When marketing your rental property, one of the most important factors to consider is your target demographic. It is crucial to tailor your property and your marketing strategy to meet the needs of your audience successfully and make sure you appeal to the right kind of people. Continue reading
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The leading North London borough
There is a common perception that North London is the most expensive area of the city to live in. While it is true that North London is home to some of the most exclusive homes in the capital, it is not the case that this is the only form of housing to be found there. There are also many more affordable investments and rental properties which are sure to appeal to a wide range of prospective renters. Continue reading
The importance of protecting renter’s deposits
Despite the deposit protection scheme imposed by the Government, new research from the Centre for Economics and Business Research has revealed that approximately 284,000 residential landlords in the UK have not placed the deposits paid by their tenants into an official protection scheme. This is a legal requirement, and the report shows that landlords that have failed to protect renter’s deposits are sitting on £514 million that should be protected by an official third party service. Continue reading
The numbers of renters in the capital continue to rise
The success of the UK rental sector is set to continue as new research shows that home ownership remains out of reach for many. The research has revealed that on average, by the time people purchase their first property they will have spent approximately £52,000 on rental accommodation. Continue reading
Questions every landlord should ask their tenant
One of the biggest worries for landlords in London and throughout the rest of the country is whether or not their tenants can be relied on to provide them with regular rent payments. Asking the right questions in advance can prevent the risk of missed payments, damage to your property, and other issues. Here are some of the most relevant questions every landlord should be asking of their new tenant. Continue reading
Rental demands in the City
The property market in the City of London is dominated by commercial premises because there is such high demand for office space in the area. This naturally has an impact on the residential sector in many parts of the Borough, meaning there are fewer homes available than in many other boroughs. The lack of supply coupled with the appeal of the location means demand and prices are both high. Continue reading
The continued popularity of Camden
There were some significant developments in the property markets in the five most expensive central boroughs in London last year. According to figures from LSL Property Services, prices were down across Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Islington. The only exception was Camden, where prices in November 2015 were up 7.4% on the figure from 2014. Continue reading
Leafy Bromley has plenty to offer renters
London investment properties have the potential to provide excellent returns, but it is crucial to make sure you are as informed as possible so you can buy the right property at the right time in the right place. If you are thinking about purchasing an investment property in the London area, we can act as your partner and guide you through the entire process, helping you to decide which area has the most potential. Continue reading
Avoid these common landlord mistakes
Being a landlord can be incredibly rewarding, but it’s not simply a case of buying a property and then watching the money roll in. Care, time and attention to detail are needed if you want to achieve success in the buy to let market. Here are some of the most common mistakes made by landlords. Continue reading
Bexley named as the happiest borough
Bexley recently came out on top of a Twitter survey which set out to find the happiest of the London boroughs. The result reflects the positive tweets coming from the area specifically over Christmas and New Year, but in truth the same sense can be found throughout the year. This is no surprise to us, as we know how many fantastic qualities Bexley has to offer for London residents. Continue reading
