UK property market versus American one.

Ollie Booth's views on British and American property market:


" (...)The UK Property Market


The UK property market, previously always thought of as quite reliable, is actually not reliable any more. Property investing in the UK has become an over-saturated breeding ground for would-be investors looking to build a ‘nest-egg’ or simply buy a couple of properties to get a bit more income each month. This is, and always will be a great thing to do – after all, passive income is the key to becoming financially free.

When I started investing in property some 5 years ago, it was nearing the end of a cycle. The good times were now just ‘OK’ but I could still make a respectable living doing it, and since the hours I kept were less than two days work a week it was a great lifestyle.

Over the last 2 years or so, we’ve all watched as the property market has weakened, prices have fallen, mortgage companies are squeezing and although interest rates are low finance is still generally very difficult to get. In a nutshell the whole market has lost its confidence. I have personally witnessed UK investors dropping like flies.

The US Property Market

There’s been a media circus surrounding the state of the US economy of late, but the undeniable truth is that there is a lot of sorting out to do. The Obama administration has its work cut out to fix the economy, put Americans back to work, reduce the number of foreclosures and put money in pockets.

The US property market got my attention as there’s been a lot of commotion around foreclosed properties. If you’re unsure what that means, basically we’re talking about repossessed homes.

It seems that home owners no longer feel the stigma associated with losing their home or bankruptcy and walking away from your debt is the easy thing to do. Bad for the lenders, great for investors! (...) "

ollie@usapropertyinvestor.co.uk


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Tips on How to Run a Profitable House Rental Business

By Joe Hicks

The roller coaster ride of the stock market paved the way for investors to start thinking up other forms of business to invest into. Believe it or not, most people went into real estate investing even when the market fell down.




Tampa rental property investment is one of those that managed to "survive" the economic crisis. It is because having a place to stay is a basic necessity. People will always want a place they can settle down into. And property owners are all too aware of that.



Property management in Tampa would advice you of the important things to set up before you rent your property. These things can help minimize the headaches and problems. When followed, the Tampa house rental business would run along smoothly and profitably.



First factor to consider is to have an effective record keeping method. This would serve as the list of all important aspects of the Tampa home rental; expenses incurred, repair and maintenance, tenant information and other property records worth keeping track of.



Records can be made from spread sheets or even written in paper, organized with every detail of the property and updated with minor or major changes that are made. A Tampa property management company can provide a software intended for this purpose. Using the software, tasks are done effectively and half the time it will normally take for manual recording.



Repair and collections policy is the second factor owners should have. Basically, this is a list of details about the rental property before and after it is rented. The main purpose for this is to safeguard the property. Owners would have proof as to how the rental property is presented before it was rented. And to expect how the property will be after a tenant moves out.



Tenants should read and agree with the policy. It is safe to assume that there would be problematic tenants that can do damage to the property. With the policy in hand, there would be actions involved if the property is not taken cared of and maintained.



A late payment term is the last factor to consider. Late payments should be anticipated. Even the best tenants are likely to experience some financial problems once in awhile. During these times, owners should neither be too lenient or too strict with implementing rules for late payments.



It is best to make an agreement that will specify a certain "grace period" for the payments to be made. Or the number of times late payments will be allowed. Note down the appropriate action that will be taken when payments are always overdue. It is also best to have a lawyer present to see through this agreement. This would help avoid legal problems later on.



Existing landlord and property owners in Tampa are all too aware that rental properties are not an easy business to get into. But it is one of the most profitable. Once owners get past knowing what should be done, then it will be profits and more profits for them from that time on. This is how you can gain more profits out of your Tampa rental homes.



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Real Property Management specialize in the management of residential properties all over the United States, and our Tampa office is locally owned and operated and serves Hillsborough County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, and Polk County. This gives us tremendous resources at the local level to assist you with your property management needs.



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Property Management Keeps Your Real Estate Organized

by Paul A Buchanan

Everyone who has ever been involved in the legal and behind the scenes aspects of the real estate business knows that it can be a headache. All of the paperwork, legal issues, emergency calls in the middle of the night. All of these things can be a landlord's nightmare. This is where property management comes in to keep it all together for you. Let me show you how.




Property management companies are the ones that look over your property and basically do all of the dirty work for you. Dealing with tenants, attending homeowner's association meetings (where applicable), taking care of emergency issues, and many more tasks are all covered by the company you hire to look after your property.



Basically the way it works is you pay them to take care of your apartments, condos, houses, shops, or whatever it is you are renting and you simply sit back and enjoy the benefits of your residual income. No more hassles with tenant issues or problems with your properties.



Another simple reason why managing your properties with an outside company helps is that there are usually little things that you might overlook. This rental property is not your life, but it is the property manager's job, and you are paying them to handle it with professionalism and care.



Real estate managers are the key to success in the business of renting and leasing. Remember that you don't have to do it all on your own. There are experts waiting to help you manage your investments with the care and concern that you yourself would show to your property.



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