The complete guide to property development for the small investor / Catherine Dawson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dawson, Catherine.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Real estate development--Great Britain.

Real estate development.

Real estate investment--Great Britain.

Real estate investment.

Real property--Valuation--Great Britain.

Real property.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (288 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Kogan Page Limited, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Complete Guide to Property Development for the Small Investor provides detailed information on identifying the best investment properties, dealing with contractors and letting a property - as well as new information on finding the best financing deals, and spotting potential bargains, in a volatile property market.

Contents:

Copyright; Table of Contents; Introduction; Stage One Preparation; 1 Knowing how to invest successfully; The economy and housing market; Understanding short- and long-term trends; Assessing market conditions; Should I invest in property at this time?; Summary; Useful addresses; Useful websites; Further reading; 2 Making decisions; Refurbishing a property; Renovating a property; Property conversion; Undertaking a new-build project; Becoming a landlord; Summary; Useful addresses; Useful websites; Further reading; 3 Preparing yourself and your family

Developing your skills of reflection and analysisAssessing skills, knowledge and experience; Developing skills; Summary; Useful addresses; 4 Sorting out your finances; Assessing your financial circumstances; Obtaining financial backing; Knowing about mortgages; Seeking advice from professionals; Understanding tax implications; Summary; Useful addresses; Useful websites; 5 Establishing your business; Deciding how to trade; Developing a business plan; Producing a profit/loss plan and cash flow forecast; Conducting a risk assessment; Summary; Useful addresses; Useful websites

Stage Two Progression6 Doing your research; Finding sources of information; Conducting a price analysis; Obtaining property information; Conducting property searches; Summary; Useful addresses; Useful websites; 7 Recognizing potential locations; Recognizing property hot spots; Spotting areas of regeneration; Spotting areas of degeneration; Choosing suitable locations; Knowing about redfield, brownfield and greenfield sites; Summary; Useful addresses; 8 Recognizing potential for development; Researching the development system and planning control; Understanding restrictions on development

Analysing the local marketAnalysing the competition; Recognizing short- and long-term potential; Finding out about ownership; Summary; Useful addresses; Useful websites; Stage Three Procurement; 9 Viewing a property; Organizing your viewing; Questioning the vendor or selling agent; Using overt and covert observation techniques; Developing a checklist; Spotting potential for development; Summary; 10 Researching the neighbourhood; Using government statistics; Researching environmental issues; Questioning the neighbours; Observing the neighbourhood; Summary; 11 Buying a property

Knowing whether the price is rightNegotiating and bargaining; Making an offer; Buying a repossession; Arranging a survey; Choosing a conveyancer; Obtaining important documents; Buying at auction; Summary; Useful addresses; Stage Four Permission; 12 Obtaining planning permission; Knowing what needs planning permission; Obtaining outline consent; Looking into change of use; Finding out about permitted development; Preparing and submitting planning applications; Using building surveyors; Making appeals in cases of refusal; Summary; Useful addresses; 13 Obtaining Building Regulations approval

Understanding building control

Notes:

Includes indexes.

ISBN:

9786612101250

9781282101258

1282101250

9780749455781

0749455780

OCLC:

320423577