My first impression of IPIN was being struck by the courtesy and understanding of the IPIN staff. Something which I thought was reminiscent of a bygone era. IPIN were very professional in the management of my investment.

When I first read about the Secure Exit Strategy, I thought the 25% return too good to be true, but IPIN have proved me wrong, as, I invested in The Flaxby Secure Exit Strategy in October 2009 and exited in June 2010, 9 months later with a whopping 48% return.

People at IPIN are not pushy, they are friendly, patient, helpful and easy to reach during and after business hours, when it suits me best. This is what I expect from an advisor. I am planning to further expand my portfolio based on the results achieved by the IPIN team.

As we approach retirement conservative and secure investment programs are the only ones we considered. The IPIN SES program fits our investment goals perfectly and has performed as advertised. Who can argue with a 26% annualised return in the current economic environment?

There were two main aspects that attracted us to this investment; the strength of the commercial proposition itself (the product was eminently marketable) and the extensive security provided by the escrow and other associated legal arrangements.

After almost two years of working with IPIN, I am convinced this is one of the best wealth-building investment vehicles available.

Docklands is the second successful SES unit I’ve bought-into. For me, this still represents the best thing I can do with my money — not only is it secure, but the returns are guaranteed too. Another thing I really like is how the projects to which IPIN apply the SES always seem to be really sound — they’re not just good SES investments, they always have a lot going for them as traditional investments.

I invested in the Secure Exit Strategy (SES) as an addition to my existing property portfolio. I was very surprised when told that I had been exited within just over 6 months. I was extremely happy with the returns I made and decided to reinvest those returns with IPIN.

As the first of my investments with IPIN, I was keen to see an early result on one of my units even though I understood I should be prepared for the maximum 36 month term. I was delighted when I received a call to tell me that the first of my units had exited in less than 3 months.

I invested on September 21st 2009 after some searching questions. I have been kept informed of progress over the whole period and on February 25th 2010 my unit was sold. The strategy has worked extremely well for me and I elected to reinvest into another SES venture using 1,013 GBP of the return plus the original investment.

Mrs. E. Davies

IPIN member and investor

When it comes to investing, using a property investment strategy is essential to success. However, strategies depend on the investors objectives and can vary greatly. Here are our top five tried and tested strategies:

Exit the most important part of the strategy

When investing, the first thing you should do is devise an exit strategy a well thought-out plan, clearly focusing on how and when youre going to sell your investment and make a profit and whether or not you are going to buy another. Its crucial that you decide before you make your initial offer and seek professional advice on property investment. Be aware of the economy, interest rates and job situation in the area. They can all affect the total profit once you sell up. Its also worth considering what youll do if property values begin to fall or if it takes a long time to find a buyer.

This strategy is widely recommended when seeking property investment advice. It is the process of buying a property with the aim of renting it out to make capital gains as well as income returns. Typically, an investor will hold on to the property for a period of 2 to 5 years before selling. In the meantime, it can be rented as a holiday let or long-term rental in order to generate income. However, if you choose to use this strategy, a good property investment guide is to be clear about whether immediate income generation or capital appreciation is your main objective.

This short-term strategy enables fast cash and can be used to buy a property then quickly sell it on before the title is transferred into your name. The average duration for this type of investment property strategy is usually between 18 and 24 months and involves the purchase of an off-plan unit (property that either hasnt yet been built or is about to) and can lead to excellent capital appreciation. Emerging markets where prices remain low are typically the most successful.

Another strategy for investing in property is to buy an inexpensive house and make major improvements to boost its price and leave you with a decent profit when it comes to selling up in the future. This is a popular option for first-time buyers who dont have enough funds to wait for returns on the investment.

This investment property strategy entails buying a property at below market value, then selling it at market price using vendor financing but keeping the existing mortgage. This allows the investor to receive small regular payments as opposed to one lump sum settlement payout. This can be particularly beneficial to investors with little or no deposit funds/have difficulty qualifying for conventional finance. The investor makes a margin on the sale price and interest rate.