Recent announcements from Communities Secretary Eric Pickles about changes in laws preventing short term lettings in London have opened up many great opportunities for landlords. Continue reading →

A new survey carried out by property website Rightmove has revealed that properties in Cambridge sell faster than in any other part of the UK. Cambridge properties listed on the website take, on average, 27 days to be sold. This means the East Anglia town even outpaces London – the capital’s boroughs Sutton and Lewisham came in second in the survey, with an average selling time of 29 days. In the capital overall, the average time is 41 days. Continue reading →

Council leasing is a great opportunity for landlords and lets them give something back to the community. Rather than renting properties out with a letting agent or management company, you can put them into the hands of the local councils to be used as housing for homeless or vulnerable residents. Letting with the council will ensure you receive a fair guaranteed rental fee every month and means you don’t need to worry about managing or maintaining the property, as all that work will be taken care of by the experts. Continue reading →

Do you have a property or a portfolio of properties that are simply accumulating value? You could reap significant income by letting your property out to tenants, either as a way to use the property while it attains optimum value, or as a permanent arrangement. There is a great demand for housing in London, something which continues to increase, and with nearly 50% of all London residents living in rental housing, there is a clear demand that can be tapped into. Continue reading →

The property market in London has fluctuated over the past few decades, so it’s no surprise that people have become a lot more selective about what they get themselves involved with. Investors from around the world are currently seeking properties in London, simply due to the fact that hundreds have done it before them and reaped in the profits as properties in the capital become ever more sought after. Continue reading →

If you own a property, whether residential or commercial, whether in an area of London such as Hounslow or even further afield, it’s highly recommended that you acquire the assistance of a knowledgeable company that can handle all aspects of your investment project. We’ve compiled a short list so you can see some of the reasons why it’s best to enlist professional help with your investment property. Continue reading →

In one of our previous blog posts, we mentioned how important it is that you get professional help with your property investments. Here we are going to discuss another big advantage of using a property management company such as Finefair to handle your investment properties: the opportunity to invest in properties which are far away from your home. Continue reading →

House prices in the UK have risen steadily as signs of economic recovery continue, reaching peak levels this year. A supply of new builds is giving people a larger supply of properties to choose from. Figures for July show that the price rises are slowing slightly compared to previous months but this is likely to only be a short term phenomenon. Continue reading →

Property management is difficult and with a bed and breakfast, this can be even more difficult. Though it can seem like a good way of living and working in one environment and has the potential to reap significant income, there are significant difficulties. Money and time are required to bring a B&B up to a standard suitable for guests. On top of this, there is no off time: you are always working and considering your guests. Owning a bed and breakfast in London is a whole different situation in of itself. Within London itself, there are many, many B&Bs, each one unique and each one vying for the attentions of their customers. Continue reading →

New research has revealed that property investment is the most popular type of investment for British people who want to generate a good return on their money – more so than stocks, shares and pensions. A new YouGov survey of 2,000 British adults reveals that more than half would like to have a hands-on role in managing their investment properties themselves, and 38% say they wouldn’t trust financial professionals with their investment. Continue reading →