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Richmond Property Magazine - September 2007

Susan Fitz-Gibbon of Fitz-Gibbon has some tips for those looking for properties to let out in Richmond.

Property in Richmond holds global appeal for conventional buy-to-let landlords and prime property investors alike. In addition to young professionals, the area is never short of tenants looking for large family homes and demand outstripped supply again this summer, as we experienced a surge from the corporate European market.

Owing to the transient nature of our global population, we're seeing growing numbers of investors seeking to purchase a family home to return to in Richmond. In the current market we would advise such landlords to consider the roads around the Trust Grounds in St Margarets, which should yield good levels of capital growth and consistent high patterns of demand. All landlords should be realistic about their returns. Those who invest here typically follow a capital growth strategy, rather than aiming for short-term returns on their investment.

House in The Grounds are so popular because they typically benefit from private gardens as well as use of the exclusive Pleasure Gardens. The area is ideal for those requiring easy access in and out of London, and while motorists can use the A316/M3 and M4, public transport takes commuters to Waterloo International Station direct from St Margarets station. Residents also enjoy a good selection of local shops in St Margarets Village and Richmond town centre.

A three-bedroom property here will let in the region of £750 per week, with a five-bedroom home reaching in excess of £2,000 per week if presented in good condition to attract the corporate market. We've been successfully sourcing investment properties for over 20 years and, as market demands become greater and increasingly varied, our 'Investment Property Search' can prove invaluable.