The Complete Guide to Property Development for the Small Investor

Dr. Catherine Dawson is a shareholder of Dawson Properties Limited, a successful property development company. She is an experienced social researcher who specializes in the trends and prospects of the private rental sector.

Chapter - 00: Introduction;


Section - ONE: Preparation;


Chapter - 01: Knowing how to invest successfully;
Chapter - 02: Making decisions;
Chapter - 03: Preparing yourself and your family;
Chapter - 04: Sorting out your finances;
Chapter - 05: Establishing your business;


Section - TWO: Progression;


Chapter - 06: Doing your research;
Chapter - 07: Recognizing potential locations;
Chapter - 08: Recognizing potential for development;


Section - THREE: Procurement;


Chapter - 09: Viewing a property;
Chapter - 10: Researching the neighbourhood;
Chapter - 11: Buying a property;


Section - FOUR: Permission;


Chapter - 12: Obtaining planning permission;
Chapter - 13: Obtaining Building Regulations approval;
Chapter - 14: Overcoming problems and avoiding disputes;


Section - FIVE: Perspiration;


Chapter - 15: Developing and managing your budget;
Chapter - 16: Managing your project;
Chapter - 17: Working with subcontractors and builders;
Chapter - 18: Doing the work yourself;
Chapter - 19: Sourcing materials;


Section - SIX: Presentation;


Chapter - 20: Presenting your property to let;
Chapter - 21: Presenting your property for sale;
Chapter - 22: Marketing and advertising your property;


Section - SEVEN: Preservation;


Chapter - 23: Choosing tenants;
Chapter - 24: Keeping tenants happy;
Chapter - 25: Maintaining your property