When you are a landlord letting a property to paying tenants, it is important that you are able to build a mutually beneficial working relationship with the people who are living in your property. In order to achieve this, it is vital that both parties are fulfilling their duties and abiding by the rules laid out by law and in the tenancy agreement. The first step is to market your property so that you can attract reliable, trustworthy tenants. Continue reading
Keeping tenants safe and protecting your investment
As a landlord, it is crucial that your property is kept in the best condition possible, not only for the safety and comfort of your tenants but also to make sure it doesn’t lose any of its value. There is also the fact that landlords have certain legal responsibilities that they must fulfil, otherwise they may face the threat of legal action. Continue reading
Support yourself through retirement with buy-to-let
With growth in house prices and lucrative yields from buy-to-let properties, alongside the declining value of pensions, more and more people are investing in property as a way of securing their future in retirement. With some careful planning, shrewd investments and support from skilled property specialists, you could make an investment that will provide you with a steady income to supplement your pension and help you to enjoy the years after you leave work. Continue reading
Continuing to secure our clients’ investments
Since being established over a decade ago, our guaranteed rent has consistently been the most popular service we offer to our clients. There are many reasons why so many investors in London and throughout the UK ask us to guarantee their monthly rental income for them. Continue reading
Southwark identified for future development
If we were to give someone £1 every time a report stated that the demand for housing in London was far higher than the supply, we’d need quite a few of those coins always at the ready. From our perspective as leading property service providers in London, we’re always more interested in looking at what’s being done about addressing the problem rather than complaining about the fact that it exists. Continue reading
Managing multiple properties with ease
If you own multiple London properties and have a varied portfolio which involves different types of investments at various locations throughout the city, you will understand both the potential for profit and the difficulty of managing and keeping track of everything. You have to do everything you can to make sure your properties are well managed so that they can maintain or increase their value, and this means that detailed, regular and attentive management is essential. If you let your properties to paying tenants, you will also need to ensure that they are happy. This can be an overwhelming task to take care of by yourself. However, we are here to help. Continue reading
Hillingdon highlighted for investment success
The far west area of London offers some outstanding investment opportunities for those who are looking to make an optimised profit. Hillingdon is a London borough which is most well known for being home to Heathrow Airport. It’s also home to just under 2,000 acres of green belt, and has the fifth largest economy of all the London boroughs. If you bring these three factors together you can see why there is a constantly growing demand for property across the suburbs. At this moment, Hillingdon also provides a rare opportunity for investors. Continue reading
Where can your money go the furthest in Central London?
The latest figures from Property Partner show that Tower Hamlets is the third most affordable borough in London for home buyers. Homes in the area cost slightly less than nine times the average salary from 2015. The only two areas with better affordability are Barking and Dagenham, where properties typically cost slightly under seven and a half times the average salary. The statistics show that east London continues to be cheaper than west. Continue reading
Our tips for finding your rental property
As a leading lettings agent working throughout Wandsworth and the rest of London, we’re always aiming to help prospective tenants to find the perfect rental property, while also offering vital support to landlords and investors. If you’re looking for a new home to rent in London, here are some of our top tips for ensuring you make the right decision and can enjoy a hassle-free searching process.
- Firstly, think about exactly what you want in a new home before you begin your search. Research some different areas of the city to see what they have to offer in terms of local shops, schools, parks, bus stops, Underground stations and other facilities you may need. This will help you to narrow down the choices.
- Set a budget. Research the average prices in your chosen areas and determine how much you can afford, not forgetting extra costs such as agency fees and upfront rental deposits.
- Be flexible. You may have your heart set on a certain area, but you may be able to save significant amounts by living further outside the city centre and travelling in.
- Be organised. Keep lists of the properties you are viewing and keep track of phone numbers and contact details. Write down any questions you have about the property so you don’t forget to ask during your viewing.
- If you want to save some money on rent, consider sharing. Renting a room in a house or a flat with other people is likely to be much cheaper than renting an entire place to yourself, and you’ll also be meeting people, which makes this a popular option for students and professionals who are just starting out in London.
- Make sure your deposit will be placed into a suitable tenancy deposit protection scheme and that all rental payments are being recorded. There should also be a detailed inventory of the house or flat, and you should be able to record any problems that existed before you moved in so you won’t be charged for them when you move out.
Access maximum returns on your buy to let investment
A recently released set of financial figures have revealed that buy to let properties remain one of the most attractive investment opportunities across the UK, being particularly sought after in London. In March 2016 the year on year growth in this market was calculated as being just over 160%. While acquiring a buy to let investment is a financially significant step, you have to remember that in real terms this is only the first stage. We have a proven track record of success in taking your investment to the next level. Continue reading
