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Wouldn't it be great if you could go into property developing knowing all the pitfalls in advance and avoid the common errors made by most first time property developers. Gary's television work continually proves to him how little the wider public actually know about his trade -- despite its high profile -- and he is fed up of seeing solicitors, agents and builders pull the wool over people's eyes. This passionate and opinionated guide will help first timers avoid costly mistakes by arming them with insider advice and knowledge. Turning the property sections in the bookshops upside down, 'Make a Million From Property' is upfront, candid, jargon-free and utterly devoid of bullshit -- packed with the concrete facts from which readers can learn exactly how the best deals are brokered and broken.
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`Apart from winning the lottery there are very few ways of creating huge wealth quite like property...but a word of caution, you need to know exactly what your doing because its not for the faint hearted!'
In this passionate and opinionated book property guru and television presenter Gary McCausland presents an insider's guide to property development and shows how you can make a million from bricks and mortar whatever the housing market conditions. Packed with concrete facts and examples from his own successful business McCausland explains exactly how the best deals are brokered and broken - arming readers with all the essential information they need to make it in the cut and thrust world of property development.
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It's interesting that the book's title was changed for the 2009 edition from "How to Make a Million..." to "How to Make Money..." I'm not sure whether this means that the author thinks that a million is too optimistic or too modest in the current climate.
I have several problems with this book:
1. It's really unhelpful that the purpose of the book is only clearly spelled out on page 164: this book is about becoming a property developer, not a landlord. It would have been helpful if people knew this before actually buying it, since this is not at all obvious.
2. Mr. McCausland rightly says that finding the right deal at the right price when you buy is what makes you most of the money. Unfortunately, other than "find the worst house in the best street" I did not find any useful tips as to how to do this. Which is disappointing given that this is the most important part of the business.
3. I find it amusing when property enthusiasts try to convince you that what happens in the wider market doesn't matter, all depends on how well you execute your particular deals. On a different page Mr. McCausland does admit, "I've had a really tough year", but he gives no further details what that means. This is curious, given that there are plenty of personal examples throughout the book, but not from the past year, which would be most relevant and most useful for prospective investors today. But this is understandable: the book (together with the initial assertion that the wider market doesn't matter) was initially written before the current crisis, so why spoil it with some unhelpful examples. What if it doesn't sell then?
I would have not given it even two stars, but I have to accept that I did learn some useful information from it. There is just not enough of it to justify buying this book.
I have several problems with this book:
1. It's really unhelpful that the purpose of the book is only clearly spelled out on page 164: this book is about becoming a property developer, not a landlord. It would have been helpful if people knew this before actually buying it, since this is not at all obvious.
2. Mr. McCausland rightly says that finding the right deal at the right price when you buy is what makes you most of the money. Unfortunately, other than "find the worst house in the best street" I did not find any useful tips as to how to do this. Which is disappointing given that this is the most important part of the business.
3. I find it amusing when property enthusiasts try to convince you that what happens in the wider market doesn't matter, all depends on how well you execute your particular deals. On a different page Mr. McCausland does admit, "I've had a really tough year", but he gives no further details what that means. This is curious, given that there are plenty of personal examples throughout the book, but not from the past year, which would be most relevant and most useful for prospective investors today. But this is understandable: the book (together with the initial assertion that the wider market doesn't matter) was initially written before the current crisis, so why spoil it with some unhelpful examples. What if it doesn't sell then?
I would have not given it even two stars, but I have to accept that I did learn some useful information from it. There is just not enough of it to justify buying this book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Make no mistake, this guy knows what he is talking about and it has inspired me a great deal, he gives you a really good insight into this world and some of the facts he relays almost carry the weight of mantras the way they become ingrained in you e.g. "buy low - improve - sell FAST" - obvious but like you've seen in many of those tv shows a lot of people don't really grasp this.
The problems I have with it are really the fact Gary is a massive player and often we the small time people perhaps looking to make a modest profit will feel a little overwhelmed at some of the examples and scenarios. For example many examples from Gary on how he bought some land for say £300k and made a couple million on it or how he was getting multiple investors to come up with a couple million pounds, where this is nice and I hope I get there one day it doesn't seem suitable for joe blogs.
I understand his mentality of not aiming small but I really thought we would see a lot more 'real world' scenarios of buying a house for £100, spending £15k and selling for £135k etc and how he would do it..
The book heavily focuses on the Buy and Sell which is hugely important don't get me wrong but the actual improving/refurb/makeover isn't really gone into depth enough in my opinion.
I think it's a decent book and worth a read, it will inspire you and give you a lot of confidence I've learnt a great deal about the general feel of property developing from it I just found it aimed a little high for first time/small investors.
The problems I have with it are really the fact Gary is a massive player and often we the small time people perhaps looking to make a modest profit will feel a little overwhelmed at some of the examples and scenarios. For example many examples from Gary on how he bought some land for say £300k and made a couple million on it or how he was getting multiple investors to come up with a couple million pounds, where this is nice and I hope I get there one day it doesn't seem suitable for joe blogs.
I understand his mentality of not aiming small but I really thought we would see a lot more 'real world' scenarios of buying a house for £100, spending £15k and selling for £135k etc and how he would do it..
The book heavily focuses on the Buy and Sell which is hugely important don't get me wrong but the actual improving/refurb/makeover isn't really gone into depth enough in my opinion.
I think it's a decent book and worth a read, it will inspire you and give you a lot of confidence I've learnt a great deal about the general feel of property developing from it I just found it aimed a little high for first time/small investors.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Theres nothing in this book about how to invest or be an investor, or do what the title says. It's more about 'developing' - which I believe the author, like everyone else, has struggled with since the recession, so there seems to be a lack on integrity in this. Not great compared to better books in the market.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Its the same book!!
***WARNING*** I purchased this book after reading his first book 'how to make a million' thinking it would have different information. IT HASNT. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Leoni Ready
Now is the time...
There's an old saying: always buy when there's there's blood on the streets. The theory is that if you go into an area after there's been a war or a disaster, you can pick up huge... Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2008 by Michael J. P. Smith
An Essential No Nonsense Guide - highly recommended!
I picked this book up at the airport and was drawn in immediately. Really down to earth and inspirational. Read more
Published on 21 April 2008 by EmmaLou
At last, a useful book telling you how to really do it...
An honest account of how to make money out of property. Using his own personal exerience - the good times and bad, Gary shares the secrets to success in property whatever the... Read more
Published on 7 April 2008 by SM
How to Make a Million From Property
Not a bad read but you will only get a very basic understanding of property most of it is just common sense stuff but then you are not going to get chapter and verse for the price... Read more
Published on 7 April 2008 by Leo
Highly recommended!
A great book for anyone thinking of buying and selling property. Gary uses examples of his own experiences; both good and bad, to show us how to avoid the pitfalls and be... Read more
Published on 7 April 2008 by Tim Eng
Really Good Tips and Great Sound Advice!
I'd been looking to get on the next step of the property ladder for some time now, by increasing my portfolio, but have been too scared to do so, until my sister gave me this book... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2008 by Pat B
At last!
...a great fantastic property book with all the info needed to dabble in the business. Gary's bottom line of 'adding value' is a wake up call to those who think property developing... Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2008 by Zab
Highly inspirational and down to earth!
I was thinking of "dabbling" in the property development world and this book proved to be a real eye opener. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2008 by RC
Disappointing
I've read several "make money" and "property investment" books. This one was disappointing due to it's lack of really insightful ideas and a total lack of examples from the... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2008 by J. Carter
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