This blog follows the property market in Northampton with a particular emphasis on buy-to-let. On here you'll find general commentary about the market, plus properties that may represent decent buys. I own a large estate agency in Northampton and am myself a landlord with an established portfolio. If you're looking to invest, but are unsure what will work best, I'm happy to offer a (free) second opinion. If you have a property to sell I can help with that too! Email richard.baker@belvoir.co.uk

Tuesday 24 January 2012

NOW SOLD. CANNY INVESTOR - £85k purchase.

  • This is a repossessed property - not yet marketed, but about to hit the market at £89,995.
  • Needs work, decent area, good bet for a long term rental. Fairly low risk.
  • I'd buy this myself - can't say fairer than that! I'm not buying because I have other property transactions going on currently!
  • 2 Bed House, FREEHOLD, Watermeadow Drive, NN3.
  • Try to purchase for £85k quickly before it gets 'bid up'.
  • Spend of £12k probably required. You may get away with less if you want to cut corners, but if it were me I'd just do the lot and be reassured that I won't have to spend anything else apart from minor repairs for the next decade.
  • Property would sell in the current market for at least £105k - I'm happy that this is a realistic valuation - once all works done. 
  • Hence you may be able to buy for £85k and re-mortgage at £105 in 6m - speak to your mortgage advisor.
  • Will rent for £550PCM, so with an all in price of £97k, gives just short of 7% yield - about the best you'll get for a relatively low risk property.


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