With banks offering tiny returns on cash savings and ISAs and the fairly recent stock market volatility still fresh in people’s minds, investing in property is still considered by many to be the best way to invest their money.
This longheld belief is part of the British love affair with real estate and is one reason why homes in some parts of London and the South East are now values at many times the average person’s annual salary. With demand for homes outstripping supply year on year and historically low mortgage rates, it is clear to see the appeal to the investor considering a plunge into the buy-to-let market.
So, you have made the decision to invest. How best can you mitigate the risks involved with owning property as an investment? Here are our 5 top tips;
Of course, the upsides can be enormous, especially if you buy right, let well and borrow shrewdly.
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