Renting Residential Properties is an alternative to other forms of investments

Posted under Advice by Michael

The recent years have witnessed an increase in the investment in the rental properties. A report in the past had predicted very high growth in the private rental market by 2010; which is proving to be quite true. Flexibility is the main factor which has attracted more people towards renting.

Buying and letting has become an alternative form of investment. Landlords have realized its importance in generating steady income and enhancing value of investment. It is a dual benefit investment in the form of rental income and capital growth.

Owning a property in itself is the guarantee to wealth and security. Renting ensures multiplication of wealth with minimum effort.

Proper management of property and carefully chosen tenants minimize owner’s risk. Renting is not a simple task; it requires good knowledge about prevailing rent charges, legal compliance and detailed information of prospective tenant.

Renting is more popular among those who cannot afford investment in buying.
Other factors include:

•    Flexibility in moving on account of job change or transfers.
•    Reluctance on account of possible split; couples co-habiting prior to marriage opt for renting.

Landlords also prefer renting their property for reasons such as:

•    A good source of steady income.
•    Availability of legal cover, and security, due to government regulations. The fear of losing ownership has been eliminated.

Stock market volatility and problems in pension schemes have tilted people’s attention towards investment in rental property.

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