Simon dives into real estate investment strategies and the mindset shifts required for success as outlined in his book, Property Magic. He shares critical insights into identifying and avoiding six common property scams, ranging from misleading off-plan developments to the risks associated with rogue builders and unregulated deal sourcers.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

BEST MOMENTS

"The value is what someone's prepared to pay for it... you’re not really getting a discount."

"You always need to sense check anytime someone gives you a deal, do your own due diligence."

"Do not give builders large upfront deposits... pay someone on a weekly basis based on the work that’s actually been done."

"Invest with knowledge, invest with skill."

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Simon Zutshi, experienced investor, successful entrepreneur and best-selling author, is widely recognised as one of the top wealth creation strategists in the UK. Having started to invest in property in 1995 and went on to become financially independent by the age of 32.

Passionate about sharing his experience, Simon founded the property investor’s network (pin) in 2003 ⁠www.pinmeeting.co.uk⁠   pin has since grown to become the largest property networking organisation in the UK, with monthly meetings in 50 cities, designed specifically to provide a supportive, educational and inspirational environment for people like you to network with and learn from other successful investors.

Since 2003, Simon has taught thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners how to successfully invest in a tax-efficient way.  How to create additional streams of income, give them more time to do the things they want to do and build their long-term wealth.

Simon’s book “Property Magic” which is now in its sixth edition, became an instant hit when first released in 2008 and remains an Amazon No 1 best-selling property book.

Simon launched his latest business, ⁠www.CrowdProperty.com⁠, in 2014, which is an FCA Regulated peer to peer lending platform to facilitate loans between private individuals and property professionals.

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