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Things you need to know about Buy-To-Rent Best Practice – Part 1

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Buy-To-Rent Best Practice – Welcome to the exciting world of property investment

It sounds very simple…. For property to be a good investment, you need to make more money from it than you spend, however in practice its not always that simple. Buy-to-rent is one of the most established and reliable ways of growing capital, both as a means of boosting earnings and as a retirement plan.
If you are new to property investment, it can be tough to know where to start. That’s why Surrenden produced regular reports such as this helpful guide to investing in UK property. We’ll cover everything from the different types of property investment to industry terminology, along with historical property market trends, current hotspots, regional demographics and some property investment best practices.
If you’re considering investing in property for the first time, read on!

Buy-To-Rent Best Practice

1. DO YOUR HOMEWORK

If you are considering a buy to rent investment, it’s time to start researching. Property investment consultancies can help here, as they will have plenty of local area knowledge, but it’s essential to undertake your own research too. This should cover everything from the buy-to-rent mortgage options that are most suited to you, to your responsibilities as a landlord, to detailed analysis of the areas in which you are considering for investment.
That means getting under the skin of each location and finding out about its property market, recent and planned regeneration work, population growth, visitor numbers, upcoming infrastructure projects, rental market demand and yields – anything and everything that can help to inform your decision regarding in which area and which particular property you should invest in.

2. MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR YOURSELF

It is entirely possibly to buy a resale home, refurbish it, furnish it, marketing it and rent it out yourself. However, few people have the time and energy to take this approach. That is why most new build developments come with the option to purchase a furniture pack and to use a turn key management solution. These are particularly useful to first time investors looking to ease their way into the buy-to-rent sector as smoothly as possible. Just remember to do your research here too and check out the management company before you commit to using them.

3. INVEST WHERE YOU KNOW

That does not mean you should only invest in your hometown – rather that it is worth getting to know the place(s) in which you plan to put your money. Researching an area from the comfort of your desk or sofa is important, but it cannot deliver that instinctive feel that you get for a place when you go there in person and look around it.

4. KNOW YOUR INVESTMENT CONSULTANCY

Just as you need to check out your investment location in detail, you need to find out all you can about the consultancy with which you are considering investing with. That means speaking to them by phone and establishing how knowledgeable they are about the UK property market. If that process leaves you with any qualms, move on until you find a consultancy that gives you full confidence. Read testimonials and reviews as well – not just on the agency’s website, but elsewhere on the web and ask what percentage of their clients reinvest with them – if it’s zero, then that’s a big warning sign.

For regular updates and advice on investing in UK Buy-to-Rent hotspots, follow Surrenden Invest on social media or get in touch today.

Welcome to the exciting world of property investment

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Welcome to the exciting world of property investment

Surrenden Invest is an award-winning property consultancy for clients looking for asset-backed, full-service buy-to-rent opportunities. We deliver a national residential portfolio, working with some of the largest regional and national developers in the UK.

We don’t believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach, so our team of property professionals work at the forefront of regional opportunities, while delivering expert national coverage. We take an in-depth view of regional markets so that we can deliver unique opportunities to our clients and better meet their investment requirements.
With our exclusive portfolio, regional coverage and expert consultants, Surrenden Invest has established itself as the go to property investment consultancy of choice for investors looking to capitalise on the UK’s lucrative property market.
Our partnerships enable us to present our clients with the very best of the UK’s buy to let market, that would ordinarily only be available to institutional investors.
Before we launch a new development, we undertake extensive due diligence, to ensure our clients can invest with utmost confidence. We balance a regional focus with a national outlook, working with investors to meet their individual needs.
If you are new to property investment, it can be tough to know where to start. That’s why Surrenden produce regular reports such as this helpful guide to investing in UK property. We’ll cover everything from the different types of property investment to industry terminology, along with historical property market trends, current hotspots, regional demographics and some property investment best practices.

Download your complementary Buy-to-rent Guide, National Portfolio Brochure and link to our meet the team page

Brexit: What Can UK Property Investors Expect on January 31st 2020

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Brexit: What Can UK Property Investors Expect On January 31st 2020

The long “Brexit dip” in the London property market appears to have bottomed out ahead of a possible spring revival. While the economy is still languishing, the current weak pound could actually make the UK property market more appealing to foreign investors, as their money will go further.

Assuming the European Parliament also gives the green light, the UK will formally leave the EU on 31 January with a withdrawal deal – and it will then go into a transition period that is scheduled to end on 31 December 2020, during this period the UK will effectively remain in the EU’s customs union and single market.
The UK Property Market has been held back over the last 12-18 months due to the uncertainty of Brexit and latterly the election. Now both of these questions are settled it is likely there will be a bit of a Brexit bounce in activity at the start of 2020. As a result, we expect more people to put properties up for sale and more buyers coming into the market.
Estate agent Savills has said it is benefiting from a “Boris bounce” that has driven an increase in UK house sales since the December general election.
Looking to the year ahead, increased political stability in the UK should maintain improved sentiment in real estate markets. Nevertheless, some caution may remain until the full impact of Brexit is better understood.
The UK property market is looking increasingly attractive to foreign investors thanks to the country’s current weak currency, with high-net-worth individuals from across the world looking to snap up some Brexit bargains.
It is still too early to predict what impact Brexit will have on property values. A weakening of the appeal of UK investment could drive prices down or a lack of certainty could drive up interest.

“In years gone many international buyers never look past London, but since 2016 other key UK locations have become increasingly popular option for foreign investors looking for value that just isn’t available in London.”

Jonathan Stephens, MD, Surrenden Invest
The February Budget will no doubt affect the market, especially if there are reforms for first-time buyers, however, it’s largely expected that confidence will somewhat return, and house prices will increase.
Whilst there are concerns about the impact of Brexit on the U.K property market, it would seem that for the most part, it’s only a decelerated market from a domestic perspective. Foreign investors are not put off and are instead seeking areas in the UK that secure investments with the greatest possible yield.

For regular updates on Brexit and investing in UK buy to let hotspots, follow Surrenden Invest on social media.

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