What’s the prime area for buy-to-let investors in Medway?
Something I get asked a lot is where in Medway is the best place for buy-to-let investment. Well there are several areas that have a strong rental market and can offer some good returns. But if I’m honest, the number one hot spot has to be Gillingham. So why is that? Well the number one […]
Buy-to-let investors, here’s my tips for making a successful investment
It seems spring has finally arrived but the continuously bad weather of the long, dark winter did result in a slight increase in the number of maintenance calls on our rental properties. I like to ensure all of our properties are maintained to a high standard to provide great quality accommodation to our tenants and […]
A lot of news in a little month – here’s the latest from the property world
So it’s been a little while since my last update. Unfortunately I suffered an injury a few weeks ago that has prevented me from undertaking a lot of my normal day-to-day activities. But the good news is that I’m on the road to recovery. It’s been incredibly hard to sit back and take time out, […]
Is the complexity of licensing going to drive landlords out?
I’ve just written an article on some license changes in Bexley which could considerably change the landscape of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) ownership in that area, which led me to thinking about the wider impact of licensing complexities for buy-to-let landlords. Currently Medway Council follow the prescribed licensing set out by the government; that […]
Figures for the top buy-to-let rental yields across the UK
I’ve just come back from another meeting with a HMO landlord who wants me to take over management of his 5 bed HMO in Gillingham Road. An estate agent himself, he knows the property market really well but after losing two tenants, he simply doesn’t have the time to find new ones, complete the reference […]
Buying a house in the Medway towns? First timers and buy-to-let investors, here’s some facts you might like to know.
I was at the Medway Business Awards on Friday night and was chatting to one of the leaders of the Medway Regeneration Project. We were discussing the huge salaries required to buy a house in each Kent town. It piqued my interest to say the least. I had a look online at a tool oddly […]
5 things to look out for when investing your money in a Medway property
People are always contacting and approaching me wanting to pick up tips about property investment – where to start with a HMO or buy-to-let. It’s a daunting thing to know what to do with your hard-earned money, so advice is always a good thing to seek. One of the main concerns that I hear over […]
