Bretts Property Rants: Recent Episodes
Brett Alegre-Wood - Property Investment Author & Expert
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The UK media’s focus on the negatives.
How much does the cost of living matter to clients?
What are the pain points that the UK clients are feeling right now?
What are the predictions for the interest rate?
What’s stopping the recession from happening?
Risks to the UK’s housing market.
What’s going to happen to property prices in the UK.
What are your thoughts on the current market?
This update we discuss the Building Safety Act 2022 whcih addresses the Cladding issues and in fact all safety issues and demons from the past. There is good news and well... if you own more than 3 properties then the Government considers you wealthy enough to pay your way. Too bad for all those hard working landlords because your property pension is under attack again.
I love this, it is an essential part of the market. He can't be stepped wrong if he is trying to help the market.
UK construction activities are growing again since Brexit. And that's a good news because what it does is supply properties in the next 2-3 years.
Big companies are investing billions of dollars in buy-to-let. You may say that you're jumping out it because it's no longer what it was but neither is pension and shares.
When the dust settles, you find a way to make the investment work. Stay focused and make sure your strategy meets the market
UK house prices are doing great but it won't last long. Don't ever think it's going to continue because things are bound to slow down.
The trade war has started and it’s not going away, your country will have to choose a side… place your bets.
We are living in the age of fake news, instant gratification and short memories, and that’s why our Politicians will claim a victory that isn’t unless this happens!
With so many lenders tightening criteria and the market being unsure of direction it could be the opportunity to build or the death nail for your profits.
For me, Scottish property market is a bit like Central London. It's not something I would invest in because they have different rules. And realistically, I would stick to UK.
What’s my 2021 House Price Prediction? Being A Property Guy It Might Surprise You! London will always be the first to bounce back but what does that mean for the rest of the country? What is your house price prediction for 2021?
GDP is basically the "PRODUCTION" of a country. I often find that the worst case never happens. 2020, dropped. 2021, we're back to where we started before Covid. We'll grow back but not until 2024.
Will this government scheme really work? It gives a little support but not enough to cover everything.
We will try to give you a good understanding of the bigger picture on what's going on and how that influences you as a property investor post Covid19.
UK Pensions have been under siege for over a decade. I wrote a book alluding to the issues over a decade ago and nothing has changed, in fact it's gotten worse... Far worse it would seem.
More media is talking about UK Zombie companies that may kill off any chance of a recovery. But are they real, Do Zombies really exist? Will they stop the economy or has all the stimulus meant that more of these will survive and eventually thrive?
What has the recession got in stall? Are house prices going to keep rising? Should you invest or wait? What should we be watching out for? Are eviction every going to be allowed and how are you going to get possession.
Luckily Brett has a message of hope through all the chaos, drawing on his 25+ years experience across several countries he will guide you through his take on the current market.
Join Brett for his weekly LiveStream Wednesday 1230 GMT (London Time) across his media profiles.
Brett Alegre-Wood is an award-winning and best-selling author of The 3+1 Plan and is Founder and Chairman of Gladfish and Ezytrac Group. Download your copy of the book at https://www.gladfish.com/ytpfr
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For more UK property investment tips and London property investment guide, visit Brett's Blog https://www.gladfish.com/ukpropertyin...
For more investor and landlord updates check out www.gladfish.com/recession/
If you are sick of your Property agent not responding, or truly managing the changes in the market going on right now then give us a call 01522503717 or www.ezytrac.co.uk
I use this as I am reading any article, listening to any chat or working out where advice fits in my portfolio management. A great filter for the BS which is out there.
Brett Alegre-Wood is an award-winning and best-selling author of The 3+1 Plan and is Founder and Chairman of Gladfish and Ezytrac Group. Download your copy of the book at https://www.gladfish.com/ytpfr
Gladfish is a leading UK property investment education and portfolio building service with offices and clients around the world. They specialise in London and UK new build and off-plan property investment.
Call the team on +44 (0)207 923 6100 or https://www.gladfish.com For more UK property investment tips and London property investment guide, visit Brett's Blog https://www.gladfish.com/ukpropertyinvestmentblog
For more investor and landlord updates check out www.gladfish.com/recession/
If you are sick of your agent not responding then give us a call 01522503717 or www.ezytrac.co.uk
Ever had issues getting your property let out? Well once you understand these universal principles for letting a property you will never suffer longer void than necessary.
For more from Brett check out www.ezytrac.co.uk and www.gladfish.com or call his team on +44 (0)207 923 6100.
This week Brett gets into the fundamentals that are being forgotten amongst all the negative media. It's been a battle wary few years with so many major changes as well as various acts of self harm from Brexit to tax changes and Idiotic Elections as well as clear lacks in any leadership from our politicians. The market hates uncertainty and right now we have so much of it.
But look deeper and you will see through the smoke screen and through to the fundamentals which right now are looking pretty good for the rest of the UK. Let's face it the past 10 years hasn't really amounted to anything except a lost generation (Thanks Blair/Brown and Cameron/Osbourne all uninspiring leaders who lost sight of the people they represented.)
Well, congratulations you have found one true excuse that will ensure you stay poor… Tony Robbins says “the quality of your life is determined by the quality of your questions” So ask better questions… like how to invest now and make money…
The good news that in early 2017 the IMF finally announced the world was growing again across all economic areas. Good news for investors and bad news for those who want an excuse...
Gladfish Property Investment is a property investment platform and specialist consultancy in property opportunities. #ThinkGladfish
Brett Alegre-Wood is an Entrepreneur, speaker and author of over 20 books. @brettalegrewood
Their website is https://www.gladfish.com or call +442079236100
Crowdfunding has become an established choice for co-investing. It represents a true hands off investment but does it really stack up to the claims being made. Do hands off mean better returns?
The key to success in crowd funding is knowing that crowdfunded property isn't any different to normal buy to let property. The fundamentals don't change… watch the video and be forewarned.
Gladfish Property Investment is a property investment platform and specialist consultancy in property opportunities. #ThinkGladfish
Brett Alegre-Wood is an Entrepreneur, speaker and author of over 20 books. @brettalegrewood
Their website is https://www.gladfish.com or call +442079236100
Off plan is a fabulous strategy if you know when you get into it and when to get out. As with most things relating to picking exact dates you cannot! So you need to track trends rather than dates.
Having an understanding of the off plan process and the Property Trend Cycle will allow you to pick when not to invest, this video explains this.
Gladfish Property Investment is a property investment platform and specialist consultancy in property opportunities. #ThinkGladfish
Brett Alegre-Wood is an Entrepreneur, speaker and author of over 20 books. @brettalegrewood
Their website is https://www.gladfish.com or call +442079236100
It all comes down to this one key decision… Do you have the time to do it yourself or are you prepared to bring experts to do it for you?
Our business unashamedly works with people who don’t have the time to do it themselves. If that’s you then let’s have a chat, if you want to do it yourself then, by all means, use our free Investors Academy.
Whichever your choose, you can change and normally will end up using Other People’s Time and Other People’s Money (OPT OPM). This video will help you choose the best one for you.
Gladfish Property Investment is a property investment platform and specialist consultancy in property opportunities. #ThinkGladfish
Brett Alegre-Wood is an Entrepreneur, speaker and author of over 20 books. @brettalegrewood
Their website is https://www.gladfish.com or call +442079236100
Off plan is one of the most lucrative strategies when done well! Most people who don’t understand it, write it off but when you understand the risks of off plan and mitigate against them you stand to benefit from huge returns of your investment.
So what are the risks… I break them down into 3 broad risks which I discuss in this Rant.
Gladfish Property Investment is a property investment platform and specialist consultancy in property opportunities. #ThinkGladfish
Brett Alegre-Wood is an Entrepreneur, speaker and author of over 20 books. @brettalegrewood
Their website is https://www.gladfish.com or call +442079236100
Always a touchy subject when one partner wants to stay put and the other wants to get moving. It’s doubly emotional when the family home is involved, the sacred cow of wealth. So how do we handle the emotionally charged subject.
Well firstly... communication, secondly knowing the rules of the game and having a clearly defined strategy and finally, this one simple approach which I’ve found will turn around all but the most fierce opponents to remortgaging the home.
Gladfish Property Investment is a property investment platform and specialist consultancy in property opportunities. #ThinkGladfish
Brett Alegre-Wood is an Entrepreneur, speaker and author of over 20 books. @brettalegrewood
Their website is https://www.gladfish.com or call +442079236100
Totally understandable!!! The government has made it so difficult to get any finance through on an investment.
My thoughts are this!!! Don’t let the difficulty of finance cloud the benefits it provides, it’s all about return on investment. Paying cash you get the pleasure of paying MORE tax… not something I recommend. I prefer to see an appropriate amount of leverage so it will maximise your return.
So the question of a mortgage or not is more about leverage or loan to value than risk and tax you are prepared to pay than the cash you have...
Gladfish Property Investment is a property investment platform and specialist consultancy in property opportunities. #ThinkGladfish
Brett Alegre-Wood is an Entrepreneur, speaker and author of over 20 books. @brettalegrewood
Their website is https://www.gladfish.com or call +442079236100
Of course, you can use your own broker. No one can force you to use a broker you don't want to use.Sure they can stop you from buying an investment but that will rarely happen.
However…
In this day and age mortgages are much more complex and brokers have to specialise so the broker you used for your home or the one down the street may not really understand the investment.
So in the end it may be in your best interests to use a recommended broker. That doesn't mean you shouldn't still vet them as normal.
Gladfish Property Investment is a property investment platform and specialist consultancy in property opportunities. #ThinkGladfish
Brett Alegre-Wood is an Entrepreneur, speaker and author of over 20 books. @brettalegrewood
Their website is https://www.gladfish.com or call +442079236100
So many times we are on the phone to salespeople and they ask us personal information about our situation. So you have the choice to trust them with it or not.
The truth is an ethical company will use it to provide the right information to help you make an informed decision, a sales company will use it to sell their investments whether they are suitable for you or not.
The question is how to tell?
Gladfish Property Investment is a property investment platform and specialist consultancy in property opportunities. #ThinkGladfish
Brett Alegre-Wood is an Entrepreneur, speaker and author of over 20 books. @brettalegrewood
Their website is https://www.gladfish.com or call +442079236100
Property Investment is all about Return on Investment (ROI) but risks and the minimisation or mitigation of them is one of the keys to investing successfully.
I consider these two things when assessing the risk of an investment. It’s essential that you do this in order to avoid the effect of risks on your investment.
Risks should not stop you from investing, doing these two things before you buy a property investment will!
Gladfish Property Investment is a property investment platform and specialist consultancy in property opportunities. #ThinkGladfish
Brett Alegre-Wood is an Entrepreneur, speaker and author of over 20 books. @brettalegrewood
Their website is https://www.gladfish.com or call +442079236100
Losing your job or even changing jobs can be stressful, having to apply for a mortgage at the same time especially given the changes in the market can just add to that stress.
So how do we overcome this?
Well, the answer isn’t as simple as we would like, but the most important thing to consider is before you commit to the purchase. Only with this in mind will you be able to confidently face losing your job.
Gladfish Property Investment is a property investment platform and specialist consultancy in property opportunities. #ThinkGladfish
Brett Alegre-Wood is an Entrepreneur, speaker and author of over 20 books. @brettalegrewood
Their website is https://www.gladfish.com or call +442079236100
No matter how good you are now, you started as a bumbling idiot… Only through experience will you become a master! Or numbers investor.
Yet so many of us give up before we reach the goal. Failure is not fatal if you keep getting back up.
Don’t let your past hold you back… Keep going, educate yourself, work your strategy and it will work for you now.
Gladfish Property Investment is a property investment platform and specialist consultancy in property opportunities. #ThinkGladfish
Brett Alegre-Wood is an Entrepreneur, speaker and author of over 20 books. @brettalegrewood
Their website is https://www.gladfish.com or call +442079236100