Could a little known funding restriction derail your next refurbishment project?

Oct 12, 2009  |  under Property, Refurbishment  |  by Lyndon Forshaw

Earlier this year, the Guardian newspaper asked its readers to nominate words and phrases which should be erased from the English language. One of the most popular suggestions was the word gobsmacked. One reader, Anna Newton, wrote that “the sheer ugliness and implied violence of the word makes me shudder with revulsion”. I couldn’t agree [...]

Auction Property Renovation Project. Done and Dusted!

Aug 17, 2009  |  under Property, Refurbishment  |  by Lyndon Forshaw

It’s about time I brought you up to date on my little refurbishment project.
As you’ll remember, a few weeks ago I bought a rather sad and rundown terraced house with the intention of quickly renovating and selling it for a quick return.
As you can see from the latest photographs, the property is now finished. The [...]

Auction Property Refurb Project… An Update

Jul 23, 2009  |  under Property, Refurbishment  |  by Lyndon Forshaw

I thought I’d give you a quick update on the little refurbishment project I mentioned a few weeks ago.
If you recall, I was browsing through a property auction catalogue and spotted a three bed terraced house badly in need of some TLC. After a quick viewing I agreed to purchase the property for £56,000 before [...]

Property Auction Gold: £9,000 profit in just 48 hours (or £30,000 in 8 weeks)

May 18, 2009  |  under Property, Refurbishment  |  by Lyndon Forshaw

It’s easy to get disheartened in these times of apparent doom and gloom. But there are rich pickings to be had if you look hard enough.
I thought I’d share with you a little deal I put together last week which, depending on how we decide progress, will earn Forshaw Land and Development either £9,000 (for [...]