Tips & Tricks

7 Perspectives on Property Mortgages: Interest-Only vs. Capital Repayment

Here are some of my thoughts, philosophy and opinions on mortgages – it is certainly not financial advice.  As I have lots of thoughts, I have spit them up into 7 smaller, bite-size chunks. Most investors use interest only mortgages because everybody else is – without really understanding the implications or why they are doing […]

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Heated Exchange: My conversation with The Underfloor Megastore

Can you introduce yourselves and provide a brief overview of your professional background and experience in the property industry? My name is Rob and with me is my business partner, Jordan.  I studied construction management at college and ventured into site management straight after college at the age of 18. Working for large developers in […]

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BRR: Top tips to maximise your refinance valuation

If you are looking at keeping a property investment long-term then you’ll likely have bought and renovated it and will be looking to recoup some of that money once the house is finished.  You can refinance onto a new mortgage as long as you have added sufficient value to the house, but what do you […]

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Supercharging Sales and Marketing: Insights from The New Homes Consultancy

Canary Homes recently sat down with Ian Crawt, Director of The New Homes Consultancy to find out what exactly a new homes consultant does and how they interact with a standard estate agency.  Here’s our conversation… Ian, can you provide a brief overview of your professional background and experience in the real estate industry? I […]

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Why I’m not investing in your development…

As an angel investor I get presented with a lot of investment opportunities.  Even if the potential returns are attractive and I’m comfortable with the developer and their track record I still end up turning some of these deals down. The scheme might stack up beautifully on paper, however I don’t want to be stuck […]

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The Sky’s the Limit: Exploring the Advantages of Drone Technology for UK Construction Projects

As we are moving into a more and more technology-revolutionised world, drones are becoming a game-changer in the construction industry whether that’s to save time, to enhance marketing or for your business’ brand building. Whether you’re a developer, a contractor or an architect, drones are an invaluable resource for capturing images to showcase your work. […]

Inspiration

Green vs Sustainable property developments – what’s the difference?

Many of our clients are now working towards sustainable property developments, and with the cost of living rising, also developing homes to be more energy efficient is in everyone’s best interest too. There are different options for making them sustainable and eco-friendly, but today we wanted to explain the difference between the two. This is […]

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Adding your brand into your property designs

Branding is a such a powerful tool when building your business and depending on how you are structuring your portfolio, your brand may be a huge part of who you are as a company. So, what does that matter to us as your interior designers? Branding doesn’t need to stop at your business cards, website, […]

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5 tips for hiring a contractor for renovation

Residential renovation can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not familiar with the process of hiring a contractor. However, with a little bit of research and preparation, you can find the right contractor for your project and ensure that the renovation process goes smoothly. Here are five tips for employing a contractor for residential […]

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How not to run out of investor finance!

As a property developer, managing multiple tasks simultaneously is a part of daily life. It can be difficult to keep your focus on tasks that may seem less important (until they become urgent!), such as ensuring you never run out of investors’ money.  Despite its importance, many developers get their priorities wrong.  As a result, […]

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