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Residential Landlording Not Stacking Up Anymore? Trading Property Could be the Best Alternative

Piotr Rusinek and Jay Howard, of auction specialists HAMMERED and the Auction Buyers Club, comment

In recent years, property investors have witnessed significant shifts in the market. Changes in government policy, new tax rules, and increased compliance measures have reshaped the landscape, pushing investors to adapt their strategies, cut their margins and in some cases leave the market altogether.

Alternative investments are still out there, some they may retreat into the stock market, bonds and gilts or an Alpaca farm in Peru? But for those who are seeking to remain in property - what are your options?

One of the most efficient ways of making money from transacting property especially in this market is Property Trading. Below we will discuss the benefits of Trading Property, Investing solely in Commercial Property and Property Development/ Conversion.

Spoiler alert! This article is biased…we are biased (not just us, everyone is) and our bias is based on the pros of our chosen strategy which is trading property and using auctions as a method to transact both as sellers and buyers.

Trading vs. Traditional Investing
It’s important to clarify a common misconception: trading is not the same as investing. Trading is a transactional process, designed to take an initial capital sum and increase it through the buying and selling of property. Unlike traditional property investment, which often involves long-term ownership and managing tenants, trading focuses on quick, efficient turnover without the burdens associated with residential letting.

Trading offers several distinct advantages that are becoming increasingly relevant. With new policies imposing additional stamp duty and compliance obligations on landlords, many investors are seeking out strategies that bypass these hurdles. Enter property trading: a tax-efficient and flexible way to remain active in the market while avoiding the complexities of long-term property management. 

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