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  1. J-Nevil

    Does a tidy garden give a good first impression to potential buyers?

    Absolutely, gardens especially at the front of the house are an essential draw to selling properties. Even more so if you have renovated the house to be ready to live in. A buyer who is looking for a place that they don't need to work on, will be put off by a garden that looks like it needs a...
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    What should I keep in mind before buying a rental property??

    Location is always important and to add to other suggestions, I would recommend researching existing transport links and upcoming developments in your area. For example, in Brighton there are direct links to London, but the commute has been horrendous of late. However, there is a possibility of...
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    Check property prices in your area of the UK

    Great resource. Thank you for sharing.
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    Would you buy a property after only viewing on the Internet?

    No I would definitely have to visit as well to check everything is in order before I decide on whether or not to buy.
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    Would you rent your property out to students?

    Depends on the property I suppose, I think students can get a bad rep and generally can be relied upon not to cause too much trouble, but this is just from my experience.
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    Yet another UK member

    Welcome Peter, best of luck with your investment!
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    How many times would you view a property before deciding to buy?

    Usually one viewing is all I need, unless I want to show the property to someone else who hasn't seen it before.
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    The best ways to add value to the house?

    I would agree with Matt, simple things like neutral colour schemes and better lighting really helps a property sell in a competitive market. Internal improvements such as double glazing help too of course, but rarely has a buyer ever asked me about this. Space is also a defining quality in a...
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    What about an office in your garden?

    I definitely think it can be a great idea, especially for those who work at home full time. I'm of the opinion that if you have your work and family life in the same space then it can be harder for you to be fully focused when you are working. Having an office in the garden can help because as...
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    Are you making the most of your garden?

    A sun room or a conservatory can really add to a property. If you have enough space, you could look at adding a steam or hobby room, as buyers will find this appealing.
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    Pension

    You should look to do both, a pension is a long term investment. Furthermore, the government will top up your pension investment each month as a % of what you invest. With an ISA you can have faster access to the money if you need it. You can have both a cash ISA and an investment ISA, meaning...
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    Real Estate in USA

    When looking at properties abroad you are probably best not only visiting different areas but speaking to a few different Real Estate Agents. One of the great things about the U.S is their Real Estate industry. It works so much differently to in the UK as you can literally think about what...
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    Buy property in UK or USA?

    Buy to let in the UK is going to be pretty profitable over the next few years as rent is estimated to go up by 18% and many more households are renting now. Plus you still can make a profit buy buying and selling if you look for micro markets in the commuter belt areas of London
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    Sell or let to rent?

    I would say dont sell at the moment. Property prices are set to flat line in 2013 with the odd increase here and there so it is really not worth it. What is profitable at the moment is to rent your property. The amount of households renting has gone up massively in the last few years and rent...
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