More and more people are thinking about investing in buy to let properties as an alternative to traditional pension funds. With a bit of careful planning and some help from a professional lettings agent, a rental property could be a great investment that will ensure you have a steady income in your retirement years. Continue reading →

According to Mayfair-based estate agent Savills, many families living in high-end London properties are choosing to sell up their homes and move out of the city into the countryside, with huge numbers of people opting to settle in areas such as Kent and Surrey instead. Continue reading →

When you let a property there are a whole host of things you need to take into account, such as how you will attract tenants, how you’ll gather rent and how the building will be managed. With apartment blocks or residential estates these concerns become even more challenging because there are more properties and public spaces to worry about, so the scale of the job is much higher. The best solution is to hire a block management specialist to handle everything for you. Continue reading →

The last five years in London have seen an unprecedented 25% rise in rental rates. This incredible increase has occurred across many London boroughs but has been particularly prevalent in the centre of the capital. Continue reading →

The property world is not without its risks and buying to let is right up there among the most challenging tasks facing landlords. The truth is, investing with the intention of leasing on a grand scale can result in significant wealth as long as everything is handled correctly. London is one of the best places to invest in buy to let property as housing is always in such high demand and there are so many potential tenants throughout the city. Continue reading →

Many UK citizens with a bit of cash to spare are often tempted by investing in overseas properties. However, it’s always important that you are well informed about the area you are investing in if you want to ensure that everything goes according to plan and you don’t have to lose out financially. Continue reading →

Recent announcements from Communities Secretary Eric Pickles about changes in laws preventing short term lettings in London have opened up many great opportunities for landlords. Continue reading →

A new survey carried out by property website Rightmove has revealed that properties in Cambridge sell faster than in any other part of the UK. Cambridge properties listed on the website take, on average, 27 days to be sold. This means the East Anglia town even outpaces London – the capital’s boroughs Sutton and Lewisham came in second in the survey, with an average selling time of 29 days. In the capital overall, the average time is 41 days. Continue reading →

Council leasing is a great opportunity for landlords and lets them give something back to the community. Rather than renting properties out with a letting agent or management company, you can put them into the hands of the local councils to be used as housing for homeless or vulnerable residents. Letting with the council will ensure you receive a fair guaranteed rental fee every month and means you don’t need to worry about managing or maintaining the property, as all that work will be taken care of by the experts. Continue reading →

Do you have a property or a portfolio of properties that are simply accumulating value? You could reap significant income by letting your property out to tenants, either as a way to use the property while it attains optimum value, or as a permanent arrangement. There is a great demand for housing in London, something which continues to increase, and with nearly 50% of all London residents living in rental housing, there is a clear demand that can be tapped into. Continue reading →