When taking decisions about where and when to buy, many successful property investors follow the same steps that a property buyer’s agent would. One key factor is not to look at an investment property with emotion. While you do want to make sure it’s an attractive property for tenants, remember it’s not you who will.

Co-ownership is an option to consider if you can’t afford to buy a property outright on your own. It involves two or more people combining finances to pay the deposit and mortgage and it is becoming increasingly popular with the younger generation. Some people use co-ownership as an option for purchasing an investment property while.