Property Investment Strategies

Hands off property investment set to become more popular, it is claimed

by Ray Clancy on April 4, 2012

Landlords encouraged to invest in fully managed properties with guaranteed rental

It is becoming increasingly attractive to become a hands off property investor after recent figures suggest the number of portfolio landlords making a loss has risen from 1% to 8%, it is claimed.

Figures from the BDRC Landlord Panel Research report show a big rise in the number of portfolio landlords making a loss and researchers at property investment company Colordarcy believe that many of the pitfalls experienced by landlords can be avoided by investing in fully managed properties with guaranteed rental. [click to continue…]

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