Kensington is an incredibly sought after area of London. Hosting a variety of attractions including the Natural History Museum, Kensington Palace, the Imperial College and the Royal Albert Hall, amongst others, it is an attractive area to settle in. Any landlord with property in this area can certainly make good money from prospective tenants. In order to maximise your profit and minimise your risk, however, it is worth turning to Finefair to provide you with a scheme for guaranteed rent. Continue reading →

An increasing number of people are turning to buy-to-let properties as an alternative, or sometimes even a complement, to their pension fund investments. In May of 2014, it was established that over £1,200 billion has been invested into properties bought with the intent of leasing, and this number is fast approaching the value of the entire workforce’s pension savings. It’s easy to see why it’s becoming a popular choice for pensioners to have some extra income. Continue reading →

Entering the world of investment properties n Haringey and other areas of London is an exciting and potentially very lucrative endeavour. Many investors have their own visions along with firmly established goals and aspirations. Some investors may not have quite decided which direction they wish to go in. Whatever your aims are, we can assist you in realising your ambitions as a property investor. Expansion is typically the plan for many investors and our portfolio services are in place to help you build a prolific property portfolio. Ten years of working with investors has taught us everything we need to know about the market and the industry. Our insight and experience enables us to clearly comprehend every complexity and aspect of the property world. Continue reading →

If you follow the news in general, it will not have escaped your attention that “buy to let properties” have become a frequently reported and commented on concept. There is at the moment a significant increase in the number of people seeking investment properties to let out. Many do this as a means of securing their future pension funding, or to supplement their current income. As traditionally UK residents have preferred to rent their homes rather than buy – the percentage of the population living in rented homes has seldom dipped below 65% over the last century – there is a large and lucrative market for buy to let properties. If you want to make sure you get the best property deal for buy to let, you need the help of professional property managers. At Finefair we are proud to be regarded as the leading team for property and estate management in Hammersmith and Fulham and the rest of London, with our trusted name and good reputation allowing us to assist people with their property investments. Continue reading →

When purchasing a home most people will require a mortgage to help them get the finances they need. Finding the right one can be difficult, with understanding your needs, finding the right provider and making sense of the repayments and interest you will owe all adding up to a lot of confusion. Getting professional guidance is always a good idea and you can consult a broker if you want help searching the market for a good deal. Continue reading →

When buying or selling a property there are a number of costs you need to take into account to ensure you stick to your budget. If you don’t anticipate them you can easily find yourself facing higher bills than you expected and struggle to make the payments you need to. There are so many costs to consider it can be difficult to account for all of them but the following information should help. Continue reading →

With a fiercely contested general election coming in 2015, it is little wonder that the major political parties are making reference to reforms and improvements for the London property market an integral part of their manifestos. Despite being the capital and the economic lifeblood of the UK, London has for too long experienced restrictive laws and regulations which have had an adverse effect on both London property owners and the tenants who lease homes and premises. Recent reforms, such as removing the somewhat unusual requirement which saw one have to apply for planning permission for short term property leases, have been welcomed, and seem to indicate that the government and local authorities are striving to help the London property market. We are amongst those welcoming these changes, with our relationships with local authorities putting us in the prime position to ensure these reforms are a success. Continue reading →

Sometimes taking the first step is the most difficult part of a journey. In the same manner, entering the world of property investment can seem like a daunting and challenging road to take. The amount of research, financial preparation, and other fine details that are tied to becoming a successful investor are however, not a secret. All it really takes is a little bit of enthusiasm, analysis, and getting one’s finances in order. Continue reading →

At this moment in time the London property market is in an unusual state of balance. After years, if not decades, of the market moving between favouring buyers over sellers and vice versa, right now it seems that both are in a great position. To ensure that the property market remains sustainable it is important that this level of balance is preserved. At Finefair, we are perfectly placed to help ensure this sustainability, with our ability to meet the needs, expectations and requirements of both buyers and sellers in the London property market. Continue reading →

Occasionally, some of our clients simply find themselves jumping onto the property ladder without much effort. This usually happens when a home or flat has been purchased early in life to fulfil certain requirements and then, lifestyle changes lead to the need to fulfil a different set of requirements with a different type of property in a different area. The reasons could be anything from a couple wishing to start a family, practising a new hobby which requires additional spaces, or having to move closer to work. Continue reading →