The potential for property investment in London is undeniable and every investor and landlord needs to be aware of the vast possibilities that await them in the capital. The rise in house prices has resulted in an increase of people opting to rent rather than purchase. When you decide to buy to let, you are potentially securing yourself a very attractive financial future. When you opt to enter into the private lettings sector you need to consider several factors. When you secure the property you face the challenges of locating the tenant that is right for you and the way you wish the tenancy to be executed as well as living up to your inherent obligations as a landlord. Many landlords prefer to take a back seat when it comes to the management of their properties and many simply do not have the spare time. We understand this of course and we know that your main concerns are maximum return and protection of your investment. Continue reading →

In recent years, the UK’s property market and in particular, London’s, has reached a forty year high. However, currently it is showing signs of slowing down and possibly even moving from a seller’s market to a buyer’s one. This is obviously great news for those who are looking to enter the property market but not so much for those still trying to sell. Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →