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

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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!

2 new property investment opportunities in South Wales!

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The demand for properties from our investors is huge. Is it a buyers market or are there less properties to buy at the investment grade? We think it is because are investments make sense. We have tried our absolute hardest to deliver the full investment consultancy and showcase properties which are secured and ready for purchase where the numbers just make sense. 

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Brand new investment opportunities

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Dear investor family and friends. It is a very busy time of year and Source My Property has been scouring the Welsh country in search if quality investment grade property purchases. We have a number of brand new deals on our portal to be reserved by investors. 


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Moving On

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It seems ages since I put pen to paper (so to speak!).

I experienced an odd feeling the other day. I handed the keys to a property we have just finished the refurb on, to the agent, to have it put on the market. Nothing unusual about this, but it was one of the properties we’ve been managing on behalf of a client, that I’d been involved in from the start. I have to say, I felt a bit like a Mom (which I am), saying goodbye and good luck to a child going out into the world!! I was the last person in, having cleaned up after all the craftsmen had left, all “snags” checked, paintwork touched up, etc.

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Relieve the stress

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We all have them! Those days (or weeks) when things just don’t go well or get on top of you. So, how do you relieve the stress, or get over the irritation?

I like to go for a walk, preferably where there are many trees, or a river, where I can hear the birds sing, or the water running over stones, and maybe even catch a squirrel searching for nuts. They’re very active where I live now, eating and storing up for the Winter. Who can resist a smile when one of these little fellas stops to sit on a branch and look at you while chewing on an acorn?

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Enjoy the Process

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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”

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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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Lease Option Deal Available

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Gower Peninsula Option to Purchase

It is not often we come across opportunities like this. We had a call from a seller in the Gower Peninsula, Swansea, who has been struggling to sell his beautiful, huge, house. The market has been ‘just off’ for the sale in the area at the moment so we opened discussions to a potential “option to purchase” agreement. Here are some figures;

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