Behind the Property Journals
I’m a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), with nearly 7 years of property experience through a mix of my professional working career at a global real estate firm and personal real estate investment endeavors.
Building and sustaining wealth can appear intimidating and insurmountable although it doesn’t have to be that way!
My mission in creating The Property Journals is to share the knowledge and principles I’ve learnt throughout my professional career in real estate. Moreover, provide guidance, clarity and support to anyone who wants to use property as a vehicle to better their financial position in order to achieve:
The dream home, lifestyle, retirement platform or even the dream job.
“90% OF ALL MILLIONAIRES BECOME SO THROUGH OWNING REAL ESTATE“
– ANDREW CARNEGIE –
Recent Blogs
Why UK Real Estate Is Great For Expats
For expats buying UK real estate, there are substantial financial rewards which we give a detailed summary of to aid expats decision making.
How To Benefit From The Ripple Effect In UK Property
The ripple effect shows the interconnectedness of property markets and how a local serge of demand, ripples through the UK property market.
The UK’s Top Growth Cities For Each Real Estate Sector
We offer invaluable insight into the UK’s top growth cities and sectors to guide strategic portfolio decision-making in the years to come.
Our Resources
The resources below are materials aimed at giving you templates, knowledge and confidence to either start or super charge your investment journey. All these materials are either instruments created and used regularly by The Property Journals or things I have bought and used which has given great value to me over the years and I truly believe they would be tremendously worthwhile and beneficial in gaining different perspectives and opinions on investing and strategy to help improve your life.
Essential Websites & Companies For Investing.
The following is a list of the most helpful websites, services and companies for investing which I use to enhance my life.
The Best Investment Books & Podcasts.
A list of books that I have loved and gained great insights and inspiration from which I would highly recommend to you.
The Surveyor’s Calculator.
The surveyor’s calculator provides templates that can be downloaded and adapted to evaluate simplify any real estate decisions.
The Property Journals Blog
The real benefit to property investment is the control it gives you over your financial future instead of leaving it in the hands of someone else. It enables you to make bespoke plans that align with your goals and provides opportunities to be active in areas of personal interest and outsource areas that’s not your cup of tea. Our blogs aim to give you the inspiration and knowledge to take action and control of your investment journey.
Exploring The 7 Different House Types In The UK
There is a wide array of house types in the UK to consider in your portfolio. We consider the pros, cons and financial benefits of each house type.
British House Styles Through Time, From The Tudors To Now!
Since the Tudors, all British house styles have left its unique imprint in creating and inspiring homeowners and design enthusiasts alike.
How To Carry Out A Residual Valuation For Real Estate
In property development, residual valuation skills are crucial. It aids with budgets, end values, costs, and purchase prices.
The Profit Valuation Method For Special Purpose Real Estate
Step by step guide to the profit valuation method. How to value the underlying worth of the property from its profitability of the business.
How To Guide For Mastering A Replacement Cost Valuation
A step-by-step guide on how to value real estate using a replacement cost valuation method for insurance, developments or red book valuations.
Two Ways To Value Property Using The Investment Approach
In the following blog deep dives into the investment approach and specifically the 2 ways to value income-generating real estate.
How to value Real Estate Using the Comparable valuation Method
Being able to use the comparable valuation method to value real estate is a great skill to have in the toolbox. We show you how!
How To Value Real Estate According To The 5 RICS Methods
How to value real estate according to the RICS and whys its a fundamental skill for investors, buyers, sellers, and industry professionals.
How To Structure Real Estate Joint Venture Partnerships
A detailed overview of real estate joint venture partnerships and how to pool resources and knowledge to pursue real estate opportunities.
The Best Ways To Add Value To Property
To add value to property, is to exploit its full potential through active strategies generating returns that surpass the market average.
How To Become A Property Mogul: Tricks of the trade!
We detail the fundamental characteristics of a property mogul and how they use their knowledge and understanding to build vast portfolios.
How To Use lease Options For Real Estate Investments
We detail exactly how lease options enable you to secure your next investment project or dream home with limited money upfront.
How To Use Seller Finance To Buy Real Estate
We provide detailed guide to using a seller financing deal structure for real estate and the pros & cons for all parties involved.
7 Ways How To Use Rightmove Like A Professional
By maximizing your experience on Rightmove like a professional would, it will significantly enhance your property search.
Ultimate 11 Point Checklist For Purchasing Your First Home.
The 11-step checklist and specific detail around purchasing your first home provides confidence and a game plan to start your journey.
How To Use A Multi-Function Decisional Matrix To Make Better Choices
We explore what a multi-functional decisional matrix is and how this valuable tool can assist in making well-informed decision making.
Bonds Vs Rental Real Estate: What’s The Best Investment?
The key features, risk profiles and income potential to understand how to balance the bonds vs rental real estate debate.
Flats vs Houses, What’s The Best Property Investment?
We unpack the fundamental differences between flats vs houses in order to make your investment decisions for your next property.
How Reliable Are UK Housing Market Predictions For 2024
We summarise the UK housing market predictions for 2024 and anaylsis how reliable previous forecasts have performed against actual prices.
The Best Property Data Websites in the UK
Whether a buyer, seller, investor or valuer, using property data websites provide valuable insights to aid your decision making.
How To Manage A Real Estate Project In 5 Stages
We provide a comprehensive step by step guide of each stage within a real estate project which will help you execute a successful project.
The 8 Proven Phases Of Project Management For Real Estate
We show case the 8 phases of project management for real estate schemes and define their importance in each project you undertake.
How To SubLease Commercial Property
Subleasing is complex. In the following we show how to sublease space and the Pros & Cons for a landlord, tenant or sub tenant.
The Complete Guide To Negotiating A Commercial Lease
A summary of the financial and non-financial aspects to be aware of and discuss when negotiating a commercial lease contract.
How To Understand Commercial Lease Terminology And Language
A comprehensive overview of commercial lease terms you will find in a legally binding contract between a landlord and tenant.
What’s The Best Ownership Structure For Property Investments
The following provides a purely financial perspective of using a company ownership structure for property investments and how to start on up.
How To Research The Ideal Property Investment Location
We walk through the key aspects to consider when researching the perfect investment property location for your specific goals.
How To Build A Property Portfolio As A Passive Investor
A step-by-step guide on how to build a property portfolio from scratch as a passive investor. We real numbers and a subject property example.
How To Understand The 18 Year Property Cycle
The how, why and what to look for in the property cycle are some of the most fundamental aspects to understand when investing in property.
How To Guide For Residential Property Management.
Residential property management is complex and requires multiple aspects to maintain a quality and compliant property which we cover.
The Complete Guide To A Residential Security Deposit
It provides the alignment between residential tenancies and a security deposit. Furthermore, the timelines for resolving deposit disputes.
A Complete Guide To HMO Requirements And Regulations
This guide forms a list of HMO requirements and regulations that landlords need to align with in order to maintain a compliant HMO asset.
The Complete Compliance Checklist That Landlords Need To Know
This article sets out a landlord’s compliance checklist for before starting and to maintain throughout a residential tenancy.
The Fundamentals You Need To Know Before Marketing Your Property For Rent
How to prepare your residential property for rent with top tips to achieve quality and reliable tenants quickly.
How To Balance And Diversify Your Investment Portfolio
A summary of how to diversify your investment portfolio through illiquid assets with examples from the largest institutions.
How Yale’s Spending Policy Relates To Your Personal Portfolio Management
We explore the spending policy of Yale’s endowment and how individuals can learn and implement into their own portfolio management.
How The 18 Largest Institutions Invest In The Stock Market
Learn how to invest in the stock market by understanding how the largest institutions from the UK & US have done it for generations.
The History of the UK Housing Market from 1968-2023
Detailed guide of the UK housing market, including the relationship between price deviations, average wages and interest rates from 1968-2023.
How to Earn more money: The 4 Key Categories to consider.
The quickest way to achieve financial freedom is to learn how to earn more money. This blog covers the 4 categories to change your monthly savings dramatically.
The Best Way To Achieve Financial Freedom
This 4-step guide defines financial freedom for you by providing bespoke spreadsheet templates and advice to create your personal plan.
The Best Strategies To Diversify Your Stock Portfolio
The detailed strategies provided will help you diversify your stock portfolio and spread your investments into uncorrelated markets.
The Best Financial Independence Books To Read
We list the best financial independence books that enable you to learn and gain confidence to take hold of their personal finances.
3 Examples Of A Simple Investment Portfolio Used By Experts.
We cover 3 portfolios recommended by the finest professional investors in order to start constructing a simple investment portfolio.
How To Build The Best Portfolio Mix According To Institutions In The US & UK?
Trends picked out from institutional portfolios in order to understand what a balanced portfolio is depending on the geographical area you’re investing in.
How Much Of My Portfolio Should Be Invested In Real Estate?
The strong returns gained by Endowments are partly generated from their assets invested in real estate which we analyse and show in detail.
How To Invest Like Endowment Funds?
How to apply the investment principles and strategic asset allocations of endowment funds to your portfolios.
How The Largest Institutional Investors Decide To Rent Or Buy.
We explain how largest institutional investors implement their real estate strategy in relation to rent or buy for their internal operations.
How To Compare Whether To Rent vs Buy A Home.
This article will provide you with the ability to make the best financial decision on whether to rent or buy a home.
How To Assess The Effects of Buy Vs Rent On Your Wealth Generation
We assess the financial effects that Buy vs Rent decisions have on your future ability to grow your net worth at a specific rate.
The 4 Best Active Investment Strategies For Real Estate
A definitive guide to 4 active property investment strategies that creates tangible value to profit from as an investor or business.