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Finding a Property

Before you start your search for a buy-to-let property, get to know as much as you can about the property market and the rental opportunities in the area you are considering. Ideally you should be looking for a property which satisfies the needs of your potential tenants and is in an area of high demand. You can either search for a property yourself or you can enlist the help of a letting agent. The advantage of using a letting agent is that they will know where to find the best-priced, most suitable properties in the areas with the most demand.

They will also be able to advise you on how much you will be able to charge and the type of tenant(s) most likely to be attracted to your property. If you decide to go it alone, make sure that you visit a wide range of estate agents to find out what sort of people want to live in your chosen area. The success (or not) of your investment depends crucially on finding the right type of property in the right location.

 

Most tenants will be looking for properties which are close to good schools or nurseries, have good transport links (bus, train, motorways) and within easy reach of good local amenities (shops, doctors, dentists, entertainment etc.). They will also be more attracted by a well maintained and well presented property. And if you really want to beat the competition try finding a property which has plenty of natural light and is in a good, south-facing position and which also has a garden (or balcony, if it is a flat or apartment) and somewhere to park a car.

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