Buy to Rent Housing Investment in Chesterfield

June 24, 2008

Seakers Property have 3 and 4 bedroom houses that offer an investment opportunity in Chesterfield

  • 3 & 4 BED HOUSES, READY NOW
  • Incentives Of 22%
  • Incentives Up To £43,989
  • Market Price From £152,950
  • Investor Price From £119,301
  • 3 Bed Potential HMO Rental Income £1040 PCM
  • 4 Bed Potential HMO Rental Income £1386 PCM
  • 5 Bed Potential HMO Rental Income £1733 PCM
  • 3 & 4 Bedroom Houses
  • White Goods Included
  • Parking, Some With Garages

To take advantage of this investment opportunity call our office on 01202 744 824 or Paul on 07969038638.

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Local Area

Chesterfield is a historic market town and local government district in Derbyshire, a county in England.

It lies north of Derby, on a confluence of the rivers Rother and Hipper. Including Staveley, the population (2001) is 100,879, although the town itself is 70,260.

It is Derbyshire’s largest town (Derby itself being a city), although the county town of Derbyshire is Matlock in the Derbyshire Dales.

Around 250,000 people live in the immediate area nearby including Dronfield, Bolsover, Staveley, Shirebrook and Clay Cross.

It is located on the A61, fairly close to the M1 (via the A617 to junction 29).


Property Investment in Brazil

June 24, 2008

If you are a first time homebuyer or an investor, then Brazil may be able to offer an excellent buying opportunity.

According to a recent study by the Institute for Applied Economics Research, Natal is the safest city in Brazil and a beach house could be bought for just £60,000.

A lot of research is needed to find a good property and if you are willing to spend time and money renovating a property, then there is a lot of potential out there. The low cost of living is also an attractive feature.

In April 2007, a property company spokesman highlighted that some UK investors are gaining twice over with the stabilising economy offered by Brazil and low property prices.


Property Investment in North Cyprus

June 20, 2008

North Cyprus is one of the newest emerging property markets on the block; therefore the resale property market on the island is even newer!  This means that a significant amount of independent research has to be conducted by a potential purchaser into any house they like before any offer is made to buy it.  Research conducted should be along similar lines to that conducted when buying off plan with the potential purchaser looking closely at the build quality, the finish, the plot and house size, the location and any extras and additions that are being offered for sale with the resale property in North Cyprus.  Research should help the potential buyer determine whether the home or villa is actually worth the price it is being sold for – if not a reduced offer can be made for the property of course!

The appeal of resale property in North Cyprus is that buyers have a tangible product that they can look, touch and observe the views from.  Buyers are seeing what they are getting for their money rather than looking at a concrete base or an ambitious artist’s impression of the finished product!  Hopefully this means those who buy resale avoid the majority of hassles that the rest of us have gone through and at the very least they know exactly what they are getting.

A number of factors have contributed to an increase in the volume of buyers searching for completed homes in Northern Cyprus yet this increase in demand is still not quite being met by supply creating ideal market conditions for booming resale property in North Cyprus.


Unique Property Investment Opportunity in Stalybridge

June 20, 2008

Seakers Property have a unique investment opportunity:

  • Incentives Of 20%
  • Incentives Of £80,000
  • RICS Valuation Available
  • Market Price From £400,000
  • Investor Price From £320,000
  • Potential Rental Income From £1100 – £1500 PCM
  • Potential HMO Rental Income From £98 Per Week Per Room ( £1698 PCM)
  • Currently A 3/4 Bed Family Home
  • Option 1: Previously Two Dwellings That Can Be Easily Converted Back
  • Option 2: HMO Property
  • Ready Now

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Local Area

Stalybridge is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Tameside, in Greater Manchester, England.

It is 5.7 miles (9.2 km) to the northwest of Glossop, 8 miles (12.9 km) to the east of Manchester and 9.1 miles (14.6 km) to the north of Stockport.

The town has a total population of 22,568.

Historically a part of Cheshire, Stalybridge became a centre for textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution and the 19th century wealth of the town was built on the factory-based cotton industry, transforming an area of scattered farms and homesteads into a self-confident town.

After the decline of the cotton industry in the first quarter of the 20th century and the development of modern low density housing in the post-war period, the town is now semi-rural in character.


An Investment Opportunity: Tenanted Properties in Leeds

June 13, 2008

Seakers Properties have 21 tenanted properties available in Leeds:

  • Incentives Of 20%
  • Incentives Up To £49,999
  • Market Price From £129,995
  • Investor Price From £103,996
  • Rental Income £699 – £1285
  • Ready Now

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Local Area

Leeds is a thriving, passionate city that you are sure to fall in love with. Rich in culture and heritage, it’s a vibrant city with lots to discover and something for everyone to enjoy.

By day, the prosperous business centre offers a diverse range of working opportunities. The fast-paced, buzzing city centre is complemented by stunning local countryside, including the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, which lie within easy reach. There are also an assortment of flourishing local communities – from hidden gems in the inner suburbs to tranquil country towns on the outskirts.

By night, Leeds really comes alive with its wide array of restaurants, bars, clubs and other entertainment. There is a broad range of cultural attractions, including renowned theatre, opera and ballet companies, with something to appeal to every palate.

Sport remains central to city life, especially with the successes of the Rhinos in Rugby League and Leeds Carnegie in Rugby Union. The rugby sides share their home at Headingley Carnegie Stadium with Michael Vaughan’s Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Football fans around the world will be familiar with Leeds United and Elland Road. Owner Ken Bates is currently building the team up from its position in Football League One.

The city has so much to offer families of all ages, from the award-winning Royal Armouries, to the gardens of Tropical World, and Leeds’ finest stately home, Harewood House. You can find one of the country’s most impressive collections of twentieth century British art at the newly refurbished Leeds City Art Gallery, including works by Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and Antony Gormley. A magnificent Victorian tiled hall links the art gallery and neighbouring library.


Moving Home: Some Helpful Hints

June 13, 2008

Planning to move this summer? You’re not alone – summer is the busiest time of year for professional movers. It’s an arduous process, but these tips will make your transition much smoother.

  • If you’re planning to use a moving company, ring them now! As busy as they are, they usually need plenty of notice – often at least six weeks or much more if you’re moving a long distance.
  • Be sure to build in some overlap between the closing/possession date of your new home and the last day of the lease on your rental (or closing date of your current home). Moving always takes much longer than you think. If you want to make any changes to your new home – for instance, paint some walls, put in new carpeting or refinish wood floors – plan enough time to do it BEFORE you move in so your furniture and belongings are not in the way.
  • Pare down your belongings. There’s no sense moving things you don’t need or want. Look through your house for rarely used items. Discard anything that’s beyond repair, sell the rest at a car boot sale, and take the rest to a charity shop.
  • Make notes about your new house – room measurements, door measurements, location of electric/cable/telephone outlets – so you can determine exactly where your belongings will go. Measure appliances to make sure they fit the space available.
  • If the previous homeowners are taking their curtains and blinds, you’ll want to measure windows in places you want privacy immediately (like bedrooms and bathrooms) and buy curtains or blinds before you arrive.
  • Start arranging now for telephone and utility connections. Telephone companies, especially, now need a few days (or even a week or more) to get you connected. Arrange now for the type of Internet connection you want (if it’s DSL or broadband rather than dial-up), and order extra phone sockets or cable outlets if you need them. Fill in a change of address form at the Post Office.
  • You can buy boxes and packing material from a moving company or other sources, but that can be expensive. Instead, ask grocery stores, electronics stores and office supply stores for their discarded boxes. They usually are large enough, sturdy enough – and free. Buy a tape gun, and start saving up newspapers (ask your friends for theirs, too) so you’ll have plenty of packing material if you don’t want to buy bubble wrap.
  • Be sure to pack a box of essentials -  a couple of changes of clothes, a few pots/pans/dishes/utensils, toiletries, medications – to get you through the first few days. Also, if your mover is late and there are items you couldn’t live without for a few days (like a computer, if you work from your home), consider taking that in your own car.
  • If using a mover, be sure to pack any small, nonbreakable, valuable items (such as jewellery) separately so you can take it with you in your own car. Large valuable items, such as artwork or electronics, should be clearly noted on the mover’s inventory form in case of damage during transit. Do buy insurance to cover any damage that may occur. (Note: movers generally will not insure anything that you pack yourself unless the box itself is missing.)
  • Take the time to record the makes, models and serial numbers of your electronics and other items in a notebook or on a sheet of paper. Put this information, along with owners’ manuals, extra keys, birth certificates, car insurance, wills, insurance information, and other vital documents, in a special folder that you’ll keep with you. In your new home, find a place for this folder (or put it in a safety deposit box), so you’ll always know where these important papers are (and can easily grab it in case of a fire).
  • Clean as you pack. Unpacking is hard enough work without the added effort.
  • If you’re renting right now, be sure to clean your flat or rental house so you don’t risk losing your security deposit.
  • Before you unpack, get a clean start by wiping out drawers and cupboards, sweeping out closets and solid-surface floors and vacuuming the carpets. Next, make up the beds and put towels in the bathrooms. Then you can take your time with the rest of the unpacking.

Enjoy your new home!


Property Investment in Australia

June 12, 2008

People from the UK are among the most prolific buyers of property in Australia, new figures have revealed.

According to the Real Estate Institute of Australia, Britons are third-largest group of foreign property buyers in the country, reports Homes Overseas.

Statistics from the group showed that British investors bought more than £1.27 billion worth of property in Australia last year.

This accounts for more than a tenth of the overall amount of foreign investment in Australia attracted last year.

Britons were only outnumbered by people from Singapore, along with investors from the US.

Figures showed that New South Wales was one of the main hotspots for foreign buyers during 2007, along with Queensland.

Collectively, these two regions were said to account for nearly half of the overseas investment in Australia last year.

This comes after the country was described as a “safe bet” for investors by the Foreign Property Buyer website.


Apartments in Swindon

June 12, 2008

Seakers Property have 1 bedroom apartments in Swindon:

  • Incentives Up To £42,598
  • Market Price From £139,995
  • Investor Price From £97,997
  • Potential Rental Income £525 PCM
  • 1 Bedroom Apartments
  • White Goods Included
  • Parking

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Local Area

Swindon is a large town in Wiltshire in the South West of England, midway between Bristol (64 km / 40 miles west) and Reading (64 km / 40 miles east). London is 130 km / 81 miles east.

It is on the main rail line between London and Bristol, and has one railway station. It is in the borough of Swindon, which has been a unitary authority independent of Wiltshire since 1998.

A resident of Swindon is known as a Swindonian.  Swindon’s motto is “Salubritas et Industria” (Health and Industry).

Swindon was named an Expanded Town under the Town Development Act 1952 and this led to a major increase in its population.

In the 2001 census the population of the Swindon urban area was 155,432, whilst around 184,000 lived in the Borough, which includes the satellite towns of Highworth and Wroughton.

At the census of 2001 there were 180,061 people and 75,154 occupied houses in the Swindon Unitary Authority.

The average household size was 2.38 people.

The population density was 780/km² (2020.19/mi²).

20.96% of the population were 0-15 years old, 72.80% 16-74, and the remaining 6.24% were 75 years old or over.

For every 100 females there were 98.97 males.

Approximately 300,000 people live within 20 minutes of Swindon town centre.

The Wilts and Berks Canal near Rushey Platt, Swindon.

The ethnic make-up of the town was 95.2% white, 1.3% Indian, and 3.5% other. 92.4% were born in the UK, 2.7% in the EU, and 4.9% elsewhere.

It has been forecast that there will be a 70,000 (38.9%) increase in Swindon’s population by 2026; from the current 180,000, to 250,000.

Swindon is considered to be an almost exact microcosm of the whole United Kingdom in its demographic make-up, to the extent that it has been used for market research purposes and trials of new products and services. One example was the ill-fated Mondex electronic money.

Religious communities include Church of England, Catholic, Mormon, and one of the largest Sikh temples in the UK.

More people have joined the Hare Krishna movement in Swindon than in any other English town.


Apartments in Redhill

June 11, 2008

Seakers Property have 2 bedroom apartments in Redhill, Surrey:

  • Incentives Of 25%
  • Incentives Up To £61,374
  • Market Price From £235,995
  • Investor Price From £176,996
  • Rental Assessment £925
  • Parking
  • White Goods Included
  • Ready Now

Specifications

  • Smooth ceilings
  • Oak veneer doors
  • Chrome door furniture
  • Down lighters to kitchen, bathroom and ensuite
  • Heated towel rail
  • Whit sanitary ware
  • Manhattan Kitchens with bosch oven, hob and chimney hood
  • Free standing Washer/dryer
  • Vinyl to kitchen

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Local Area

Redhill lies at the junction of the A23 and A25 roads.

The junction of the M25 and M23 motorways is near Redhill, but there is no direct access to either motorway from Redhill.

The nearest junctions are Reigate Hill (M25), Merstham (M23) and Godstone (M25).

Redhill railway station is at the junction of three lines, the main London to Brighton line, the North Downs
Line running from Reading to Redhill, and the Redhill to Tonbridge Line.

The London to Brighton line is electrified and operates trains by Southern Railways, First Capital
Connect and occasionally Virgin Trains.

However, the line splits north of Redhill at Coulsdon and rejoins to the south of Redhill allowing most fast services to bypass Redhill.

London-bound trains usually go to either London Victoria or London Bridge.

Coming out of London, trains for Redhill usually go on Horsham, Portsmouth Harbour, Three Bridges or Gatwick Airport.

First Capital Connect operate the ‘Thameslink’ service which goes through London, calling at London
Blackfriars, City Thameslink, Farringdon and Kings Cross Thameslink, then continues north to Luton
Airport and Bedford. There is a very limited service at Redhill.

The line to the west is electrified as far as Reigate, with some services from London terminating there.
Through trains to Dorking, Guildford and Reading are run by First Great Western and are diesel.

Trains
to stations to Tonbridge to the east, are run by South Eastern. Most diesel services from the North
Downs Line go on to Gatwick Airport.

Air access is available at Redhill Aerodrome (EGKR) off the A23 1.5Nm south east of Redhill town and
at London Gatwick Airport which lies about three miles to the south on the A23.

Heathrow airport is less than an hour’s drive to the west and both Luton and London City airports are accessible by train.

To take advantage of this investment opportunity call our office on 01202 744824 Paul on 07969038638.


Buying Property In Brazil

June 11, 2008

Whether they seek land, off-plan, resale or new build properties, foreign investors are buying real estate in Brazil with one thing in mind: to profit from similar high growth figures the country has been experiencing over the past three years.

With projects currently underway in prime locations on Brazil’s stunning north eastern shores and outstanding prices and opportunities still to be had, many discerning overseas investors agree that now is the time to be buying real estate in Brazil, before prices inevitably rise further. Last year’s average capital appreciation of 20% and Brazil’s ongoing economic success story, are of course key incentives to all real estate investors in Brazil.

If you are buying real estate in Brazil, you will need to employ a good English-speaking lawyer to assist you with the legalities of the procedure, and help you obtain the necessary documents required by foreign buyers of real estate in Brazil.

The mortgage market is still under-developed and the majority of investors buying real estate in Brazil rely on finance from their own countries, or make use of developers’ instalment plans that normally cover periods of 12 to 60 months.