The Real Estate Investor Channel

Vital market commentary, analysis and observations for the savvy real estate investor.

Hubble Bubble Golden Trouble?

Thursday 04 March 2010

Apparently investment guru George Soros has been on a spending spree recently expanding his positions in various gold investments including mining companies and gold shares. Announcing his opinion at the World Economic Forum in Davos that gold has become the “ultimate bubble” however, what this is supposed to mean to the average man on the street is really open to interpretation.

Cross Border Investments - Currency Counts!

Wednesday 03 March 2010

Many people have bought property abroad over the past few years, and despite the current general lack of cash, people still are. What most overlook though is the impact that differing currencies can have on the said purchase or investment, as well as how to actually take advantage of the strength or weakness of a currency.

Buy to Let – Regulation or NINJAs racing a Broken Bandwagon?

Tuesday 02 March 2010

As the UK financial markets, regulators and institutions have taken a fair old beating of late, the main topic floating to the top at the moment has been mortgage regulation.

Beware the Banker in Landlords Clothing!

Friday 26 February 2010

According to an article by the Financial Times, The Halifax claim that “UK house prices were up 105 per cent in the 10 years to December 2009, while buy-to-let landlords could have made total returns of 187 per cent including rent” the article continues....

World Cup 2010 Investment – Potential Own Goal?

Wednesday 24 February 2010

In the past most property companies (investment or otherwise) have seen fit to promote property in countries hosting the World Cup billing it as the “next big thing”, an ideal way forward for strong rental returns and generally implying that it will continue long after the final goal and the beer cans have been swept away.

Market Variables – We specify the vagueness

Friday 19 February 2010

We have all heard the term “Subject to Market Variables” (usually before making an investment) only to realize a short time later that the market variable in question has meant that the mortgage payments have increased by the cost of your average Olympic stadium build price, and has the same chances of coming down again too. Of course, its not just mortgage rates and inflation that one has to consider, there is good old VAT as well. This affects things like solicitor fees, contractors (if you are in the fix and flip market) and marketing if you are advertising to rent out Buy to Lets or trying to sell independently.

IPO? – IP No!

Wednesday 17 February 2010

I can already hear “What are you on about?!” as I type. The reason for delving in to what might appear to be obscure is simple. Remember the dot com boom a few years back before the last recession? Well guess what, the banks are at it again.

Property Prices - Slump or Jump? – You Decide!

Monday 15 February 2010

When writing articles on any subject a fairly sizable amount of research has to be done across the board, from mainstream press to market specialists and analysts, right through to other bloggers and social media outlets.

Knowing what to buy, or buying in to what you know?

Thursday 11 February 2010

With the increase in available research tools for investment it’s easier than ever to look up “advice” as far as investment vehicles are concerned. 9 times out of 10 though, most investment web sites will either tell you something you already know, or have you shouting at your screen in disagreement. Eventually one invariably finds oneself reverting back to old adages and sayings, and then finally either doing what you had already decided, or, doing absolutely nothing at all.

Buy to let? My television said it was a good idea!

Wednesday 10 February 2010

Over the past few years we have all heard about the rise and fall of the Buy to Let concept of property investment. Starting off very positively, the whole idea gained extensive momentum, spawning numerous privateers, followed by management companies, seminar providers, corporate and individual millionaires and a never ending selection of tv shows insisting that buy to let was the be all and end all of investment for the masses.

US Property Market – Stressed and Distressed?

Monday 08 February 2010

With the US having been the first major economy to be hit by the current recession, it begs the question “When will it recover?”

Which direction will you take your investments in 2010?

Friday 05 February 2010

With 2009 having been a dire year in general for the investment world around the globe, it would seem most investors are still sat on the sideline, watching the various investment arenas with baited breath, looking for the flash of light or inspiration needed to make a move confirming the Q2 2009 Investment Property Forum Consensus Forecast.

Safe Investment in Real Estate

Tuesday 15 September 2009

IPIN discuss how to invest safely in Real Estate, how to avoid un-necessary investment risks in the current fiscal climate, and ask the question of whether Real Estate is now a viable alternative to traditional Pension planning.

The current outlook on the recession, and how it affects Panama and the U.K.

Wednesday 19 August 2009

Current update on the overall international economy from Nouriel Roubine, with a concentration in the Panamanian and U.K. market

Members receive first SES (UK) returns after just 6 weeks

Wednesday 01 July 2009

The first IPIN Secure Exit Strategy (SES) investors have been exited from the UK application of the strategy having generated a 26% return on invested capital in just 6 weeks.

Is a 25%+ annualized return without risk to capital simply too good to be true?

Wednesday 20 May 2009

Under usual market conditions all investors understand the way that risk works. The higher the risk the higher the potential returns, reduce your exposure to risk and watch your potential returns shrink proportionally. The skill is choosing an investment which realistically meets your expectations and tolerance to risk at the same time.

The Flaxby and Lee Westwood attempt to bring the Ryder Cup to Yorkshire

Tuesday 21 April 2009

The international golfing star Lee Westwood has been signed up to re-design the 27-hole course at the Flaxy Golf and Country club, in Yorkshire.

IPIN applies the Secure Exit Strategy to the UK property market

Monday 13 April 2009

April 2009 sees the launch of the first IPIN SES (Secure Exit Strategy) product in the UK. This is exciting for various reasons not least that it now means investors who like the SES model are now able to invest in sterling and have the ability to hedge currencies by using multiple SES vehicles.

IPIN and the Current Financial Crisis

Tuesday 24 March 2009

The current financial crisis brings change, with that comes opportunity and potential prosperity for those who seek it actively.

The lowdown on Toxic Debt

Monday 23 March 2009

We were considering producing a podcast/report to explain 'Toxic Debt'. However as the old adage goes there is no point re-inventing the wheel...

The Credit Crisis Explained

Friday 30 January 2009

What was headline news has become the primary topic of day-to-day discussion and in many cases, the unfortunate cause of recent pain for many. The question recently posed by several has been "how and why did this happen?"

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