Case studies
AIM has helped many investors get on the right track to financial freedom. Here are a few examples of happy customers who we've helped over time:
David Silverman, Kent
“I had several friends who were constantly boasting about their property portfolios and how much money they invested over the years. I began to do some research and spent a lot of time on foot and online, but I became disheartened after wasting time and money on unsuccessful bids. I was about to give up when a friend told me about AIM Scotland – with their help I now have eight properties and a second income. I had one inspection trip to look at areas and then reserved my properties online. AIMS organised everything from the lawyer to funds and survey. I now have a whole network of contacts and can buy with confidence in my own free time knowing the investment will be well looked after.”
Jane Hadnam, London
“I have had 8 properties in London for over 10 years and more recently 6 in Glasgow. What amazed me was the prices and the yields – I could buy three flats in glasgow for the price of one of my London flats. What's more is that I could build my portfolio a lot quicker as I had no extra expenditure because the properties all came furnished and tenanted, which also meant I had no letting fees to pay either. It took me 12 years to build my London portfolio but only one year to buy six properties in Scotland. I hope to buy another six this year.”
Anthony Reynolds, Brighton
“In my profession I am extremly busy and work over 50 but sometimes 60 hours per week. I have little free time and like to spend weekends with my wife and five-year-old daughter. I wanted to do something for the future and looked at property investment as an option. After attending an initial meeting with AIMS, I took the plunge and bought my first property. It was a two-bed ex-local authority property of good quality construction in a decent area. I was a bit apprehensive at first, but two years later the property increased in value by 20%! I bought it below market value with a tenant and furniture. After initial expenses the rent covered the loan. I have since bought another three similar properties via AIM's online account, which provides accurate reports on each property's investment, as well as photos of the interior, and so on – all of which give me great peace of mind. It helps that AIMS put me in touch with good local letting agents &ndash it certainly saved me time and effort. I'm looking to buy another two or three properties in the next 12 months.”
Akshay Bhattnagar, London
“I would consider myself an experienced investor, although self-taught like most of us. I wasted a lot of time over the years and must have lost a fortune on mistake after mistake. Most of the stuff I bought was in an area close to home but prices were spiralling out of control. I bought two flats on the inspection trip at a price I could not believe. I was impressed by the quality of the build and the interior. I have since bought another three online via AIM's members area. What was refreshing to me was the accuracy and frankness of each AIMS property report. I am experienced enough to know what works and what doesn't in property and it is not necessarily the plush apartment that makes you money. Most profitable investors have mixed portfolios. I will be buying more flats through AIMS in the future.”
Angela Dunn, London
“My husband and I were unsure about investing our money given the current financial climate – property still seemed a good long term investment, but prices seemed unstable. We chose on our first property based on the AIM's report on the consistency of its rental history and local house price trends, to give us peace of mind that our investment was sound. We also chose to purchase AIM's Buy Back Guarantee, which means they will buy back the property if we are unhappy in any way. From day one we received rent as the property was tenanted and we had no other expenses such as painting or furniture. I now have seven properties with 100% occupancy and minimal other expenses. I hope to increace this to 15 over the next two years and retire from my day job, as the properties give me ongoing monthly income.”