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Matthew Cullum’s complete guide to selling your own home.

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Starting a business can be an extremely daunting thought, especially when you have always worked for somebody else with a fixed yearly guaranteed salary. Matthew Cullum blog will be the first to tell you that many small businesses fail within the first 3 years of starting, which in turn puts a lot of people off. One of the many reasons why the majority of businesses end up failing is the market they enter when they launch their business, if they are entering into an overcrowded and saturated market full of competition, thus will make a business struggle while it’s in its infancy.

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Unrivaled resources for property investors, developers and landlords. Weekly blog articles, market appraisals and data provided.

Matt Cullum property blog brings together a wealth of experience to provide content, views and opinions from professionals in the industry. A rare glimpse into the minds of such experts will help immeasurably with the tasks involved in researching, purchasing and renovating or developing property.

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Matt Cullum Blog Introduction

In learning the basics of building your own house can include many different factors and whether it's a self build or a custom-built home can determine how are you set out your approach. For property builders planning a grand design or simply wanting something that they can call home many people are now starting to turn towards the idea of building the dream house. Finding the right plot can be the main factor which will affect the overall build project and the type of house it will be built. The area and location is key and determining what you will bills, the size, the house style and the overall appearance.

Matt Cullum property will seek to provides the key details but she will need to consider before embarking on the project. The first port of call is the right to build element. The government is taking many steps to make the process easier and the council also under increasing pressure to adhere to the governments wishes. The right to build is almost contentious issue at present as more and more people wish to build their own house to their own specifications and many of the larger house builders have come under increasing scrutiny regarding the quality and finish the houses. Many buyers find there is issues later on after the purchase and quality is very questionable in many circumstances depending on the builder.

Also housebuilders wish to have their own input in the design and build process and having a custom-built house is the ultimate dream for many. How many builders to use a service plot of land which has electricity, water and waste connections as well as access roads already in place. By placing yourself on the right field register you will hopefully receive opportunities but particularly in areas of high demands such as the south-east this can be a long wait. Therefore you need to be proactive and search for plots yourself on websites such as Rightmove, Zoopla and on the market. However the competition is fierce and the prices for sale continue to rise exponentially.

Other websites and online resources are useful are the self build portal, plot browser and plot finder which is very popular with builders of all types. It can also be a worthwhile endeavour to speak to your local council as they will have information regarding new plots coming up for planning permission in your area.

First time buyers find it difficult to not only finance the cost of a plot but also to get the required funding. There are more more self build mortgage is coming on the market however these are not as competitive as a traditional mortgages that you can get from the banks or mid tier funders and it's becoming increasingly less competitive in some areas. Matt Cullum property will seek to provide as much information as we can on the offers which are available to self builders in the marketplace.

Self-build project usually involve a hands-on approach where you are specifically involved yourself either as a project manager or in the design and architecture of process. With the custom build homes market the developer will design and build your house for you and you may be able to have a little bit of input in the spec and design. However the hard work is done for you but then the cost will also be increased and may not be worthwhile in the sense that you may as well buy a existing house which has just been built.

You can also look at kit homes on modular homes which are now becoming more prevalent in the areas of urbanization and busy towns. Particularly in London we've seen more more of these types of homes being built by the larger house builders, Berkeley group building in Ebbsfleet in 2018 is a prime example. Kit homes can effectively provides a prefabricated house without the hassle of designing and building a new one however the desire of money to design their own house will not be accommodated with this option. Please register to Matt Cullum property for more information on all these house types and the various options available to you as a self builder.

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There are many factors which can dictate a particular property model and from working out the income yield versus the cost implications will give you an idea of where a project is particularly viable. A rental yield from a buy to let property can be worked out through the annual rental income versus the value of the property. Anything around 5 to 10% can be a good place to start when it comes to buy to let. In terms of development margins for build projects developers will typically look at between 15 to 20% as an end profit margin was factoring in the leverage from a funder. Please register on the Matthew Cullum Property website for more information on all of these key areas of property development.

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Property partnerships are away for developers and buyers to come together to purchase properties at a higher amount than usual. The ability to partner and Leveridge your money with someone else gives you the ability to aim for higher profits and also share the risk and burden of a development. It should always be a consideration to have a prior relationship with the partner and a level of trust between you before embarking on any developments.

It is a common use process to enter into a partnership with one or two or more people to enable you to stretch to a development initially beyond your means. As with any partnership or joint-venture it should always be a first consideration to employ a good solicitor and accountant to help draft the partnership contract so that each entity knows their position and for any safeguards that need to be addressed. The partnership and joint-venture route is a well trodden path with many developers utilising this, in some cases the partner can be silent or in other cases they can be an active participant in the development.

The other beneficial point is that some partners will have different skill sets and bring different things to the table, for example a silent partner may bring the funding element or vice versa. These scenarios can be very beneficial to a developer to have a silent partner who will be providing the funding which can also be leveraged with bank funding or from a another private thunder and the industry for property can provide such opportunities regularly.

The first thing you should consider at the outset is to find a suitable development that can be achieved with the desired outcome being first and foremost in your mind. Even though you have a partner and potentially more funding than normal you should be very cautious as to not overstretch your overleveraged yourself. The market can easily turn at any point and you may be left high and dry with a development that is beyond your means and caution should always be the main factor and focus.

The Matthew Cullum property blog covers the areas of joint ventures and partnerships extensively and we have many articles resources on this part of the market. If you would like to register and receive more information on how to structure a joint-venture or to partner with other like-minded buyers and developers please feel free to register your details and we will be in touch with more information. Lastly joint ventures and partnerships are a great way to extend your abilities and to reach for higher goals in terms of your development size and we always recommend to get the best advice at the outset before embarking on these opportunities.

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The Matthew Cullum property blog will provide developers and property buyers the opportunities to get involved in the market and buy undervalued properties. The marketplace has changed dramatically over the last 5 to 10 years and particularly with Covid there are many opportunities to buy a property at dramatically reduced prices and below market value. The industry for property as clearly changed and with it comes the changes in the methods you should use to purchase and find properties.

The Matthew Cullum property blog will seek to help investors and property buyers with a couple of key elements that are required to find the best deals in the property market. This can include property development deals, buy to let deal is, Commercial and residential property deals. It should be noted that there are many websites and useful resources available and even on this site that can help in finding the best deals and you should do your best to search these sites and resources.

One of the key most useful websites that we have found is Land insight. This is a very useful website to search for property of all types including plots and residentials, And it will give you the information as to the owners and how much they paid. You can also highlight plots within a certain area and see recent or past planning applications as well as the local demand in the area for these types of property.

Another useful website is of course Rightmove and super these websites are some of the best estate agent-based websites in on the market and we suggest using your demographics to search for the deals in your area. You can also now use the new website on the market. This website is also an estate agent-based website and this will help you immeasurably in finding the right deals in your area and often has properties that are not on the other websites including Rightmove and super.

Matthew Cullum blog will also provide you with examples of the best deals whether it be by select or residential development property and commercial. Our experts continue research the market in key areas of the country to find the best property deals and we send out alerts regularly to subscribers. Finding the best property deals is often the most time-consuming element to property portfolio building and development. You really need to spend the time and care finding the best deals as well as contacting the owners and making offers frequently. For every turn off as you make you may only have a positive response from one and this means you should be continually putting out low offers in the hope that you will get a motivated seller.

This is also a key element in property portfolio building and finding motivated sellers will always help you the best profits in all areas. The seller is sufficiently motivated you can get significantly below market value prices whether it be by select all residential development property.

For more information and a free market report please register on the Matthew Cullum blog and we will get back to you with more information as to how to subscribe and make use of these resources.

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Careers as a playwright

Could you write an original script for a play or musical? If you see yourself as a future writer, take a look at our advice on careers as a playwright.

Careers as a stage manager

Stage managers oversee the practicalities that are needed to make a play happen. They ensure the rehearsal process is well ordered, communicate between teams to make sure everyone is up to date and take charge backstage during shows. Sounds like you? Find out how to get a career in stage management.

Careers as a set designer

Set designers work closely with directors to design a set that has visual impact and ties in with the director’s vision for the production. Set designers often set the overall tone for costume and lighting design too, so all these elements work together. Discover more about set design and how to get into it.

Careers as a theatre lighting designer, sound designer, lighting technician or sound technician

Theatre lighting designers and sound designers help create the world of the play to draw audience members in – their work is both artistic and technical. Lighting and sound technicians support this, doing much of the practical work needed to set up for a show. Read more about careers as a theatre lighting designer, sound designer or technician and how to get into them.

Careers as a stage crew member

Stage crew are responsible for preparing the stage for actors to perform on, making any necessary adjustments such as set changes during performances and clearing everything away once the show is over. On touring productions, this includes loading the set and any other equipment into and out of vans.

Sometimes stage crew are involved in actually constructing the set, for example using carpentry or metalwork skills; other times they just need to get it safely and securely in place on the stage. In some instances the stage crew will help set up sound and lighting equipment, under instruction from the sound and lighting teams.

Duties during the performance vary depending on the show. On a very traditional production the stage crew might fly in backcloths from above, open and close stage curtains between acts and perform set changes. More modern productions may use minimal set and have any set changes made by the cast in full view of the audience, but could have automated elements of the set or stage (such as a revolve, which turns part of the stage floor round in circles), which need operating. You’re unlikely to be let loose on complicated machinery as a junior stage crew member, but could be trained up over time.

You don’t tend to need any specific qualifications to get into a career as a stage crew member. However, a qualification such as a BTEC in carpentry could be useful. You can also take short courses with the Association of British Theatre Technicians to learn the basic skills and safety knowledge you need to work backstage. The Bronze Award takes five days to complete and covers topics such as manual handling, health and safety, basic knowledge for working with electrical systems, handling counterweights, handling ropes and working at height. And experience working on school, youth theatre or amateur shows will help.

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Look out for entry-level opportunities with local theatres or with agencies that supply stage crew members for live events – to start with you may need to work on a casual basis as and when there is work. There’s also a creative venue technician apprenticeship available, which covers a range of roles connected to stage crew and sound and lighting duties.

Careers as a fight director, aka fight choreographer

Fight directors, also known as fight choreographers, work with actors and directors to create and teach the stage combat sequences you see on stage. This can involve unarmed combat (eg kicks and punches) or armed combat (eg sword fighting). The aim is to create dramatic, realistic-looking violence while making sure the cast stay safe. Fight directors often work freelance (that is, they are employed by different theatre companies on different plays) and often teach stage combat too – for example to acting students or on courses for amateur or professional actors.

The first step towards becoming a fight director is to train and take qualifications to an advanced level with an organisation such as the British Association of Dramatic Combat, the British Association of Stage and Screen Combat or the Academy of Performance Combat. Alternatively, you could take East 15 drama school’s degree in acting and stage combat. There’s then a couple of further stages of training and assessment to go through to get onto the register of fight directors approved by Equity (the theatre union).

Fight directors need a good understanding of theatre and storytelling so that their fights work in context and don’t just look like people randomly attacking each other. You’ll probably find that studying drama or acting at school, college or university will help you. Acting degrees will typically include some stage combat, and might lead to qualifications with the above organisations, though check the details and the level of qualification carefully. Some drama degrees also include an element of stage combat, though it’s less common.

Front-of-house theatre careers

Front-of-house staff look after audience members when they visit the theatre or get in touch by phone. Front of house covers box office staff (who sell tickets), ushers (who check tickets, direct people to their seats and sell programmes and ice creams), bar staff, cloakroom attendants and anyone else who interacts with the audience – for example, customer-facing staff in a shop or café if the theatre is big enough to have these. Often front-of-house jobs are part time rather than full time.

To get a front-of-house job in a theatre, it helps to have had a similar job elsewhere, for example serving customers in a pub, restaurant, shop, hotel or visitor attraction. It’s also good to have had some involvement in theatre or drama to show you are interested. Some theatres now fill quite a few of their front-of-house roles with volunteers – at these organisations, you may find it easier to get paid work if you volunteer first.

Working front of house can be a useful first job in theatre if you want a career in an off-stage, business-focused role.

Careers as a theatre marketing assistant, marketing officer or marketing manager

Theatres need to attract audiences and it’s the marketing department’s job to do so. They need to decide who to target (which might differ from one show to another), decide how best to get their attention, put plans in action and then assess their success. Activities can include:

communicating with the creative team to decide what to say about a show

liaising with the media and organising press nights (some of this activity may be carried out by a colleague in PR or a PR agency)

writing content for publicity materials and programmes

updating the theatre’s website

promoting shows and the theatre itself via social media

writing and sending emails, such as weekly newsletters, to potential audience members on the theatre’s database

liaising with graphic designers and printers about printed materials (eg posters, brochures, flyers and programmes)

organising promotions such as discounts and making sure the box office staff are aware of these.

Your first marketing job in a theatre is likely to be as a marketing assistant. You’ll need some relevant experience to get this job, so you could:

get a marketing job outside the theatre worldbefore applying (beware – you’re likely to earn less in a theatre)

get an office admin job that will help you develop useful skills such as using databases

find a marketing internship in a theatre

participate in extracurricular activities that will help you develop relevant skills, such as writing and proofreading (for example working on a student newspaper or community magazine), and your knowledge of theatre (for example getting involved with a student or amateur theatre group).

Sometimes theatres like their marketing assistants to have a degree, but not always. If you want to study a relevant subject you could consider English, business studies, marketing or anything related to theatre, though it’s not essential to do so.

Careers as a dramatherapist

Dramatherapists don’t tend to work in theatres, but their work is closely connected. They use drama as a way to help people explore and understand their feelings and behaviours, and find ways to bring about improvements in their lives. For example, they can work with people who are facing mental or physical health problems or behavioural issues, or who have autism, dementia or a learning difficulty. Dramatherapists can work in settings such as the NHS, schools, prisons, young offenders’ institutions and charities.

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Matthew Cullum About Us

The economy is the biggest and most fundamental system in any government, without it, society wouldn’t be able to advance or progress. Infrastructure, transport, retail and goods services, these are just some of the most important sectors we all have come to rely on within our society. Every business big or small within society all contribute to the working order of the economy, money paid through services being transferred between consumer and business all get pumped back into the economy through the taxing system.

Through our collective taxes, the government is then in charge of using that capital to spend in areas within society that make our lives easier. Healthcare is one of the major elements consistently relied upon, without our taxes, our universal healthcare system which people rely upon on a daily basis, would crumble. Small business in a society are the backbone of any economy, through consistent daily trade, the economy remains a well-oiled machine. Technology now plays a huge part when it comes to the day to day running of any business, whether it be a tradesman or an office worker, we as a society have become totally dependent on technology, it makes our lives easier and simpler in everyday life.

Without a well-functioning economy, the quality of life that so many of us have come to expect would be heavily effected, leading to a much lower standard of living. The school system in our society ensures that each and every child and young adult are educated to a high standard, in order to give them the best chance of acquiring the best job possible. We are always conditioned and prepared to work, thus funding the economy. Matthew Cullum states that recent impact of Covid-19 has had a huge impact on the current state of the economy in the UK, the chancellor has recently announced that the UK is entering its worst recession ever recorded in the UK. However, there is hope, the property market has seen a surge, a surge that was unexpected and wrongly predicted by experts, which has given investors and developers a massive boost of confidence.

Matthew Cullum expands on this by mentioning the recent injection of funds coming from overseas investors, to the tune of billions of pounds, This has single handedly driven the property sector further forward than first predicted. At this present time, there are a lot of concerned people within the UK who are worried due to the uncertain climate surrounding jobs and employment.

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Should theatre be a place of learning, entertainment or just for an artist’s sake? What is the purpose of theatre? Yes, it’s a loaded question, and yes, perhaps it should remain rhetorical. In an earlier article for Noises Off Dan Hutton suggested that student theatre should be a place to challenge and experiment without the restrictions and pressures of the industry. Hutton used director Marianne Elliot’s brilliant quote that theatre should not be “run-of-the-mill”. This should be seen as a provocation to student directors. Buck up and be “something… remotely different”.

This provocation, however, has clearly been waylaid in reaching the ears ofThe Twelve Dancing Princesses’ co-director Cassey Elizabeth North. During the discussion of her show yesterday she deflected the questions of potential feminist interpretations by declaring “theatre doesn’t always have to be about having something to say”. The reaction from those present said it all. Later, North explained the process of making the piece stating “if something didn’t work, we made it work”. If, as I have understood it, North’s idea of theatre-making is to direct with force, bending the work until it yields to her and co-director Joshua Patel, then we really are in a sorry state of affairs.

Theatre has to have a purpose, it can not just be for theatre’s sake, otherwise we’ll be creating self-indulgent, ignorant and dull work time after time. Theatre, whether we intended it or not, will always have something to say because the maker has chosen to use the medium to showcase their work. Theatre by definition is for an audience, the purpose is to co-exist in a space shared between maker and audience. There has to be intention that will lead to purpose. If you’re making theatre that doesn’t work, as North suggested, then it simply does not work, and you shouldn’t attempt to force it into a place it does not belong. This brings up the question of who you are making the piece for, yourself or the audience? If it doesn’t work, then surely you have a responsibility to your audience to accept that it is not working. Not to “make it work” against all odds.

If you’re making work without the audience in mind then what’s the point? Theatre-makers, directors or actors, have a responsibility to their audience. Everything, every-little-thing matters. So you might think that your theatre is made with nothing to say, and you might make your piece work regardless of whether it actually succeeds, but then we, as your audience, will respond silently. Why? Because you won’t have an audience to perform to because you forgot to make theatre for the audience in the first place. Theatre can not exist without an audience. (Do I really need to quote Peter Brook?)

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The Matthew Cullum marketing blog will provide information regarding joint ventures and property opportunities. The marketplace has some very good opportunities for developers and portfolio owners as well as buy to let investors and there are significant returns available should you choose to go down this route. The joint-venture option is always a good option to choose because it allows you to partner with other property owners and investors and pool your money together with the ability to leveraged your funds with funders and banks.

Joint ventures are also a good option because each party has security over the property is that they buy along with the potential to increase their portfolio holdings together. The best investors in the marketplace choose to invest joint ventures due to the significant opportunities that they yield.

It's always important to choose a good solicitor to draft contracts and to structure the whole deal for every party to make it fair and also transparent. Solicitors can be of all shapes and sizes but it's always worth choosing one that has it has experience with joint ventures and property transactions from start to finish. There are many good our solicitors with experience in the market place that can help with all areas of the transaction. Matthew Cullum is marketing blog will provide information to joint-venture partners of all shapes and sizes to help with the process from start to finish including buying the properties, refurbishing the properties, structuring the partnerships, guiding through the legal process and eventually selling the properties hopefully for a profit.

Joint-venture properties can be bought in various ways we always suggest to consider using funding for up to 60% of the transaction as it means that you can get a lower rate of funding without having to put in a large amount of money to purchase the property. In today's times there are many good options and attractive interest rates from banks and mid-tier funders as well as Challenger banks. Choosing a good funder is paramount to building a successful joint-venture partnership as the thunder is effectively on your side and everyone is in the same boat together. Every party to the transaction wants to make a profit and if they can work together and pool their resources this can be achieved highly effectively.

Matthew Cullum is marketing blog will also help JV partners with advice on which types of properties are able to yield to the type of profit that is desired by all parties. We suggest looking not only at websites such as Rightmove and super but also searching off market. There are plenty of websites and apps that I can help you to find plots and properties whilst enabling you to find details such as ownership and details regarding the property from the land registry. Or you can go to the land registry directly and pool this information yourself if you wish.

Off market property developments is always a good way to go as you can get properties which are not being marketed by estate agents and not being necessarily chased by other developers. Very good bargains can be attained and plots with significant development potential can be found using these websites and also the land registry and we encourage investors and property buyers to use these techniques. It's always paramount to spend time searching for the best deals as often on websites such as Rightmove plots and properties are not necessarily the best deals to be found and do not necessarily have the most profit. We would suggest 70 to 80% of your time should be used in searching for property deals.

Lastly one of the most important points of forming and utilising a joint-venture partnership is to design a effective and profitable exit strategy. The use of estate agents and other advisors are always a good idea to help you to sell your property is at the best price and to find the right buyer. It is also good idea to look into schemes such as the help to buy scheme and other relevant schemes from the government which can help you to sell properties to people whilst utilising the various benefits available. We always suggest also to have your own marketing strategy and even the website for your development to help to market and promote your brand to potential buyers which will give them comfort in the sense that they will know they will be buying from a legitimate and quality developer and builder, register for Matthew Cullum blog for more.

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The marketing industry has many facets that should be considered including types of marketing such as TV, radio, online, digital and many more. There are many different ways of marketing and doing the plans on which I needed to attract clients to your business. The industry is certainly changing with more people going down the online digital route, which can be attributed to the rise in social media and websites such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and more.

To not have a social media presence in today's day and age is very shortsighted, and the Matthew Cullum marketing blog always encourages clients to explore this avenue. There are many benefits to having a social media presence which can include the increasing awareness in your brand and business. It's many benefits can include also the ability to communicate with your audience on a daily, weekly, monthly basis. Having a Facebook page particularly can be instrumental in attracting Referral business which is generally considered to be the best type of marketing available. The reinforcement of your brand through referrals is paramount to increasing your audience.

There are many different ways to increase your brand awareness through social media and having multiple different websites and pages on social media sites can dramatically increase the business you can attain. Websites such as Instagram allow you to post pictures and videos relating to your brand and company on a regular basis. These will be seen by your audience and shared with the potential to go far and to be seen by hundreds if not thousands of new clients or consumers.

Websites also such as Pinterest can allow you to pin your pictures and post it to your page allowing people to see them and share to people they know to increase your social media reach. It's also essential to have a presence on websites such as Tumblr, MySpace, Bebo, many other websites with such services. The Matthew Cullum marketing blog is and essential resource for marketing professionals and we encourage you to register so that we can keep you abreast of changes in the social media area as there are many more sites coming out that can help you to increase your brand.

Marketing industry is constantly changing and it should be noted that there is a significant increase in the use of viral marketing. Videos that can be shared with in the comedy area can be instrumental in entertaining and being shared by audience. There have been many instances of large corporations producing funny videos that I've got shared thousands if not millions of times across the world and I've been an instrumental way of increasing sales and customer bases. It's definitely an area that we feel should be considered by all companies in all industries and all areas.

The changing area of marketing is something that should be kept on top of in all areas and we always recommend to have a marketing manager a professional in your company no matter the size. As well as having resources such as this website to help and assist you to explore new avenues of marketing that can be utilised to great effect. The Matthew Cullum marketing blog will always seek to keep abreast of these new areas and help our clients to explore these avenues and opportunities. Please feel free to register at any point for more information and we will be delighted to assist you.

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