Investment opportunities

Foxtons Investments is a dedicated team of property experts dealing exclusively with property portfolios from companies and private developers. If you have multiple units or are building a buy-to-let portfolio, we can help.

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Property as an investment

Investing in property has historically proven to be a reliable way to see capital gains as well as a steady monthly income.

With some feeling that with the perceived lack of performance in pension funds and the incredible growth in property prices seen over the last 10 years many people see buying an investment property as the way to future financial stability.
Investment knowledge

Foxtons Investments team provides valuable information for investors in the following areas:
- Market trends
- Financial analysis
- Finance advice and tips
- Exclusive properties/opportunities
What is an investor?

In essence, any property purchase could be an investment, however we define the word 'investor' as A non-end user: one who is buying for either capital growth or rental yield (or both!)

In this way, we are treating owner-occupiers or pied-á-terre buyers separate to investors.

At Foxtons, because of the strength of our lettings business and property management – many repeat buyers, sellers and institutions use our services.

What do investors buy?

Investors typically buy via a number of clear channels – their formulas are often tried and tested however professional investors tend to concentrate more on Capital Growth rather than straight Rental Yield. It is not uncommon, therefore, that some buy-to-let investors are prepared to buy properties that will give back little or no monthly yield.

In advance or off plan

Sometimes investors will buy large proportions of a development before the show flat has even been built with the aim of picking up the best units. It is not uncommon for there to be around 18-24mths before completion of the site takes place.
In bulk

Investors hope that the more they buy in one go, the more they save. Some professional investors prefer to take small portfolios in one development, whereas others prefer to diversify the type of property they buy as well as where they buy.
In areas they feel are due to grow

A classic example at the moment are areas affected by the 2012 Olympics which are receiving a lot of media attention due to the improvements in transport and regeneration of the area. However, this is not always the view held by every investor – many established institutions and rental investors chose to buy where they have good local knowledge or where they feel the area is established with a well developed rental market e.g. Kensington & Chelsea.
Unmodernised properties

Property investors often buy properties that they can develop themselves, often in the hope that they can replicate their 'ideal' rental formula and create the perfect lettings flat that will never suffer void periods. Property developers also perceive that as they are modernising the property themselves they therefore know their own portfolio inside out.
New build developments

Investors often enjoy the peace of mind that buying a unit with an NHBC or similar insurance can give them. It also enables them to start marketing their units prior to actually starting to pay their mortgage and incurring holding costs. This is often a focal point for overseas buyers.
Tenants in situ

Investors want to maximise their rent and minimise their void periods. The epitome of this is buying single units or portfolios with tenants already in situ. The advantages are that you know who your tenant is in advance, as well as how much they are paying, when they plan to leave and ultimately the rental yield from day one.

Financing your property investment

If you want to know how much such an investment will cost you on a monthly basis or how you can finance the purchase then contact Alexander Hall Mortgages for simple, impartial financial advice.

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