Mini survey results, Website of the Year, Due Diligence in 15 Minutes, Articles, Events and weekly news

July 22, 2010 | Author

Author Alec Hanson

First off a very big thank you to all who responded to our mini survey last month, it’s very interesting to know that we have 58% of people as Active Investors, 29% Experienced and 13% Aspirational. This will help us to ensure that we provide you the content relevant to you.If you didn’t respond last week, please do so that we can get the most accurate picture of you, our subscribers! Which category are you?

1 – Experienced Property Investors

2 – Active Property Investors with a small portfolio

3 – Aspirational Property Investorsie. Want to be in property but haven’t got started or are just getting started.

As you will see from the logo on the right we have been entered into the “Website of the Year” competition which we are REALLY excited
and pleased about. Do tell thegoodwebguide.co.uk what you like about our site

Updates

Our Product of the month “Due Diligence in 15 minutes” has been the most popular we have ever had, with a lot of interest and at a bargain of only £7.97 it’s not surprising. Why not read what people have been saying: http://www.justdoproperty.co.uk/due-diligence-in-15-minutes

Below are our new blogs articles over the last week. Once you have read Simon’s tips check out the list of upcoming network events below.

Simon Zutshi tells us how to get the most out of attending a networking event – July 21, 2010

Simon Zutshi gives some tips on how to get the most of attending network events.

UK sees “property millionaires” rise by 400% – July 20, 2010

Santander Mortgages found in its study that there are now over 100,000 homes worth more than £1million in the country.

In June we announced a few enhancements to the site and are very close with our final updates that we hope will give you yet more
information and resources. One thing we have added recently is the ability to listen to our blogs and articles online or via Podcast!
Just look out for the button or subscribe to the podcast:http://podcasts.odiogo.com/just-do-property/podcasts-html.php

Events/Training

As highlighted last week a lot of events stop for a summer break in August, so next week is the last full week until September. Make
sure you check out our Events Diary for a full comprehensive listing of the upcoming networking events and property shows. Over 50 events around the UK.Below is an outline of upcoming events next week, for more details check online: http://www.justdoproperty.co.uk/education/networking-events-uk

Networking

Monday, 26 July

UK Property Investors Networking Event

Manchester Property Networking Club (PNC)

London – Property Networking Club

Tuesday, 27 July

Wigan Property Event

London – Property Investors Network (pin)

Milton Keynes – The Property Investor PA

Wednesday, 28 July

Leeds – Property Investors Network (pin)

IPOP (Investment Property OpportunityPresentation)

Property Network West

Thursday, 29 July

Leicester Investors Curry Night

Training – visit the Events Diaryfor more information

Monday, 26 July

UK Property Forum – Online Webinar

Thursday, 29 July

Live Property Talk - Teleconference

News Roundup

A few new items this week that have indicated some strong rental demand and stable landlord finance. The flip side is
that property prices may fall a bit by the end of the year but this shouldn’t affect a long term investor, and of course it could represent a great shopping opportunity!

Landlord finance is “stable and affordable” – July 21, 2010

The Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates at 0.5 per cent will mean that repayments on
buy-to-let will remain low.

CML report Gross mortgage lending up 15% in June – July 20, 2010

The CML press release out today reports gross mortgage lending in June was up 15% from May, now at
£13.1 billion.

Rightmove.co.uk predict 7% fall in second half of year to wipe out gains since Jan 2010. – July 20, 2010

A massive increase in properties coming on the market, up 45% since last Month, sees sellers having
to drop their asking prices, according to Rightmove’s new House Price Index (HPI) figures.

Rental demand hits high – July 19, 2010

The Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA) has found that more than two-thirds (70 per
cent) of their members report having more tenants than properties.

Keep up to date via our news RSS Feed.

Be Sociable

If you’re heading off on holiday over the next week we hope you have a great break, and don’t forget do leave us a comment or two on any of the posts you read….let us know your thoughts!!Julie and Alec Hanson