What To Buy & Where To Buy

main image
The choice of property purchased will largely depend on an individual’s budget and whether or not the owner wishes to occupy the property at a later stage.

As a general guide to what and where to buy for a successful rental investment, Plaza Estates offers the following advice:

• The basic criteria for rental property are: centrally situated and in a good neighbourhood, near public transport, schools and shops. Quiet, light and airy.
• Flats should be within a 5-10 minute walk from a tube station with easy access to the City and West End.
• Although houses are popular with families looking for larger properties, the steady demand is for flats - but both are popular.
• There should be easy access to open spaces - whether private garden, roof terrace or balcony, communal gardens or parks.
• The property should be structurally sound, and able to be redecorated without incurring vast expense.
• Character properties are generally a good investment. Foreign tenants in London for a limited time like to experience the ‘flavour’ of London and period conversions are always popular.
• One or two bedroom conversion flats are good buys. Also those in newly completed developments with porterage and private parking.
This website is designed and powered by webdadi Copyright 2009 Plaza Estates, All Rights Reserved