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The UK property market is ripe with opportunities that could propel growth in income return for investors without the need to move further up the risk curve, says Guy Glover, fund manager at the F&C UK Property Fund. Property has generally been an attractive class of investment given the relatively high income return it delivers. According to Glover this is still possible without taking additional risks, with the only condition being the deployment of a 'core' or 'core plus' strategy of identifying buildings that provide solid returns, which requires a careful selection of properties that have this potential. One of the good options that investors may consider is buying a property of high building quality at rebased rental levels in an attractive area, where the rent required from tenants has fallen. The superior location and good building quality will guarantee strong income return going forward, Glover says in an article for Investment Europe. Investors could also choose to put their money in residential units in areas known to be increasingly preferred by renters, since this would act as a strong driver of competition for buildings and provide room for growth in rents. The predicted recovery in the job market will boost demand for quality buildings in preferred locations, with firms expanding and relocating as the economy returns to pre-crisis levels. Another way to ensure you are selecting the best opportunities is to utilise companies like Ward and Co Property Investments who specialise in finding buy to let properties for new or seasoned investors. They ensure they negotiate the best deals given their buying power often secure 100% funding and can even provide guaranteed rental income for the first twelve months. Companies like Ward and Co do a lot of due diligence both in the properties themselves and also the surrounding area to ensure rental returns are at a premium. Ward and Co advisors will spend time understanding the needs of each client, investment aims and assist then in creating a strategy to fulfil those aims. Their due diligence extends to detailed investigation of the developers, financing and potential rental opportunities due to future developments within specific areas. The improving economic outlook is also pushing investors to revisit potentially attractive assets in regions of the UK that may have been avoided based on locational grounds. The property market of the South East will be one of the top gainers from this trend, where annual income returns are seen to exceed 7%. Ward & Co Property Investments are now well established with a solid reputation. We help to safeguard the financial wellbeing of many hard-working families and individuals. We recognise that we often assist in some of the most important financial decisions that our clients will ever make, so prudence and responsibility will always be at the very heart of our operations.
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