#210Most people invest in UK property because of its Long-term potential for capital growthIf you’re an expat, foreign national or any other kind of remote investor, then you probably tend to prefer strategies that require less hands-on management.Unless you have friends or family in your chosen investment patch, then you’re going to need to work with people on the ground.Despite what people will tell you, this is not passive investment. Even if you find a turnkey UK property partner, you need to understand as much about the sourcing and refurb process to make sure you are getting a good dealThis episode is here to help you do just that.Romanian born George Samoila provides a turnkey service for remote investors looking to invest in Manchester.During the episode, we discuss:Advantages of buy-to-let properties, particularly three-bed semisProperty Sourcing and Working with AgentsSourcing methods: on-market, off-market, auctions, and partnershipsTimeframes and hurdles in building agent relationshipsPreference for properties requiring minimal refurbishmentAnalysis of buying with cash versus mortgagesMarket conditions affecting property availabilityImportance of using sold subject to contract prices for valuationChallenges with land registry delaysTips for validating comparables and using agent insightsManaging Refurbishments for Remote InvestorsEnsuring transparency and verification in refurb costsUsing level two Homebuyers ReportsCommunication and monitoring of refurbishment progressNew feature: property disastersExample of a social housing provider going bustLessons learned from provider failures and importance of diversificationDiversificationI'd Like Help With Setting My GoalsLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our  NewsletterFollow Us on InstagramWhat's the one thing you’re struggling with in UK propertyWhere to meet Expat Property Investors (For FREE):Hong Kong: Pacific Coffee, 2/F, Central Building, Central (1st Sat of month from 11:30 am)Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park (1st Weds of month from 7pm)Singapore: The Providore VivoCity (1st Sat of month  from 10:30 am)KeywordsUK property investing, expat investors, remote investing, capital growth, turnkey service, property sourcing, Manchester property, buy to let, HMO, property refurbishing, mortgage, property management, capital appreciation, real estate strategies, property comparables, project management, long-term investment, property portfolio, social housing, level two homebuyers report, property disasters, property auctions, bridging finance, financial diversification, property conveyancing, rental yields, property location, refurbishment costs, property value, real estate due diligence.

Ver todos los episodios