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Case study – how to present your property: Bourne End, SL8
About the property… This house is situated in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire – a small picturesque town within commuting distance of Reading and London. Bourne End is not a cheap location, with the average 3-bedroom house commanding £1607 a month in rent. However, the area is desirable because of the scenery and transport links – so plenty to keep buy-to-let investors interested. What... Read more
Case Study – how to present your property: East Croydon, CR0
About the property… This flat is situated in an apartment block near East Croydon station. Croydon is in the middle of a large scale redevelopment: Boris Johnson pledging to invest £23 million in the area. Croydon is also a large business district, housing amongst others the Nestle Tower and the Centrale shopping centre. Properties within regeneration projects are great opportunities for... Read more
Case study – how to present your property: Hamilton, G72
About the property… It is a family-sized detached house in Hamilton, Scotland. Family homes have largely been the preserve of the sales market, with the security of owning your own property being of importance. Now, attitudes are changing, and we are seeing more and more family properties appear on the market – making them a great investment for budding buy-to-let entrepreneurs. What we... Read more
Case study – how to present your property: South Ealing, W5
Our case study property of the week is a PassivHaus in Ealing, West London. PassivHaus properties are extremely energy efficient with a typical energy consumption of under 15kWh. This could mean for an average size PassivHaus, an energy cost of just £25 per year to heat the property. The landlord has used this unique selling point well in their listing. As a result tenants were found within 5... Read more
Case Study – how to present your property: Halifax, HX4
About the property… It is a beautiful 4 bedroom house situated in the West Yorkshire countryside. At £975/month it is an expensive property for the area, but because of its character, luxurious interior and close proximity to major road links, it should attract a good amount of tenant interest. The borough of Calderdale is not particularly affluent with 17% of residents experiencing... Read more
Case Study – How to photograph your property: STRATFORD, E15
Our case study of the week shows you how to improve your listing, simply by changing the property photos. By taking heed of some photography tips, you can make your property stand out more on the listing sites. BEFORE: The photos here are taken from reasonable angles, but there is a lack of light present in the shots. To best show off your property, photos need to be taken when the... Read more
Case Study – how to present your property: HOLLAND PARK, W14
Our case study of the week is a rather nice 2-bedroom apartment in Holland Park. Holland Park is a popular area for wealthy City professionals, looking for an upmarket home. While it’s easy to make a property like this look good, there are listing features used here that can make any property stand out on the lettings sites: Professional photography: can make your property look more... Read more
Case Study – How to present your property: Kensington, W14
What we like about the property… It is a clean, well-furnished short let, close to Kensington High Street for amenities and Kensington Olympia & Earls Court stations for easy access to the city. London is the prime area for short lets. Short lets are ideal for foreign businesspeople and professionals as they are cheaper than a hotel, and allow tenants to make more of a home. If you... 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
Case Study – How to present your property: Belsize Park, NW3 4JP
What we like about the property… It is a stunning period property in the sought after area of Belsize Park (North London – Zone 2). For investors, London is a difficult market because of the typically lower rental yield. However, tenants tend to stay longer, because of the greater competition to find a property. This means less rental income lost because of void periods. The property is... Read more
Case Study – How to present your property: Tower Hamlets, E14
What we liked about the property… It is a modern apartment located in the East End of London. The East End has undergone significant redevelopment over the last few years, and is one of few places to offer new private lets to tenants. This means it is primed for new investment, as a lot of buy-to-let focus is on the area. What we like about the listing… This listing is... Read more
Case study – how to present your property: Lambeth, SE24
What we like about the property… It is located in Herne Hill – an up-and-coming location in the South London, sandwiched in between Brixton & Dulwich. It is a prime commuter spot and a good area for investment, due to the sky high rental prices in zone 2 causing tenants to look further out. The property is a Victorian terrace, newly refurbished. Refurbished properties attract... 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
Case study: how to present your property – Balerno, Edinburgh, EH14
What we like about the property… • It is located in a beautiful setting on the Water of Leith in the village of Balerno. It is within commuting distance of Edinburgh, and close to Heriot-Watt University, meaning the area is a great buy-to-let investment for those that want to attract professionals and students. • It is an old mill conversion. Properties embedded with history tend to let... Read more
Case study: how to present your property – EAST HAM, E6
What we liked about the property… It has a gas central heating system. With the major gas companies dropping their prices this could save tenants a substantial amount on bills. It features modern furnishings as shown by the kitchen, lounge and master bedroom photos. This always helps properties let out fast. It is an affordable, East End London property. At £1550 per month for 4... Read more
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