View From My Window
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Opportunities do not come gift wrapped. Of course, it would be nice if they did. Many believe they never come at all except to the lucky few. But I believe we can all make our own opportunities.
I grew up in a household that believed in saving for a rainy day, not spending or investing. And let’s face it, there are many rainy days in England. Life in the safe zone… Safe it may be, but there were no thrills, no excitement. I could have steadily plodded along this way for ever… safe …comfortable. A grey safe boring life.
But I learnt I had to step outside of my comfort zone and challenge myself. I saw the possibilities to change my future. I took a leap from business development for the legal sector, to property development for myself. I learnt to negotiate, buy, build, renovate, manage, develop and sell properties. My world took on its own colours, and I have chosen four of these to showcase my brand.
This year Lorraine joined the F:Entrepreneur #ialso100 2020 – A Hall of Fame of 100 female founders who were recognised for their inspiring stories, business journeys and the multi-dimensional, fast paced lives they were living to the full. To find out more click here.
About
Lorraine Thomas is a giant thinking, risk-taking visionary. She took a leap from a successful career in business development for the legal sector to property development for herself. Not a path she chose. It was a path that chose her. Today she’s on a journey where others are welcome who want to maximise bricks-and-mortar opportunities and realise the view from their window.
Over half of the investment property that Lorraine is renovating at present has a social element attached to it. She is a strong believer in helping young disadvantaged adults get on the ladder and have a decent place to live. That basic need of shelter is key to development and stepping up. Lorraine with her business partner focuses part of her business on renting solely to young people at an affordable rent to give them a start.
Lastest Blogs
eMail mistake leads to new career
I’m thrilled to share that I have been featured in The @TelegraphMagazine (link below) Through this great period of uncertainty, it’s become clear that housing for vulnerable young people is
Should you pay accommodation for an online course?
It's happening. We have been here once before when lockdown first hit back in March and the controversial debate continues. Students from up and down the country have been locked
360 Degree Me
Once upon a time I was a was a high-flying career woman working in major law firms in the City. My role straddled business development and marketing. It was fast
#EqualforEqual
Let’s all be #EachforEqual Celebrations and flag waving for International Women’s Day 2020 are already underway. This year, more than ever, I am both seeing and feeling the poignancy of
The Property market gets the green light to reopen today
Lockdown rules eased for homebuyers and sellers The Government yesterday announced new regulations that will lift the seven week freeze on property viewings and home moves. Effectively the green light. People will
PM hails ‘end of hibernation’ but what does this mean for a crippled property market?
Lorraine voices her thoughts on BBC
Bring in the Bookcase Background
Bookshelves in the Background I used to love watching Through the Keyhole. Lloyd Grossman (and now Keith Lemon) pottering around celebrity homes up and down the country after asking the same question
One in a Hundred
F : Entrepreneur celebrates the dynamic and inspirational businesses led by women in the UK. Last year they launched the #ialso100 campaign. A Hall of Fame of 100 female founders
The ultimate door opener
‘I feel very adventurous. There are so many doors to be opened and I'm not afraid to look behind them.’ Elizabeth Taylor I’m not sure whether it’s because I’m on
Part I of II: Going Once. Going Twice.
The beauty of an auction is the certainty of a hammer sale. No gazumping. No gazundering. Property auctions have a reputation for being a risky yet thrilling exercise and adrenaline
Part II of II: Going. Going. Gone.
Dress rehearsal It really is worth doing a dry run for a phantom auction to experience the process and get a feeling for the competitive frenzy. Attend one even if
Deck the Doors
One of the things I particularly love about the countdown to Christmas is seeing how all the houses on the street transform. Trees and twinkling fairy lights in the windows.
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