What the New Year might hold for the Harrow rental market At this time of year, it's a great time to look back on how the Harrow rental market performed in 2019 and what the outlook is for the new decade. The main headline for 2019 has been that a combination of Brexit uncertainty, supply imbalance and a less hospitable tax environment has put landlords on the back foot. Conversely, tenants have benefitted from a greater choice of homes at similar price points. Having said that, rents have b...

Why renting in Harrow is such a good idea Along with queuing and complaining, the British obsession with owning our homes has been deeply rooted in our national mindset. However, in the last twenty years, things have started to change. As we move to towards a more continental attitude to tenure, the advantages of renting in Harrow are coming to the fore, and landlords are reaping the rewards. Perhaps one of the main benefits of renting in Harrow is the exceptionally good transport connectivi...

The surprising dynamics of the private rented sector The private rented sector is one of the fastest moving parts of the property industry, and that's particularly true of our area, as illustrated in the chart above. Keeping up with the latest trends and data on things like market rents, yields and the supply/demand balance is crucial for any serious investor who wants to win the property game. Setting the optimum rent is usually foremost in the minds of every landlord. Set it too low and yo...

Why Harrow remains a great investment for landlords Despite what you might read in the papers, there's never been a better time to be a landlord in Harrow. While it's true that changes to stamp duty and mortgage tax relief have raised some barriers to entry for new landlords, its main impact will be to create more opportunities for landlords who are prepared to take the bull by the horns. The logic is quite simple. Any serious property investor has to take a long-term position in the private...

Some online agents try to convince you that using their platform will save you lots of money, but we think the opposite is true. They’ll tell you the need for a physical agent is old-fashioned and everyone can do it themselves just by listing on the internet. However, letting agents still have a vital role to play in letting properties - and here’s why. While a future utopia of online-only agents in which you can list your property, sit back, and relax as the viewing requests flock in cou...