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How to spot a buy-to-let hotspot
Are you considering making your next buy-to-let investment? Then chances are you’ll be hunting down a property that’s as cheap as possible but has the potential to generate a high rent and achieve an attractive gross yield, something some say only ‘neighbourhoods on the up’ are likely to offer. But how do you spot potential postcode ‘goldmines’? Transport ‘tentacles’ In cities... Read more
Will the benefits payment changes scare off private landlords?
When the coalition came to power in May 2010 one of their key aims was to reform the benefits system and reduce the annual £22 billion housing benefit bill, but will the changes affect private landlords? Here’s our summary... Overview: The cuts are to be achieved via three policies; making tenants more responsible for their own money via a single, universal benefit payment that includes... Read more
Top tips for working out the best rent for your property
How much is my property worth? For landlords managing their own properties, what’s the best way for them to work out the optimum rent for a flat or house? This is a question that, until recently, was answered only by hours spent scouring local newspapers or scanning high street window displays. But the increasing sophistication and reach of the internet means the lettings market is now more... Read more
Should UK landlords be bullish or bearish in 2013?
According to our figures, a mere 63 per cent of landlords remain bullish on the outlook for the UK private rental sector in 2013, a drop of nearly 10 per cent compared to this time last year. Our latest Landlord Confidence Index (December 2012) reveals that whilst confidence overall in the UK buy-to-let market remains positive, not all landlords may be quite so bullish in 2013. James,... Read more
Great news for buy-to-let investors, bad news for home-owners
With house prices down in the dumps, buy-to-let yields have risen even further according to a new report by Mortgages for Businesses. HMOs in particular have seen a large rise from 9.2% to 11.1%. This is great news if you are looking to invest in buy-to-let properties. With house prices falling you should be able to pick up properties cheaply, and gain a good rental income in the process.... Read more
Rip off London – concern grows as London renters pay £41 extra per month according to new figures
Following a monthly rise of 0.9% to £1,047, London's rents have reached a new high for the second month in a row according to the latest figures from LSL Property Services. Currently, London renters pay an average of £41 extra per month, a 4% increase compared to June 2011 and with rents around 80% higher than the rest of the UK, are London's renters being "ripped off"? Indeed, the... Read more
72% of landlords more confident in buy-to-let market
Our Private Rental Sector Health Check for April 2012, has revealed that almost 72% of landlords are more confident about the UK buy-to-let market in April than in the previous month of March. We asked 498 landlords whether they were more or less confident – nearly 72% said that their heightened assurance in the market was attributed to factors such as rising tenant demand, increasing rents... Read more
Commercial property: what you need to know
Commercial property is a wide-ranging sector incorporating shops, warehouses, factories and shopping centres. The quality of the occupant is key for reliable rental payment and trouble-free income. Robert Farago, chief investment officer at Schroders Private Bank, said that amid the turmoil in financial markets, "the UK commercial property sector has been an oasis of calm...even if there is a... Read more
Case Study – How to present your property: Farnborough, GU14
What we like about the property… It is a refurbished property. This is always a big selling feature for tenants, and combined with the fact the property is unfurnished, means the property is a blank canvas for tenants. This property is situated within spitting distance from Farnborough Main station; perfect for the London commuter with regular trains to Waterloo. Farnborough is a town... Read more
70% of landlords more confident about UK B2L
Our Private Rental Sector Health Check for January 2012, has revealed that almost 70% of landlords are more confident about the UK buy-to-let market in January than they were at the end of 2011. A total of 411 (70%) respondents highlighted rising tenant demand, high rents and reduced housing stock as the main reasons for boosting their assurance in the buy-to-let market. James Davis, our... Read more
London homeowners go for gold as new Olympic lettings service launches
Its official, the race is now on as London homeowners seek to cash in on the estimated 500,000 visitors flooding into London this summer to witness the 2012 Olympic Games. A prime case is the former Spurs and Arsenal defender Sol Campbell's, who will be renting out his Chelsea townhouse for £75,000 a week, around four times its value throughout the Olympic Games. Like Sol, londoners have... Read more
Case study – how to present your property: Liverpool, L3
What we like about the property… • The listing states the property is situated in the best postcode in Liverpool, and the surrounding features back that up. It’s close to the World Heritage Waterfront, the Liver Building and the Cunard Building. Architectural features like these will attract tenants. • The property has magnificent interior design. It has all the mod-cons and a rather... Read more
60 Seconds with James Davis
What is your role? Founder & CEO of www.upad.co.uk What is Upad in a nutshell? Upad is the UK's largest online lettings agency. We help landlords let and manage their properties nationally, and because we've grown so large, we can pass on massive savings to landlords. How is it different to other lettings agencies? Our landlords are generally experienced buy-to-let professionals who... Read more
Case Study: how to present your property – Greenwich, SE18
What we liked about the property… It’s a luxury new development in an up-and-coming part of London. It has great facilities such as a gym exclusive for residents, and a concierge. It has multiple transport links with easy access to the centre of London (Train/DLR 8 minutes walk). Beautiful Thames views upstream to Canary Wharf and The City. What we liked about the... Read more
Rents set to stabilise in 2012
Rents in the UK are set to stabilise in 2012, according to the Belvoir rental index. The index suggests that rents will rise in line with inflation and salary increases in 2012. This marks a change from the previous couple of years which have seen rents persistently rise. However, as always with these national surveys there are regional fluctuations, with London and the Home Counties set to... Read more
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