Next Meeting

Hi Chaps

Due to work and personal commitments, I've been unable to arrange any meetings of late.

I am hopeful that the meetings will re-commence in the early months of next year.

For anyone interested in building their portfolio of properties, I am in a great position to assist as I am inundated with some absolute bargains; many with guaranteed discounts from RICS valuations, 20% plus!!
Both Residential and Commercial properties, low cost single properties through to multi million pound portfolio's.

To be included on my exclusive list of investors, and would like to be kept up to date with any future discounted properties, please email your details to:

andrew@vantageinvestmentproperty.co.uk

Many thanks

Andrew Wakefield

YorkshirePN 14th Sept 09

The Yorkshire Property Network.

Monday 14th September.
The Holiday Inn.
Queens Drive.
Ossett.
Wakefield.
WF5 9BE.
7pm Start.


This month the YPN welcomes;

Mike Edwards from Energy Cert Ltd and Host of the Harrogate Property Network.
"The EPC – a Tax on the Landlord or a way to save the planet".

After 20 years as a Pharmaceutical Representative, Mike, turned to computer training in the mid 1990’s. Looking for a further challenge, he then retrained as a Domestic Energy Assessor and was in at the start of HIPs being made a requirement. Mike always thought that having done the DEA work for sometime he would take up the role of Trainer of DEA’s, but with the oversupply in the industry, he has put that on hold, he has had to contend himself with doing the work on the ground. Mike specialises in the provision of EPC to landlords and the full Home Information Pack.
During his talk, Mike will be sharing some of the amusing stories about carrying out surveys and looking at the role of the DEA and why the EPC is required, he will also be offering advice on how to get a good rating.

&

Mark Robinson, a stock market expert, who is driving over from Wales;

As a property investors we spend our time mastering the skill of gearing our portfolio, finding deals where we do not have to put money in to make the deal work!! With banks giving pathetic returns on our cash, should we look at diversifying our investment portfolio? Over the last hundred years the stock market has consistently out performed the property market, with investors favouring the property market only because they are able to mortgage property.With the stock market arguably at the bottom, has there been a better time to invest?abode invest have teamed up with Mark, a trading pool stock market expert, who is personally mentored by one of the worlds leading traders who has shown consistent returns over the last 8 yrs with the average being 42.8% using low risk strategies.
You will learn some of the following strategies on the 14th Sept.
You will learn to spot when a trade is going shoot up or down.
The basic principle of trading paterns.
How to make money in a bear and bull market.
Minimising risk.
("The speakers passion for his subject that embarrassed traditional strategies and dumbed down the process, made me want to get going straight away"!! -James Metcalf-abodeInvest)


£10 entry, payable at the door.

The Holiday Inn is just off junction 40 M1. Head towards Wakefield and Queens Drive is a couple of hundred yards on the right.

Regards.

Andrew Wakefield.

July 13th event

Thank you to everyone who attended last nights event and made the evening such a very entertaining and enjoyable one.

Many thanks to our speakers for the evening, Amanda Brown and Richard Shepherd.
The feedback has been terrific but we must get to the bar much earlier!!

http://www.leaseoptionsmasterclass.com/friendsofAndrew

There's no event taking place in August so we'll be meeting again at the same venue, Monday September 14th.

Speakers are yet to be finalised so if anyone has any thoughts and would either like to take centre stage, or if you may know of anyone or any ideas? Please get in touch.

I'll be visiting Mike Edward's inorgural meeting of the Harrogate & District Property Network event this Thursday evening at the Yorkshire Hotel, Harrogate. 7pm start, £10 entry.

Speakers will be Daniel Latto of the the Think Tank group and yours truly, discussing the new 85% Loan to Value financial product that I spoke about last night.


Thanks again

Andrew Wakefield
07708473852
Andrew@vantageinvestmentproperty.co.uk

Next Event Monday 13th July

The next event will take place at the Holiday Inn Wakefield, WF5 9BE,
Monday 13th July, 7pm start.
£10 entry

Guest speakers for this month are;
Richard Shepherd.
A Manchester based property guru and a leading light in the use of Lease Options. Richard has proven himself to be a strategical expert in obtaining properties for himself and his clients using these and many other methods.
(See the previous post on this blog dated, 12th June 2009), and,

"7 Free Property Sourcing Strategies" http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?af=999673

And;

Amanda Brown.

Amanda is a town planning consultant with 20 years experience, advising developers and landowners, working both in the private and public sectors in London and Leeds.

She will tailor her talk specifically to landlords who have issues with HMO, conversion to flats, extensions, permitted development rights, enforcement notices, houses in gardens, etc.

Have a look at her web site http://www.pds.uk.com/, and the part entitled – Solutions for Home Owners and SMEs.

Amanda will be giving some top tips on how to survive the planning process!

You may recall at the last event, I briefly spoke about an 85% LTV product currently available for buy-to-let and commercial property purchase's.
No surprises, this has proved to be very, very, popular.
Remember, this is an 85% Loan to Value product and not an 85% Loan of the Purchase Price.
The current interest rate for BTL is 4.6% fixed for 2 years.
I will be giving a short demonstration on how to structure your deals and how this product can and will give you cash back.

Points to note: This product is perfectly legal. There is no "creative finance" required. No bridging loans and associated fees, and certainly no scripting for vendors. (Not that I would ever suggest that that sort of thing may on occasion take place) :.)

See you at the Holiday Inn, Wakefield, WF5 9BE.
Monday 13th July.
7pm start.

Andrew Wakefield.

7 Free Property Sourcing Strategies

An invitation to obtain 7 FREE Property Sourcing Strategies.

Frequent discussions at the Yorkshire Property Network event recently have often been about obtaining properties with the use of Lease Options and a name that keeps coming into coversations is "Richard Shepherd", a Manchester based property guru and a leading light in the use of Lease Options.

Richard has proven himself to be a strategical expert in obtaining properties for himself and his clients using these and many other methods.

Richard's ears must have been burning because he rang me earlier this week. We discussed the possibility of him attending as a guest speaker at a future Yorkshire Property Network event and he asked me if I'd like to offer his "7 Free Property Sourcing Strategies" to the Yorkshire Property Network as a bit of an introduction.

By clicking the link below, (or copy and paste it to your browser),

http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?af=999673

It will take you to Richard's "Your Property Tutor" web site where you can obtain a copy of his

"7 Free Property Sourcing Strategies"

http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?af=999673


Best wishes to all.

Andrew Wakefield
07708473852

Event 8th June

A really enjoyable evening last night with plenty of lively interaction.
Many thanks go out out to our guest speakers, Paul Galbraith and Matthew Moody.

I'm already looking forward to the next event on Monday 13th July, although I haven't yet confirmed the speakers. I'll be posting their details on here as soon as I know.

To all yesterday's newcomers; I hope you had a great time, met some new and very helpful contacts, learned something new and will take the time out to visit us again.

I'll be putting links from this blog to all the websites that were submitted and if I miss you out, it isn't intentional so just email me the details that you would like me to add and consider it done.

Regards

Andrew
07708473852
Yorkshire Property Network

“How to run a Property Business in less than 4-hours per week”

The next event is to take place at;

The Holiday Inn, Wakefield WF5 9BE.
Monday 8th June, 7pm start. £10 entry fee.

Discussions and speakers this week are;

Paul Galbraith: "How to profit from DSS tenants continued".....And

Matthew Moody: "How to run a Property Business in less than 4-hours per week".


Paul has agreed to return this week to enlighten and entertain us with additional information about his DSS strategy.

Paul is a well known and well respected member and contributor of many property discussion forums and guest speaker who specialises in DSS tenants.He is based in Leeds and began buying and refurbishing property without using any of his own money while still at University, without telling his parents and without his own transport. Still only in his mid twenties and with a substantial property portfolio, he maximises his profts by using DSS tenants. He has developed a proven strategy that works.

Matthew is an expert in systematizing his business. The majority of his portfolio are HMO’s and this meant that the management time involved is higher than single lets. Because he grew his portfolio very quickly, he needed to put in place processes and systems to ensure that he could manage his business in the most efficient and effective manner.
This talk highlights some of Matthew’s experiences in a straight-to-the-point 45 minute presentation on:

· The myths about running a property business
· How to systematize a process from beginning to end
· How to work “on” your business but not “in” your business
· The truths about outsourcing
· The bigger picture and how this is important in your business.

Matthew is a full-time professional property investor and entrepreneur. Matthew (34) lives with his wife Rebecca, and children Callum and Amelia in Northamptonshire. Passionate about property, business and marketing, he is always keen to dispel the myths of property investing, tell it like it is and stir up a bit of controversy.
With over 15 years corporate experience at senior management levels, Matthew started investing in property in 2004 and quickly built a multi-million pound portfolio generating significant cashflow.His strategy has always been focused on high-end professional houseshares where net cashflow of £500-£1,000 per house per month is achievable by anybody – provided they use the right tools and techniques to manage their properties.
Matthew has become the foremost expert on professional multi-lets (or HMO as they are known in the industry) with appearances on BBC2, Asian Star Radio and many speaking engagements. He hosts a blog where you can find out much more information about HMO’s at http://www.yourhmoexpert.com/
He is the author of the best-selling “HMO Survival Guide – Thriving In The Credit Crunch” http://www.hmosurvivalguide.com/ and also runs a one-day HMO workshop http://www.hmocashflowsuccesssystem.com/

In conjunction with the Yorkshire Property Network, Matthew has arranged to host a HMO Masterclass in the afternoon prior to the event.
Spend three hours with Matthew and he'll show you:

· How to correctly identify the demand for HMO's in your area
· Which houses are the best properties to go after - and which should you avoid
· How to maximise your rental revenue per house
· How to get your property ready for tenants
· How to set up basic systems to manage the property in less than 2 hours per week
· How to make £500+ pcm from each HMO you control Matthew will take you through his 90-Day Fast Start Programme in detail - and you'll get:

· A FREE printed copy of his acclaimed "HMO Survival Guide: Thriving In The Credit Crunch".
· Refreshments and a nice buffet tea at the end.
· Free entry into the Yorkshire Property Network event in the evening

For more information and to book your place at Matthews HMO Masterclass, please go to http://www.eventbrite.com/event/353178366/andrewwakefield

Polemi Vines, Cyprus

Off plan investment offer

Deposit required 30%
Alpha Bank Mortgage 70% LTV
Loan duration, 40 years or until client age of 70 yrs.
CHF (Swiss francs) available on a first come first served basis @ 4.41%


30% CLIENT CONTRIBUTION
2000 Euro reservation – non refundable
20% (less reservation) 30 days from contract
10% either 6months from contract interest free
Or 4 interest free instalments until completion
Or 12 months from contract plus 7% interest.


70% ALPHA BANK MORTGAGE
2yrs or until completion, grace period (payment holiday) Interest and capital capitalized.
Followed by:
3yrs interest only payment on 65% of the loan value. This means that the other 35% interest is capitalized, along with all of the capital repayments for this period, reducing the loan repayments considerably.
Followed by:
5yrs capital and interest (normal repayment)
Followed by:
Final term - capital and interest, plus all capitalized payments.

The 65% interest only option is excellent for investors as it will mean that for the 3 year guaranteed rental period at Polemi Vines we will pay you 6% per annum of 100% of the cost price, and the bank will only charge you 4.41% of 65% of the 70% loan which equates to only 45.5% of the cost price.


Example
Cost price €200,000
Deposit 30% € 60,000
Loan €140,000


Expenses
24 months No payments
36 months 65% interest only = €140,000 X 65%
€91,000 @ 4.41% (current CHF loan rate)
€ 4,013 interest per annum
Income
24 months No income

36 months guaranteed rental income @ 6% of cost price per annum
€200,000 x 6%
€12,000 per annum


Additional benefits
All rental costs paid i.e communal charge, electricity, change over’s, advertising etc.
Excluding building and content insurance approx €500 per annum and local authority tax’s approx €170 per annum


Annual income summary

Income €12,000
Expenses € 4,013 + €500 + €170 = €4,683
Balance €7,313



ADDITIONAL KEY BENEFITS
Reduced Legal fees
Six weeks owners use per annum.

Turn Key comprehensive premium property equipment package for rental –optional, prepaid and financed.
Pafilia has selected the site of Polemi Vines and is confident in its high rental potential
Pafilia has many years of experience in rental management
Pafilia has been creating successful property investments for its clients for 4 decades
Pafilia is a market leader, a visionary and pioneering company


To arrange a low cost viewing trip to see this and many other Pafilia developments, or to request additional information and brochures, please contact;

Andrew Wakefield

Tel 07708473852
Andrew@vantageinvestmentproperty.co.uk

Monday 11th May, Holiday Inn

Yorkshire Property Network

The next event is to take place at the new venue,

The Holiday Inn, Wakefield WF5 9BE.
Monday 11th May, 7pm start. £10 entry fee.


Discussions this week are;

Lease options, How to buy property for £1and How to profit from DSS tenantsSpeakers this month are;

Shimon Rudich from MS Law LLPShimon is a legal expert in using lease options to buy property for £1.
He has recently appeared at an event alongside Rick Otton, a major influence in bringing lease options to Britain. Lease options have been around for years and are huge in Australia and the USA. Rick charges £800 a ticket for his event.
Shimon writes the legals for Rick's lease options in this country and he would like to share his knowledge with us for free.

We are also privileged to have with us Paul Galbraith.

Paul is a well known and well respected member and contributor of many property discussion forums and guest speaker who specialises in DSS tenants.
He is based in Leeds and began buying and refurbishing property without using any of his own money while still at University, without telling his parents and without his own transport. Still only in his mid twenties and with a substantial property portfolio, he maximises his profts by using DSS tenants. He has developed a proven strategy that works.

There will be displayed for sale, a mixture of realistically priced investment properties for both at home and abroad.

And the opportunity to discuss the new Keystone Project of which I'm heavily involved with.Anyone wishing to view a Keystone prospectus or would like more information prior to the event, please email me at

andrew.wakefield@keystoneamplc.co.uk


Andrew Wakefield
07708473852

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Wednesday 15th April Holiday Inn

Hi Guys

The next event is to take place at the new venue, The Holiday Inn, Wakefield WF5 9BE.
Just off Junction 40, M1.

Due to it being a Bank Holiday on the Monday, the date of the event is now Wednesday 15th April.

Speakers this month are;

Property entrepreneur Rhett Lewis.
Rhett has recently released his book,
"How to avoid the 77 biggest mistakes made by property investors"

and

Andrew Potter, an overseas property expert who will be explaining the pitfalls of buying overseas and how to avoid them.

IFA Michael Cooper will also be giving us his entertaining update on the current financial climate.

I will be displaying for sale, a mixture of realistically priced investment properties for for both at home and abroad, and discussing some fantastic guaranteed yeild, investment opportunities.

Looking forward to seeing you there

Andrew Wakefield
07708473852

Cedar Court Wakefield 7pm Mon 9th March 09

Hi Yorkshire Property Networkers

If you or any of your friends are in the Yorkshire area this Monday evening (9th March), be sure to pop in at the Cedar Court Hotel in Wakefield where I'll be hosting the Yorkshire Property Network event.

My guest speakers are John Lee (Property Cow) and Mark Stubbs from the Mansion Group, (specialists in Student Halls of Residence).

As usual, there'll be all kinds of free information on offer, exclusive access to spectacular deals and everyone has the opportunity to talk about their business or needs.

Best wishes

Andrew Wakefield
07708473852

The Yorkshire Property Network

Monday 9th March 7pm startThe Cedar Court HotelWakefieldWF4 3QZ

More Leads = More Deals

I am very pleased to have my good friend with us this month as our Guest Speaker - John Lee, Property Mentor, Author of " "57 ways of negotiating with motivated sellers" Property Expert on Inside Property Radio, Co Host on Loveproperty and co founder of propertycow.co.uk"

John will be showing you some unique strategies he uses to make money in property in the current climates.

Want to double the amount of deals you do in 2 months?

Come Meet us on the Monday 9th March. Hear John speak and he will tell you on the day why most property investors fail.

Investors pay John thousands for his expertise of which he has transformed the way most property investors think and do business, but on the day you will get his time and expertise for only the £10 entry fee!

So take advantage of the day to ask him what ever questions you like in the subject of making money from property in today’s market.

John says that even if you take JUST take one thing away from the day and you start implementing it you will start to see results immediately.

I will have details of some great investment opportunities, all of which we can openly discuss.These will include a great opportunity for the property investor who wishes to remain totally hands free with no worries of void periods, unexpected repair bills, lettings or advertisement fees, yet still receive a 9% yeild for the first year and a guaranteed 7% yeild thereafter, plus additional profit share projects.

To reserve your place at the Yorkshire Property network event, call or text me on 07708473852 or email me at Andrew@vantageinvestmentproperty.co.uk

Also: Limited places are still available for the excellent Sales Master Class on the 5th March.A full days course organised by one of our guest speakers Barry Dean.The venue is the beautiful Wakefield Cathedral Cost Per Person - £100 which includes refreshments, lunch and a 15 minute-post course coaching call.Call Barry on 07787701200 to reserve your place.

Many thanks

Andrew

Noteable dates for your diaries

The Yorkshire Property Network

Hi Guys

Many thanks for everyone who braved the atrocious weather last week.
We had a great turn out considering the difficulties getting there.

A few dates for our diaries;

Thursday 5th March is the Sales Master Class organised by Barry Dean (details below)

Monday 9th March is the next date for the Yorkshire Property Network event. Cedar Court Hotel, Wakefield.

Friday 20th March. We have been invited by our colleague David Caswell to the annual luncheon for The Leeds Estate Agents, Surveyors and Valuers Association (details below).

I've also attached a useful piece of information about Tax and the Property Investor, supplied by one of our speakers, Simon Gray of Hentons & Co. Chartered Accountants.

Speakers for our next event have still to be confirmed, so if anyone can help with that, please give me a call.


Regards

Andrew.
07708473852


An invitation to the Yorkshire Property Network Group

Sales Masterclass Event - Thursday 5th March 2009


For all of you with the following business aspirations for 2009.
Increase sales for 2009
Establish fantastic relationships with new clients
Keep existing clients and generate additional business from them
The venue and timings for the Sales Masterclass are now finalised and I have detailed them for you below.

Firstly I thought I would take this opportunity to share with you some of the feedback I received following my presentation on 'The Map of The World" at the Yorkshire Property Network meeting on Monday 9th February.

'This was my first visit to the Yorkshire Property Network, so thanks Andrew for inviting me. I also found Barry Dean’s “Map of the World” fascinating and really made me think of how many times I have been in the situation of either buyer or seller and found that I was not making myself clear"

The same delegate also added-"Whatever happens over the next few years, one thing I believe is going to be critical to success is the way we build relationships now and how we maintain these relationships in the future"

Course Joining Instructions:

DATE-Thursday 5th March
START TIME-09.30am
END TIME-4.00pm
COST Per Person-£100 (payable on the day) including refreshments, lunch, a 15 minute-post course coaching call and VAT
VENUE-Wakefield Cathedral (Tracey Hall which is next to the Cathedral main entrance)
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS-The Cathedral is in the heart of the city and opposite the main entrance to the Ridings Shopping Centre. Parking is available all day in the Ridings Car Park which is accessed from George Street. Please use the following link to see more detailed directions-
http://www.wakefieldcathedral.org.uk/For%20visitors/visitors.html

AIM of the Sales Masterclass Event-5th March 2009
To offer you an opportunity to develop new knowledge, take a different approach, try new skills and embed new habits that are proven to be successful in retaining customers, gaining new customers and making more sales through fantastic relationships.
Welcome & introduction
Produce your own Foghorn Message
What Customer Loyalty looks like, sounds like and feels like
The Consultative Approach to sales
Recognise Customer Types and your own
Closing the Sale & Handling Objections
Safe Skills Practice & Development Planning
One Month after 5th March Sales Masterclass-15 minute coaching call to evaluate your success and clarify any questions
NEXT STEPS-Please e/mail or call me with the number of places you require for the Sales Masterclass on 5th March. Places are limited to 12 on the day.

I'm very much looking forward to working with you all and in the mean time if I can answer any questions please do not hesitate to call me on the number below or send an e/mail.

REMEMBER-If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you always got.

Kind regards

Barry Dean

Mindset
Pushing your performance boundaries
01924 368337
07787701200
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Invitation from David Caswell

As announced at the meeting, I am ex-president of The Leeds Estate Agents, Surveyors and Valuers Association and I would like to take this opportunity to invite members of Yorkshire Property Network to our annual luncheon.
The event takes place at the Hilton Hotel, Neville Street, Leeds on Friday 20th March. Reception is at 12 o clock in the Briggantes Suite before going through to the formal luncheon at 1.00 p.m. Dress code is Lounge Suits.
This is followed by speeches until approx 3.30 when everybody moves on to The Scarborough Taps until approx 11.00p.m. ( You can leave earlier ! )
This years event is subsidised by the Association and the cost is £25.00 per head.

Could members wishing to attend please forward their cheque to me, payable to LEASVA and please write Y.P.N. on the back, before 28th February.
Please send to :

David Caswell,
36, Simpson Grove,
Idle,
Bradford.
BD10 9SD

If you have any questions, please ring David on 01274 618589 - Let's hope we can get a couple of tables together.


Kind Regards

Andrew
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Andrew Wakefield
07708473852
Andrew@vantageinvestmentproperty.co.uk
http://www.vantageinvestmentproperty.co.uk/
http://www.wakefieldrestorations.co.uk/
Skype - "shakey.wakey"

Cedar Court Hotel Monday 9th Feb 7pm start

The Yorkshire Property Network

The next event takes place Monday 9th February, The Cedar Court Hotel, Wakefield, 7pm
start.

This event is for anyone who has an interest or business in the property industry and for anyone wishing to find out more.Everyone attending the Yorkshire Property Network event will have the opportunity to promote their business, make new contacts and ask questions about anything "property", whether it's building advice, financial, legal, investor, tenants, furnishings, etc, etc, I'm sure most questions can be answered!!

Guest speakers this month are;

Barry Dean, who we met at the last event, formerly a staff trainer for Barclays Bank who's now set up his own company called "Mindset". Barry had us all enthralled with his presence and knowledge in the psychology of sales techniques, (Performance Development).Barry has also agreed to offer all attendees, at the next event only, a tailor made Master Class in Sales Techniques. Everyone in any type of business will find a great financial benefit from improving their sales technique and I strongly recommend we all take advantage of this fantastic opportunity.

Simon Gray, from Henton & Co, Chartered Accountants, will be telling us about the "grey" areas of Taxation for Property Investors and how it effects us.

Michael Cooper, from Insight Financial Management will be giving us his monthly update on the current fiancial markets.

This is the only event of its kind where you will have the opportunity to meet an array of talented property experts of their own chosen field. Meet the Builders, the Investors, the Brokers, the Solicitors, the Estate Agents, the Decorators, Carpet Fitters et al

If it's advice you require whether it's refurbishment, taxes, finance, marketing, legals, utilities, etc, etc, you'll find it here at the Yorkshire Property Network.

I look forward to seeing you thereEntry is £10 on the door.

Regards

Andrew
07708473852
Andrew@vantageinvestmentproperty.co.uk
http://www.wakefieldrestorations.co.uk/