John Howard

Property investor & developer with four decades of experience.

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Big progress at The Mill on Ipswich Waterfront! 🏗️
My advice for any development, big or small? Don't look at the whole mountain. Tackle it one phase at a time. ⛰️
And after climbing 23 storeys, the views from the top certainly didn't disappoint!

#PropertyDevelopment

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Mabel and I are spending a few days walking in the lake district 🐕🥾
This has got to be the best view from a window i've ever seen
#LakeDistrict #UkProperty

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Northern Ireland has seen house prices rise 7.4% over the past year, according to Lloyds Bank, outperforming the rest of the UK
🏡 Do you prefer investing close to home where you know the market?
📈 Or would you travel further for potentially better returns?

#PropertyInvestment

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Taylor Wimpey is pulling back from building in London, and just 2,500 homes were started in the last three months, against a target of 80,000 a year.
But could this actually be an opportunity for some property developers and investors? 👀

#LondonProperty #PropertyDevelopment

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Do high interest rates really matter in property development?
Richie Clapson and I discuss development finance, cash flow and why keeping your money moving is vital.
🎥 Watch on YouTube! https://t.co/DzZATSW91T

#PropertyDevelopment #PropertyInvesting #DevelopmentFinance

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Do high interest rates really matter in property development?
Richie Clapson and I discuss development finance, cash flow and why keeping your money moving is vital.
🎥 Watch on YouTube! https://t.co/DzZATSVBcl

#PropertyDevelopment #PropertyInvesting #DevelopmentFinance

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Today I’m meeting a developer who needs some additional funding to secure planning permission.
Got a development opportunity but struggling with planning costs? We may be able to help!

Get in touch, [email protected]

#PropertyDevelopment #PropertyInvestor

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Some good news for small property developers & investors! 🏗️
From 31 October, changes to the planning system will see more applications decided under delegated power
Could this be a game changer for developers?
Full video on YouTube now https://t.co/GnTw7NpiCm

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Tomorrow I’m back at The Property Developer Show, this time in Leeds! 🏗️
I’ll be talking about, 10 Ways To Structure Property Deals In A Challenging Market
📍 Leeds
🕑 Stage 1 | 2pm

#propertydeveloper #propertyinvestor #leeds

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New EDMO reforms could give councils the power to take over management and bring empty homes back into use, after being empty for only 6 months
🔗 I explain how EDMOs work and what these changes could mean for property owners in my latest video - https://t.co/v8jYQBHTeT

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Great to see IRO Sushi getting ready to open at the Great White Horse in Ipswich 🍣

They’ve invested in the space, we’ve supported them through the fit-out, and it’s another positive addition to the town.
#Ipswich #PropertyInvestor #PropertyDeveloper

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The October newsletter is on its way 📩
This month:
🏠 The Government’s new first-time buyer scheme
🏗️ An update from our Langham development
🤝 What makes you investable – and what I look for before backing a deal
Not subscribed yet? Join here 👇
https://t.co/X8DhTFExMJ

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A 2.5% deposit to buy your first home? 🏡
The new Your First Home scheme could offer first-time buyers a 20% government equity loan, interest-free for the first five years.
🎥 I break down what we know so far in my latest YouTube video https://t.co/1s1LAgnqH3

#FirstTimeBuyer

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Have you caught up on last week’s Property Unfiltered?
https://t.co/sEDCMTkBj3
This Friday, we’re talking expensive mistakes: overpaying, build costs, due diligence and knowing when to walk away.
New episode Friday, 12pm 👀

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🎥 The latest episode of Clapson & Howard Property Unfiltered is now available to watch!
This week, Ritchie and I are talking about what happens when you start scaling a property development business.
🔗 The full episode is now available on YouTube- https://t.co/sEDCMTkBj3

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How do you successfully work with property investors?
My advice: start small, don’t ask for too much too soon, build their confidence and always under-promise and over-deliver.
🎥 More in my latest YouTube video - https://t.co/zHhPNjWD3j

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Missed last week’s Property Unfiltered? We looked at contractors, choosing the right one, managing them and avoiding costly mistakes.
Catch up https://t.co/z9TetzTlEH
This Friday, we’re talking about growing your property development business, from your first deal to your 10th

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Who would have thought it… Oldham! 📈
Capital growth is up around 10% in some areas, outperforming much of the UK.
every town and city has good areas and bad areas, and you can’t assume without really knowing the area.
Now, onto Day 2 of my Masterclass! 👏

#PropertyInvesting

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Property prices are up, according to Rightmove
Their latest figures suggest prices have risen since the start of September. Not much data to go on, but we’ll take some good news
Busy week ahead too, Two-Day Masterclass, then Hard Hat & Heels in Solihull on Wednesday
#ukproperty

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🎙️ New Property Unfiltered is OUT NOW!
What happens when your contractor falls behind, runs out of cash or threatens to walk off site?
This week, Ritchie Clapson and I tackle one of the biggest stresses in property development.
📺 Watch now on YouTube - https://t.co/z9TetzTlEH