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Timing is everything. Get in and (more importantly) out at the right time. Treat people fairly. Remember that most people also hold down a job as property is hard to make a living from if you borrow the funds.

Fair point, you should go with what you think best I guess!

Hey Bob, It depends upon the spec of conversion/area/target market etc but these items are pretty cheap in the grand scheme of things and don’t go wrong too often if used correctly. You could employ an architect or QS to oversee the project if you have concerns.

Tricky this one. Removing them would also add space. My best guess is, if you are in a ‘posh’ area don’t remove. If it’s ‘normal’ then do it.

Hi, some costs are fixed ie boiler servicing, agents fees etc but some are not ie repairs or maintenance. Therefore costs depend upon the type of property. A flat roof block with an old lift will likely cost much more than a larger, modern house. I’d get a pen and paper and try to forecast every...

Thanks totallyproperty, appreciate the kind words. I've gone a head and made an introductory post just for you! :laugh:

Hi there! My name's Jeff Djevdet and I'm located in Worthing, West Sussex. I started my career in Estate Agency, and I quickly moved up the ranks to manage my own office for Halifax Property Services. I'm here mainly to help out other users with my knowledge of property - sorry UK...

Hey Mimosa, I'd put my little bit into the conversation from my recent blog post that is about buy to let, but I think Barny has covered a lot here - Impressive! - Choose Your Property Carefully You need to consider the location, the availability of potential tenants, the type of...