Liz Hodgkinson: The complete guide to investing in property

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At one time, most people saw their homes simply as a place to live. Nowadays, property ownership is more likely to be seen as a potentially lucrative business, safer and more reliable than many other types of investment. However, property investment is a highly complex business – for example, do you want to be a sideline or full-time investor? What type of property may be best for you and your portfolio? And have you anticipated every single expense involved in renovating that “bargain” property?

The Complete Guide to Investing in Property looks at all the aspects of property investment – from making money out of your own home, to property development, buy-to-let, investing abroad, holiday rentals, taking in lodgers and investing in commercial premises. The book guides you through all the pros and cons of investing in property, from outright cash purchases, mortgages and loans, to dealing with comfort and stress levels. It contains inspiring and exciting case studies, as well as real-life cautionary tales, making it an entertaining read as well as a valuable information resource.

  • Introduction - why invest in property
  • Determining the market
  • Investing in your own home
  • Buy-to-let
  • Property development
  • Holiday cottages and holiday lets
  • Commercial property
  • Running a B&B
  • Buying overseas for investment
  • Putting property into a self-invested personal pension (SIPP)
  • Resources.
Reviews

“Hodgkinson knows her stuff.”- Living Abroad magazine

“Liz Hodgkinson is a seasoned property professional with a skill for tackling the thorny issue of how to make money from investing in bricks and mortar…What is particularly pleasing about the book is that it approaches property investment as a complex business …contains inspiring and exciting case studies as well as real life cautionary tales.” - New Vistas