Investment properties
Smart investors buy direct from Barratt. We offer a professional service to assist our investor buyers through all the elements of buying and letting a brand new property.
It’s a complete one-stop solution to maximise the value of your property. From finance, legals and rentals to arranging furniture packs (even down to teaspoons!) to give your investment property added value. All backed up by our high standards of customer service.
Rentals and management
We can use our strong relationship with letting agents to find you the best rental rates for your property, and help you negotiate better commission rates and management fees. Barratt will help you find the right agent, and calculate likely rental incomes.
Whatever level of management services you require, we can help you get the right package at the right price.
Finance
We can introduce you to expert independent professional advisers who can provide you with individually-tailored advice and help secure the best mortgage for your personal circumstances. They can meet you at the time and place that suits you and can also assist you with Inheritance Tax, portfolio planning matters and Capital Gains Tax.
Legals
As part of the service, Barratt will provide a list of recommended solicitors who have handled thousands of transactions for our homes over the years. They are fully independent companies who will look after your best interests and are completely familiar with all the Barratt legal documentation. They can offer a fast, effective service at competitive rates.
Furnishings
We work with top interior designers to develop superb furnishing packs which can maximise rental values at every level. With our considerable purchasing power, we have negotiated superb rates. All you have to do is select your choices and then relax, leaving the installation in the safe hands of our experienced professionals.
If you're thinking about an investment property, brand new Barratt homes have so many advantages over secondhand properties. Just take a look at the table below:
| Buying Barratt |
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Buying Secondhand |
| Our homes are covered for a decade by the NHBC warranty, which means you can buy with confidence. |
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Normally no guarantee, even after a survey. |
| Our homes are ready for tenants to move in immediately. |
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Might need renovation before a tenant can move in. |
| Two years’ after-sales care. |
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Normally no cover for minor faults. |
| We can introduce you to independent financial advisers and solicitors who will act in your best interests. |
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No prior relationships necessarily exist. |
| All new appliances and fittings mean no unexpected bills. |
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Appliances may be old and require maintenance. |
| We have many developments popular with investors because they are so well-located close to transport links etc. |
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Attractiveness of locations for rental market can vary. |
| We work with top interior designers to develop superb furnishing packs to make the most of any home. |
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Furnishing packs not normally available. |
| We include more bathrooms in our plans, because we know they're a real draw for tenants. |
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You might have to add bathrooms to make a secondhand property more attractive to tenants. |
| Double-glazing in low maintenance windows as standard. |
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Insulation, double glazing and security in older properties unlikely to be as good as new. |
| Our strong relationships with letting agents can help you find the best rental rates. |
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You'll need to develop relationships with letting agents. |
