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Dennis Croll - Mau Investments UK Ltd, Oak Cottage, Bridge Road, Colby, Aylsham, Norwich (2026)

08/01/2024

Is now a good time to invest?

Like many, it's likely you're juggling a hectic life filled with work, family, and all the other demands of daily living. So, finding extra time to build a property portfolio may seem like a real challenge. Many say, "Now isn't the right time; there's just too much going on." But truth be told, is there ever a perfect time? The answer is always yes. Anytime is a good time. And as far as market timing is concerned, especially right now is a fantastic time to be investing with so much opportunity out there, as long as you know what you are doing. Yes, there are some challenges right now, but that will put many people off, meaning less competition, which in turn makes now such a great time to invest. The UK property investment market may seem overwhelming, flooded with negative headlines and information. I get it. However, I want to reassure you that, in terms of market timing, now is an excellent time to invest – if you're well-prepared. In such a complex landscape, expert advice can be invaluable, and as such, I am here to help throughout your property investment journeys.

To discover more, why not get in touch to book a call? [email protected] or phone 0-1 332981666

31/05/2023

Kerb appeal is vital to sell your home.

It’s been said that house buyers are willing to pay up to 25% more for a house with an attractive, fresh looking exterior.

So, what can you do?

* The easiest (and cheapest) way to spruce up the outside of your property is to give it a fresh lick of paint.
*Make your door as inviting as you can. Clean it thoroughly with PVC cleaner if it’s a PVC door or give it a fresh coat of paint if it’s wooden.
*Fit some cost-effective lighting that not only adds an element of security to your property but makes it look more attractive to potential buyers too.
*Clean pathways and drives attract more interest. If you have a pathway or drive, consider hiring a pressure washer (or paying someone to do it for you) and clean them up.
*Remove weeds. It almost goes without saying that you should remove any unwanted plants or weeds before photograph day. Equally important to remove them before viewings too. Make sure cracks between paths are not full of weeds.
*Keep bins out of sight. If you have a small garden or front entrance and you normally keep your bins close to your door, make sure on the day of your property photographs and viewings that you move them temporarily. No one likes to see bins in photographs.

Get in touch to find out additional ways to enhance your kerb appeal. Developing Kerb appeal is just one of the methods Mau Investments uses at no cost to the seller, when assisting your sale to ensure your property sells at the right price

Mau Investments – Property Solutions made easy

To learn more email [email protected] or call 01332981666 or visit www.mauinvestments.co.uk

29/05/2023

Why good photographs are essential to sell your property.

It's best to engage a professional photographer or engage a company to help. One of the many items Mau Investments can do for you is get photography done that sells.

Other options are to leave it up to your Agent or do them yourself. If you are choosing a Agent choose one who takes good pictures. Check other properties they have photographed to get an idea through online property portals like Rightmove, Zoopla and others.

Here are some other tips:
*Stage things so that on the day of photographs, everything looks as good as it can possibly be. For example, clear worktops, add fresh flowers or fill up the fruit bowl. These things add a splash of colour and always look more attractive to buyers.
*Temporarily move things from room to room to make sure that each room looks bigger and is being displayed in its best possible light.
*If using a professional book your photography session at the right time of day, when the sun is at the right angle to brighten your house up to its maximum effect. Bright rooms always make your house look bigger, so make sure you only take photographs at the time of day that works best to achieve this in your house.
*Taking good photographs is one thing that might be out of your control, but there really is no excuse for not having enough photographs. There is nothing worse when looking for a property to buy to find something that looks interesting at the right price, only to find that the four pictures that are available aren’t very good.
*When getting pictures taken by your estate agent, make sure you accompany the photographer around the house and make sure they take multiple photos of each room. Make a point of asking the photographer how many photographs they take of each room and make a point of making yourself available to move things or adjust things to help them take the best photos possible. Good photos get enquiry and sell properties.

If you are considering selling, get in touch for help in formulating photography that sells.

Assisted Sales with Mau Investments get results.

Mau Investments – Property Solutions made easy

To learn more email [email protected] or call 01332981666 or visit www.mauinvestments.co.uk

26/05/2023

Selling by Auction

You might decide to put your property up for auction through an auctioneer. You will then need to instruct a solicitor to create a “legal pack” detailing all relevant information relating to the property.

Usually, you will be required to allow viewings of your home in advance of the auction date. A date will be set for bidding to commence. At a live auction, the property or “lot” will be available for bidding between certain times on a single day. Online, house hunters may be able to bid on the lot for up to 30 days.

When selling via the traditional method the winning offer will be considered legally binding upon the close of bidding. Contracts will then be exchanged and an initial deposit paid. This is usually 10% of the price offered by the winning bidder. The buyer then is committed and has 28 days to pay the remainder, plus any additional fees relating to the sale.

With the “new method of auction” -or “conditional” auction sale, it is usually undertaken online - bids are made with the intention of purchasing the option to buy. The winning bidder then pays a deposit to reserve the property on the day bidding closes. They then have 28 days to get all finances and legal matters in order, at the end of which contacts will be exchanged.

Following this, they are granted an additional 28 days to complete. Unlike the traditional method, the buyer is legally permitted to drop out of a transaction of this kind, making it less secure for the seller. However, the reservation fee or deposit is non-refundable.

Success rates are high in selling – around 75% (whereas an Agent’s sale is around 50% of listed properties) your property and you can set a minimum price. But, properties can sell at a lower asking price and Agents fees are less (around 1.5%), with Auction houses charging around 2.5%. In addition, sellers have to pay an entry fee of several hundred pounds. Buyers will have to pay around 4.5% of the purchase price.

Therefore, it makes sense, to consider an Assisted Sale with Mau Investments instead?

This has also a high success rate, and won’t cost you a penny, except for Agent and Legal fees. The purchaser pays all the other expenses.

Get in touch to find out how. Mau Investments – Property Solutions make easy

To learn more email [email protected] or call 01332981666 or visit www.mauinvestments.co.uk

24/05/2023

Struggling to sell your property?

We are presently seeing many properties taking longer and struggling to sell. This is causing them to be reduced by substantial amounts to help generate enquiry to hopefully lead to sales.

If this is happening to you or if you are considering this, my advice is don’t. There is a better way.

I will help you maximise the potential price and ensure your property gets sold to a qualified buyer, through either smart presentation and/or improvements or repairs to your home. Sometimes not much at all needs to be done to improve your chances of selling.

Trouble is that many sellers don’t have the inclination or funds to do this. That’s where we come in. We can help you. All at our expense. We take on all the costs to carry out the works and even take care of the mortgage payments if it helps, meaning you as the homeowner won’t have to spend a penny.

We can work very quickly to improve a property. We will then market and sell the property on your behalf targeted at specific buyers, with your preferred Agent. The property will be in a much better condition, meaning it will appeal to more buyers and hence be easier and quicker to sell.

My aim is to get your property sold for a higher price, meaning more money in your pocket, as opposed to it sitting on the market for months and months while you still have your household expenses to pay, and the price continually gets reduced.

If getting a sale sorted is something you want, call me on 01332 981666 or email me at [email protected] to set up a virtual chat over coffee.

If you like what I can do, we can progress from there and if not, I will have been pleased to have helped.

I promise to always show respect, discretion, and integrity.

Mau Investments – Property Solutions made easy.

To learn more email [email protected] or call 01332981666 or visit www.mauinvestments.co.uk

22/05/2023

Struggling to make mortgage repayments on your property?

With the way the market and the economic outlook is right now many are struggling with their property, particularly homeowners and investors causing financial distress.

As property investor myself, I have a unique opportunity to help homeowners by offering solutions that can alleviate their debt burden. Being part of the national Repossession Rescue Network, which deals with repossessions and distressed assets, I'm here to remind you that I can help.

I can help avoid repossession and eviction, which can be devastating for families and communities. How I can do this is as follows:
1. Offer a quick sale: Many homeowners in financial distress need to sell their property quickly to avoid repossession. I can offer a quick sale that can help them get out of debt and move on with their lives.
2. Negotiate a fair price: While its only fair and reasonable that I need to make a small profit, it's important to acknowledge that sellers in distress are in a vulnerable position. I always promise to show respect, discretion and integrity and be fair and transparent in negotiations. My aim is to try to find a win-win solution that benefits everyone involved.
3. Provide alternative financing: Some sellers may have trouble securing financing due to their financial situation. As an investor, I can offer alternative financing options, such as an Option agreement, Vendor financing or Assisted Sales that can buy sellers much needed time and help them sell in a timescale that suits them.

My underlying ethos is that helping sellers in distress isn't just about making a profit - it's about making a positive impact in their lives and communities and that we can all play an important part in creating a better future for everyone.

If this resonates with you, feel free to get in touch.

Mau Investments – Property Solutions made easy

To learn more email [email protected] or call 01332981666 or visit www.mauinvestments.co.uk

19/05/2023

Does a cluttered property hinder selling?

My advice is to declutter as much as possible. You want buyers to be attracted to it, or to be able to imagine themselves in it. You want them to see the potential in how they could make it their home. Having all of your possessions on display interferes with this picture you’re trying to paint.

Unfortunately, this is more likely to prevent buyers from seeing the potential. Start decluttering your hallway first. Your hallway or entrance is the first thing your buyers are going to see after they enter the property and is your second chance to make a good impression (the first being your front door). Make sure everything is tidy.

Remove any paperwork, keys, wallets and other personal items that generally tend to accumulate around these areas. Thin down any coat racks so they only contain the coats you need.

Pack away shoes that you aren’t wearing right now and make the hallway feel as spacious as possible. Giving the impression of a clean and tidy, well organised hallway will give the buyer the impression that everything else in the house (including repairs and maintenance) is taken care of and organised too.

Removing the fear of things likely to go wrong with simple organisation is an easy way to increase the chance of selling your house.

Mau Investments – Property Solutions made easy

To learn more email [email protected] or call 01332981666 or visit www.mauinvestments.co.uk

17/05/2023

How much should I sell my property for?

You have to get your asking price right if you want to attract offers. Most active buyers check in on property listing websites daily. They set their search criteria based on what they can afford to buy and often use upper limits to define their search.

Sometimes these upper limits can be purely psychological in nature. For example, setting £300,000 as the maximum price instead of £305,000. So when deciding your price you will also factor in a little extra to get you a buffer in negotiations.

But before you do consider potential buyer physiological barriers. If your buffer is too high you won’t get enquiry and/or offers. You will also need to price your property in relation to other similar properties in your area. Buyers are already researching this information and if your house is perceived to be overpriced, you aren’t going to sell it.

Researching your area is the only way to know for sure what your property is perceived to be worth, although this figure is always firmly in the eyes of the buyer, and most property portals line RightMove and Zoopla have good tools online to help you do this.

You can also contact me to help. We can establish a fair price which with some additional help to present the property so that it sells easier.

Get in touch. I will be happy to Assist you sale - and all at no cost to you

Mau Investments – Property Solutions made easy

To learn more email [email protected] or call 01332981666 or visit www.mauinvestments.co.uk

15/05/2023

Are you stuck selling your property?

If your property has been on the market for quite some time, it shouldn’t be. If its in a good area and it should be selling. Demand is still there. In fact, a recent survey stated that average selling times at the moment should only be around 30 to 90 days maximum

I help stuck owners get a sale. I’ve had many years of experience selling homes in all types of markets as an Agent. Today, however, although I work with other Agents, I no longer sell houses as an Agent and I am not associated with any particular Real Estate company.

Instead, I’m just a private individual like yourself, who has developed the ability to solve seemingly complicated property sales dilemmas, the kinds that thousands of homeowners get into everyday when they try to sell their home. Relocation, divorce, mortgage payments in arrears, or simply wanting to move on or downsize – these are examples of situations that happen to good honest homeowners.

And before you know it your most valuable asset is looking like a big heavy anchor. If any of the above is happening to you, I sincerely believe I can help. I work with the seller (and the Agent), by Assisting the Sale.

I will prepare your property for sale with better presentation and/or improvements that will attract targeted buyers. I don’t know what your particular reason is for selling but I do know how to get house sold as quickly and as professionally as possible - and without costing you a penny.

If getting a sale sorted is something you want, call me on 01332 981666 or email me at [email protected] to set up a virtual chat over coffee. Sometimes it’s good to share thoughts about where you’re at and in the process discover solutions or ideas to help point you in the right direction.

If you like what I can do, we can progress from there and if not, I will have been pleased to have helped.I promise to always show respect, discretion, and integrity. Mau Investments – Property Solutions made easy.

12/05/2023

Selling via traditional methods or an Assisted Sale?

A standard estate agency sale can take an average of three or four months or longer. This approach relies heavily on finding the right buyers, receiving the right offers, and haggling to get an agreeable result. During this time the seller is also still paying for the mortgage and household expenses.

However, with an Assisted Sale with Mau Investments, while still using an Agent, the seller can often receive up to - or even beyond – full market value for their property by using this method and can achieve a much faster sale.

There is also no responsibility or expenses relating to preparing the property for sale. Often all household expenses including mortgage payments can be taken care of by us.

In addition, the selling price is agreed up front, so there is no haggling with buyers. Value (if refurbishing) is added to a property without the seller having to manage improvements and one can reclaim Stamp Duty (in certain cases) when in possession of more than one property.

Best of all, the nuances of any Assisted Sales Agreement are flexible and totally up to you. So if you are thinking of selling or are selling right now and are maybe stuck, get in touch for a virtual coffee to discuss how I can help you

Mau Investments – Property Solutions made easy

To learn more email [email protected] or call 01332981666 or visit www.mauinvestments.co.uk

10/05/2023

Saving a property from Repossession at the last hour.

It's always better to contact us as soon as you feel you are having difficulty with mortgage payments to ensure a good outcome.

However, we were contacted just prior to court proceedings with this 2M property with 100k in arrears and still managed to save it from being repossessed and satisfied the lenders future payments would be made.

To learn more email [email protected] or call 01332981666 or visit www.mauinvestments.co.uk

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