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Buying to Rent: The Key to Your Financial Freedom (Financial Times Series) (Paperback)

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Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall (15 Jul 2002)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0273661094
ISBN-13: 978-0273661092
Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.7 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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"A quintessential reference work by a remarkably diligent writer whose appreciation of the enormous personal satisfaction and financial security to be gained through private property investment has served to craft an enthralling read that every prospective or serial landlord will consider to be seminal."

- Peter Parfait, Editor, Property Auction News

"Timing is crucial, but meaningless if you are not ready to grab the opportunity. This very readable book will help you prepare your thinking in the right direction."

- Ronnie Green, Managing Director - John D Wood & Co. Lettings

"In Buying To Rent, Nick Rampley-Sturgeon shows newcomers and existing buy-to-let investors how to make property a safe and profitable form of investment…this book shows how to build an investment portfolio, one house at a time."

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Investment is not only for experts. Every adult at some point has talked to their friends about owning a second property, but most people never get round to buying any other house than the one they live in for lack of time, deposit and knowledge. But a second income from renting a property can have many advantages:No matter how much or how little you earn, you will always find it hard to keep up with everyday bills, expenses and debts. Wealth generates wealth and you need to make your savings count. Investing in a property to rent can be a solution to your financial problems, enabling you to feel financially secure and free. This book shows you how to generate cashflow with your investment.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Out of date... and overly simple., 5 Dec 2005

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I was really disappointed by this book for a number of reasons.

Firstly was that it was so out of date! Although it was first published in 2002, it hasn't been updated and the figures have change dramatically in that time.

The book describes buying UK properties for �10k - �20k and receiving rents of �400 - �600 per month.

Since 2002 the average UK property now costs nearly �200k and rents are still under �1000 per month... so the sums simply don't add up like they used to!

Also, the author suggests that it's only worth buying a rental property to generate immediate income. With todays high prices this is not possible unless you have VERY large deposits.

Most property investors will be looking for long-term asset growth, and a monthly income 15 - 25 years down the line (when the mortgage has been paid off).

These facts aside, I still wouldn't rate this book. The writing style is hard work, and there is very little real content.

Plenty other books available on this subject.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Buying to Rent, 30 Jul 2004

By	ViksB (Yorkshire, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

After reading the other reviews of this book, I decided to buy it, however I am under the impression I must have bought the wrong book.
This book is out of date, the figures in it bear no proximity to reality.
The first few chapters are all about financial budgetting and understanding your own reasons for wanting to enter the market and nothing really to do with actually buying to let.
The remaining chapters are simplistic, with only really one chapter being of any use.
Needless to say I am very disapointed.
I am sure there must be better books on the subject out there.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good foundations for building your property empire., 24 Dec 2002

By	Andy Southall (St Albans, Herts, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This book is a great starter for anyone who is interested in buying properties to rent or those with several properties like myself. It covers all the basics including strategy, reasons why and why not, affording the investment, the buying process, the professionals involved, property management and borrowing. Although well presented, understandable and easy to read with enough information to go ahead and make the 'buy-to-rent' investments happen the real strength of this book is in the building of mental foundations required to take the leap of faith required to be a property investor.

The needs of different people are catered for as the reader is taken through a pathway and encouraged to think about the subject from good first principles. It reviews some of the mental aspects required such as how the reader treats money, their spending habits, and their prior role models around money. It also addresses how to get started if you have little money.

Describing how 'buy-to-rent' can be a viable alternative to a pension plan and shining light on 'buy-to-rent' as an escape route into the state of financial freedom, where one is not reliant on a job to pay bills. The book warns the reader not to become another 'buy-to-rent' trend victim and grounds in the fact that 'buy-to-rent' investments are mainly for the long term. It advocates a realistic and well-planned strategy encouraging the reader to plan before doing. It illustrates how a portfolio can be built.

Highly recommended, a great book for someone who is new to 'buy to rent' property investing and a good book for those that have a few 'buy to rent' investments and are near to or have just achieved financial freedom like myself.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Investment
This is an excellent book for both the first-time investor and one who already owns a few properties but looking to increase their portfolio. Read more

Published on 10 May 2004 by S C Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book
I believe I've read all the UK-focused property investment titles in publication, including the e-books available, and Buying To Rent is invariably the one I recommend to people... Read more

Published on 9 May 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Foundation
This book is excellent, if not just for its simplicity. Written by somebody that has been there and done it. Read more

Published on 8 May 2004 by aroget2

5.0 out of 5 stars Buying to Rent
This is the book that got us properly started in the buy-to-rent market and gave my husband and me the confidence to achieve our initial aim of acquiring a solid portfolio of... Read more

Published on 18 Mar 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars Too general
This is a very disappointing book. I bought this book, along with a few others, to gain a better insight into the world of buy to let. Read more

Published on 8 Dec 2003 by a_partridge

3.0 out of 5 stars Woke up ? Must have finished the book
Boring Boring , waffle
Lots of psychology and why we should by to rent - very little detail and few usefull strategies. Read more

Published on 9 Oct 2003 by Mr. M. Kendrick

1.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointing
Dissapointing.
Possibly of interest to someone looking for some basic insight into the buy to let market, but not for those who have already decided to go ahead or actively... Read more

Published on 8 Nov 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Great to get you started in buy to rent
If you are serious about buying to rent this is the book for you.

Having been to see many of the gurus speak about how you can make millions through buy to let (usually about... Read more

Published on 14 Oct 2002 by davidswift

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book for those serious about property investment
In this book, Nick explains clearly and without any jargon how to go about finding property, financing the purchase and getting tenants paying you rent. Read more

Published on 6 Sep 2002 by alayard

5.0 out of 5 stars If you want somebody to hold your hand.....
If, like me, you have toyed with the thought of the "buy-to-let" market, but not knowing where to start has held you back, then this is the book for you. Read more

Published on 6 Sep 2002 by Philip Newcombe

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