Block management can prove to be invaluable to property investors who own several properties in an area. The right service can deliver fantastic savings as well as ensuring that each individual house is managed to the same high standard. Additionally organisation, reporting, and meeting obligations can become far more efficient by having a single company looking after each asset. Continue reading →

Harrow on the Hill is a wonderful part of London, home to one of the most celebrated schools in the whole of the UK and a myriad of beautiful homes. The period properties have a lot of character, whether it is the smaller mews homes or larger family-friendly Victorian and Edwardian detached houses. There is plenty of praise for the architecture. Continue reading →

Parsons Green in the Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is a fantastic residential area that families really love. It is a popular alternative to Chelsea thanks to the wonderful attractions on offer and the additional value for money. The area has a village feel and is home to two fantastic parks. The 42 acre Hurlingham Park is just a short walk to the south too. Continue reading →

A key consideration for all property portfolio holders is how best to achieve a fixed, assured and secured return on their investment. With several factors creating uncertainty in the market, the number of ways in which this can be put in place have become limited. Continue reading →

The property market in the UK has undergone a wide array of changes over the years. One that has been remarked on recently is that there seems to have been a drop in “property mobility”. What this means is that younger generations will live in fewer different homes over the course of their lives than their predecessors did. Continue reading →

It can be tricky to understand the difference between leasehold and freehold properties but the knowledge is crucial for both owners and tenants. Leasehold means you own a property for a period of time. After this, ownership will revert back to the freeholder. With freehold you own the property outright and there are no time limits. Continue reading →

Lettings can take many different forms. Property owners could choose to let a whole property, an entire estate, a single room in their own home, or split up a house into a HMO. On top of this you have commercial lettings which can be similarly diverse. Continue reading →

Each of the 32 London Boroughs is unique. From the location to the amenities and the culture, every one has something different to make it stand out. This can make it difficult to decide which area to choose when it comes to property investment. Additionally investors need to take into account the house prices, rental rates, and level of demand to ensure investing is feasible. Continue reading →

The Borough of Waltham Forest is in a fantastic location in the north east of London. It is within great commutable distance from Canary Wharf and the City. With house prices in the area currently still considered affordable whilst rising at an impressive rate, the area has taken its place as one of the most attractive hotspots. Continue reading →

Many investors spend a lot of time exploring the market to help them determine which areas offer the best potential. They look at current hotspots, up and coming areas that could become the next wave of them, and big developments and regeneration work that could indicate which locations may see growth. It is also wise to look at trendy areas, particularly after the lessons learned after the huge rewards investors in Shoreditch earned when it became a popular area. Continue reading →