In a climate where bank rates are tremendously low and stock markets are volatile, buying-to-let is becoming an increasingly popular investment and even an option as a business strategy. It’s also become a preferred option for many of those whose pension pots have recently become freed up.
However, despite the attraction, buy-to-let businesses still have massive risk factors. To give yourself the best chance of success you should look at where the housing market is strongest at the time.
This clever infographic by HouseSimple shows the UK’s most up and coming property areas as well as good identifiers for you to discover the next housing hotspot. Look out for delicatessens, niche food outlets and young professionals. They are all a sign of higher disposable income and rising affluence.
If you are genuinely thinking about buying-to-let, you’ll need to conduct plenty of research. This infographic shows that London isn’t the centre of the universe when it comes to property investment – there are lots cities on the rise in the UK, it’s all about finding which one is right for you.
Provided by House Simple