Taking into consideration the key factors that make an area a great place to invest, such as transport links, regeneration projects, businesses and amenities, these 10 properties are perfect for investors.
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VITA APARTMENTS, CROYDON, CR0
£485,000
This two bedroom flat is located on the doorstep of East Croydon Station and has been designed to the highest standard, with wood floors and a large private balcony. It also offers a stylish open-plan kitchen with Neft appliances, as well as access to a roof top terrace.
Croydon’s commercial footprint is being transformed, with a number of big businesses recently moving to East Croydon, where there is a 15 minute commute via the Gatwick Express into central London. Westfield shopping centre will soon be arriving in 2019, too.
NEWGATE TOWER, CROYDON, CR0
£360,000
This one bedroom flat is located between East Croydon and West Croydon stations and offers underfloor heating throughout, a private balcony and access to a residents’ gym.
Young professionals are often looking to combine luxury and affordable living, and East Croydon fits the bill perfectly. The area is currently going through important redevelopment and the demand for properties in the area increases year after year.
MAYES ROAD, WOOD GREEN, N22
£299,999
This superb one bedroom flat, located just a few minutes’ walk from Wood Green Station, offers airy living space, a fully equipped kitchen and a private garden at the rear. This property is close to amenities too, although it has only 69 years left on the lease.
There are plans to redevelop the centre of Wood Green by Haringey Council, adding new office space, new homes and creating employment opportunities. This regeneration of the area is a great reason to invest in a property in Wood Green.
BRACKNELL CLOSE, WOOD GREEN, N22
£425,000
This two bedroom house has a paved garden and is set on a quiet street within easy reach of Wood Green Station.
Situated on the Piccadilly line, there are lots of lovely Victorian and Edwardian properties in Wood Green that are relatively affordable for investors and desired by tenants.
TUDOR DRIVE, KINGSTON, KT2
£369,950
Situated on the first floor, this two bedroom flat has a separate private garage and is just a few minutes’ walk from Richmond Park.
Kingston is popular with tenants because of its wide range of amenities, parkland and transport links into central London, which makes it a prime spot for investment.
THE BITTOMS, KINGSTON, KT1
£475,000
Situated just a few minutes’ walk from the Thames, this spacious two bedroom flat has a private patio and benefits from off-street parking.
With Kingston University just down the road, this property would be a great investment opportunity, with a constant stream of students looking for properties in this area.
FERDINAND COURT, CATFORD, SE6
£365,000
This one bedroom flat is set in a new residential development very close to Catford and Catford Bridge stations, providing excellent access to central London. Across the street is Ladywell Fields.
With a number of regeneration projects and infrastructure changes in Lewisham, now is a great time to invest as the area becomes more desirable and popular with tenants.
BROOKDALE ROAD, CATFORD, SE6
£375,000
This centrally located, stylish two bedroom flat is set in a peaceful road on the doorstep of bars, restaurants and shops.
Trains from Catford and Catford Bridge stations offer links to King’s Cross, Charing Cross and the City in under half an hour, making Catford a well connected area in south-east London with more affordable housing stock.
GURNEY ROAD, STRATFORD, E15
£320,000
This modernised one bedroom flat is perfectly situated in the residential district of Stratford.
The new Elizabeth Line opening in 2019 will run through Forest Gate and Maryland stations, which is just a few minutes walk from the property. The new and improved transport links will make Stratford and the surrounding areas even more of an investment hotspot.
UXBRIDGE ROAD, SHEPHERD'S BUSH, W12
£399,999
This two bedroom flat has been entirely refurbished and is located close to bars, shops and restaurants in Westfield shopping centre.
White City is undergoing large-scale redevelopment at the moment, with the regeneration of the old BBC Television Centre at the heart of the plans. With Shepherd’s Bush Station and four underground stations in the vicinity, it’s the perfect place for commuters.
