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Why Should You
Invest in the UK Property Market?
The UK property market continues to provide strong returns for investors. With years of steady growth and high demand, the UK has become an attractive market for real estate investment.
- Capital Growth: The limited supply of housing and high demand ensures property values continue to rise.
- Rental Income: Particularly in large cities and the student accommodation sector, rental yields are high.
- Portfolio Diversification: The UK offers an excellent opportunity to diversify and balance your investment portfolio.
- Strong Economy: The UK’s stable economy, legal protections, and transparent market provide a secure investment environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get the answers to your most common queries regarding our companies and services to get a smooth start.
As Source My Property, we typically work with budgets of £100,000 and above.
No! You do not need residency to invest in the UK. Additionally, I can tell you that investing in the UK does not lead to residency or a golden visa as some other countries do.
Yes! You can obtain a mortgage. Some banks offer loans to foreign investors, though the down payment percentage can vary based on your credit record. Typically, a 25-45% deposit is required.
Stamp duty or land tax is payable within 14 days of completion.
Rental income tax varies depending on whether the property is purchased under an individual or company name.
Capital gains tax is applicable when selling the property.
This depends on your investment strategy, income level, and long-term plans. Both options have advantages and disadvantages. Generally, if you’re planning a large investment and thinking long-term, opening a company may be more advantageous, particularly for inheritance and tax planning. However, if you’re planning to buy just one or a few properties and want to keep things simple, buying in your personal name is more practical.
As mentioned earlier, London and its surrounding areas are safe and guaranteed but expensive, with high long-term appreciation. Alternatively, cities like Manchester, Birmingham, and Liverpool offer high rental yields and more affordable prices.
We work with property management companies that will take care of the property on your behalf, handling tenant finding, maintenance, rent collection, and more.
Yes, we work with management companies offering guaranteed rental income for fixed terms, such as five years. However, with guaranteed contracts, the management company’s commission might rise from 10% to 15%.
Yes, it’s possible for short-term profit, but it’s ideal to wait at least 5-10 years after purchasing to benefit fully from the value appreciation.
You can buy one property and accumulate capital with rental income for a new investment, or refinance your existing property (remortgage) to expand further.
