Investing in buy-to-let property in North West England

With the current unpredicability of share prices, both in the UK and internationally, along with regular news stories of pension fund crises and corporate failures, it's unsurprising that many investors have lost confidence in the financial markets.

But, with house prices in England and Wales constantly rising, the UK property market is a far more reliable investment opportunity. A well-balanced UK property portfolio can be a strong source of residual income.

Buying property to let maximises the return on your investment, and you can build a profitable property portfolio quickly and easily. Your mortgage payments will be covered by the rent you receive, and the regular income means you are protected in the unlikely event of a drop in property prices.

Overseas property has become a popular choice in the UK, with thousands of British investors taking advantage of the opportunities presented in Europe and other parts of the world. But investing in property right here in the UK has many distinct advantages over foreign investment.
Investing in UK property means you are working with laws that are familiar to you. When buying overseas property, it is all too easy for a purchase to be delayed or even fall through completely because of unfamiliar legislation and bureaucracy. You can quite easily get caught up in red tape for months or even years, while making no returns or extra income from all your hard work. And most countries apply very different tax laws to foreign investors, which can really cut into any profit you hope to make.
The additional costs involved in buying or selling property can be much higher in other countries. For example, Estate Agents fees in France and Spain can be as much as 10%, and in South Africa can be up to 6 to 7%.
Familiarity with local laws, not to mention the language, means you can enter into the process with a better, clearer knowledge of what is required. And price trends and mortgage rates in the UK are often far easier to predict than the wildly fluctuating rates of other countries.

Property prices in Southern England have risen dramatically over the last three decades, until many people have been priced out of the market in this part of the country. In the meantime, property prices in the North of England have lagged behind.

But the North West of England is rapidly growing. Billions of pounds have been poured into the area over the last few years, transforming largely abandoned industrial areas into vibrant and modern residential communities. And property prices are rising accordingly, making right now the optimum time to invest in this burgeoning market. The price of an average 2-bedroom terraced house in the North-West has already soared from around £30 - £40,000 to as much as £90,000 over the last 5 years. It won't be too long before they break the £100,000 barrier, but when compared with prices in the South, they are still very affordable.

Still not convinced? Take a look at what the experts have to say. Property Investments North West are experts in helping you to make the most of your investment with buy-to-let property in the North-West of England. They have a wealth of experience in buying property to let in this area of the UK, and many clients have already benefited from their expertise.

Take a look at the latest properties available for buy to let through Property Investments North West.