6 th July 2007 : The Money Centre, one of the UK's largest providers of buy-to-let mortgages is visiting Leicester this month to help potential and existing landlords take advantage of this growing investment market.
The Midlands is ranked at the high end of the buy-to-let market and Leicester is in particular demand. An uncertain housing market has prompted some potential buyers to rent instead, pushing up the supply of tenants in the area along with rents.
The largest age group in Leicester is 20 to 30-year-olds who are attracted to living in the city thanks to its easy commuting distance to London, Birmingham and Birmingham International Airport 1 . Leicester has a vibrant rental sector with a healthy demand for rental property, reinforcing its position as a well-placed area for investors to buy property to let.
Nationwide, demand for rental property has hit a four and a half year high, rents are rising at their fastest rate in six years and house prices are forecast to continue rising throughout 2007 2 . With such strong factors driving the buy-to-let industry, more people are looking at property investment to secure their financial future.
Hosted by The Money Centre's business development executive, Gary Winter and other successful portfolio landlords, the workshop will provide guidance on how to build a portfolio, minimise risks and maximise returns, buy below market value and demonstrate how to use profits to build a new lifestyle through property investment. From the most seasoned of investors to those just curious on how to get started in the buy-to-let business, the workshops will help potential investors take an informed, calculated move into the property market.
Gary says: “Our workshops attract between two and three hundred people. Anyone who comes along can be assured they will be receiving guidance from people who have been there and done it themselves!
The buy-to-let market is no longer just for the wealthy and middle-aged. Nowadays, not only are 40 per cent of landlords under 35, but more than half own one or two properties for rent and there are as many female landlords as there are men. Buy-to-let is seen as an alternative to traditional forms of investment. For example, people who have had their confidence in pensions shaken are investing in property, which they see as offering greater returns and more control.”
Event: |
Free buy-to-let workshop – ‘Making a Success of Property Investment.' |
Date: |
Thursday 19 th July 2007 |
Time: |
10.30am registration for 11.00am start (lunch provided) |
Venue: |
Great Hall, Walkers Stadium, Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL |
To Book: |
Call The Money Centre on 01603 489125 or e-mail enquiries@themoneycentre.net |
The Money Centre also publishes a free guide on successful buy-to-let investment – available by calling 0800 374611.
