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Best Places to find properties in the United Kingdom

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Best Places to find properties in the United Kingdom

Are you looking to make a move into property investing? Has it been something you have been thinking about for some time but you’re just not sure where to start? Then luckily, we are here to help.

This quick guide tells you everything you need to know about how to find properties in the UK. Depending on your needs, including time frame, budget, experience, some of these may be more suitable than others – but all offer you the chance to find the right investment.

Local estate agents

Once you have identified the area where you want to invest, then start looking around the shop windows and website of local estate agents. This will give you some idea of what is available and what the prices are. However, you should also remember that it is an agent’s main focus to make the maximum sale for their clients, so this is not always the best place to find properties at the cheapest prices.

However, there are some real benefits of using an estate agent – especially one with local knowledge and a good contact base. First, you will avoid doing a lot of paperwork and red tape. Buying a property can be complicated and if you are not familiar with the process it can end up taking a lot of time. An agent will handle all of this side of the process. You will also have a professional on your side for the complicated negotiation process.

There has also been a rise in the number of online estate agents, and while their rates might be cheaper, you may have to arrange the viewing yourself and you might miss out on some of the local insight that can be so important. You’ll need to be prepared to do all your communication either over the phone or via email so you will miss out on the face-to-face experience.

Auction houses

If you want really cheap property, then look no further than an auction house. They generally sell properties that have either been reclaimed by the bank, intestate property or things that people want to shift quickly. Great deals do exist, but you will need to have funding in place and be ready to make a quick decision, often without being armed with all the necessary information. It’s a gamble and generally better suited to experienced property developers.

You may also face less competition when buying at an auction house because it does put a lot of people off. If you are looking for a real bargain and don’t mind getting stuck in and doing some of the hard graft yourself, this could be a good option. However, don’t go to an auction thinking you are going to find your dream home or a golden investment opportunity on a plate.

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