Property Investing

Have you ever heard that old saying, “judge a person by the company they keep”? While this usually refers to people sharing similar personality traits to their friends, it also rings true for property investors. The people you surround yourself with can have a big impact on the property investment decisions you make. Here we look at how this works and why this is the case. As part of this, we will look at the type of people successful property investors need in their life. We will also explore who you need to be wary of and the people who could be setting you back.

When building a high performing portfolio, it is easy to get caught up on the returns each new property provides. After all, it is only natural to want each of your investments to deliver the greatest yield possible. But if you just focus on growth and income, you will overlook a key characteristic of all strong portfolios – balance. Achieving balance in your portfolio takes a lot of research and plenty of careful planning. It also usually requires a reasonable level of diversification within your investments. Here we look at why this is important and the best ways to make this happen.

As a new property investor, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions that you will need to navigate through. Some of these will be about what being an investor means and the type of people who get into property. Others will be about the best ways to invest and the types of properties you should be targeting or avoiding. Here we cover the most common property investor misconceptions we regularly come across. As part of this, we will explore where these perceptions have come from and share our advice on overcoming them.