The huge shortage of homes in the UK is increasingly evident; demand is steadily growing and it’s looking highly unlikely that house building targets will be met for some time – investors have an opportunity to secure properties where demand far outweighs the supply to the market. Investors should focus on areas that have strong tenant demand, good employment levels, transport connections and...
With reports that the market is cooling, investors who had previously been wary of the busy market may well be considering their options now. This said, there is a disparity between locations; prices and rental demand has shifted for many areas and navigating micro-markets, historical trends and forecasts can be a complex process – guidance from an experienced investment advisor can prove...
The demand for homes across the UK is outstripping the supply to the market considerably, despite developers working hard to build new properties it’s likely that this imbalance with continue for many, many years, pushing prices upwards. Furthermore, many would-be buyers are finding it impossible to get onto the property ladder, others simply have no desire to buy a home meaning the number of those...
Hindsight. It’s something investors try not to focus on too much - you can’t always get it right. You might have said no at a certain time, been sceptical when it might have seemed too good to be true or sat on the fence and perhaps procrastinated for too long… We’re increasingly being contacted by those who are frustrated that they ‘missed the boat’ several years ago in certain locations and...
The UK property market continues to be a safe bet for overseas investors and in particular it is certain regional cities that are offering the greatest opportunity and attracting those looking to secure assets at the optimum time. Thirlmere Deacon have long championed certain regional cities and currently have access to some of the most exciting opportunities available to investors in 2021 – get in...
Young professionals are returning to city life in high numbers, and as prospective tenants numbers are increasing, rents are rising too. Furthermore, with the number of landlords actively letting property dwindling across the country, largely due to the tightened restrictions, there are fewer properties available to rent. At the very core of property investment are supply and demand. The team here at...
Over the past year or so the property market has propelled beyond expectation and certain areas have seen price growth far greater than the predicted figures. Evaluating which locations have solid foundations in place for long term growth, away from areas which are experiencing what could potentially be temporary popularity, is a challenge for investors. As restrictions are lifted and more predictable...
Finding opportunities that are not only a good deal at the time when you’re investing but that suit your personal priorities and plans for the future can leave potential investors confused about where to secure an asset. Furthermore, with the long game being the best strategy for property investment – where and what will deliver the best capital appreciation in 5 or 10 years’ time? Those we work...
With both house prices and rents rising across the UK, investors who sit on their hands are likely to find they’ve missed out on several thousands of pounds worth of capital appreciation in a few months time. As little as 6 months delay in securing an investment property can make a difference to overall profit. Don’t just take our word for it though, the data available and shared across the media...
Investors might be considering their next steps with an air of caution after reading the reports of a ‘heated’ market. Taking a closer look, investors might unintentionally be missing out on opportunities after being held back by the headlines which are largely being fuelled by the country house market where families’ plans to move to rural areas have been fast-forwarded following consecutive...
by Alasdair Walker