#108
To be a successful UK Property Investor you need to be buying in areas with good employment prospects, expected population growth and solid infrastructure.
Preston ticks all those boxes.
Local employers include British Aerospace, Amazon and Lancashire County Council not to mentionthe development of the Cyber Warfare Centre bringing 5,000 new jobs to the area, Preston is booming.
But deciding on an area is only half the battle when investing remotely. You have to find a good letting agent to manage your investment.
Matt Eastham runs Easthams & Co Residential Lettings. Matt is a passionate investor who believes in the power of sharing knowledge.
Rather than charging sourcing fees or trying to make a profit, Matt is committed to helping others by freely sharing his expertise.
He knows that if he provides good local knowledge for overseas investors, they will want him to manage the property on their behalf.
Matt represents a good case for reverse engineering the property investment process by starting with a letting agent.
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