Monthly Archives: October 2014

Buy to let properties are more in demand than ever

Interest in buy-to-let properties in Redbridge, Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster and the rest of London continues to rise with every passing month. The growth in the number of private rentals continues, and there appears to be no shortage for a demand for space to live, especially in London. Letting your property has never been a more attractive prospect. For those landlords who do have property within the city, there is certainly no shortage of potential tenants.

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The changing face of buy-to-let

Buy to let has evolved a great deal since its inception in 1996, when specialist landlord loans became available to help investors obtain buy-to-let mortgages. 18 years later, the rental sector has grown substantially, with many more people finding the financial support they need to make a property investment with the aim of letting. Before lenders adopted a new approach buyers struggled to find the finances for rentals. The finance available was poorly suited to their needs and expensive, leaving people with very few options. It also made it incredibly difficult for buyers to build a portfolio of properties.

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Now is the perfect time to invest

When it comes to real estate investment, Lewisham and other areas of London are among the hottest areas to invest in. The global market has swollen over the past year and in London, the jump in investments is certainly being felt. In fact, in concerns to property investments, London experienced a huge 40.5% jump in interest. This significant boost in interest sees London ready, willing and able to take the top spot for global property investment from New York. London is very quickly closing the gap.

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London overtakes Hong Kong

Until recently Hong Kong was the most expensive area of the world to live in according to property prices. Properties came in at an amazing £1,950 per square foot but London has set a new world record with prices reaching the £2,000 mark for the first time in history.

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Rental properties in London are highly desired

The property market in Lambeth, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea and the rest of London is one of the strongest in the world, with interest from both home and overseas driving demand to new heights.

Rental properties are getting snapped up particularly quickly with houses now spending less time on the market before being occupied. Supply is struggling to keep up with the demand, leading to huge competition and driving monthly prices up. Rents are reported to be up by 9% year on year in comparison to 2013.

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Why should I choose guaranteed rent?

We have an in depth understanding of the pressures and worries facing landlords, which is why we aim to remove the strain of owning rental properties with our fantastic guaranteed rent service. If you are concerned about receiving your rent on time and are looking for a solution, read on to find out why this could be the right choice for you.

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The rental property market is booming

As more and more people are renting homes rather than purchasing them, there are many opportunities for property investors who want to let their investments. Over 15 per cent of all UK homes are now privately rented, and it is expected that in the next seven or eight years this will rise up to 20 per cent.

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Targeting young professional tenants

In years gone by, it was traditional that a person starting out in their career would purchase a house. These days, young people and more and more likely to rent rather than buy, as they prefer the flexibility and ease that rental properties offer them. If you are looking for a buy to let property, it may be a sensible idea to target tenants such as young professionals looking for their first home.

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A record breaking penthouse in London

The Clarges Mayfair development is set to add 34 more flats to the super-prime market in London. British Land, one of the largest developers in the UK, purchased the site in 2012 for just under £130 million. The location offers amazing views of Buckingham Palace and is within touching distance of both Hyde Park and Bond Street. The building is set to become one of the most valued addresses in London when construction is finished in 2017.

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