Property investing is hard! It if was easy, everyone would do it.

Picture this: you’re standing beneath a rope suspended high above the ground, the sun beating down, and a gentle breeze providing little comfort. The rope stretches endlessly above, while the ground below feels miles away. You take a leap, gripping it with every ounce of strength you have.

At first, it seems easy. But soon, discomfort sets in. Your arms start to ache, your grip weakens, and doubt begins to creep in. How much longer can you hold on?

One by one, others let go, hitting the ground with a sigh of relief. But not you. You adjust your grip, take a deep breath, and hold on. The pain intensifies, but so does your determination. Then it dawns on you—success isn’t about extraordinary strength or skill. It’s about unwavering resolve. It’s about staying the course when everyone else has let go.

Property Investing is much the same. We all encounter moments where we want to give up—when responsibilities stack up, deadlines loom, and challenges seem insurmountable. But here’s the reality: success is not born from miracles; it's rooted in persistence. It’s about pushing through discomfort, making small adjustments, and trusting that progress is being made, even when it’s not immediately visible.

This week, I challenge you to hold on.

When the urge to throw in the towel arises, pause. Take a deep breath. Remember why you started. In property investing, deals may fall through, renovations can exceed budgets, and valuations might not align with expectations. But these hurdles are just part of the journey. A successful property investor is one who trusts in time and the process. 

I still own the first property I ever purchased. I vividly recall scraping together every penny, borrowing and maxing out credit cards. I even remember stopping at a petrol station to put £5 in my tank, just enough to get me home after a long day of viewings. I bought that property for £117,000. Fast forward 15 years, and it has revalued at £375,000.

So, trust the process and keep holding on. 

If you’re interested in our property consulting, sourcing, or renovation management, just drop me a line! Let’s navigate this journey together. Stay strong and stay in the game!

Enjoy the Process

For those of you who know me, you’ll know that I like things to be in order, to work in order, and preferably have a “start” and “finish” point!

But life doesn’t always work like that, does it? Sure, we’ll have projects along the way that will follow that pattern, but then there’s always the next one, or the project may need revisiting, or updating.

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“No ghosts on our closets”

Well, Halloween may be just around the corner, but there are no ghosts hiding in our next property project!!

A large crack on the outside of a property we’re looking to purchase raised a question as to the “soundness” of the basic structure. We called in engineers, and are delighted to report that all appears sound. This crack developed a long time ago, and the property has been given the “all clear”!

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New deal in Neath qualifies for council loan for refurbishments

Source My Property has secured a brand new deal in Neath town. This is a lovely 3 bedroom propery which is crying out for an investor to return it to the rented sector. With rent in the area going up, and house availability going down, this property fits perfectly into the gap. 

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3 deals available in South Wales ready for sourcing!

It has been a busy few weeks for us here in South Wales. With our direct to vendor campaigns leading the way, and having us jump from meeting to meeting, we have now secured some brand new direct to vendor deals. 

Below are 3 new deals available in Neath, Bridgend and Gowerton; Just click on an image to go to the property page to find out more. 

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How close can you get to "Money in, Money Out"?

Available for you to invest! Our latest deal in Neath!

Vey often our clients ask for their next deal to be a MIMO (Money in Money Out). This means they are seeking an opportunity where they can retain a property as a rental, and withdraw all their investments on the refinance. That sounds brilliant, doesn't it? Now, these deals do exist and every so often we get pretty close to making it happen. Below are the details for an "almost" MIMO deal right here in Neath, South Wales. 

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