by Nick Bailey | Sep 1, 2018 | Property Development
There are many ways of investing in property. There are many strategies out there to learn. I think the first thing I would ask is why are you doing it and what do you want to achieve? Do you want income/cashflow or capital growth? If you are replacing a day job then...
by Nick Bailey | Jul 16, 2018 | Property Development
As you become more experienced in property you become more familiar with the things to look out for when purchasing a property. No doubt your first purchase will not be the best one, as you will make mistakes. Let’s hope the mistakes are small ones. I started off by...
by Nick Bailey | Jul 15, 2018 | Property Development
This is a question I get asked all the time. A Quantity Surveyor (Q.S.) is a technical accountant. We look after the finances on a construction project, however there are 2 main types of QS, one that represents the client (Professional QS or PQS) and one, as I do,...
by Nick Bailey | Jul 14, 2018 | Property Development
My simple answer to this question is as soon as possible! Too often a Quantity Surveyor is only brought in when there is a crisis. If a QS is engaged early, then the crisis may be avoided altogether. Engaging with a QS early to understand how a QS can help is vital....
by Nick Bailey | Jul 11, 2018 | Property Development
I always say, ‘if you set it up a project properly it will run itself’. Putting the effort in right in the beginning will save you problems later. By that I mean by engaging the right architect and contractor as well as making time to set up the contract properly will...