This property sold in May 2013 for £105,000. In June 2007 it sold for £135,000 and if we go back to February 2005 even then it sold for £118,000 ! With a minium rental yield of 7.7% this is an ideal first time investment property.
Read MoreThis 1930's property has recently been renovated to what would seem from the photographs to be a good standard and is ideally located for access to the M1 and L&D hospital.
Read MoreIt is important not be too ambitious with your first acquisition. Consider purchasing a "vanilla" property. These are typically standard 1-2 bed flats and 2-3 bed houses that can be let to families, working couples and single professionals.
Read MoreIn the same month a 2 bed terraced property on the same road sold for £124,995. Its previous history shows that it last sold in 2001 for £78,500. Why should a 2 bed terraced property command the same price as a 3 bed terraced property ?
Read MoreFinding a property to rent can be a daunting task, and after all the appointments, viewings and offers you are sure to be relieved once you have finally secured your ideal home.
Read MoreThe highest residential sale in Barleyfield Way was in July 2007 for £247,500, but I would like to focus on the most recent sale in April 2013 for a 3 bedroom terraced house which sold for £120,000 !
Read MoreAdvertised for sale at £100,000 and if let for £650pcm then the base rental yield would be a healthy 7.8%. Not bad, but this has caught my eye for a reason. This apartment actually sold in April 2013 for only £71,000 ! Yes a drop of £29,000 !
Read MoreOne of the most compelling reasons to smarten up a property is to make it easier to let, and have fewer voids -- the landlord's nightmare. and if you make a good job of it, it will be easier to manage and your tenants will appreciate your effort
Read MoreAn increasing number of tenants chasing a relatively stable number of investor-owned properties means that rents have risen quickly in recent years and we may well reach a stage when young people commit or resign themselves to being lifelong tenants.
Read MoreLifestyles have become more flexible. Today, people move between work and study frequently. For these people being a tenant offers more flexibility than buying a house.
Read MoreConsidering values are at a level being achieved in 2005, some lucky person picked up a bargain in January when it sold again for £115,000 ! In this sought after development this apartment will rent for £650pcm giving nearly a 7% rental yield.
Read MoreHaving blown up the balloons Daniel and Zara from Belvoir were surprised how many there were and the guesses reflected this ranging from 35 to over 350 balloons with the majority between 50 and 150.
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