The credit crunch may have brought buy-to-let to a near standstill in 2008 and 2009, but there are signs that it is starting to make a gradual comeback, with the number of landlords taking out mortgages for buy-to-let properties growing by 16 per cent in the third quarter of 2011, according to the Council of [...]
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The latest Young Index report of Private Rented Sector (PRS) sentiment shows that 19.1 per cent of landlords added additional residential property assets to their portfolios during 2011. The activity was driven by strong positive expectations for both capital growth and income returns for the year ahead. London clearly leads the way with 85.1 per [...]
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The north-south divide in property values, with rising property prices in the south and falling prices in the north, has opened up new opportunities for property investors. Here is a top five best prospects for northern towns: 1. Edinburgh: The Scottish capital may benefit from the potential independence vote in 2014, with a host of [...]
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Worsening economic conditions will lead to more evictions and falling rents, says Linton Chiswick of Citywire Money – and litigation against surveyors is already on the rise as rents fail to meet expectations. With house prices falling – but not fast enough to release first-time buyers into the market – credit stifled and rents rising, [...]
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Buy-to-let property investors have done surprisingly well from the famine in mortgage lending, according to new research. The share of UK residential housing stock owned by private landlords has jumped more than 40 per cent since the financial crisis began in 2008. It now makes up almost a fifth of the total, according to estate [...]
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The capital value growth of UK farmland is forecast to outperform many commodities markets, residential property, UK gilts and West End offices, according to Savills rural research who expects the average value of farmland in the five years from 2012 to increase by 36 per cent. More immediately the company predicts average growth of 5 [...]
Co-founders of Property Frontiers David Cox and Ray Withers make their property market predictions for 2012 and where they believe the best opportunities for investment will be in 2012: They believe the South East of the UK, specifically the London market, still holds excellent promise. While there is an air of uncertainty surrounding the UK [...]
Despite evidence of fewer university applications for 2012, Caroline Kavanagh, Group Lettings Director of Townends estate agents has reported that there has been no evidence of reduced demand for accommodation. “This will not affect investors long term as there is still plenty of demand, and an increasing number of sharers that require suitable accommodation,” says [...]
The Don’ts: 1) Don’t expect to ‘get rich quick’ Over the long-term property investment has outperformed all other asset classes; expect to build a sustainable, appropriately geared portfolio over a number of years. 2) Never ignore the basics of supply and demand Speak to local agents to find out the specifics that apply to your [...]
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The Do’s: 1) Research, research, research Know the area you are buying into. Regeneration plans and new transport infrastructure are great indicators of up and coming areas and capital protection and appreciation. 2) Location Apply the 10 minute rule for access to transport links, bars, restaurants, and local amenities. Consider who your ideal tenants will [...]
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