41% of Brits NEVER intend to buy a property!

posted: May 9th, 2012

A staggering 41% (8 million people) claim that they never intend to buy a property. Platinum Portfolio Builder explores why… At present, millions of people are locked out of the property market due to lack of deposit funds or ability to get a mortgage. Recent statistics from MoneySupermarket.com suggest that… Read more…

Never stop learning

posted: April 2nd, 2012

The importance of learning along the way when investing should not be underestimated. One of the best, and therefore most popular ways of picking up the best strategies and ethos’ of successful property investors, is Industry Events, in particular, Seminars. You can learn: Reliable and valuable information on property investments… Read more…

A ‘Buyer’ or ‘Investor’ Market?

posted: March 29th, 2012

Platinum Portfolio Builder looks into why 60% of landlords are planning to buy more properties in the next 6 months… read on for more details >> It may come as no surprise to hear that Landlords all over the country are optimistic in the current buy-to-let market. Those polled in… Read more…

Look long term for an investment safe haven

posted: September 20th, 2011

The current market is a volatile terrain and identifying viable investment opportunities is arduous. However, according to Nick Carlile, Founding Partner of Platinum Portfolio Builder, bricks and mortar, unlike other investment options, not only offers an appreciating asset, but is currently providing returns above and beyond a 5% return.  Few… Read more…

Investors leaving it late to diversify from inadequate pension provisions

posted: June 29th, 2011

Platinum Portfolio Builder say that despite growing concern over pension prospects, a massive 67% of those who have opted to invest in property with them are aged between 45-55, suggesting that those looking to diversify into property as an alternative or supplement to traditional pension provisions and poor returns from… Read more…