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Truro likes to call itself the Great Little City and while it might not be large it has a lot to offer property investors including a soaring level of rental demand. One report says that one rental can see over 150 enquiries
Ok, we know that worldwide, when people think of Worcester, they think of the sauce. But from low-cost housing to its central and accessible location, Worcester is also known as a great picking ground for investors and buy-to-let landlords.
Gazanging is derived from the words gazump, gazunder and hanging, combined – a gazanged buyer is, in effect, left ‘hanging’. But let’s have a look at it in detail and try and figure out if there’s anything that can be done to stop it from happening to you.
Aberdeen has long been known as the Granite City… and in more recent years, as Europe’s oil capital. So, let’s have a look at how the Granite City stacks up as a place to invest in bricks and mortar.
Known for its cultural scene and also for excellent food and drink, Perth is beautiful and well connected in terms of transport. It also has some big plans for its city centre and is somewhere investors would be well-advised to keep an eye on.
Salisbury is a place that has been described as quintessentially English… a city that’s more English than England itself. But does that make it a good place for property investment? Well, let’s have a look…
Stirling’s most desirable piece of real estate isn’t for sale. The impressive Stirling Castle, perched high above the city, certainly gives Stirling its wow factor! But for those who can’t afford to invest in a castle, let’s look at how the city stacks up for property investment?
Holiday lets are often overlooked as investment opportunities and yet, if you approach them in the right way, they can yield some very good returns. Plus, it seems staycations are quite in vogue right now and that might not change any time soon.
Should you be buying off-plan or off-market properties? What do these terms actually mean and why are they important? Today, we look weigh up the pros and cons of these investment strategies.
With easy access to the jobs and opportunities of the big city and with the more laid back lifestyle of a country town, Lichfield is a great place to live and great place in which to invest.
The odd thing about cities is that sometimes less can be more. The smaller and less busy they are, the more desirable they are as places to live! And, although tiny, Ely has a huge appeal to buyers and renters.
When you are buying or selling a house understanding ‘exchange and completion’ is a must. These dates are two of the most important steps in the whole process.
St. Albans is near enough to central London to be commutable… yet far enough away to be a haven of peace and tranquillity by comparison. These are the things that make it attractive to property investors, too.
Chelmsford is a small city that’s really benefitted from a booming economy and a boom in population, in recent decades. And it has exciting plans to become even bigger in the future.
Winchester is one of the most expensive regional cities for property prices but strong fundamentals, including rental demand mean it’s still a worthwhile city to look to, for investing in property.
When you’re selling a house or flat then there’s always a risk that you could be gazundered and you should be prepared. Here, we explain how you can protect yourself.
If you’re buying – or selling! – a house or flat then gazumping is something that could happen to you. Here we’ll explain exactly what gazumping is, and how you can protect yourself against it.
Canterbury is one of the UK’s smallest cities but it has a great location, great amenities, plus a big tourist trade and huge student population which are things that suggest that small is beautiful for property investors, here.
When you sell your house a memorandum of sale is one of the documents you will need. Here we’ll look in more detail at what a memorandum of sale is, what it should include, and what it is used for.
If you’re thinking about selling a buy-to-let property then there are a lot of considerations you will need to work through first. Here’s a step by step guide to the easiest way to sell a buy-to-let property successfully.
Zoopla offers not just one but two ways to value your house. Firstly, they offer free agent valuations where an agent inspects your house. Secondly, they offer estimated valuations. But an estimate is only an automated valuation.
Home staging is all about dressing your house to show it off in its best possible light and more appealing to a buyer. Staging works by getting more people to notice your house and with photography, should get you more viewings.
There are a lot of reasons why an investor would want to sell their property portfolio – from wanting to retire to needing to liquidate some capital – but oftentimes doing this can be easier said than done.
If you’re selling your house, or even thinking about selling your house, then you’ll want to know how much it is worth. It’s a more difficult proposition than it sounds with estate agents and online calculators often giving wildly different figures.
Hackney has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. Once gritty and working-class, it has gentrified considerably and is now one of the more sought after places to live in London.
If you are thinking of selling an HMO then you should know that the process is not the same as selling an ordinary property. An HMO, or house in multiple occupation, is a unique kind of property and so selling one needs a special approach.
Property investors can buy a three-bedroomed house in parts of Greenwich for the price of a flat in central London. Greenwich is as little as five miles away from central London yet it could be a world away.
If you are looking to sell your house to a quick-sale company then you need to learn how the NAPB (the National Association of Property Buyers) can help you through the process and choose a trusted company to sell to.
It’s no exaggeration… Camden is one of the most vibrant (and that means expensive) parts of London. But even so, there are some exciting opportunities for property investors who know where to look.
Is Romford in London or is it in Essex? It’s a pertinent question but for investors, it doesn’t matter. Romford has all the advantages of the capital, with the open spaces and house prices of Essex.
Merton is one of London’s favourite suburban residential areas, offering a wide range of property investment opportunities. Here’s what you need to know about investing there.
Tottenham is benefitting from lots of regeneration and development and looks set to emerge as one of London’s next great neighbourhoods. As such, it’s a place for buy-to-let landlords to keep an eye on.
Ealing is a super-popular London suburban location with excellent access into central London. Property prices in Ealing are still just below the London average house price, offering great value property for buy-to-let investors.
Fact. Barking is the cheapest part of London to buy property. As if that wasn’t enough, Barking has excellent transport connections into central London, and is an up and coming area with lots of regeneration and development ongoing.
Croydon is changing fast, reinventing itself as a new, ambitious, vibrant part of London. However it also remains one of the cheapest parts of London for property investors, offering excellent value for money.
Sitting at the beginning or the end of London, property prices are lower in Watford than in the capital but it’s proximity and status as a commuter town make it a sound location for investment.
Serious structural problems are expensive to fix and can make your house dangerous, uninhabitable and almost impossible to sell. Today we look at how you to deal with the most common issues and at how to go about selling an unmortgageable property.
The common perception of a property investor is of a landlord, who buys houses or flats outright and rents them to tenants. And while this strategy is unquestionably one the more common ways to approach the industry it is far from being the only available investment strategy.
Swindon is a major regional centre that’s growing! The largest town in Wiltshire and its main service and employment centre Swindon has 15th fastest growing economy in the UK.
Whether you own a property for commercial purposes or are a landlord of a rented property, there is a duty of care to protect the occupants from the risk of Legionella.
While not technically a city, Ipswich is often referred to as one. And as a city, it’s one the fastest growing (economically) in the UK. There’s a lot of investment potential here.
Warrington might not seem like a particularly exciting place but it has one of the most successful, productive economies – and the highest wages – in north-west England, making it a safe bet for buy-to-let investment.
In the current tax climate a lot of investors are turning to SPVs (Special Service Vehicles) to buy property. Today, we get the low down on what this entails from Simon Misiewicz from Optimise Accountants.
Lancaster is a small city which nonetheless has everything anyone would need for modern living. Property prices are cheap and there are high yields to be had. This is a place, investors shouldn’t overlook.
A property finder will help you save time and money by leveraging their niche expertise to find you the perfect property. And the role, often, doesn’t just involve the finding of property but also attention to the nitty-gritty of the deal and the long-term success of the portfolio.
Here, we’ve put together an ever-so-slightly subjective list of the fastest growing areas of the UK (mainly ordered through GVA). Of course growth tends to translate to demand so these are all places to pay attention to. Happy hunting everyone.
Estate agents don’t all dance to the same tune and their contracts and fee arrangements can differ. But there are a few general rules and principles and if you understand them, you’ll stand a good chance of negotiating a better rate.
Whilst buying an investment outright is always going to require money saved for a deposit there are ways of breaking into the investment industry, even when your funds are low.
Online property auctions have arrived! They’re efficient, fast, secure and more open to a diversity of sellers and buyers than other sales routes. It’s not all rosy though and you need to go in with your eyes open.
Though not a city it’s got most of the things you’d expect from one; modern amenities, great transport links and most importantly large, national and international companies providing well paid jobs. For investment in buy-to-let, Reading’s somewhere to take seriously.