neil@propertyviewernorthwest.com

 

My Journey into property investment

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Back in early 2018 I put a post on the Property Hub Forum suggesting that I could view properties for expat investors or investors in the UK who had found a potential property via websites on the main property portals, or any properties that have been sourced within the North West.

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One of the first viewings I undertook was in Liverpool for an expat client who sent me a link on Rightmove. An assessment of the general photos in the link showed the property to be a newly decorated terraced house. However, upon physically inspecting the property it became evident that a number of the walls had been decorated over by the vendor to conceal mould/damp patches. Furthermore, there was a strong smell of damp within the property. I also observed that several electrical sockets were positioned upside down and the bathroom suite and tiles were a ‘vintage’ burgundy colour (for which there were no photos on Rightmove!

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On the basis of the viewing, my client decided not to pursue this property as he was looking for a BTL single let property which was ready to let out.

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Since posting this,  I have received enquiries from a number of investors in different countries requesting specific advice about the ‘best’ areas to invest in, working in tandem with investors, I provide advice which is in line with their own property strategy and risk level. I frequently provide my initial thoughts about an area and will visit before a formal viewing has been booked, in order to create a ‘viewing shortlist’ for clients.

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I have successfully assisted clients in finding and securing properties in Liverpool and Manchester and have (to date), viewed over 90 properties (residential, BTLs, refurbs, repossessions and auction properties).

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My passion is property- reading about property, investing in property and supporting others to secure property! Property viewer has therefore been borne from living, studying and working in two major North West cities - Liverpool and Manchester. For me, it’s a win-win situation as it consolidates my knowledge of the area and builds my network.

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What service do I provide?

 

Once you have found a property you are interested in buying, I will contact the relevant agent to arrange a property viewing. I will attend the viewing and take photographs of each room in the property, front and rear and photos of anything irregular, or that I feel is important (boiler, fuse board any damage, damp patches etc) and also take a walk around video where possible, as  well as clips of the road and surrounding areas. 

 

I will then follow up the viewing with my thoughts on the property and answer specific questions on the area and the property itself during subsequent conversations with clients. I charge £70 for this service and if you require a number of properties to be viewed, if this can be arranged in the same visit I can discount any further viewings.

 

So - If you are thinking of investing in the North West or have found a potential investment property and can’t attend a viewing, please get in touch…

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