How to make money from re-publishing a book - Rated 
It's interesting that the book's title was changed for the 2009 edition from "How to Make a Million..." to "How to Make Money..." I'm not sure whether this means that the author thinks that a million is too optimistic or too modest in the current climate.
I have several problems with this book:
1. It's really unhelpful that the purpose of the book is only clearly spelled out on page 164: this book is about becoming a property developer, not a landlord. It would have been helpful if people knew this before actually buying it, since this is not at all obvious.
2. Mr. McCausland rightly says that finding the right deal at the right price when you buy is what makes you most of the money. Unfortunately, other than "find the worst house in the best street" I did not find any useful tips as to how to do this. Which is disappointing given that this is the most important part of the business.
3. I find it amusing when property enthusiasts try to convince you that what happens in the wider market doesn't matter, all depends on how well you execute your particular deals. On a different page Mr. McCausland does admit, "I've had a really tough year", but he gives no further details what that means. This is curious, given that there are plenty of personal examples throughout the book, but not from the past year, which would be most relevant and most useful for prospective investors today. But this is understandable: the book (together with the initial assertion that the wider market doesn't matter) was initially written before the current crisis, so why spoil it with some unhelpful examples. What if it doesn't sell then?
I would have not given it even two stars, but I have to accept that I did learn some useful information from it. There is just not enough of it to justify buying this book.
Now is the time... - Rated 
There's an old saying: always buy when there's there's blood on the streets. The theory is that if you go into an area after there's been a war or a disaster, you can pick up huge bargains. Anyone who invested in Croatia in the mid 90s will vouch for how effective this tactic csn be. So this book by Gary McCausland is a timely reminder that there is still plenty of opportunity to make money from the UK property market. The rapid decline in prices will lead to nervousness and panic selling, or at least to the presence of many juicy bargains for the astute investor with the skill to pick and choose the right flats/houses/land. This book gives a pretty comprehensive run down of the skills you'll need to do well, and - more importantly - the expensive mistakes to avoid. I recommend it.
An Essential No Nonsense Guide - highly recommended! - Rated
I picked this book up at the airport and was drawn in immediately. Really down to earth and inspirational. Even with the present day 'credit crunch' Gary has packed it full of practical no nonsense steps to get up the property ladder. Excellent!
At last, a useful book telling you how to really do it... - Rated
An honest account of how to make money out of property. Using his own personal exerience - the good times and bad, Gary shares the secrets to success in property whatever the econmic climate. I would recommend this book to any would-be inspired property developer.
How to Make a Million From Property - Rated
Not a bad read but you will only get a very basic understanding of property most of it is just common sense stuff but then you are not going to get chapter and verse for the price of a paperback .
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