Buy to let
Buying to let is increasingly popular, and it can be a great investment. We know the sale and rental sides of London's property market inside out, we'll give you all the advice you need, plus access to thousands of prospective tenants looking for houses and flats across London.
See what we’ve got on our books for buy to let investors right now with ‘find a property’ search on the right. Just choose from 'New homes' or 'All properties' in the advanced search options. And if you'd like to talk to us in person, just get in touch with our New Homes team or contact your nearest KFH estate agent online or by phone.
Meanwhile, here are a few things to consider if you’re thinking about buy to let
What's your target market?
For example, are you aiming at renting to students or young families? They might have very different priorities. bear in mind it's not you that will be living there. Your local lettings branch will give you an idea of what you can charge.
How much time do you want to spend on management?
If you're happy to deal directly with your tenants when something needs fixing or there's a problem, that's fine, but remember that, as far as they're concerned, you are a full time landlord. As an established letting agent in London we can manage your property for you, dealing with the day to day running and allowing you concentrate on other things.
More about our management services
What are my legal obligations as a landlord?
Every year you must have gas equipment like boilers and ovens inspected by a CORGI registered engineer, and then give the safety record to the tenant.
Any electrical equipment you supply has to be safe too, and furniture must be fire resistant.To make sure you're up to date with all the relevant safety regulations, our local branches provide leaflets with all the information you need.
KFH is obliged to refuse to take on a property where the furniture, furnishings, gas installations or electrical equipment do not comply.
As of 1 October 2008 all landlords letting their properties to new tenants will need an EPC.
An EPC or Energy Performance Certificate demonstrates the energy rating and efficiency of a property. An EPC gives owners and tenants information on how efficient their property is and gives a standard energy and carbon emissions rating from A to G, A being the most efficient.
EPCs for lettings properties are valid for ten years. However if improvements are made to the property which might effect the energy rating then the report can be carried out more often.
If you renew the lease to your current tenants, even after 1 October 2008, you will not need an EPC. It is only when new tenants move in that you will need to obtain an EPC for the property.