All property investors are in search of properties that offer the highest possible value for the lowest possible purchase price. Many turn to auctions in order to find properties which have great potential but are available for low prices. If you are an investor considering making a purchase at auction, our team offer an extensive pre-auction service designed to ensure that you make the right decisions. Continue reading
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High yielding solutions for your bed and breakfast
The words bed and breakfast is enough to stir up feelings of cosy little buildings run by families and offering accommodation at a low price. Bed and breakfasts are often vital businesses in a local community, able to attract tourists and visitors on the strength of their accommodation alone. Many people choose to open such a business, either as a way of making money when they retire or as a primary source of income. However, running a bed and breakfast is not the easiest thing to do, and making money from it can be extremely difficult. Continue reading
Reasons to use our lettings service
If you are a landlord or a property investor who is thinking about letting one of your investments, you may be considering whether or not you should be using the services of a lettings agent. After all, wouldn’t you would be able to handle the lettings process by yourself? Here are some of the reasons why you should look into working with our lettings agents rather than trying to go it alone. Continue reading
The number of London renters continues to rise
Recent developments in the property market have led to a large proportion of young professionals, couples and families resigning themselves to long term renting following an 18 month period of rapid house price growth. A survey undertaken by Halifax revealed that the number of would-be buyers saving for a deposit fell six percentage points in 2014, with only 43% of people currently setting aside part of their monthly income to purchase a house. Continue reading
Guidelines for buying investment properties
Purchasing your first investment property is a big step, whether you plan on using it as a buy to let or want a quick turnaround and profit. The first option is becoming more and more popular, particularly in London where the number of people living in rented properties outstrips those who own their home. Whatever option you choose you need to work hard and plan carefully if you want to make money. Here are three essential things you need to get right when investing in properties. Continue reading
Ensuring you continue to receive an income
Landlords and investors are frequently busy people, which means they don’t have the time to fully manage their property and chase up rent payments. Other investors own multiple properties in different locations, making it impossible for them to manage everything alone. Others simply wish to make money from their investment without all the time consuming work of property management. Continue reading
Could London experience a new property boom in the coming years?
The property market in London has experienced several months of cooling leading up to the General Election. This followed on from impressive growth in the first half of 2014 and led many people to claim that the property bubble was set to burst. Price rises across other parts of the UK did outpace London in this period, but a new forecast from CBRE claims that prices will increase in London by around 31% over the next five years. If this happens, the capital will reclaim its place as the UK’s property hotspot. Continue reading
Labour promise to remove first-time buyer stamp duty
In a bid to appeal to younger voters who are concerned about the housing crisis, the Labour party have announced plans to reduce the number of landlords raising their rent above the rate of inflation. Most recently, they have also announced a plan to end any stamp duty applied to first-time buyers if they win power. Continue reading
Offering guaranteed rent for your investment
Kensington and Chelsea is a Royal borough located in central London, noted for being one of the most upscale and sought after boroughs in the city. It boasts a huge array of attractions and entertainment, as well as some of the most expensive and luxurious properties in the world. Continue reading
Young renters driving the demand for rental accommodation in London
The UK housing market has been experiencing many changes lately. New research has discovered that more people are living alone, and more are intending to rent for the long term. A recent Housing Futures Survey discovered that 75% of the 43% of single people surveyed expected to be living on their own in rental accommodation in five years time. Continue reading
