Do you have a property developer or investor in the family? Perhaps you are a property enthusiast yourself and are wondering what to put on your Wish List.. Clearly a new bathroom suite is going to cause Great Aunt Mildred a wrapping dilemma, so here are some property related Christmas gift ideas that will fit under the Christmas tree.
1. A signed copy of my book ?Teach Yourself: Making Money From Property' - Learn all the tricks of the property trade with my guide to property investing, renovating and developing. This is a practical and inspirational guide that could be an invaluable companion to any property entrepreneur. Visit the Store and you'll get a signed copy for just £9.99 plus £2.49 postage and packaging.
2. Property Development Software - There are lots of specialist software packages and tools available to help property developers and investors with tasks such as; calculating cashflow, rental yields and how much you should pay for property as well as project planning and rental management.
3. Themed Cuff Links - for those ?off site' days when your property developer can wear a dress shirt. There are some really interesting cuff links available if you search online. I found ?For Sale and Sold' signs ones, Hammer and Drill ones and even, my favourite, an auction gavel set! Check out www.hotcufflinks.co.uk
4. Property Education - get expert knowledge, guidance and mentoring from successful property investors who have been there, done that and bought the proverbial T-shirt. If you really want to help your loved one get a head start in the world of property investing, then pay for them to get some solid education on a weekend training course such as my Making Money From Property training programme. For details, check out the Learn with Martin area.
5. Power Tools - Needless to say for those property investors who are hands on developers, the latest power tools and gadgets are bound to turn them on. Cordless tools are a ?must' if your loved one is into property renovation. Visit http://www.blackanddecker.co.uk/powertools/newproducts/ for some ideas.
6. Vouchers - Not maybe the most exciting thing to unwrap, but nowadays there are so many different retailers offering gift vouchers or cards, buying vouchers is no longer a ?cop out'. Whereas vouchers used to mean books or music, you could now buy the property enthusiast in your life anything from house plants and accessories for dressing up a property for sale or rent to landlord insurance.
7. Magazine Subscription - buying an annual subscription to a property related publication means that your property person can get regular inspiration and information about their most loved subject - property. You could choose from a wide variety of monthly or quarterly publications on topics such as interior design, being a landlord, self build, renovation or even more specific subjects such as kitchens and bathrooms.
8. Customised Workwear - Show you care by giving your property developer friend some groovy workwear - perhaps safety gloves, glasses or boots or all in one suits for those on-site days. If your property developer has a company name, then it doesn't cost much to have t-shirts, sweatshirts, fleeces or caps customised with and embroidered logo or name. This is also a great way for your friend to advertise they're business.
9. Digital camera and / or photo album - Any property renovator worth their salts will keep a photographic record of the various projects they have taken on - not just for sentimental reasons but also these ?before' and ?after' photos can help with work estimates, insurance and advertising the property for sale or rent. They also make up a useful record of a property portfolio.
10. Monopoly Board Game - for the real armchair property tycoon. This firm family favourite has now been around for over 70 years and is still one of the UK's most popular board games . Approximately 750 million people have played the game, making it "the most played (commercial) board in the World. Already got the conventional version? Then what about ?My Monopoly'! For about £80 you can have your own customised version allowing you to build a property empire on spaces named by you, for you. Not sure what street names your loved one would want to choose, then you can give them a voucher. Go to www.mymonopoly.com
