According to data from the Land Registry, the average cost to purchase a London residential property in 2000 was a meagre £132,705. Fast-forward 23 years, and the same property will now sell for between £500,000 and £600,000. This represents an average increase of over 350%.
There is an acute and historic lack of supply of good quality homes in prime London locations. Rents continue to rise and global demand remains extremely robust, creating a very attractive investment opportunity for high-net-worth individuals, looking for solid annual yields and significant potential for long-term capital growth. Most crucially, London real estate offers a safe haven for your capital, especially given stock market volatility and poor returns on bank-held deposits.
Our experienced team can provide expert advice and navigate the London property investment landscape, whether you are looking to purchase a single buy-to-let property or build a larger strategic portfolio.
The Ridgestone Investment process
01
Your Investment Goals
We will start your investment property search with a tailored consultation, to ensure we fully understand your specific timescales, requirements and investment goals. We will discuss the current market conditions, trends and opportunities, and then create a personal brief for you review.
02
Investment Opportunities
We’ll carry out extensive research and investigate suitable opportunities that match your criteria. It’s often the case that investment assets are not openly marketed, so our far-reaching network and long-standing relationships are crucial in unlocking and un-earthing the best options on your behalf. We’ll run detailed analysis before coming back to you with our findings and recommendations.
03
Investment Analysis
Clearly, the financials are key for any property investment purchase. We’ll run a detailed analysis around rental yields and associated transaction costs so you have full visibility of your investment proposition and future net returns. We’ll also carefully compare property locations and consider the exact property type, floor level, aspect and layout to ensure we are targeting the best investment opportunities to fit within your portfolio.
04
Deal Negotiation
We are tenacious and professional and will always have your best interests at the forefront of any transaction. We of course want to help source and secure the best opportunities on your behalf, but equally it’s vital that we negotiate the best terms and net purchase price to ensure we maximise the investment upside.
05
Legal Progression
Far too many investment related sales collapse between offer-agreed stage and legal exchange of contracts. They are often complex deals involving multiple parties based in different time zones. This is where our experience and knowledge of the legal process comes into its own – we’ll ensure communication lines are clear and open and will work alongside your preferred property lawyer to ensure that the legal process is smooth and meets your targeted timescales.
06
Property Rental & Management
Where requested, we will collect keys on your behalf and arrange for the property to be marketed for rental. We can oversee the complete lettings process, from instructing the best rental agent and organising ongoing management and maintenance of the property.
Our Fees
Investment Purchase
We charge a deductable retainer fee to begin the search process lasting for a 6 month period. Our success fee is based on a fixed % of the purchase price.
Please contact us directly to discuss fees in more detail.
