Providing for our children becomes our primary concern from the minute they are born. We want to ensure that they will be protected financially if anything happens to us, and many of us build a fund over the years to finance their further education, first car or first home. The substantial growth of the buy to let market in recent years has presented lucrative opportunities to new investors, and many people have embraced property investments as a way to earn an income, save money and provide their children with a tangible asset. Continue reading
Build to Rent scheme will produce homes for the nation’s renters
As the UK sits on the edge of a rental revolution, a new report has stated that the secret to success in the rental market comes down to well designed and structured properties. As £30 billion has been earmarked by the government to build rental homes, developers are being urged to avoid traditional layout when it comes to the design and construction of properties. Continue reading
Reasons to opt for council leasing
Council leasing is essentially choosing to hand over responsibility for property management and tenants to the local council, allowing them to use your property as a home for people on the housing register. There are various reasons why a property owner may choose to go down this route. Continue reading
An interesting planning battle in Kensington
Property development is very popular in London as people look to maximise the value of their properties. Most of these projects will successfully add value to an investment, but others encounter difficulties, often due to improper preparation or overlooking important details. One developer found this out recently. Continue reading
The Kensington lifestyle attracts large amounts of renters
A large proportion of the country wants to live in London. From students to families to professionals of all ages, there is a consistent demand for accommodation in the capital city. As the number of renters in London continues to rise, investors, developers and landlords are benefiting from ample opportunity to secure attractive incomes and maximum returns on their investments. Continue reading
Using buy-to-let as a retirement strategy
Preparing for old age and retirement is important, and for many investors, buy-to-let property offers the prospect of security. If you own a rental property, it could be a source of regular income for you when you are no longer working, particularly if you own a property in a sought after area of the capital such as Islington. Continue reading
Rising house prices have given birth to “Generation Rent”
With the average house price expected to rise to £360,000 by 2020, it is predicted that most people under the age of 40 will be renting in 2025. It is also likely that there will be many more older people than ever before who own their home outright, which will account for almost 35% of households. According to analysis by multinational accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, the overall UK owner occupation rate is expected to drop from a peak of almost 70% prior to the financial crisis to almost 60% of households in the next ten years. Continue reading
Now could be a great time to sell up
Many investors purchase properties with the idea of selling them on for a profit in the future. Now, there could be good news at hand for those who own property in West London and are looking to sell quickly. New data has emerged from the Land Registry showing that house prices in Hillingdon are amongst the fastest rising in the country, rising 15.2% in the past year alone. This could mean that now is the perfect time to sell if you own a property investment in this London borough. Continue reading
Make sure you don’t lose out on rent
Guaranteed rent is a fantastic option for landlords who are concerned about receiving their rent on time, but many are wary of taking it on. However, when you work with us, you will have absolutely no worries about your valuable investment. Continue reading
Harrow boasts five prestigious Green Flag parks
Harrow is famous for being one of the greenest London boroughs, and its reputation was sealed even further last week when five parks in the borough were given the sought-after Green Flag award. This award recognises the UK’s best parks and green spaces, and notifies parks which offer high quality facilities and are well maintained. Continue reading
