Location, location, location not just for buyers

Released on: May 20, 2008, 8:37 am

Press Release Author: Jim watson

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: Where to live is an issue everybody thinks of when looking to
acquire a home. Those buying somewhere to live will usually spend time researching
the area they are moving into and making a judgement on a variety of criteria, be
that the proximity of local transport links, the quality of schools, the
demographics of the neighbourhood, aesthetic considerations or the proximity of
family, to name just some issues.

Press Release Body: Where to live is an issue everybody thinks of when looking to
acquire a home. Those buying somewhere to live will usually spend time researching
the area they are moving into and making a judgement on a variety of criteria, be
that the proximity of local transport links, the quality of schools, the
demographics of the neighbourhood, aesthetic considerations or the proximity of
family, to name just some issues.

The same can be just as true of those renting a property, who will look
at least some of the same issues. For those investing in property, the
key is to buy in the areas which will be popular and attract those who
can afford good rental rates.

For this reason, it is important for those looking at the sort of places people may
rent in major cities to establish what the patterns are of geographical movement. In
London, it seems, location is the biggest issue over all, with cheaper rented
property not getting much interest.

This is more true now than in the recent past, according to Nicholas Leeming,
director of property portal Propertyfinder.com. He said: \"I think there is a much,
much higher demand than in previous years based on location, both in terms of
whether you are central or peripheral and your transport hubs compared to the
opportunity to rent at a low price.\"

The problem with lower-priced property in the capital, he explained, was that it
tended to be that which was not so well located for transport links such as the
tube. He concluded: \"So my point would revolve around whether it is convenient for
transportation links because the more convenient it is the more opportunities there
are and the more rent you pay of course.\"

Yet while this correlation may inform those involved with buy-to-let in London, not
everywhere is the same. In the case of Tyneside, letting agent Sarah Mains of Sarah
Mains residential told the Newcastle Journal that many young professionals were now
leaving more expensive areas close to the city centre such as Gosforth and Jesmond
for locations that were further out
but cheaper and, critically, well-served by good transport links. These included
places such as Fenham and Wallsend, both of which have good bus links and in the
latter case the Metro (a light rail-underground hybrid system) as well.

She observed: \"Young professionals who are looking for high-quality homes with good
transport links are now looking further afield for properties at affordable prices.

\"Rents are slightly lower in the two new hotspots than in other locations and both
areas still offer close enough proximity to the city to appeal to young
professionals.\"

Therefore, while different locations may have in common the link between good
transport links and popularity with those looking to rent, the price situation does
not always correlate. Those looking to price their rents appropriately may therefore
be wise to observe the particular market situation in each locality.

In today\'s world Property investment is an excellent investment option especially
investment in UK

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