Tag Archives: Renting

Allsop Residential Auction February 2012: Results & Analysis

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Nirav

PropVestment provides a brief but insightful analysis of the results from Allsop’s Residential Auction in February 2012. Headlines 90% success for all lots in London and South East. AST yields over 10%  Northern England struggling As you can see with … Continue reading →

Auctions are now for selling rather than buying property

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Nirav

On Monday 6th February 2012 PropVestment paid a visit to Barnard Marcus residential property auction at Grand Connaught Rooms in London. This was the first major property auction of 2012 in London. Thus it was pack out, many experienced and … Continue reading →

Short Lease: Good Investment or Bad Investment?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Nirav

Came across this listing today (below). Is it a worth while investment? £100k guide price. The listing LEASEHOLD MAISONETTE VACANT POSSESSION By Order of the London Borough of Enfield Situated in a popular residential area, close to Trent Park and … Continue reading →

PropVestment Guide: Top Tips for Property Listings

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Nirav

With so much online and offline marketing now available through traditional estate agent, and corner shop window listings, through to listing online or Zoopla, Right Move, Gumtree, Findaproperty etc…It is vital your listings catch the attention of viewers and then … Continue reading →

Today: New Laws for Landlords, All Tenancy agreements upto £100k become ASTs

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Nirav

Landlords and tenants should be aware of significant new changes around tenancy agreements as of October 1, according to The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS). From Today, shorthold tenancies where the annual rental amount is above £25,000, but not more … Continue reading →

HMO: Huge Money Opportunity?

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Nirav

Although Multiple Occupancy can achieve huge rewards in the form of rents, in particular student lets, Landlords must take the required legal procedures to ensure it is all above board. In our experience it is easy to gain over 50% … Continue reading →

Where to Invest your Money: Property or Pension?

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Nirav

Lots of companies have massive holes, gaps, shortfalls in their pension funds because the stock market has performed so badly, or the decisions made on where to invest have been very poor by the company. If you are like the … Continue reading →

Landlords: How to Protect Against Bad Tenants

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Nirav

In these modern times, where recession has bitten and made people desperate and bitter, we have a new phenomenon: The Professional Bad Tenant. They go from property to property without paying any rent, leaving bills and council tax arrears, and … Continue reading →

What the new shorthold tenancy classifications for UK private property landlords means

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Nirav

Deposit guarantee scheme for all properties earning upto £100k rental per annum Failure to do so in 14days means no Section 21 (eviction order) can be served Fines up to three times the original deposit Student accommodation and multiple occupancy … Continue reading →

Risks and Rewards: Renting to Students?

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Nirav

On the day of A-Level results, the day when a school kid becomes a legal student. This opens out a whole new influx on potential tenants as they make the transition from “living with parents” to “renting.” There has been … Continue reading →