Property Investment Strategy, Advice & Insights

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My first impression of IPIN was being struck by the courtesy and understanding of the IPIN staff. Something which I thought was reminiscent of a bygone era. IPIN were very professional in the management of my investment.

Waleed N.
IPIN member and investor

When I first read about the Secure Exit Strategy, I thought the 25% return too good to be true, but IPIN have proved me wrong, as, I invested in The Flaxby Secure Exit Strategy in October 2009 and exited in June 2010, 9 months later with a whopping 48% return.

Andrew Nicol
IPIN member and investor

People at IPIN are not pushy, they are friendly, patient, helpful and easy to reach during and after business hours, when it suits me best. This is what I expect from an advisor. I am planning to further expand my portfolio based on the results achieved by the IPIN team.

Mr. V.
IPIN member and investor

As we approach retirement conservative and secure investment programs are the only ones we considered. The IPIN SES program fits our investment goals perfectly and has performed as advertised. Who can argue with a 26% annualised return in the current economic environment?

John and Nancy Howell
IPIN members and investors

There were two main aspects that attracted us to this investment; the strength of the commercial proposition itself (the product was eminently marketable) and the extensive security provided by the escrow and other associated legal arrangements.

Mr and Mrs S. Davies
IPIN members and investors

After almost two years of working with IPIN, I am convinced this is one of the best wealth-building investment vehicles available.

Larry L
IPIN member and investor

Docklands is the second successful SES unit I've bought-into. For me, this still represents the best thing I can do with my money - not only is it secure, but the returns are guaranteed too. Another thing I really like is how the projects to which IPIN apply the SES always seem to be really sound - they're not just good SES investments, they always have a lot going for them as traditional investments.

Mr. M. Green
IPIN member and investor

I invested in the Secure Exit Strategy (SES) as an addition to my existing property portfolio. I was very surprised when told that I had been exited within just over 6 months. I was extremely happy with the returns I made and decided to reinvest those returns with IPIN.

Mr Robert D
IPIN member and investor

As the first of my investments with IPIN, I was keen to see an early result on one of my units even though I understood I should be prepared for the maximum 36 month term. I was delighted when I received a call to tell me that the first of my units had exited in less than 3 months.

Mr J Donald
IPIN member and investor

I invested on September 21st 2009 after some searching questions. I have been kept informed of progress over the whole period and on February 25th 2010 my unit was sold. The strategy has worked extremely well for me and I elected to reinvest into another SES venture using 1,013 GBP of the return plus the original investment.

Mrs. E. Davies
IPIN member and investor

Today there are a number of common property investment strategies being utilised by individual real estate investors. Each investment strategy is different, targeting a variety of asset classes, risk levels, potential returns and investment terms.

IPIN offers a selection of non-standard real estate-based investment strategies exclusively to members. We believe our proprietary strategies deliver enhanced investment returns with reduced investment risk. To learn more about the proprietary strategies available to members and view case studies from investing members click here.

Before choosing an appropriate property investment strategy it is important to define your overall investment objective and what you wish to gain from any investment. Once you have identified the investment strategy that best matches your requirements, you should research the due diligence that has been conducted as part of the investment proposal and, wherever possible, undertake your own research and due diligence (see our overview here).

Buy to let

Buy to let is simply purchasing a property and letting it out. Reasonable yields can be expected to be between 7-12%, although failure to consider variables prior to purchase can greatly affect this. Factors such as rising interest rates, ongoing maintenance costs, periods of vacancy or potentially even negative equity make the buy to let strategy increasingly difficult to successfully forecast under current market conditions. Extensive research and due diligence is strongly recommended to reduce your risk and liability. Buy to let carries with it landlord obligations and potential tax implications and hence is not suitable for investors looking for a hands-off strategy.

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Funds

Property funds can allow incredible diversification for investors. By entering into a fund you are in essence investing into a piece of somebody else’s property. A benefit to property related funds is that entrance levels can be low and past performance on listed funds can be tracked and seen clearly prior to commitment. Remember though, as with any investment, past performance is no guarantee of future success. Returns will likely be lower than straight-forward property investment in the same sector, but risk is significantly reduced and investment terms much shorter.

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REITs

Reits (real estate investment trusts) are becoming more widely available. Like funds, they permit extensive diversification and percentage payouts on profitable performance are set out by law in most cases. Reits are also trackable like funds meaning they can be fully researched and judged with respect to their performance. Low entry levels make them attractive to smaller investors and reits carry certain positive tax benefits.

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Leaseback

The term leaseback is generally referred to with respect to an option that encourages long-term property investment (typically around 20 years) into property in France. The property owner sells the property usually at below market value then effectively rents it back off of the new owner, typically with pre-agreed usage rights. The financial benefits of the leaseback can be very impressive indeed, often guaranteeing rental yields and sizeable tax rebates, although often the original owner has buy-back rights which can potentially result in loss in some cases.

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Hotel investment

A relatively new and growing real estate investment trend is the purchase of commercial hotel rooms by private investors. The most common model for hotel investment strategies is where the investor makes returns from the ongoing occupancy of his particular room, with or without personal usage rights. Provided a reputable hotel management company is behind the development and occupancy rates are good, this style of investment offers a relatively low entry, hands-off option with respectable returns and potential capital gain over the medium and long term.

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Flipping

The process of buying and selling a property at a profit and within a short period of time is commonly referred to as "flipping". Under favourable market conditions this can be an extremely profitable property investment strategy - purchasing a property at below market value and profiting via capital appreciation whilst demand is high. Experienced property "flippers" will often progress to purchasing tired properties, renovating them and reselling to build in added profit. Given the strategy's reliance upon the ability to acquire a property sufficiently below market value and sell at a profit in a short space of time, flipping is currently viewed as carrying significant risk with likely associated costs.

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Fractional

Fractional ownership is investing in property by purchasing one of a number of shares in an asset. As a part-owner of that asset you become the beneficiary of usage rights and any profit from capital appreciation or rental income proportionate to your share. Fractional properties are usually sold and managed by organisations who also claim a share of the property and the associated benefits. Historically, fractional property investment has differing reputations depending on the location of the asset. In the us and canada it has been marketed and promoted with success on large properties (usually on golf courses, ski lodges and lakeside holiday homes) with regulated brokers. In europe however, fractional property is still in its infancy (emerging as a result of lower lending rates with respect to ltv) and general lack of affordability. Presently there is little regulation and its profitability has yet to be proven.

*This page is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as offering advice. IPIN is not licensed to give financial advice and all information provided by IPIN regarding real estate should never be treated as specific advice or regulations. This is standard practice with property investment companies as the purchase of property as an investment is not regulated by the UK or other Financial Services Authorities.