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Maximise your Buy to Let return
Monday, December 14, 2015
In spite of the double whammy recently announced for landlords, buy-to-let is still booming within the property market, with vast numbers of investors, both amateur and professional, injecting cash into a market which is currently worth £1 trillion. But the big question is where to invest to maximise returns and achieve capital growth? Nationally, property price increases have suppressed yields (the ratio between rental income and the property's value) to the point where returns are less attractive, but the capital growth factor keeps it an attractive option for investors if the location is right.
In much of our network area, affordability of property (relative to central London) and strong rental demand are keeping Buy to Let high on the agenda. Whilst there are no guarantees, the potential for capital growth is there, and this is the key to success for most landlords. If the property you invest in grows in value, you increase your total profits.
By using the services of a professional lettings agent, you can minimise the stress and maximise return. With qualified Sales and Lettings teams in branch, The Frost Partnership can advise you on what to look for when buying an investment property, what type of tenant and tenancy length is most suitable, what needs to be done from a legal or aesthetic point of view and how best to market your property to maximise rental yield and capital growth potential.
The lettings process can be stressful for landlords with an increasing burden of taxation, legislation, health and safety demands to meet. But with the current high level of demand for rental properties we would be happy to advise you if you're thinking of letting your property. We can help with everything from finding quality tenants and reference checking to compliance with an ever increasing volume of health and safety legislation, maintenance and making sure your property is well looked after. It’s all about location and with our full management service, our locally based property management team is on hand with rapid response and effective solutions to any problems that arise. So you can relax, knowing that we’ve got it covered.
Landlords also need an element of financial security from month to month, with minimal void period between lets. The Frost Partnership’s FREE 12 month rent guarantee policy and legal protection mean you can rest assured, knowing your investment is in safe hands. As an ARLA licensed agent, we comply with strict codes of practice, have Tenant Deposit protection and professional indemnity insurance in place and client money is protected and audited.For more information, see our lettings guide or call your local branch for a FREE market appraisal and advice on achieving a successful, stress-free let.
