Meet Matt, a successful personal trainer from Oxford who has recently expanded his investment portfolio by purchasing a 3-bedroom detached Brandon home at Gleeson’s Safari development in Huyton, Knowsley.
Matt said: “I already have two buy-to-let properties, one in Oxford and one in Liverpool, making this my third investment property. I find that the rental yield is much better in Huyton/Knowsley/Liverpool than where I am based in Oxford, which gives me a better return on my investment. The location of the development is only a stone’s throw away from the M1, allowing great access to surrounding cities for potential commuters. As a massive Liverpool FC fan, if I choose to live in the property one day, I am not too far from the ground!
I chose a new build because everyone prefers to rent a brand new home. It was also appealing to take advantage of the 10-year NHBC warranty. By choosing the flooring, tiles, and extras myself, it really allowed me to start from a blank canvas and have the property exactly how I wanted it. This gave me peace of mind, knowing I wouldn’t need to invest extra income to bring the property up to a rental standard.
I looked at several other new build developers in the area but found that Gleeson Homes were slightly bigger and did not have an Estate Charge attached to the property like other properties I had previously visited. The 3 bedroom detached Brandon was particularly appealing for me to rent out as it featured an open plan living space along with a generous front and back garden for entertainment purposes. A spacious en-suite to the master bedroom also makes it desirable for a family to rent which is the ideal tenant.
I was very surprised at how smoothly the purchase of the property went. The sales team, Kath and Karen, called me at the end of every week to keep me updated on how the build was going and the expected completion dates. This is when I knew the correct decision was made to purchase a Gleeson home! Throughout the whole buying experience, I always felt at ease and was consistently updated along the way.
I would recommend anyone who is looking to start their property portfolio with Gleeson to work out the property’s rental yield by looking at the potential rental income and purchase cost. Also, check out the market in the surrounding areas to get a rough estimate of the per calendar month rent you may receive so you can get the best return on your investment.
I would definitely consider buying another Gleeson home for buy-to-let purposes in the not-too-distant future due to the great returns on my investment. "