For those looking to acquire investment properties, London is seen as a potentially highly lucrative choice. Outside of the rich history the city offers, it is a place where high levels of demand mean significant returns are likely to be assured. However, gaining success in the London property market is dependent on knowing which areas of the city will offer the most potential for you. At this stage, South East London seems to be one of the key areas for investors to focus on. Continue reading
Avoiding common landlord problems
As the number of renters in the UK continues to rise, more and more people are becoming landlords, either on purpose by purchasing buy-to-let investments or falling into the role due to the fact there are more willing renters than buyers in their area. However, becoming a landlord is not always straightforward, even in cities like London where demand is consistently high. Continue reading
How does rail travel affect property prices?
In recent weeks, we have notices some remarkable headlines stating that the price of London property apparently falls at a rate of £3,000 for every extra minute of a train journey it takes to travel to the city centre. While the facts and figures so seem to back up this assertion, it’s not quite as simple as rail travel times being the means by which properties are valued. Commuter routes do have a significant impact on the value of properties in and around London, but they are far from the only consideration. Continue reading
Hillingdon’s prices are rising rapidly
Property prices have risen throughout the whole of London in recent years as more and more people are looking to invest or move to the capital. However, it’s been in the news this week that Hillingdon’s property prices are rising faster than those in any other London borough, bringing new opportunities for landlords and prospective investors. Continue reading
The value of unique selling points
There are a number of qualities that can add a great deal of value to investment properties in Islington, Kensington and Chelsea and other sought-after parts of the capital, including the location, the history of the building and the current condition. One thing that can prove to be very attractive to buyers is access to outdoor space, particularly in central Boroughs where space is at a premium. Continue reading
The potential of London buy-to-lets
As so many people are searching for places to rent in the capital, buy-to-let properties are an increasingly attractive investment option for many people. Making an investment in a London property is a major decision and will usually involve significant amounts of money, so it is important to seek professional advice and guidance to ensure you are making the right decisions as a first-time investor. Here are some of our tips for investors who are just starting out in the exciting London property market. Continue reading
London is a world leader in innovation
JLL, the multi-national financial and professional services specialist, recently released their latest City Momentum Index (CMI) report. Their research looks at the rate of change in a city’s economy and the commercial property market. The idea is that both of these issues are indications of which cities are well placed to attract investment. The Index covers 120 emerging and established business hubs around the world and looks at 37 different variables. Continue reading
East London’s high profile developments
East London is home to a number of high profile development projects. Each of them brings new investment to the capital, creating homes and job opportunities as well as stimulating the economy. The ongoing projects are diverse and feature some exciting ideas. Several current projects include redevelopment of Brownfield sites, seeing previously derelict buildings and land transformed. Continue reading
Bexley’s success story continues
In recent months, we have relayed a number of news stories about Bexley, such as the survey which named it the happiest London Borough to live in. As the year has progressed, further good news about life in Bexley is coming to the fore, particularly relating to the outstanding value and potential for success offered by properties here. Continue reading
Giving landlords the ability to plan and save
With our years of experience in the world of London property, we have a detailed understanding of the pressures which face landlords. We strive to address many of these worries by offering the most comprehensive selection of services, particularly our unique guaranteed rent schemes. If you have concerns about receiving your rent on time each month, this could offer you the ideal solution. Huge numbers of landlords across the country have already benefited from this offer, and no matter what kind of property you own, we are ready to help you too. Continue reading
