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You have probably heard the buzz words "buy-to-let" recently. So many people are deciding to try their hand at renting property as an investment.

The problem is that most of them don't know how to go about this the right way.

Times have changed and investors need to learn new strategies to experience success. The good news is that I'm going to let you in on an important secret. You can use this information to turn your rental properties into a lucrative investment.

Are you curious yet?

Well, read on

First, I'm going to discuss some of the current changes in the 2007 buy-to-let market.

I know you're anxious to find out the secret, but I don't want to make it too easy. Besides, it's important to know about these changes; they play an important role in the world of buy-to-let investing.

The current high property demand has been influenced by the following factors:

High European Divorce Rates

Fragmentation Of Families

Property Shortage

Increasing UK Population

Less Council-owned Properties

Mobile Workforce Expansion

Huge Increase In Immigrants From EU Countries

Very Low Interest Rates

More Lenders Offering Buy-To-Let Mortgages

This has resulted in a huge increase in the price of UK property. In fact, prices actually doubled from 1998 to 2002!

Renting property as an investment also involves many costs such as maintenance, service charges, furniture, property tax, tenant deposit schemes, property management and buy-to-let house insurance. Every investor who chooses to play the buy-to-let game has to pay these costs.

So what is the main difference between successful investors and ones who fail?

Location! Location! Location!

I can't emphasise this point enough. Many people purchase local property for convenience. Unfortunately, this isn't usually the best choice.

Experienced investors are more interested in an area where the numbers stack up for the investment rather than owning a property near to where they live.

So what's the big secret?

Consider investing in Northern England and Scotland!

The reason is simple: prices in these areas are currently below the national average with yields of approximately 7-8%.

In this part of the country property is still affordable for first-time buyers.

Also the enlargement of the European Union has fueled demand for rent. A large number of people from Central and Eastern Europe have recently moved to Scotland. As you can imagine, this is great news for the buy to let investor as demand for property exceeds supply, fueling the capital growth.

Did you know you can still buy a one bedroom flat for 45,000 pounds with a rent of 300 pounds per month giving you a healthy return of 8% yield.

I have personally moved all my property portfolio from the south of the country to the north because of the high capital growth anticipated for at least the next five years.

About The Author :

Surrinder Ahitan offers free property investment advice and tips on how to

invest in residential and commercial property for maximum returns.Visit http://www.best-investment-property-tips.com where he reveals more valuable insider tips and property secrets.

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