Here is my third property deal breakdown.
Property deal breakdown
The property is a terraced house in the Bury area of Greater Manchester. The house was built around the 1880’s.
Routine Machine by John Lamerton – my 13 Takeaways
Routine Machine by John Lamerton is chock full of ideas and tips to help you improve your habits in all facets of your life, especially business and health. Here are the 17 key takeaways I got from reading it.
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Getting Things Done by David Allen – Book Report
This post was going to be about the best books on Time Management and getting things done. As I was looking through my library and thinking about the books I’ve read, Getting Things Done by David Allen would be the top of the list. Then I realised that this is the only book on time management you need. If you’ve not yet read Getting Things Done, then read on and I explain why.
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When is the best time for creating content?
Creating content, has many great benefits for business and for providing a creative outlet. To get the best benefit out of it, it should be done consistently. Daily if possible. When is the best time for creating content, then? I’ve experimented with various times and here is what I’ve found.
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GTD and recurring tasks
I practice the GTD system of Getting Things Done by David Allen. The beauty of it, is that you can tailor it to your own needs. One thing that I’ve played around with, is what to do with recurring tasks. Recurring tasks are those items that repeat every day, so how do you record this on a to do list. Here are some ways in which I’ve tried to record recurring tasks.
The Financial Bucket System
I use a financial bucket system instead of a budget. I’m not a great fan of budgets, as I find them inflexible and restrictive. Budgets that are too granular, that is, drilled down to specific spending categories, don’t consider the fluctuations in spending patterns and needs.
How to turn £100 into £1000
How do you 10x your money, for instance to turn £100 into £1000? Maybe you want to buy something that costs £1000, you only have £100 and you don’t want to use a credit card. Very sensible.
How to get a Below Market Value (BMV) Property in the UK
You make your money when you buy a property, so buy below market value. This is a common phrase you hear when talking about property investments and is certainly true when discussing the capital gains. It can also be true when you consider mortgage repayments, as the less you pay for the property, the less your mortgage will be.
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Property Deal Breakdown #2
This was my first property deal and it wasn’t done within a limited company as the others were. There is many a tale to tell about this property, but here are the financial details.
Property Deal Breakdown #1
Here is the deal breakdown on the financials of a property I’ve just completed on. I will do this with all the properties I purchase.