Moxey Properties

20/12/2023

Sending Christmas wishes and positive thoughts for the New Year to all my tenants, professional contacts, friends, followers and all in my wider support network!

2023 has been another enjoyable year in my landlord and property development journey and - of course! - there are new projects planned for the coming year, too. For now, though, (except in the case of a property-emergency!), I'm signing off now to enjoy the Christmas break myself.

Thanks for your support and wishing you a peaceful break, too.

14/11/2023

Are your tenants going to be away this Christmas? As a landlord, it can be a worry having properties empty for any period of time, particularly if it's the long university holidays.

But never fear, I've shared my top tips for being prepared for that.
Spoiler alert - it's a bit of a checklist! Find it here:
https://www.moxeyproperties.co.uk/2021/12/20/are-your-tenants-away-this-christmas/

31/08/2023

Love this article from today's The Independent - sharing in case you know people venturing off to Uni for the first time soon!

It feels like just yesterday than mine were but, in fact, it's years. They certainly had a mixed bag of accommodation, which is ultimately why I got into the 'landlord business' of course. I try to make sure my properties have everything the student or young professional would need but I understand everyone wants to bring their own touches to a place.

The full article here: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/design/dunelm-samaritans-lighting-grey-black-b2402394.html

And good luck, new students! Enjoy your experience.

Ahead of the new academic year, check out these back-to-university basics and must-haves for freshers. By Sam Wylie-Harris.

28/07/2023

As a landlord, there is always something to learn or to keep up-to-date with: this week, it's been insurance. I didn't realise that - potentially - 4 out of 5 properties in the UK (commercial and residential) are under insured; it's a scary figure and has made me reflect on my own cover.

But what are the implications of being under insured? And what can we do about it? Fortunately, the webinar where I learnt this fearful fact also provided many of the answers: it means my 'to do' list just got a bit longer but I'm grateful that I will have been saved the financial black hole should one of my properties be seriously damaged.

My latest blog summarises what I picked up and what I'm now doing about it, as well as including some useful links for both homeowners and other landlords if you're worried you may be under insured too:
https://www.moxeyproperties.co.uk/2023/07/28/is-your-house-under-insured/

11/07/2023

Know someone who is renting a room or a property? I've just come across this website with some useful tips and ideas on making it feel more like home:
https://www.realhomes.com/

I think the site is from the US (so be aware that any links to purchase may be in Dollars not Sterling, for example) although they do have a UK edition too.

I'd like to think all my tenants feel their are in their own home already but some nice ideas to help...

28/06/2023

It's been a while since I've shared any news (sorry!) but I'm pleased to say that it's because I've been busy and deep into my next property overhaul.

This one isn't a new property - in fact it's the first one we bought! - but it was in need of some work to bring it up to the standard I like for my tenants. With the previous tenants now having moved on (and my last property project finished), now was the time to do that.

Anyway, it's going well and I hope to have some photos to share soon. In the meantime, just sharing this blog I wrote a while ago as I'm referring back to it myself at the moment too!
https://www.moxeyproperties.co.uk/2022/05/03/choosing-colours-for-rented-property/

14/06/2023

Even with interest rates rising, are your savings really working as hard as they should be? My property investment business could offer you better-than-interest-rate returns on your cash.

I’m Nikki and I am looking for small to medium-sized investors to further grow my property business. If you have £5,000 or more that could be earning you better interest, then please get in touch. You can choose to invest for the short- or longer-term (anything from 1 to 5 years, typically). We will agree a percentage return that suits us both. Your investment will be “as safe as houses”, contributing to the development of local properties, which are then let out.

What started as the need to find decent accommodation for my son as a student has become an enjoyable business for me. I like to think that we are contributing to the severe UK housing shortage by turning domestic properties that have fallen into a poor state back into desirable homes once again.

Please have a look at my Investors’ brochure here https://www.moxeyproperties.co.uk/investors/, explore my social media updates or visit my website to check out what I am doing. Please get in touch for an exploratory chat about what sort of returns you could expect on your investment. https://www.moxeyproperties.co.uk/contact-us/

06/04/2023

Just a quick line to wish you a lovely long weekend.
Whatever you're doing this Easter, I hope you enjoy some good food, some good company and some good 'down time'!

05/04/2023

Isn't it exciting to see a property you have worked so hard on being listed with an agent, ready to attract some lovely tenants?!

This is the property which has been the subject of several posts and updates on here over the last year so very happy to share that it's now 'public'!

Thanks to SpareRoom for making my first experience of using an agent really straight-forward (so far anyway!). I would also say thanks for taking such lovely photos but, of course, they had such lovely rooms to work with!!

Follow the link below to find out more - worth it just for a nosey through the gallery, I'd say!
https://www.spareroom.co.uk/flatshare/flatshare_detail.pl?flatshare_id=16650194&search_id=1209823276&city_id=&flatshare_type=offered&search_results=%2Fflatshare%2F%3Fsearch_id%3D1209823276%26&

24/02/2023

Delighted to have an article I wrote featured in the latest issue of excellent careers magazine Make the Future Yours My 'Tips for renting property' are useful for young people (of any age!).

I love the range of topics they cover - I don't think there was anything like this around when I (or my children!) left school or college and needed to make these important decisions.

Browse the whole magazine here:
https://www.makethefutureyours.uk/issue-6

Or read the full article (and find other blogs from me) on my website here:
https://www.moxeyproperties.co.uk/2022/08/01/tips-for-renting-property/

22/02/2023

My latest property is now complete and ready for new tenants!

It's taken over a year of hard work from everybody - because, as you can see from the images here, there was some fairly heavy-duty work taking place. (These images are all of the same room, what is now the kitchen and living area!).

I was delighted to have a little 'open house' recently for family, friends and some of the people who have helped me complete this project and I was so pleased to hear their views.

If you'd like to see more before, during and after images, have a look here:
https://www.moxeyproperties.co.uk/2023/02/22/my-latest-property-is-complete/

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24/01/2023

I am actively looking for investors. Do you have £5k-£10k just sitting in the bank, not earning you much? Talk to me about the flexible timescales and better-than-interest-rate returns that my growing property business can offer you.

I am not a large corporate set-up but it’s my personal touch which reassures both my tenants and my investors that I am a credible opportunity. I invest in properties local to me (all, so far, in the Southampton area) so that I can oversee development work and manage lettings. My business started because of the need to find appropriate university accommodation for my son (which I am sure many parents can relate to) and has steadily grown from there. I believe that being a Mum as well as a businesswoman gives me insight into what tenants need as well as what investors like you are looking for.

Please have a look at my Investors’ brochure attached to this post, explore my social media updates or visit my website to check out what I am doing. Please get in touch for an exploratory chat about what sort of returns you could expect on your investment. https://www.moxeyproperties.co.uk/contact-us/