In most cases, yes.
But locating tenants, paying agencies, repairing tenant-related dilapidation etc all adds up. It is far easier, in certain locations, to leave the property pristine and empty, allowing buyers to visit at any time without tenant interference. Which of course allows for a far quicker sale, without the hassle of waiting for tenancies to expire.

In the very short term, an empty property costs far less to run than a tenanted one. And in certain postcodes, the appreciation has provided a far simpler and more immediate source of income.

However, down in Abbey Wood, where I've picked up sitting tenants in two terraced houses, I hope they (or any future tenants) continue to keep those properties rented until crossrail completes in 2018. Renting is great for that part of the world, suicide in NW3.
( Albert Marshmallow is a completely irredeemable cunt, Fri 9 May 2014, 12:58, 2 replies)

so very very thick

( Dr. Shambolic je suis charlie, Fri 9 May 2014, 12:59, closed)

Hello? Hello?
Where's my fucking pizza?
( Albert Marshmallow is a completely irredeemable cunt, Fri 9 May 2014, 13:08, closed)

appreciation in an illiquid investment is not income

(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Fri 9 May 2014, 12:59, closed)

Of course.
So sell it and it becomes liquid. I've bought and sold within eight months and seen appreciation of over 15%. Why did I sell? The offer was too good to turn down and I needed capital.
( Albert Marshmallow is a completely irredeemable cunt, Fri 9 May 2014, 13:02, closed)

thicker than boiled mince set in blancmange

( Dr. Shambolic je suis charlie, Fri 9 May 2014, 13:30, closed)

What's it like owning a pizza oven?

Do you flyer the local area under-cutting Dominoes? How long does it take to get the temperature right? Do you make your own dough? What, in your opinion is the best combination of toppings?

I'll happily advise you on maintaining and growing a property portfolio - but it would be decent of you to give me the heads up on how best to own and operate a pizza oven in return.

I'm genuinely intrigued. Do you have to wear a silly hat and apron when operating it? Is it safe to operate if children are present? How hot does it actually get?

Pizzas are great maybe once a month, do you find yourself eating far more pizzas to justify the investment? How big an area does it take up? Is yours wood-fired, or are there other fuels that can be used? How many pizzas can you cook at once? What's the biggest pizza you've ever made? Any pizza-related disasters you can tell us about?
( Albert Marshmallow is a completely irredeemable cunt, Fri 9 May 2014, 13:44, closed)

calm down, povvo

( Dr. Shambolic je suis charlie, Fri 9 May 2014, 13:52, closed)

I know!
I'm almost as excited as you are about my property portfolio!
( Albert Marshmallow is a completely irredeemable cunt, Fri 9 May 2014, 13:55, closed)