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13/07/2025

"The best investment you'll ever make is in yourself. Knowledge is the new currency."

12/05/2025

📈 Investor Demand for Commercial Property in Wales Rises for the First Time in Three Years 📈
Exciting news for property investors! According to the latest RICS Commercial Property Monitor, overall investor demand for commercial property in Wales has increased, marking the first rise since 2022, with a net balance of 5% reporting growth.
Key insights:
• Strong Industrial Sector: 21% of surveyors noted a rise in demand, outperforming office and retail sectors.
• Mixed Office Market: Occupier demand for office spaces shows positivity with a 14% increase, while overall investor demand remains flat.
• Retail Sector Decline: A decline in both investor and occupier demand continues for retail spaces.
• Capital Value Expectations: Short-term outlook anticipates a fall in capital values, particularly for retail, but a positive long-term sentiment, with 13% expecting an increase in overall capital values.
With growing interest in industrial and office spaces, it would be interesting to hear your views at this months’ Swansea PIN meeting: it will also be a prime opportunity to explore other investment strategies in the evolving market landscape.
💡 Are you ready to take advantage of this upward trend in the Welsh property market?

Occupier and investor demand for commercial property in Wales edged upwards in the first quarter of the year according to the latest Royal Institution of

08/05/2025

Top Tips From The Professionals - Peter Baker

07/05/2025

🌟 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🌟
We were delighted to host the incredible 𝙎𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙥𝙥𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙, who took us through her captivating journey "Landlady to Landlord."
🔧 From Electrician to Property Developer: Starting as an electrician, Sian fearlessly stepped into property refurbishments. As a young woman in a male-dominated field, she tackled a massive pub refurbishment project head-on, showcasing her remarkable ability by running and managing the entire business when it was complete.
🏗️ Growth and Expansion: Today, Sian is successfully expanding her business with innovative refurbishments and developments. Her mantra, "Every day is a school day," truly reflects her dedication to continuous learning and improvement.
Sian’s Valuable Tips: 🛠️ Forgotten Costs to Consider:
Rotten Timbers: Check underneath baths/showers, joists, and for woodworm in skirtings, doorframes, and lintels.
Electrical Upgrades: Determine if the consumer unit is plastic or metal, and whether rewiring is needed.
Heating Upgrades: Assess the boiler's capacity, especially when adding bathrooms/radiators.
Dampness: Stay vigilant and address issues promptly.
Sian's journey is a true inspiration to all aspiring investors, proving that determination and persistence know no bounds. We look forward to learning and growing together at our next meeting! 🏡🙌
Feel free to share your experiences or insights below! 👇

06/05/2025

🚀 Exciting Highlights from Our Latest Property Investor Meeting! 🚀
We're thrilled to share insights from Jon Hill's inspiring presentation, "Going through the Gears in Property Investing." Jon's journey is a testament to determination and strategic thinking.
🌟 From University to Entrepreneurship: Just 18 months ago, Jon transitioned from the academic world and began his property investment journey. Starting with Rent-to-SA, a strategy known for cashflow and lower risk, Jon tackled the challenges of a startup head-on!
💡 Early Challenges & Transformation: Despite a slow start due to limited knowledge and focus, Jon's story transformed with the support of a mentor. Today, he boasts a contractor portfolio in Swansea and holiday lets in beautiful Pembrokeshire. And his ambitions don't stop here—he's aiming for even greater expansion!
Jon's Key Tips for Success: ✅ Identify your WHY. ✅ Surround yourself with supportive and goal-oriented people. ✅ Cultivate a growth mindset. ✅ Most importantly, take consistent ACTION!
We look forward to seeing more of Jon's success and are excited to continue sharing valuable insights and stories at our monthly meetings. Join us in Swansea and build your own success story! 🏡✨
Feel free to share your thoughts or questions in the comments below! 👇

22/04/2025

📢 Why Rental Demand is Booming
🗓️ Recap from March’s Swansea PIN Meeting
by 🏠 Why is rental demand in Swansea, Neath & Llanelli soaring?
Our sales & lettings agent Carys Davies from Perfect Pads, expert broke it down:
✅ Mortgage rates are keeping first-time buyers on the sidelines
✅ Landlords are exiting the market due to regulation & tax changes
✅ There’s a real shortage of quality rental properties
✅ Swansea’s uni, hospital & tech sector are drawing in tenants fast
🔑 Takeaway: Fewer rental homes + more renters = rising rents and opportunities for switched-on investors.
📉 If you missed it, you missed gold!
📈 Don’t make the same mistake in April.
👉 Join us at the next Swansea PIN and stay ahead of the curve.
📍 Monthly meeting for property investors of all levels
📩 For tickets and details of the next meeting click on the link

21/04/2025

Recap from Swansea Property Investor Network meeting April 2025

17/04/2025

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗜𝗡 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿- 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀

16/04/2025

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗮 𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵

👁️Spotted on auction listing and purchased for £100k + fees using own funds and private investment;
📛Deemed ‘not habitable’ by local council for Council Tax purposes: extensive refurb required;
🗓️Developed a 6 bed HMO: Planning Permission was required
🛠️Refurb funded using loan from SSAS Pension

15/04/2025

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗮 𝗣𝗜𝗡 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🔥

John, founder of DeskVal and the Ultimate Property Dashboard, wowed the guests at the March 2025 meeting, with his talk on “Using Data and Facts to Form Market Insights.”

Our biggest takeaways? Let the numbers guide you, not guesswork. 📊

✅ Buy when areas start to grow – not when it’s too late
✅ Avoid low-demand spots – don’t try to “make it work”
❌ Don’t assume every area works the same
❌ Don’t buy at the peak

Guests stayed behind long after the meeting, full of questions and buzzing with ideas 🔍💬

✨ Want to be part of the next one?
👉 Click the link for more info on our monthly meetings!

https://propertyinvestorsnetwork.co.uk/meetings/swansea/

14/04/2025

Hello anyone new to property. Here is a quick message from one of our newbies.
If you want to come for the first time please click on the link for more information.
https://propertyinvestorsnetwork.co.uk/meetings/swansea/

Next Meeting on -
Thursday 24th April 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM BST
Swansea Village Hotel

03/05/2024

This is BRILLIANT. Supported Living Property network conference. This is the place to connect up investors and providers to discuss the problems and solutions. Great 👍