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    Should those investing on the back of HS2 be concerned?

    I would argue no! The HS2 project although under "Review" in my opinion will come to fruition if not right at this moment then certainly in the near future. But more so the northern ares show massive growth based on so many other factors other than just HS2.
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    Is the shift out of London property a long-term change in trend?

    I would argue that the shift to the midlands and north of England is a fantastic opportunity and will be a long lasting trend, simply due to the fact that these areas currently and will continue to offer great value. The Gentrification and regeneration of the Midlands and northern areas show...
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    What is your experience of off-plan property investments?

    I hear what you are saying but sometimes I truly do feel that people are looking for issues that really do not effect the matter at hand. What I AWLAYS say to my clients and in general to my friends family and close ones, The PROTECTION that a particular market offers you is THE MOST important...
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    1 350,000 property or 3 for 150,000?

    Yes that is true. Rental yields in London today range between 3%-4% Net, whereas in the Northern Power house regions you are looking at 6%-8%, where developers will offer you a rental guarantee for anywhere between 3-5 years!!
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    What is your experience of off-plan property investments?

    Yes Germany has shown a lot of promise over the last 15 years or so. I solely focus on developed markets with solid legal precedents for protection of buyers and sellers. My low risk strategy is for sustained pragmatic returns in medium to long-term investments. Since I started in this game...
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    1 350,000 property or 3 for 150,000?

    i think both Longterminvestor and Postbrexitinvestor both make very valid points and its great advice for sure. You are looking to increase your portfolio, as I seem to understand from your original questions. What I would do if I was you, remember everyone has their own strategies I am just...
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    Free resource - A guide to buying overseas property

    I can understand why you would think that, but in my experience, if done properly, the results are outstanding. After all a good investment is a good investment. You need to know what you are doing and what to look for I'll give you that, but if you do know what you are doing would you really...
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    What is your experience of off-plan property investments?

    You can certainly do better than that!! How does 10% down and 15% upon completion with a rental 2 year rental guarantee sound for example?
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    What is your experience of off-plan property investments?

    Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Newcastle, Dublin, Berlin, Lisbon. All fantastic investments.
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    What is your experience of off-plan property investments?

    I personally have prospered tremendously. As most of the members here are saying, If it is the right location with the right cash flow forecasts it can be very profitable.
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    Selling a home without a buyer seeing it in person

    Depends, what kind of mortgage it is. I can tell you with mine its an "Interest only mortgage" as the name would suggest you only pay the interest on the loan amount. You only pay the principle amount back when you exit and sell the property. In addition to that, yes it is my responsibility to...
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    Selling a home without a buyer seeing it in person

    Lenders and mortgage providers are essentially lending you the money on the back of the property. They have confidence in the property itself. You cant pay them back? They just take the property which they already know is worth a lot more than they approved to loan out.
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    Selling a home without a buyer seeing it in person

    You don't do any of that. There is a way to invest in properties in markets that offer you FIRSTLY and most importantly protection over your equity and secondly great returns on your investment. They do everything for you, get you a mortgage, prepare the contracts, rent it out, maintenance etc...
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    Selling a home without a buyer seeing it in person

    Because it MAKES THEM MONEY!! :) :)
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    Selling a home without a buyer seeing it in person

    Yes lots of people buy homes without seeing them first. I have sold many to my clients without them seeing it. People buy homes for different reasons. really it would depend on the nature of the investment. Is it a buy to Rent property? or is it a property you wish to occupy yourself? If you...
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