Becoming a landlord
SAVINGS VS BUY-TO-LET INVESTMENTS
With interest rates remaining low, property has long been considered a sensible investment option. Becoming a landlord is no longer the reserve of the rich and famous. You will be amazed by the type of people who now generate extra income from a second property. There is also added benefit from a lump sum when you sell the property in the future.
Generating income from a buy-to-let property does not need to be a bewildering idea, for first-time landlords, as long as you seek advice from a reputable lettings agent. We offer a full complement of services, including property management, property sales and Independent Financial Advisers. Together, they will advise you on potential rental properties to buy, suitable mortgage products, tax liabilities and the return you can expect from the investment.
In addition to finding your tenants, we will help set up the property for occupancy, look after any legal requirements and manage the property on your behalf. In the hands of an experienced agent, a buy-to-let investment should be straightforward.
THE TERM 'LANDLORD' MAY SEEM OUTDATED
The traditional view of a landlord has changed massively, driven mainly by the many ways people now find themselves becoming first-time landlords, thereby able to generate additional income. Examples include the following.
Portfolio Landlords
STRAIGHT TALKING RESULTS
Suppose the income from your investment portfolio has become a significant source of income. In that case, we understand how important it is for portfolio landlords to avoid vacant properties. Our strategic approach to marketing delivers award-winning results, with 65% of properties let within 7 days (source: Zoopla). If a property takes a little longer, we will review the strategy with you. By working together, we can avoid dormant investments for portfolio landlords.
GROWING YOUR PORTFOLIO
Given the close links between our lettings and sales teams, identifying opportunities to grow your portfolio is straightforward. Speak to a Lettings Consultant. They will brief the local sales branches to present a selection of investment properties that meet your requirements. This could be based on areas with high tenant demand or possible yields dependent on your budget. On request, a Lettings Consultant will be happy to accompany you on viewings. To advise on a property's suitability as a buy-to-let property and how it may add value to your portfolio.
Landlord Portal 24/7
ONLINE SERVICES
We have partnered with the most forward-thinking technology providers in the lettings industry for our customers' convenience.
Our landlord portal, for example, helps us speed up the initial letting process by providing customers instant tracking at critical stages. It also allows access to information about the property throughout the tenancy. Another service that has proven very popular with tenants and landlords is our online maintenance reporting system. This is exclusively available to customers opting for our property management service.
Marketing Wow Factor
THE MARKETING MIX
We use crisp, bright images with blue skies that make properties stand out across all our service levels, particularly across digital channels. We also use the latest equipment with specialist wide-angle, distortion-free lenses to provide tenants with true to life images. Enhanced photos consistently deliver more tenant enquiries.
We have always been hugely proactive in the marketing of our properties by utilising our award-winning techniques to help you in letting your property fast, whilst ensuring we find you, quality tenants.
- Internet advertising
- Bespoke brochures
- Multi-branch network
- Professional window displays
- Proactive call-outs
Buy to Let investments
HOW TO GET STARTED
When you speak to one of our Letting Consultants they will explain the full buy-to-let process. From how you arrange finances, finding your first tenant and our property management services.
Our staff work closely with our Sales Advisors to hand-pick investments that are desirable among tenants and offer you the greatest return.