Steps to Investing In Property

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Whether it be your first investment property, or you are wanting to add to your portfolio, look for:

Location

Look for a quiet street within an easy walk of public transport and open spaces, Good Schools, shops, and restaurants.


Aspect

Good natural light will always attract tenants.


Balanced Accommodation

Look for properties with a good layout and well-proportioned rooms. Avoid high level units without a lift and ground floor units without good gardens.


Convenience

Built-in cupboards and good storage space are vital. Well equipped kitchens and first-class bathrooms score highly too.


Approach

What is the street like? Would the surroundings appeal to your target market? If you have a unit, the communal areas should be tidy.

Helpful Hints

1.
Always put yourself in the shoes of potential tenants

By providing an attractive letting property, you’ll be able to attract better tenants and reduce empty periods.

2.
Leave a little left-over

Avoid the temptation to spend so much on buying your property that you can’t afford to bring out its maximum potential. If you need to make improvements, get them done. As well as letting benefits, they can add to the capital value of your property.

3.
Minimise all your property’s negative features

A badly shaped room will need all the design help it can get. A dark room should be lit in the best possible way - large mirrors can be a great help.

4.
Keep the property in first class order

Redecorate and improve on a regular basis and between tenancies if necessary. Tired decoration and worn appliances won’t just reduce monthly rental, they also reduce appeal which leads to longer periods between lettings.

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