Buy-to-let guide. Let us look after your investment. Residential Lettings

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1 Buy-to-let guide Let us look after your investment Residential Lettings

2 At Henry Adams we recognise that investing in a property is likely to be the biggest investment you will ever make. With a growing rental market it s no surprise that more and more people are looking to invest their capital in a suitable buy-to-let property. At Henry Adams, we not only tailor advice given to existing and prospective clients but also the service we offer in terms of letting and all aspects of property management. So what makes choosing the right agent so important? We understand that many people will receive conflicting advice when it comes to choosing a property that best meets their needs. At Henry Adams we have years of experience in dealing with investment stock and can offer expert advice when it comes to searching for the right property, before exchange of contracts. The residential lettings industry here in the UK is unregulated and leaves thousands of landlords and tenants exposed to bad practice. Henry Adams Lettings is proud to be a member of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) and abides by the strict code of practice set out by the UK s largest governing body for letting agents. All of our staff receive regular training updates and many are qualified ARLA members. The correct exposure for your property is crucial when it comes to marketing. With extensive coverage on national websites such as Rightmove and On The Market, plus unrivalled coverage in local publications, we ensure your property is best placed to secure the right tenant. We understand the numbers need to add up.

3 Frequently asked questions Q: What type of property makes the best buy-to-let investment? There isn t any one type of property that makes a best investment. Individual requirements will determine which type of property should be considered, so why not get in touch today to discuss your requirements with us? Q: Can I manage my own buy-tolet investment? Yes you can, however we encourage landlords to consider the implications of doing so and ensure they are aware of their legal and moral obligations. We offer varying service levels and will happily advise any landlord who may be unsure as to the level of service they require. Q: Will I have to pay tax on my rental income? Yes, all income must be declared for tax purposes, however individual circumstances will determine the amount of tax you are liable to pay. For all tax related matters it is recommended that you seek independent financial (tax) advice. Visit our website to find out more and to contact us: henryadams.co.uk/lettings Q: Who pays the household bills? A tenant is usually responsible for paying Council Tax, heating, water and electricity costs. Any maintenance/service charges and insurance costs would normally be paid by the landlord. Q: Who can I speak with to find out more about buy-to-let mortgages? Although we are not able to provide mortgage or financial advice, we know people who can! Please ask us for more details and we can put you in contact with the right people including sound and knowledgeable mortgage brokers, financial and tax advisers plus insurance companies. Q: Who can I speak to about holiday lets? We have a dedicated team specialising in both seasonal and year round holiday lettings only. For more information about short term and holiday letting, please contact a member of the team. Did you know? Over two thirds of our let properties have new tenants secured before the existing tenancy comes to an end. Henry Adams is proud to be part of the Client Money Protection Scheme, which gives complete peace of mind to all of our Landlords and Tenants. The residential lettings market here in the South East has experienced unprecedented growth over the past ten years, which experts predict will continue due to increasing demand from working professionals in the region

4 Rental properties let with Henry Adams Horsham Lettings These examples are for illustrative purposes only to give an indication of the possible rental return for each style of property. Let in July 2015 for 1,195pcm Approx. sale value: 285,000 Yield return: 5.05% Storrington Lettings Midhurst Lettings Let in July 2015 for 1,000pcm Approx. sale value: 250,000 Yield return: 4.8% Petersfield Lettings Let in May 2015 for 1,050pcm Approx. sale value: 295,000 Yield return: 4.2% Chichester Lettings Let in January 2015 for 750pcm Approx. sale value: 167,000 Yield return: 5.25% Holiday Lets Let in August 2015 for 1,715pcm Approx. sale value: 520,000 Yield return: 4.0% Bognor Lettings Let in August 2015 for 995pw (holiday let) Approx. sale value: 320,000 Let in March 2015 for 775pcm Approx. sale value: 185,000 Yield return: 5.0%

5 Our Lettings team would be delighted to discuss your property requirements with you. Ian Wiggett FARLA FNAEA Managing Director Richard Town MARLA Partner, Horsham & Haywards Heath Lily White MARLA Lettings Manager, Chichester Nick van Klaveren MARLA Lettings Manager, Storrington Hannah Brock Assistant Manager, Horsham Michael Sturt MARLA Director, Petersfield Eleanor Mulligan MARLA Senior Lettings Negotiator, Storrington Samantha Rooke Office Manager, Chichester Emily Perry MARLA Lettings Manager, Midhurst James Riley MARLA Lettings Manager, Bognor Regis Sally Martin Partner, Midhurst Laura Nix Holiday Lets Manager Katarina Wilmot MARLA Sales/Lettings Negotiator, Billingshurst At Henry Adams we have years of experience in dealing with investment stock and can offer expert advice when it comes to searching for the right property, talk to us about your property requirements today. simplydifferent

6 The London Office Haslemere Horsham Petersfield Midhurst Billingshurst Haywards Heath Storrington Emsworth Chichester East Wittering Middleton-On-Sea Bognor Regis Rose Green Selsey Comprehensive coverage and local market knowledge Our network of offices provides first class service throughout Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire with the London link.