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"Welcome to the Making Money from Property website! In case you hadn’t noticed, these are truly incredible times. In my 25 years experience of the property world, I’ve never seen anything like it. But the focus seems to be very much on the negatives. Property price crash this…repossession rise that…financial credit crunch the other…It’s true, there are a lot of people finding themselves in very difficult circumstances at the moment and I’ve devoted a significant portion of this website to helping you if you are one of them. But it’s not all doom and gloom. All market conditions throw up opportunities as much as they do challenges, and I truly believe that if you play your cards right at the moment, you can secure ‘never to be repeated’ deals and take a massive leap towards securing, rather than undermining, your future financial security. Certainly the people I am meeting whilst filming the new series of Homes under the Hammer at the moment are doing just that.

The key is to know what to look for, where to find it, how much to pay for it and effective ways to finance the purchase, and that is exactly what I am here to help you do. This website is about giving you the tools and information you need to make shrewd property purchasing decisions and it’s a conduit to some of the best deals that are currently out there.

But time is of the essence. As Warren Buffett says, you need to act positively while others are panicking. Nobody can predict whether the market has reached its bottom or has still got further to fall (although there’s a lot of opinion out there) but one thing’s for certain, you will look back in 5 years time and if you haven’t grabbed the opportunities that are out there right now, you’ll kick yourself."


This Weeks Featured Article

Become a Property Sleuth

I am always going on about the importance of visiting a property before you make any decisions about whether or not to buy it and am still surprised by the number of people who turn up at property auctions and ?buy blind'. But taking a viewing of the property is only the first step in making a real assessment of it - in an ideal world, you will be visiting the site on several occasions and carrying out other checks on the property, the area and the neighbours.Click here to read my top 10 tips on becoming a property sleuth...

 

 News From the Auction Rooms

Auctions have always been considered a barometer of the general UK housing market. 

“In the last 15 years there’s never been such a
good time to fill your boots with properties at knocked down prices." 
Graham Barton, West Country Property Auctions

Read what the Auctioneers themselves say about the market conditions and the challenges and opportunities that buyers and sellers are currently experiencing...


How to Survive the Current Property Crisis

Whether you are a Buy to Let landlord struggling to manage your portfolio, an amateur investor or developer feeling the pinch or simply a home owner wanting to keep control of the household bills, this section offers help and guidance to surviving the current market.

Visit the 'How to Survive the Property Crisis' Section for help with restructuring debt, money saving advice and protecting your credit history.

NOW is the Time to Make Money!

If you fall into the category of people who have money to invest, the current property downturn, whilst a threat to many is an opportunity for the shrewd.

“Bad news is an investors best friend. It lets you buy a slice of the future at a marked down price”
Warren Buffett, October 2008

Visit the 'Property Deals' section for exclusive property deals and investment opportunities.


Become a Member of the Inner Circle and have access to exclusive property deals and off market opportunities, specialist information and property advice. CLICK HERE to find out more about our LIMITED SPECIAL OFFER on Membership.

Don't Panic

If you are already in arrears on your mortgage or have the threat of loosing your home, now is not the time to stick your head in the sand but to be proactive. You are not alone and there are plenty of organisations out there who may be able to help you.

Visit the 'Don't Panic' section to get advice and help to sort yourself out.



Making Money From Property 3 Day Property Training Workshops
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I hope you'll consider joining me as I take you from start to finish in the property investments world, and teach you all the tricks of the trade you'll need to Make Money from Property.
 
From spotting a bargain, to raising finance....successful property rental to...of course....all the tricks and tips for buying property at Auction!!
 
It's interactive, it's practical and it's fun. And I'll be there, along with a team of experienced property investors and mentors, to provide a weekend of information that any serious property investor can't be without. 

Whether you're a first timer, dipping your toe into the world of property, or already an investor looking at ways to increase profitability, access untapped property opportunities, and streamline your business, then this weekend is for you. 
 
I've come up with a stonking discounted  deal on the price for members of my site, which, in any case, is a small fraction of the amount you'll save on future property purchases if you follow the things you'll learn on the workshop.
 
And what's more, I'm so confident you'll love the weekend I'm offering a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee. If you're not totally satisfied with what you're learning after the first day, you can leave at that point and we'll give you a complete refund.
 
So, what have you got to loose? The timing has never been better to invest in property, and every day there are opportunities out there to be grabbed by those in the know.  This is your chance to become one of them.
 
Best wishes
Martin

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 FREE Property Training Workshops

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Over the forthcoming months, myself and my team will be touring the country giving FREE Making Money From Property seminars, and a series of 3 day training workshops. 

By coming along to the workshops or seminars in your area, you can see for yourself how even in the current climate ordinary people are building life changing wealth - simply by learning from the experts (me included!), following tried and tested techniques and investing in the property opportunities that are out there right now.

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Recent articles

  Martin's Top Tips on Viewing Property Internally (in: Martin's Top Tips)
Sep 7, 2010
Once you have checked out the property sufficiently to warrant an internal inspection, there are many questions that you should be aiming to answer when you do a viewing - other than if you like the wallpaper. Here are my top tips on what you should be looking for...
  Martin's Blog 06/09/10 - Become a Property Sleuth (in: Martin's Blog)
Sep 6, 2010
I am always going on about the importance of visiting a property before you make any decisions about whether or not to buy it and am still surprised by the number of people who turn up at property auctions and ‘buy blind’. But taking a viewing of the property is only the first step in making a real assessment of it – in an ideal world, you will be visiting the site on several occasions and carrying out other checks on the property, the area and the neighbours.
  Martin's Blog 13/08/10 - Building on Difficult Sites (in: Martin's Blog)
Aug 13, 2010
I was at a site in Wales last week that had been acquired at auction with a partly constructed house on it. The previous owner had started work building a new house on a plot which boasted incredible countryside views, but which was also very hilly. It seems that they had underestimated the costs involved in building in such a location – due to the need for extra work at foundation level that is generally required in such sites with a steep incline. So are difficult plots destined to blow your budget or are they worth the extra effort?
  Martin's Blog 05/08/10 - Home 'Improvements' That Can Cost You Dearly (in: Martin's Blog)
Aug 5, 2010
With the property market continuing to be tight, prospective sellers might be eager to ensure that they maximise on the traditionallly busy period over the summer holidays to secure a sale. But jumping in to do home 'improvements' that are ill thought through could not only put off potential purchasers but actually end up de-valuing the property as well. Here are my 10 big home improvement 'no no's'...
  Martin's Blog 22/07/2010 - Viewing Potential Renovation Projects – My Top 10 Checklist (in: Martin's Blog)
Jul 22, 2010
When viewing properties that need renovating or improving, a knowledge of what is just cosmetic and what is a major expense. Here are my top 10 things to be mindful of when looking at a property and assessing its merits as a renovation project.
  Martin's Blog 15/07/10 - VAT - Getting it Back (in: Martin's Blog)
Jul 15, 2010
 

Last week I was filming at a derelict bungalow which had been purchased at auction after a long period of it standing empty. The property was in pretty dismal condition but it did have some lovely features which could be restored and, most appealing, it stood in a sizeable plot of land with pleasant views. Our contributor was a first time renovator and at the time of filming, he was still debating whether or not to knock down the bungalow and start afresh or to restore the existing building. One of the factors influencing his thinking was the fact that he can reclaim VAT paid on new materials if he knocks down and starts again under the Government’s zero rated new build scheme. This prompted me to write about this VAT situation in more detail.
  Martin's Blog 08/07/2010 - Overhanging Trees (in: Martin's Blog)
Jul 7, 2010
Having a neighbours tree overhang into your property can be abit of a nuisance, but at its worst could become a danger. So what are your rights as far as taking the chain saw to a tree in another property?
  Martin's Blog 30/06/2010 - Planning Permission - When You Don't Have to Apply (in: Martin's Blog)
Jun 30, 2010
The whole process of applying for and securing Planning Permission can be quite a headache for property developers and renovators. Not only can the process be long and arduous, but depending on the degree of work that is being proposed, it can also be costly with no guarantees at the end that permission will be granted.  However, there are instances where modifications to a property – and extending it to some degree – do not require Planning Permission. These are alterations made under ‘Permitted Development’ (or Permitted Development Rights).
  Ask Martin about...Reducing Rent (in: Ask Martin)
Jun 17, 2010
“I have been asked by one of my long term tenants if I can reduce his rent since he has recently had to take a pay cut. He’s been in the property for several years and I don’t want to loose him as a tenant, but feel reluctant to grant his request when his rent is already a bit less than what I could charge. Do you have any advice on what I can do?”
  Permitted Development Rights - What is allowed? (in: Ideas for Adding Value)
Jun 17, 2010
 

The whole process of applying for and securing Planning Permission can be quite a headache for property developers and renovators. Not only can the process be long and arduous, but depending on the degree of work that is being proposed, it can also be costly with no guarantees at the end that permission will be granted. It’s a subject that I am often asked about since for the inexperienced developer with grand plans to redevelop a property or build a new one – it can seem a bit of a lottery. Of course, each and every local authority has its own ‘rules’ on what projects they will grant planning permission to and what will need to be amended to fit their local plan. However, there are instances where modifications to a property – and extending it to some degree – do not require Planning Permission. These are alterations made under ‘Permitted Development’ (or Permitted Development Rights) and a knowledge of what is allowed under this legislation is useful.
 
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