Neil Mansell has been investing in property in Chelmsford since the end of 2005 and presently has a highly cash positive property portfolio worth circa £4M.
Desite having a keen interest in property and being insipred by the property programmes he saw on TV, Neil never had the confidence to get into property and make that first huge step onto the property ladder. Despite going on a number of courses and seminars Neil knew he needed a more one to one approach and found a mentor to show him the right way to buy properties.
In 2005, Neil, a Business Studies graduate, was working as a Business Development Manager in London, earning £35k and dissatisfied with his job. He bought his first investment property in late 2005 and spent the next 13 months building up his property business part-time. By January 2007, he was able to give up his city job and move into investing full time, as the surplus rental income from his properties had matched his salary.
When the Platinum Property Partners (PPP) franchise launched in 2007, Neil joined as one of the first ten Foundation Partners. Neil now employs three staff, including a full-time Lettings Manager, which allows him to spend more time concentrating on finding new properties and developing and diversifying his portfolio.
As PPP's lead mentor, he has given over 100 days of one to one mentoring to new Franchise Partners and is continuing to grow his portfolio, while supporting others in establishing theirs.
Says Neil, 'Being involved with PPP has not only developed my knowledge of properties and property investing but also helped me to develop as a person and business owner. Learning how to invest in a professional way is a skill which will always keep me ahead of the masses'.
Outside of property, Neil enjoys working with a personal trainer to maintain his health and fitness. He has done a skydive and completed the 3 Peaks Challenge for charity, and took part in the 2010 London Marathon to raise money for Barnardo's.
Married in 2009, Neil lives in Chelmsford with his wife, Sarah, and makes sure he takes a break once a month to get away or simply spend time with his friends and family.
