The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has recently released figures that indicate that the number of properties on the market is set to exceed the number of buyers, despite the rise in buy-to-let properties as a long term investment. In the next 12 months, the market is expected to change so that it’s more favourable towards those looking to buy, particularly buy-to-let, with prices set to level out. Continue reading
Investing in property in central London
It’s no secret that the property market in London has become a hot topic amongst investors. Investment property in London is highly sought after and any investor who has the money is quickly getting into the market. Investing in London, currently burgeoning with growth in its housing market, can help to yield impressive profits for those who wish to tap into it. One needs only look at the statistics that have come out of the city in recent months to uncover a city on the grow and an investor’s dream awaiting them. Continue reading
With the new pension proposals approved, many take to investing in properties
When a person has been working hard all their lives to sustain themselves and their family, there comes a point in which it is time to take a break and return to enjoying life to the fullest. Many people look forward to their retirement time with the hopes of living comfortably and possibly catching up with a long list of overdue hobbies. Continue reading
Choosing the right time to buy or sell your property
Timing the sale or purchase of a property is important if you want to get the best deal. Prices and market conditions change so rapidly that it is important you do some research and keep up to date. If your search is drawn out you can easily find that the market when you put your home up for sale or started searching has changed a great deal. Consulting a property agent is a good idea because they will have current knowledge; at Finefair we ensure that we keep fully up to date with all the latest developments, which enables us to provide the best advice and estate management in Tower Hamlets and throughout the rest of the capital. However, here are a few tips to help you get the timing right. Continue reading
A buy-to-let property can provide an income throughout your retirement
More and more people are thinking about investing in buy to let properties as an alternative to traditional pension funds. With a bit of careful planning and some help from a professional lettings agent, a rental property could be a great investment that will ensure you have a steady income in your retirement years. Continue reading
Many homeowners and investors are choosing to sell their London properties this year
According to Mayfair-based estate agent Savills, many families living in high-end London properties are choosing to sell up their homes and move out of the city into the countryside, with huge numbers of people opting to settle in areas such as Kent and Surrey instead. Continue reading
Block management will ensure your tenants are happy and your properties are protected
When you let a property there are a whole host of things you need to take into account, such as how you will attract tenants, how you’ll gather rent and how the building will be managed. With apartment blocks or residential estates these concerns become even more challenging because there are more properties and public spaces to worry about, so the scale of the job is much higher. The best solution is to hire a block management specialist to handle everything for you. Continue reading
Guarantee your rent and secure your future
The last five years in London have seen an unprecedented 25% rise in rental rates. This incredible increase has occurred across many London boroughs but has been particularly prevalent in the centre of the capital. Continue reading
Letting property in London can be a lucrative enterprise
The property world is not without its risks and buying to let is right up there among the most challenging tasks facing landlords. The truth is, investing with the intention of leasing on a grand scale can result in significant wealth as long as everything is handled correctly. London is one of the best places to invest in buy to let property as housing is always in such high demand and there are so many potential tenants throughout the city. Continue reading
Overseas investments require careful research
Many UK citizens with a bit of cash to spare are often tempted by investing in overseas properties. However, it’s always important that you are well informed about the area you are investing in if you want to ensure that everything goes according to plan and you don’t have to lose out financially. Continue reading
