Mark Burns
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Mark Burns is the managing director of property investment company Pure Investor, who specialise in property investment in the UK and property investment in Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield and Leeds.
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Should You Buy Tenanted Property?: An Experts Opinion
When buying an investment property, you usually do so in the hope of renting out to tenants so that you can both realise capital gains on the property and rental yields. Whilst some landlords will want to find their own tenants for the property, it can sometimes be possible to buy rental property with tenants already in situ. So, which one is the best option?
By Mark Burnsabout a year ago in Trader
Is Off-Market Property a Good Investment?
Buying off-market property refers to purchasing a property that is not listed on public real estate websites or multiple listing services. These properties are usually sold through word of mouth, private networks, or real estate agents. Buying off-plan property can be an excellent investment but it can also have its potential pitfalls.
By Mark Burns3 years ago in Trader
The Benefits of Student Property Investment
Investing in student property is increasingly popular at the moment, and it is not difficult to see why. It requires a low level of involvement from the investor and brings a whole host of benefits that are proving hard to ignore for those who want to put their money into some form of property.
By Mark Burns3 years ago in Trader
10 reasons why you should invest in off plan property
The UK needs more houses. It also needs to upgrade existing housing stock. This means that there is a continual need for new homes to be built. That means there are continual opportunities for investors to buy off-plan property. Here, Pure Investor share some of the key reasons why property investors should look seriously at this option.
By Mark Burns3 years ago in Humans
Short term v long term lets, what are the differences?
When it comes to letting out a property, it is typical to think of a long-term tenant who lives in your house for years and years, but this is not the only type of let that is available. Landlords are now looking more seriously at the short-term letting market as a viable alternative to those long term lets.
By Mark Burns3 years ago in Trader
Why now is the time to invest in a holiday home & expand your portfolio
Residential buy-to-let used to be the staple of the UK investment property niche. It’s still popular, and for good reason. Many investors, however, are moving into commercial property. Sometimes they are switching from residential property and sometimes they are diversifying. Holiday homes are especially popular. Here is what you need to know about them.
By Mark Burns4 years ago in Trader
Investing in rented property, is it the right move?
Investing in rental property is often an excellent move for investors. With that said, it isn’t the right move for everyone. With that in mind, Pure Investor share their points on what to consider before you decide whether or not investing in rented property is for you.
By Mark Burns4 years ago in Trader
Property vs Stock - Which is the better investment?
We all want our money to work hard for us, and that means investing it somewhere that is not only safe but is also likely to yield good results. For many years, it was thought that putting your money into bricks and mortar was the most reliable option, but these days, there are other routes you could take.
By Mark Burns4 years ago in Journal
Tenanted vs Off-Plan Property: Which should you invest in?
They say that the safest way to protect your money is in bricks and mortar, and so investing in property can be a great way to make the most of your money. However, deciding what type of property you should be investing in is a much bigger question with so many options available.
By Mark Burns4 years ago in Trader
How The Real Estate Industry Is Getting Smarter
It’s common knowledge that homes are getting smarter all the time. Increasing numbers of devices now have some form of network connectivity to improve their performance. Collectively, these devices are known as the Internet of Things.
By Mark Burns4 years ago in Futurism
