A new Investment Portfolio service has been launched by the Chancellors Group of Estate Agents to help landlords with their property investment.
Why we’ve launched the service
Changes in the property market have meant buy-to-let investment is in high demand, and with competition for tenants being strong, the trend is for landlords to buy well-presented property - as opposed to those perceived to be ‘below market value’ and in poor condition.
Nigel Glossop, Managing Director of Alexander James Mortgage Services, explains, “There has been a strong resurgence of buy-to-let borrowing in the past 24 months. In the two years between the end of 2011 and the end of 2013, mortgage lending to landlords grew by 44pc, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders.”
Nigel added, “The number of property purchases financed by landlord loans rose from 6,200 in 2011 to 9,300 last year.”
Chancellors have developed this Investment Portfolio service for prospective and existing landlords, to provide advice in helping them to decide the best purchases they should be making for the long- and short-term in this buoyant and exciting market place.
Simple steps to planning your investment portfolio
Whether a customer is a beginner buying their first investment property or already a landlord looking to expand their portfolio, Chancellors have packaged their ethical services for landlords into one complete solution. Investors can follow these simple steps to plan their investment:
1. Devise an investment strategy – consider what you would like to achieve from your investment.
2. Assistance with property search – working together with a local sales and lettings expert.
3. Mortgage advice – via our independent mortgage advisor.
4. Legal and financial issues – helping you through the legal and financial obligations required of landlords.
5. Viewing of prospective properties – with our local lettings expert.
6. Finding tenants – advice on the best marketing and presentation of your property to prospective tenants.
7. Property management service – a dedicated lettings and property management team to handle every aspect of letting your property.
8. Experienced investors – use our wide geographical network to build a portfolio of investments.
With over 200 years’ experience in property sales and lettings, Chancellors have the expertise to help investors start or further develop their investment portfolio. Our membership of professional bodies, a multitude of regional and national industry awards, and a widespread network of offices combine to ensure a landlord’s investment is in safe hands.
For more information you need find our Chancellors' Investment Portfolio or to speak to your local sales and lettings expert click Chancellors branches.
Correct at time of publication. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the individual contributor and do not necessarily reflect those of the Chancellors Group of Estate Agents Ltd or its subsidiaries. References to legislation, best practice and other matters with legal implications such as fees, rules and processes are included for information and editorial purposes only and are not authoritative, nor should they be interpreted as advice. When in doubt you should only take advice from an industry professional or solicitor where appropriate. E&OE.
