Property, Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Landlords

In a study by Mortgage Advice Bureau, close to 20% of prospective home buyers wouldn’t purchase a home that had an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C. The same study shows 46% of prospective buyers state they would prefer to have a home with great insulation, which is higher than the 29% who would rather a large garden.

A recent study by Halifax indicates house prices are rising faster in bigger cities than rural areas again. There was a spell, driven by the pandemic, when the opposite was true, but now, people are returning to the major cities.

There is a growing demand for Finchley property as a rental option.

At David Harris & Co, we know there are many challenges for landlords to meet in and around Finchley. There is considerable demand for rental property in this part of London, which is brilliant news for people looking to enter the lettings sector.

As a landlord, it is always helpful to familiarise yourself with the type of people or households who are looking to let property in your local area. It is also useful to know that the letting landscape has changed considerably in recent years.