Landlords urged to do research before making deals

Landlords looking to get the best deals in the buy-to-let property sector should conduct research and invest in reputable companies before entering deals, according to property investment adviser Assetz.

The advice follows recent research by Moneyfacts, which revealed many landlords have had difficulty finding new deals without being able to put up deposits of 20 per cent.

Despite this, there are positive overall signs of recovery on the buy-to-let market.

Dan Sawyer, investment consultant at Assetz, said it is important for landlords to ensure that they are clear about what is on offer when making a deal.

"For investors looking to get the best deal, it is important to do the research first of all," he said.

"If they are looking to use a property investment company they must make sure that they have been around for a while and that they have a good track record. It is very important that investors go with a good reputable company and just do your research on that company. Make sure that the properties are what they say they are," he added.

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