With the current property market looking stagnant at best, making a return on your investment, whether on a home you plan to live in, a buy-to-let or a holiday let is harder than ever. You must think carefully before investing in a property — turnkey homes that come fully redecorated are popular, but you can end up paying over the odds for them and while fixer-uppers can be cheap, they can cost more in the long term with the increasing price of building work and materials. To help you decide what you should compromise on (and what you absolutely should not), we asked four property investors and developers for their top tips when it comes to choosing a property with your head, rather than your heart. It’s little surprise that many property investors cited location as the top item they look for. “A prime location consistently surpasses the benefits of renovations. If the area isn’t appealing, then no amount of financial investment or renovation will change that,” says Oliver Sanhaji, prime central, North and East London advisor at Middleton Advisors. Read more: 10 ways to make a room feel more spacious Whether it’s a property for yourself or to rent...