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Find your perfect property investment
Tech Boffi n shares his Financial Secrets
We caught up with one of our new clients, Neil Dickins, to show him around his new property. Within three weeks of the house purchase we did all external work identifi ed by the survey as needing attention and internal beautifi cation to bring it up to spec before the fi rst guests arrived.
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Tell us a little about yourself Neil?
“I fell in love with theatre whilst at McMaster Uni in Canada, and was told I must go to London. I duly came to study Shakespeare but became ensnared in the thorns of an English rose (the red of Lancashire version) and never left.”
What do you do?
“I founded Intellectual Capital Resources (IC Resources) 22 years ago to focus on ‘deep tech’ recruitment (all the tech that’s in your phone, or a satellite, or an electric car….ie everything except IT).”
What were you hoping to achieve when making an investment with By To Let Hunter?
“I make very high risk, seed stage investments in tech companies, and wanted an investment to balance my portfolio. Like all assets, property values fl uctuate but the likely downside compared to stocks (or early stage companies!!) is lower.”
Why did you choose BTLH?
“For me the most critical word in seeking success is ‘niche’. I loved the niche, under-represented ‘mid-term let’ idea and believe that BTLH has the focus and attention to make this successful. The other reason, of course, is that the ROI makes sense.”
What has your experience been working with BTLH?
“Excellent from the outset. I’m 100% confi dent that the outstanding service levels will continue.”
Any advice to someone else who might fi nd themselves in your situation?
“Call me to invest in some crazy risky early stage tech companies. Eschew sensible investments like BTLH!”
So… if you fi nd yourself looking for an investment all piquant with crazy risk and excitement, contact Neil Dickins direct. But if like Neil, you’d like to make a sensible investment, then get in touch with BTLH and see if we can fi nd you a little gem like his. Neil’s parting words to us were: “I might start thinking about my next project with you guys…” You heard it here fi rst! n
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