over either the short or long term. Our 3 year ‘buy to flip’ strategy will purchase, refurbish/renovate and resell 24 properties (8 per year) in the Watford area. Property Investing with £25,000 Investment starts…

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2nd Property Purchase in 7 Days

2nd Property Purchase in 7 Days

Following on from our announcement last week, Property Portfolio Management Ltd is delighted to announce another successful purchase of residential property. This is part of our three year ‘buy to flip’ strategy. 2nd Property Purchase in 7 Days Confirmed   This is our second purchase in the last 7 days. We have purchased a 3…

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Our Latest Property Purchase Confirmed

Confirmed: Our latest Property Purchase

Property Portfolio Management Ltd is delighted to announce the successful purchase of its latest residential property, as part of its three year ‘buy to flip’ strategy. Latest Property Purchase Confirmed We have purchased a two up two down freehold property in Watford for  £320,000. We will develop it into a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home…

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How to Identify a Good Location for Your Investment Property

How to Identify a Good Location for Your Investment property

It is no coincidence that one of the United Kingdom’s longest running property based television programmes is called Location Location Location.  According to research conducted by the conveyancing company, My Home Move in 2016, location is still the key determinant when purchasing a property to live in.  The same is true when purchasing residential investment properties. When…

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4 Ways to Start in Property Without Any Cash

4 ways to Start in Property without any cash

According to data from the Office of National Statistics second home ownership is on the rise. 5.2 million adults in Britain owned a second home in 2014, up from 1.2 million in 2002. When considered as an investment vehicle, most adults in the UK would invest in property if the opportunity presented itself. Given that…

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