- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: BBC Books; illustrated edition edition (16 Oct 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0563488131
- ISBN-13: 978-0563488132
- Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 19.4 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 88,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Million Pound Property Challenge is a practical and stylish guide to making money from your home. Designers and property developers Colin and Justin give expert advice on the best changes to make to a property to increase its value, through to dealing with estate agents.
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People are becoming increasingly aware that their home has the potential to be a lucrative money-earner. Okay, so you may not be able to make a million pounds in one year, but with strategic buying and selling over time you can certainly earn more than with most other types of investment. And you don't have to be an expert to play the property market - anyone can do it. "The Million-pound Property Experiment" is a practical and stylish guide to making money from your home. Designers and property developers Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan lead you through the maze of buying and selling a property, helping you to assess your needs, research an area and deal with estate agents. From how to spot the potential at a property viewing to the best way to sell your home, Colin and Justin reveal all the tricks of the trade to help you on your way. Looking at every room in the house as well as outside spaces, Colin and Justin give expert advice on the best changes to make to a property to increase its value, whether you're buying to live, buying to let or buying to sell. Detailed case studies will help you avoid expensive mistakes and shrewd money-making ideas will encourage you to take a fresh look at what you could do with your home.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I must say this book comes as a surprise as there are so many property books on the market at the moment. The words by the authors are chatty and informative and the main editorial points are raised over and over again - you can make a FORTUNE from your home if you buy wisely. I have moved three times in as many years so i like to think I know the tricks of the trade but the two authors (previously known from Trading UP etc) are second to none. I have learned as much over several hours as i learned from three years experience. This is a must see book that explains every element of home buying and selling - the authors strong point is that they do it in a clear scholarly style. No fuss - just good money making information.
Honesty too is important and they explain the pitfalls and the success in equal measure.
Id reccomend this to anyone who wants to get the best from their biggest asset. Fortune favours the brave!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Actually a cosmic read and Ive now passed it to my sis who is definately on the move in six months or so. I want to help her with everything to do with legal side etc but I firmly believe this book will do all that and more. Lots of science and advice but also TONNES of common sense ideas to help bump up the price of your home. The house pics are good also and Im thinking of getting other copies for friends Christmas who'll appreciate the work done by the authors.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As an ex estate agent I am suspicious of many books that offer the holy grail in terms of making cash from housing. We all want to get rich quick but the reality is that we need good advice to take us on a journey of property buying discovery! Having scanned this book initially and read it in depth subsequently I have to say it is a precise guide to the do's and dont's of investing. The book is broken down into sections that clearly outline every element of home buying from identifying the next HOT area to the best way to quick fix problems and create a better and more sellable house in the meantime.
The writers are clearly overflowing with useful advice in many areas, most of which I suspect stems from their own vertiginous ascent up the property ladder (described in the pages)both as part of the show that goes with the book but just as importantly in their private lives. I admire anybody who starts with a 25K flat as they did some years ago and ends up in a house worth a million pounds!! That is a MAJOR success and coming from someone like me who knows the market very well I suggest it is no mean achievement!
In this day and age we are awash with TV shows and books pertaining to this subject matter but this is the first one I have read that clearly outlines every step in proper laymans terms detail. I feel there is now no need for another property bible so ample is this one and having got a little rusty about certain elements of the market since I left my estate agency job this has provided the perfect refresher course.
I reccomend it strongly.
The writers are clearly overflowing with useful advice in many areas, most of which I suspect stems from their own vertiginous ascent up the property ladder (described in the pages)both as part of the show that goes with the book but just as importantly in their private lives. I admire anybody who starts with a 25K flat as they did some years ago and ends up in a house worth a million pounds!! That is a MAJOR success and coming from someone like me who knows the market very well I suggest it is no mean achievement!
In this day and age we are awash with TV shows and books pertaining to this subject matter but this is the first one I have read that clearly outlines every step in proper laymans terms detail. I feel there is now no need for another property bible so ample is this one and having got a little rusty about certain elements of the market since I left my estate agency job this has provided the perfect refresher course.
I reccomend it strongly.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great reading
Great read, great info, great ideas. Watched this show on UK Style and must say that this is a great way to make some serious money. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2006 by gordon hinde
far better than property ladder
Got both books for Christmas and this one made far more sense than the Beany. Wish Id seen the TV show that went with this book. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2006 by kelly henderson
nice little earner
A great book and better than some of the others I have read on similar subjects. I read with interest this week that there is to be a long awaited second series of this show. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2006 by fiona rodriguez
Million Pounds book
Got this book in October and followed designers advice and now sold my house in 3 weeks for a £120K profit. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2005 by "harrytater"
good book
Good evening my friends here. I have just read this book and give it maybe 8 out of 10. I say thank you for the tips to the publisher. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2005 by ferris duncan
Million Pounder review
Glanced at previous Saraah Beenies book in Smiths but bought this on line instead a sthe price seemed fairer to say truth. Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2005 by david martin
So-So at best
Having never read about property developing, but being an area i'm keen to get into, i though i'd start with this. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2004 by richard Steel
A comprehensive property developenent bible
I am interested in starting property development as part time business and have been studying various books for the past couple of months. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2004 by S R Abbas
good investment tips
Got this and hooked already. Tonnes of advice to help me make my mind up. Loads of similar books on market but this is a great learning curve for me. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2004
£300k property experiment
A 'pretty' book with lots of common sense ideas. These guys are good at dressing houses, but not at keeping to budgets or controlling builders. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2003 by JB1kinoby
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