Buying to let

If you're considering entering the buy-to-let market, click the headings below for guidelines on finding the right property and getting maximum value from your investment.

Hot properties

Benefit from our experience to help identify the perfect buy-to-let property.

• Location
  Look for a quiet road with an easy walk to public transport and open spaces, shops and restaurants.

• Aspect
  Good natural light will always attract tenants.

• Balanced accommodation
  Look for properties with a good layout and well-proportioned rooms. Avoid basement flats without good gardens and high-level flats without a lift.

• Convenience
  Built-in cupboards and good storage space are vital. Well-equipped kitchens and first-class bathrooms (with underfloor heating) score highly too. Good heating is essential.

• Approach
  What is the street like? Would the surroundings appeal to your target market? If you have a flat, keeping communal areas tidy and attractive should be a priority.