Flats should be within a 5-10 minute walk from a tube station with easy access to the City and West End. Although houses are popular with families looking for larger properties, the steady demand is for flats - but both are popular. There should be easy access to open spaces - whether private garden, roof terrace or balcony, communal gardens or parks. The property should be structurally sound, and able to be redecorated without incurring vast expense. Seek the advice of an experienced agent with a good track record of sales, rentals and property management.
Character properties are generally a good investment.
Foreign tenants in London for a limited time like to experience the flavour of London and period conversions are always popular. One or two bedroom conversion flats with entryphone, porterage and lifts are good buys, especially those in newly completed developments. In the competitive property rentals market, there is no room for the amateur landlord. The standard demanded by tenants are high and an individual budget for preparing the property must be avilable. Redecorated in neutral shades with good quality carpets and curtains in co-ordinating colours.