Property - some thoughts for people starting out

In this episode, chartered management accountant James Fairchild gives some thoughts aimed at the budding property investor. James covers the rent a room allowance of £7,500, the property allowance of £1,000 as well as some thoughts for people considering purchase of a buy to let property. James also gives some words of caution around the plethora of training courses aimed at property investors, as well as providing tips from a number of successful investors. This episode also refers to a matter around a person who was in a negative equity situation who sadly suffered a life-changing road accident. For clarity, the family have given permission for this to be included anonymously in this podcast episode. James will return to the theme of property in a future episode.