So what type of property would make a better investment if an investor wants to hold for the long term and therefore rent out to prospective tenants? The first question I ask them is what are they looking for from the investment - capital growth or a great yield? Answering this question will help an investor to figure out which properties to buy.
When considering 2 bedroom properties, figures for the last 10 years state that houses have risen in value by as much as 80%, in Guildford. Flats have risen but by a lower 67% so 2 bed houses have achieved a higher capital gain over this period to suggest they potentially make a better long term investment.
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| Typical two bed flats in Guildford |
The average asking price for a 2 bedroom flat today is £334,950 but for just £15,000 more a 2 bedroom house can be purchased so it would appear wise to invest in a house.
The rentals for both types of 2 bedroom properties are also similar. A 2 bed flat is on average £1,275 pcm while a house is just £20 more at £1,295 pcm. A flat may however be slightly less financially attractive because the investor will need to consider the cost of the management fees to be deducted from the monthly rental income.
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| A typical 2 bed house in Guildford |
The gross yield is therefore 4.6% and 4.4% respectively so as there is little difference between these figures this suggests that the investment decision may not be made on a financial basis.
The decision may be based upon market demand and perhaps the investor's preference towards tenant type. A flat will be more desirable possibly to young professionals starting out on the property market and because they are young may prefer a social life to having to spend time maintaining the property and a garden. There is a more plentiful supply of flats in the Guildford property market than houses too.
Houses may appeal more to couples, possibly with a child, because they will have the benefit of more space and a garden plus more privacy. They might also enjoy the pleasure of maintaining their property and the occasional DIY, at the expense of having a social life.
As regards the investor it would appear that there is little to choose between both types of property. However investing in flats might now be the answer as there is not only more demand for them but with the advent of AirBnB, requests for short term accommodation particularly in flats, is on the increase.
The potential rental income could therefore be significantly greater in this instance as the investor can charge more for short stays than they can for longer term tenancies. However there is a lot of specialist knowledge required to operate an AirBnB business so an investor would be wise to research this market place and the factors that they need to consider when operating short term holiday lets.
So if you are considering such an investment decision or would like to have a chat in general about the Guildford property market please call 01483 320 207 or email richard@guildfordpropertyblog.co.uk
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