Welcome to The Property Journals!
As a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) with nearly a decade of experience in the property industry, through working for global real estate firm and running my own investments.
My journey has taken me through the rural, residential, and commercial sectors, where I’ve managed diverse global portfolios. This experience includes asset management, as well as optimising efficiencies for corporate occupiers with their rental portfolios and finally pursuing my own real estate investment ventures.
The mission behind The Property Journals is to share the knowledge and principles I’ve acquired throughout my career. I aim to provide guidance, clarity, and support to anyone looking to leverage property as a means to enhance their lives.
You’ll find a blend of real estate fundamentals along with my professional insights on various property topics. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
UK Housing Affordability – Everything You Need To Know!
This blog explores the UK housing affordability statistics and what factors that are contributing to this ongoing issue in the future.
How To Find UK Property Hotspots That Match Your Goals In 2024
We explore your investment objectives and provide ideas on how to identify the best UK property hotspots for your desire real estate goals.
How A Joint Venture Partner Accelerates Investment Opportunities
We will explore the benefits and drawbacks of investing with a joint venture partner.
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.
What Are The 7 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
What Are The 4 Disadvantages of Real Estate Investing?
This highlights the limitations of real estate investing to evaluate before adding real estate to your investment portfolio.
6 Main Advantages of Property Investment.
A comprehensive understanding of advantages of property investment to consider when deciding if property investment is right for you.
What Are The Great Estates Of London?
We show the history of how these Great Estates of the West End of London were created and the extent of their ownerships in more recent times.