John Howard

Twenty years ago SME developers built 33% of the UK’s housing stock. Last year it was just 10%. My latest video explains the 10 changes government must make if they are serious about fixing it. youtube.com/watch?v=hOJDDC…

Political uncertainty is never good for the property market. But if you’re buying a home, don’t let short-term politics make long-term decisions for you. People stay in houses for around 9 years on average. There will always be another crisis, election or scare story #keirstarmer

People come up with endless excuses for why their house hasn’t sold. Usually it’s much simpler than that. If your property hasn’t sold in 6 to 8 weeks, it’s probably overpriced. Every property sells at a price & a buyer decides that price #houseprices thetimes.com/life-style/pro…

James came on my masterclass and asked me to look at a deal he’d found in Wales. Was it a waste of time driving all that way? Not at all. In fact, there may be a way to structure a purchase over several years that works for everyone involved!

£2 MILLION. That’s the contract I’m awarding today at The Belfry. Before you sign any building contract, make sure you have these 3 things: ✔️ A Schedule of Works from a surveyor ✔️ A Programme of Works showing week-by-week progress ✔️ A fixed-price JCT contract Wish me luck.

At a time we need more homes, this feels like blackmail. It's down to @NENorfolkSufflk @NorwichCC time to sort it out

Since March 2022, mainly residential #PlanningPermission in #Norwich has effectively been blocked.Around 2,000 homes affected, and now developers are being told to buy “nutrient credits” costing £4,000–£12,000 per unit just to move forward. Who suffers most? SME builders.

#EstateAgents are having a tough time right now, I know this is a pretty unpopular opinion! It's taking an average of 17 viewings to find one buyer, and 30% of sales fall through. Even good agents might only sell half the properties they list

One of the biggest mistakes in property & in business is thinking the person you’re doing a deal with is the opposition. They’re not. The best deals are the ones where both parties walk away happy, and those are the deals most likely to complete. #PropertyInvestment

I'm meeting with my colleagues at Feldon Housing, where I am a non-exec director, today to discuss 3 potential deals

The Government has committed £39bn to #HousingAssociations over the next decade, with £4.9bn starting on 1st April. There are three key ways that housing associations provide homes: • social rent • homes for key workers like nurses and teachers • and shared ownership

Housebuilders don’t just build homes… they help control supply, which influences prices across the market. On Property Question Time tonight at 7pm (Sky 117) I discuss how this works, and what it means for buyers, developers, and investors 📺🏡

Simple lesson today: if you’re investing outside your area, you need trusted people on the ground. Property is still very much a relationship business, that’s where the best opportunities come from

At the @LandlordInShow today at Old Billingsgate, London. Speaking on a panel at 12pm and chairing a panel at 3pm. Around 1,000 landlords & property professionals expected through the doors, should be a great day. If you’re here, come and say hello 👋📸

Buy-to-lets still work in parts of the North, cheaper prices and stronger yields.Much harder in the South now.Wherever you invest, be strong in your local area. #buytolet #UKProperty

Nearly 500 mortgage products withdrawn from the market today, blamed on the conflict in Iran. Once again, it will be those trying to get on the property ladder that will be hit the hardest. Very frustrating for buyers #Mortgages #UKproperty #IranWar‌

Back for my 2-Day Masterclass. Only 10 people around the table. I only run four of these a year. 📩 If you'd like to attend the next one DM me or email info@johnhowardproperty.com #JohnHowardProperty #propertydeveloper #propertyinvestor #ukproperty #realestate

“I’ve been to a lot of property events, but this was completely different. Small group, very open discussion, and I actually have a plan in place for my next moves.” email info@johnhowardproperty to find out more #PropertyDeveloper #PropertyInvestor