UK Real Estate Expert Guides and Buy to Let Market Advice

What Will Happen To The Real Estate Market After The Pandemic?

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The COVID-19 pandemic has toppled the status quo of everyday life. People, whole businesses and industries have all been affected. The US housing market has not been spared also by the gruesome pandemic. The pandemic made people lose jobs thus decreasing the average spending power of people. This resulted in people being conservative about buying houses.
This however has changed, over the summer, homeownership rates started to rise. People started buying homes in the suburbs and rural areas. If you might be wondering what your next move in the real estate market is, worry not as this is what will happen to real estate after the pandemic:

People Will Continue To Buy.

The pandemic has brought about a new normal. The demand for real estate has shifted from the city areas to the suburbs and rural areas. The crowded city areas proved to be dangerous ground during a pandemic as they registered a high number of COVID-19 cases. The congestion of the city is a major factor contributing to the spread of the virus. This shift in demand is making prices for houses and rent in city areas drop and prices for houses in rural and suburban areas rise.
The pandemic is making people seek out homes that are isolated and better. Also security l, both physical and low-risk areas during a pandemic.

Home Sales Will Drop.

Though people are buying more than during the onset of the pandemic. General home sales for the year will drop compared to previous years. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused massive layoffs creating increased unemployment. The economy will still be struggling to make a comeback by past the covid pandemic. This means the general population will lack enough purchasing power to consider buying houses. The real estate and housing market has been hit also by low inventory as people lost capacities to finish up ongoing projects and the ability to start new ones. Buyer confidence was also affected. These effects will linger on for quite some years post-Covid.

Home Office Requirements.

The pandemic has forced many people to start working from home. This has brought about an increasing demand for homes with an office. This demand has created a shift in the housing market where homes now need to incorporate a home office to cater to people working from home. New homes will be built with offices from now on as working from home is the new normal. Post-Covid houses will most definitely feature home offices as a norm, not an extra feature.

Virtual Home Viewing.

Due to social distancing, it has become a hefty task to get customers to view homes. Technology advancements have made home touring move online. Virtual home viewing has become popular. Post-Covid pandemic, virtual home viewing will be the new normal. Customers won’t have to visit physical sites anymore, they can access various homes at a touch of a button and in the comfort of their own homes. This also saves on costs of transportation to see various sites, the hassle of booking appointments and it has greatly reduced chances of customers getting coerced.

Is A Buy-To-Let Property A Good Investment?

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Purchasing a property to lease out can be a great way to earn passive income. However, this type of investment is fraught with risks. At the current moment, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the real estate market has been in a slump. If you are looking to earn good money through this type of investment, there are several factors that you should keep in mind before purchasing a rental property as will be discussed in the article below.

First, it is recommended that you avoid taking a loan to purchase a rental property. If you are already saddled with other financial obligations such as fees for your kids, using loan money to buy a buy-to-let may not be a savvy investment. This is because the property market is always fluctuating. You may think that rental income may cater to the loan you took to purchase your property but when there is a downturn in the market, you may end up having financial obligations you cannot meet.

It is also important that you ask yourself if you have what it takes to be a landlord. Tenants tend to have a lot of demands and needs and it will fall on your shoulders to meet their expectations.

If you are looking to make this type of investment, you should also carefully consider the area where you want to buy a home. Remember that the attractiveness of your home to prospective tenants will be determined by its location, Thirlmere Deacon provide a fantastic consulting service that will help you determine the tenant profile of your property. If you are looking for a profitable buy-to-let property, consider purchasing a house in a locality that has low property taxes, plenty of amenities, highly rated school districts, and a high safety rating.

If you are thinking of becoming a landlord, remember that the onus for carrying out repairs and maintenance within the property will fall on you. It’s advisable that you set aside some money for any emergency repairs that may arise such as repairing leaking roofs or plumbing issues.

Before sinking your cash into a buy-to-let property, ensure that you calculate the margins that you will earn from the property. Remember that your net margin should not take into account any expenses that may arise such as costs of carrying out repairs and maintenance.

As a prospective landlord, you should also ensure that you understand tenancy laws in your locality. Landlords who have been slapped with lawsuits and hefty fines simply because they did not understand basic tenancy laws.

You should also be prepared to carry out extensive background checks on your tenants. This is the best way to avoid problem tenants or shady individuals who may end up damaging your property or getting you into trouble with the authorities.

When buying a property to lease out, you should also set aside cash to acquire a comprehensive insurance cover. You should not only insure your property but also yourself. With insurance, you are sure to get indemnification in case your property gets damaged. You will also have a financial cushion should you get sued by your tenants.

Top Benefits Of a Buy-To-Let Property

• This type of investment requires very little work on your behalf. This means that you can go ahead with your regular job while you earn a passive income from your property.

• Barring the occasional market turmoil, properties tend to rise in value instead of depreciating. If property rates rise, then the value of your investment will also increase.

• In many jurisdictions, money that is earned from rental properties is not usually included in your overall income meaning that it is exempt from social security taxes.

• If you financed the purchase of your buy-to-let property through a loan, you can get tax refunds on any interest levied on your loan

• Since your rental property is a tangible asset, you can always use it as collateral should you run into financial headwinds

Risks Associated With Buy-To-Let Properties

• Tenants can sometimes fail to pay their rent on time

• The income that you get from your rental property may not be enough to cater for any loan that you may have taken to purchase the property

• Even if you do not get any tenants in your house, you will still need to pay taxes as well as cater for any other expenses that may arise

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UK Property Market 2021 Overview

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If you are a real estate investor, or you are thinking about becoming one, you should learn a little bit about the market as it is today. The property market in the UK is booming, and properties are selling for higher values than they have for several years. It is unclear why this is occurring. If you think about it, there are more people having problems financially than ever before. To assume that the cost of real estate would go up during this time makes no logical sense. However, it is a prime time to be a real estate investor if you happen to be in the UK. Here is an overview of the UK property market 2021 prospectus for investors that would like to own real estate.

Why Are Property Values Going Up?

One of the main reasons that property values are going up is that there is a demand for real estate that was simply not there before. Some are making money, regardless of the pandemic, and they have a lot of money to spend. They are looking at this time as a great moment to invest because many people are ready and willing to sell their properties. That being said, this pits more investors against each other, and this can lead to bidding wars. Therefore, if you are going to invest in real estate, although more houses can be purchased, you may pay a much higher price.

Is This A Good Time To Buy Or Not?

From the perspective of an investor that is buying real estate, it’s a good time to make purchases if you have the money. On the other hand, when the market begins to correct, and people go back to work, this could lead to a problematic situation. For example, some of those people that are already behind on their mortgage payments are going to be further behind as the months passed by. This could lead to foreclosures, flooding the market with homes that can be purchased for a very minimal cost. This is something that you will want to consider as you are buying different properties for extremely high prices. You simply have to wager that your investment, as high as it is, is going to maintain that high level of value in the market later on.

How Will Property Values Change In 2021?

Property values, if they do maintain this upward trend, is a very good thing for anyone. For example, if you are a homeowner, the value of your home because of other sales around are going up without you having to do a thing. From the perspective of sellers, this is also a blessing, simply because you are going to get more money than you would have just a year ago. However, this all relies upon the idea that property values will continue to increase. If you are selling your house now, it might be the best time, just like it is for investors.

The UK property market may continue to have this upward trend where home values are going up at a rapid pace. As long as it continues to do so, and the market does not fall out, you are making a wise investment. If it does begin to trend downward, there could be a problematic situation, forcing you to sell your home quickly, or even for a discount or a loss. If you are ready to purchase more homes in the UK, it will likely be a positive decision based on the current market.

Effects Of Covid On Buyers In The Real Estate Market

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Effects Of Covid On Buyers In The Real Estate Market.

Corona Virus made 2020 a historic year. The virus went from just existing to being all over the globe. The situation caused chaos and confusion as nobody saw it coming. Every sector of the economy felt the impact. The status became worse as the virus kept spreading and governments had to impose total lockdowns. Staying indoors meant it was not business as usual. One of the sectors that faced the effects of this occurrence was the real estate market. The principal players of this sector are buyers, sellers, and renters. The builders also have a say in the business. Well, out of these four, buyers had it worse than everyone else.

Economic Implications

When the virus came in, most people lost their jobs. Although many employers would have wished to keep their business running, there wasn’t a flow of money. With no salaries, digging deeper into pockets to pay employees wasn’t an option. The only way out was closure. The only money left was what home buyers had saved. Since the future was unpredictable, it was a bad idea to invest in making property purchases. The money was suitable for keeping families afloat. Priorities had to change to buying needs instead of wants. The requirements, in this case, were food and medication, if necessary. Although everyone hoped things would shape up, only the idea of a vaccine would make the situation better. Sellers, therefore, experienced a reduced number of buyers.

Another aspect that has made buyers decide not to invest is the skyrocketing interest rates. The Covid situation spiked a fluctuation in the stock markets. Issues like unemployment caused the situation to worsen. The increasing rates were a discouragement. The peak season of the real estate market usually spring. By this time last year, the problem was worse. Buying a house couldn’t even cross anyone’s mind. The recommended time to buy a home, according to experts, is when the market is steady and rates are low. The situation favors buyers. Investing in such a pandemic means you have to channel some of the money you have saved up to servicing the payments. The risk isn’t something buyers were willing to take. Although there are lenders with a lack of cash flow, the situation becomes tricky. It occurred to buyers they could comfortably stay where they were without any hassles.

Finance

Banks have always worked as the primary source of lending to home buyers. Unfortunately, there was a disruption in business in these institutions. Most of them closed their doors on home buyers. With no operations going on, most customers could not service their loans. Some of the banks had to halt the interest rates, thus reducing income for them. With such a tight operating structure, banks had no money to offer buyers. Therefore, even with employment for the lucky ones, it would not be easy to make purchases. The situation became overwhelming, leaving most buyers frustrated, thus opting to settle in their current locations.

Homebuyers have had the roughest ride ever since Covid came. However, real estate gurus say there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Hopefully, the situation will ease, and more buyers can proceed to make investments.

Welcome Back to Real Estate Investing

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Real Estate Made…..Easier

As we move into 2021, the real estate marketing is shifting in one direction many would not have expected.

The real estate markets across the globe are staying strong despite the global pandemic due to Covid-19.

Hopefully, when you read this blog you will gain a little more understanding as to why this is happening and how you can make 2021 your year for investing with confidence into the real estate sector around the world. We look forward to sharing our journey with you and hearing about your success along the way also.

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