Our Letting Agent in St Ives and Cambridge:-
A desire to be his own boss was the catalyst that prompted Paul Roberts to enter the buy to let market four years ago.
A chartered surveyor, with more than 15 years of property experience under his belt, Roberts felt the time was right to put his specialist knowledge to personal use.
“After many years working in the property business, as an agent, valuer and then chartered surveyor I decided the time had come to work for myself, says Roberts, who now owns two properties in the Cambridgeshire area and hopes to expand his portfolio over the coming months.
Roberts is just one example of a rapidly expanding team of highly experienced and successful landlords to join LettingAgent.com to let out properties in the UK.
Roberts believes it is his enthusiasm, expertise and specialist knowledge that gives them the edge over traditional letting agents.
“I self manage my own properties, which gives me a good insight into the key factors landlords’ should consider when acquiring and managing investment property, says Roberts.
“One of my strengths is that I am a good listener and adept at matching people’s requirements to the right property. I’ve learned the best way to win repeat business is by delivering what people want, only then will those all-important ‘word of mouth’ recommendations be made.”
Roberts has chosen to let out properties in Cambridge and St Ives because he knows these areas best.
“Cambridge is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, says Roberts: “And with London only 50 minutes away by train, many professionals are striking the perfect work/life balance by choosing to make it their home.”
“Nearby St. Ives is also a popular choice, especially among families, who want to combine picturesque market town living within easy reach of a big city.”
Roberts experience as a valuer will also help landlords achieve maximum rental income from their properties.
“As a chartered surveyor, I have carried out numerous bank valuations, for secured lending purposes, he adds: “These often included rental valuations, so I am well-placed to advise Cambridgeshire’s Landlords, on appropriate rents.
“There is always a ‘balance to be struck’ between achieving maximum rental while minimising void periods. Get this wrong and it will soon eat any benefits of achieving a higher rent in the first place.”
Roberts believes one of the strengths of LettingAgent.com is that as landlords they fully understand the pressures involved in buy to let.
“The property market may be in turmoil with house prices falling but the letting business is booming, with an increasing number of people now choosing to rent rather than buy.
“Present market conditions could be making amateur landlords a little nervous, but that’s where I can help, adds Roberts: “ I’m not just someone drafted in from a letting agency; I am a highly experienced property specialist, with money invested in my own portfolio, so I understand the stresses and strains involved. If landlords need a guiding hand through these challenging times, then I’m happy to help.”
“The most difficult property to invest in is the first one. Buy to let is certainly not for the faint hearted, but once you’ve cracked that first one, it gets easier, he adds.
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