5 free tools to transform property hunting

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Chubby Wallet
March 14, 2025

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This is Chubby Wallet. The newsletter hooking you up with free tech tools to help you make the right moves in property.

Here's what we’ve got for you today..

  • ✍ 5 free tech tools in 2025

  • ✍ How a former taxman built (and lost) a Real Estate Empire

5 free property tools

  • See Full Price History Instantly – Track every price change on Rightmove, including percentage drops and exact dates.

  • Spot Motivated Sellers – Identify properties with multiple price reductions, giving you stronger negotiation power.

  • Monitor Listing Changes – Detect when sellers update descriptions, signalling urgency for a quick sale.

  • Instant Investment Suitability Check – Uses a simple traffic light system to show whether a property is within your budget.

  • Custom Financial Analysis – Enter your deposit, mortgage rate, and salary to see affordability at a glance.

  • Ditch the Spreadsheets – No need for manual calculations; insights appear directly on Rightmove and Zoopla listings.

  • Effortless Buy-to-Let Analysis – Automatically calculates gross rental yield, ROI, and local rental trends.

  • Compare Properties in Seconds – View key investment data alongside listings without switching tabs.

  • Data-Driven Decision Making – Instantly gauge rental demand and potential profitability for each property.

  • Quickly Assess Property Value – Get insights like price per square foot and historical price trends.

  • Save Time on Research – Essential property data is displayed directly on listings—no need to visit multiple sites.

  • Flexible Access Options – Free version provides key insights, while the paid upgrade offers deeper market comparisons.

  • Comprehensive Local Insights – Access crime rates, energy efficiency ratings, demographics, and planning data.

  • Compare Similar Sales Easily – Instantly view recent sales prices for comparable properties in the same area.

  • Limited Free Searches – Free users get five searches per month, with an option to upgrade for unlimited access.

Tycoon time

Derek Quinlan, a former tax inspector turned real estate tycoon, built a multi-billion euro property empire by strategically leveraging high-net-worth capital.

Through his firm, Quinlan Private, he executed landmark deals, acquiring prestigious assets like The Savoy Group, Wentworth Golf Club, and Knightsbridge Estate. 

His aggressive expansion into European and U.S. markets saw him orchestrate high-profile acquisitions, including 25 Canada Square and the Madrid headquarters of Banco Santander.

However, the 2008 financial crisis exposed his heavy reliance on debt, leading to liquidity issues and the loss of key assets.

Despite setbacks, Quinlan's ability to identify prime investments and structure complex deals remains a case study in high-stakes real estate investing.

THAT’S A WRAP

That's it for this week folks. Each week we’ll cover strategies, updates and insights to help you succeed in real estate. We love this stuff! 

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