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Are you a property investor looking to acquire bargain properties? Then repossessed properties are worth looking into. Gaining popularity with many individuals, repossessions are convenient ways for investors to grab good bargains. With repossessions in the UK soaring since the beginning of the year, investors have numerous opportunities to make the most of these properties.
Benefits of buying repossessed homes
Sophisticated investors look to repossessed properties as the best type to invest in. This is because buying repossessed homes offers a number of benefits for property investors:
* Below market values (BMV). Most of the time, you can acquire repossessed properties for prices well below their real market value. The best way to obtain a property for 20% BMV is by seeking motivated sellers who have an immediate need to sell their properties. Due to reasons like repossession, divorce or bankruptcy, they resort to a speedy sale to enable them to resolve their financial dilemma.
* Savings. Repossessed properties can be obtained cheaper than other types of properties. Thus you can set aside a significant amount of money which you can use towards buying another property. Make sure though that you buy those which have real equity and value. One of the best places to acquire a repossessed property is at property auctions, where repossessions make up 20% of properties being sold. New-builds in particular are going for an average 26% below the initial purchase price. I have seen some in Birmingham go for 50% below the initial purchase price!
* Best way to grow your portfolio. Since you can acquire properties cheaper through repossessed homes, you can develop your portfolio at a faster rate thereby allowing you to grow your empire quickly. To ensure that you won't have to carry out expensive renovation work, have a surveyor examine the property before purchasing it.
How to generate profits from repossessed properties
Property investors who want to make considerable profits in their investment properties - on top of the profits made when buying BMV - may want to consider investment properties such as buy to lets. The market for buy to let homes offers great opportunities to earn profits. This is because the percentage of the UK population opting to rent has increased in recent years - and the numbers are predicted to increase in the next few years.
Another way to take advantage of the property market is to buy properties and rent them out for the long-term. You can also refurbish a repossessed property and sell for a quick profit. But if you want to truly want the best option, why not buy a property in its pre-repossession stage?
By seeking and buying from distressed sellers on the verge of losing their home to repossession, it's not only you who benefit but also the seller. By intervening with a quick sale, you can help the seller avoid getting his house repossessed. At the same time, you can obtain the property at a lower price than when you bought it through conventional means.
By taking advantage of repossessed properties, you guarantee yourself a solid way of making significant profits. And with the substantial growth in repossessions, you have a wide range of properties to choose from. Just make sure you select them carefully.
