Safe as Houses

Rupert Smith of Complete RPI highlights how UK property investment can form the basis of any pension or long term investment plan

Why Property?

"Property holds many critical benefits as an investment over any other asset class - and one that buys itself through its own income generation. Rental property can generate monthly income for as long as it is required.”

Isn’t this just England’s capital, London, though?

"Not at all," continues Billingham. “Demand for London property remains strong; it has a great reputation as a safe haven for foreign investment. We are proud of this and are using it to great advantage. We are already witnessing this investor confidence spreading into commuter belts circling the capital as well as other key cities – many of which have experienced unprecedented gains in rental demands over the past 18 months as undersupply has forced tenants into discovering neighbouring areas. The UK Government has made significant commitments to increase national infrastructure, creating an even greater rental demand across commuter areas. Take our Pinnacle development as an example. Southend’s seafront enjoyed a £25 million facelift recently, along with extensive beach front upgrades and pavement and road extensions. Southend Airport has seen a further £100 million investment, including a new terminal and train station. With a direct train to central London in less than 45 minutes, it’s no wonder rental demand continues to outweigh supply by at least 2:1.”

How Are the Properties Discounted?

"We are able to buy stock at property fund prices, passing on a significant saving to our clients," says Billingham. “The comparables speak for themselves; whichever local property that’s chosen to measure against our Pinnacle purchase price, we guarantee the same value for money could not be found. The discounts we show are real; they are proven by what is selling locally so we are confident, passionate even, that our prices or rental yields cannot be beaten.”

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