“The main concern most of us have for your retirement is: when we stop earning a monthly salary, where is our regular income going to come from? Well, depending on what you buy and how you let it, property can deliver anything from a pension top-up to a monthly income that exceeds what you earned as an employee. That’s why increasing numbers of people are now using property as their primary investment vehicle.” – Nick Fox

If you’re interested in making a financial investment in property, then we have a little introduction to what’s involved.

From the first of October, changes have come into force on how HMOs are regulated, including the definition of houses of multiple occupancy.

Now, an HMO is defined as any property which is occupied by 5 or more people which form 2 or more households. There is no reference made to the number of storeys in the building in question, as was previously the case.

The leaves are turning golden and there’s a definite nip in the air.

It also means that there’s a little more work to be done to maintain and look after your rental property, to ensure that it stays tip top during the colder months.

One of the most challenging aspects of the property investment process is surely waiting for the offer you’ve made on a house to be accepted!

Choosing to invest in property is a great way to create more income and also set you up for future financial security. But how do you decide which property is going to be a worthwhile asset?

The journey of investing in property is an exciting and rewarding one.

There are some habits that you can cultivate as an investor that will set you up well for the future and give you some great guidance along the way:

According to a YouGov poll, 40% of landlords wouldn’t rent their property to students, presumably due to the fear that the stereotypical student party lifestyle would result in damage and the hassle of frequent repairs.

There are many different reasons as to why you would consider renovating your investment property, including being able to make more rental income (e.g. if you were converting it to a house of multiple occupation – HMO) or if you were planning to sell it on for profit.

So where do you begin as you start to plan the project and what issues do you need to be aware of?

There are many options available to you as you start out in property investment, but some will bring more success than others.

Now that Spring has finally sprung, what do you need to do to get your investment property ready for the warmer weather?

Here are 5 things to check as the weather changes: