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 27 October 2015

NOW SOLD, ABINGTON EAST - £120,000 for a 3 bed FREEHOLD

I speak to a lot of investors who want FREEHOLD properties on a budget! These aren't easy to find in the current market unless you're happy to pay £135k+ for a Victorian Terrace around town. 

But something like this - http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-36983148.html - is worthy of consideration - this property has now been reduced to £120,000 by the selling agent and is a good buy for that money.

Clearly it needs some improvement - a new bathroom for starters - but we'll have that done in a week, and this will rent for AT LEAST £625 per month offering a good initial return with no service charges. It will appeal to people who are able to look at the figures rather than the beauty of the building!

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Friday 23 October 2015

NOW SOLD, FAR COTTON, 2 bed HOUSE, £145,000

The market continues at pace with many properties selling before I get the chance to blog about them! 
Here we have a 2 bed house in FAR COTTON which will be on the market imminently at £145,000. It's in good order - ready to rent - and will achieve at least £675 per month in the current market. It will be one of those that sells more or less immediately so if you're not available to view this weekend, it's probably not one for you!

richard.baker@belvoir.co.uk if you're interested.


Will rent for £675PCM - guaranteed
Great location - walk to town / station / etc
Freehold House in Very Good Order
Viewings this weekend - not yet marketed.













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Wednesday 14 October 2015

SOLD 6% in St James - Nice Freehold 2 bed House

We've been instructed on this 2 bed FREEHOLD house in St James that's literally 5 minutes walk from the mainline station. 
Tenanted @ £675 per month
Initial Return of 6%
Freehold House in Very Good Order
TENANT IN SITU PURCHASE
It's been rented by ourselves for a number of years and has had almost zero void periods. Internally it's in perfectly good condition - no work required.
richard.baker@belvoir.co.uk if interested.

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