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Friday, 12 June 2015

What to look for when purchasing a buy-to-let property?

Purchasing a buy-to-let can be daunting, especially if it is your first time.  I have many first time landlords come to see me for advice and I find the initial questions they usually ask me are “where can I look for a property” and “where in Exeter should I buy”.

Martin & Co and the majority of other Exeter estate agents market their properties first on OnTheMarket.com, so setting up a property alert on this site will ensure you receive properties as soon as they are available.

When considering where to buy, first ask why people may be moving in the first place; are they relocating for work, are their children now going to school or are they upsizing for example.  Once you have considered why people may move, you can start to think about where they will want to move to, for example if they will be working at the hospital, Wonford would be convenient or if their children go to school in Clyst Heath, Kings Heath may be of interest.  Using this thought process you can close in on areas that can support the type of tenant you are looking for. 

It is also worth considering if the property is near good transport links, is there furniture and is it fire safe, and does it currently hold all the necessary certificates such as a landlord gas safety certificate, electrical certificate and an HMO licence if applicable.

If you can purchase a property with a tenant already in situ you will benefit from receiving rent from day one.

If you are considering purchasing a buy-to-let property please feel free to call me on 01392 254488 to discuss the tenanted properties we currently have for sale or visit our office on South Street and we can discuss your personal requirements.

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