HMOs (House in Multiple Occupation) are a very popular form of property investment. They allow landlords to split up homes into separate properties, seeing residents share various facilities such as a kitchen, hallways and stairs. In this way the owner can make a higher income than they would renting the property as a whole. Tenants also benefit from lower bills. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Understanding the rental market in Barnet and guaranteed rent
There are many interesting statistics and facts about the wonderful London Borough of Barnet. One which always seems to shine is the high proportion of owner occupied properties there are in the area. Some 67% of households fall into this category – a ratio which makes it one of the highest in the UK entire as well as just in respect of London. Continue reading
Barking and Dagenham could remain a popular investment area in 2017
The start of the New Year is a time for property investors to reacquaint themselves with the market and decide which areas to target in the coming year. It is important to do this to ensure they don’t miss out on any opportunities. Continue reading
Landlords need to understand their obligations and the rights of tenants
Landlords have a lot of obligations to satisfy when it comes to their tenants. They must ensure that the property is safe to inhabit, kept in an acceptable condition, and satisfy the terms of the tenancy agreement. They must also comply with the rules set out in the Protection from Eviction Act 1977. This gives tenants additional protection and breaching the rules can result in big problems for the property owner. Continue reading
Choosing investment properties in areas with high tenant demand
The buy to let industry in the UK has experienced a lot of turmoil over the last few years. Investment properties remain a very attractive option though and there are a number of areas where people can earn a fantastic reward from investing in this way. Continue reading
New flats form an important part of the Orchard Wharf development
From a historical perspective the Tower Hamlets region has always been one of the most heavily populated London Boroughs. With this in mind we believe it is very fitting that one of the biggest and most ambitious new housing projects in the capital city has been given the official go-ahead in this area. Continue reading
Sutton was the top area in London in terms of property demand
In December eMoov.co.uk released the final Property Demand Hotspots Index to showcase the performance in the final quarter of the year and 2016 as a whole. The data looked at which areas of the country had experienced the highest increases and decreases in demand for properties. Continue reading
Utilising property management for success in Southwark
It might not be the most famous of the London Boroughs, but Southwark is an area that’s very well known by those looking to live and work in the capital city. The centralised location, combined with relatively affordable living costs, means that there has always been significant demand for property in the region. Between January and June 2016 the level of demand increase was measured at 47%, making it the second highest area of growth in both London and the UK as a whole. Continue reading
The most valuable streets in Richmond Upon Thames
Towards the end of December Lloyds Bank released the 2016 data for the most expensive streets in England and Wales. Not surprisingly the top ten is still dominated by established prime areas in Westminster and Kensington. The top twenty is a little bit more diverse and sees the entry of streets from areas such as Richmond Upon Thames and Leatherhead in Surrey. Continue reading
Record property values achieved in Redbridge
It is unavoidably the case that in order to look forward you must first look back. Whilst we, as we’re sure you are, focus on making 2017 as successful as possible, it’s important to learn all we can from 2016. This is particularly true of the London property market. Continue reading
