The main deciding factor for where to buy your property will no doubt be influenced by the type of tenants you want to attract, as well as whatever your long-term goal is.
For instance, if you want to attract students or young professionals, you’d probably be looking for a property that has maybe 3-5 rooms that can each be rented out individually. In terms of location, for students and young professionals, being within easy reach of the city/town centre is often desirable, along with good transport links too.
In comparison, if you’re looking for long-term tenants then you might want to attract a family looking to settle down somewhere for a few years. The location would have to be nearby to local schools and amenities, and you’d probably be looking for a 2-3 bed property that you can rent out as one whole unit.
Different tenant types
Prime market tenants
These tenants might be working in the area, or the UK, temporarily, and are often high earners looking for a more upmarket property for a short period of time, and often a fixed amount of time according to their employment contract. These tenants will often rent through a letting agent rather than directly through a private landlord.
Professional tenants
These tenants are likely to rent for a long time. This could be due to the fact that they choose to spend their money rather than save for a deposit on a house. Professional tenants look for easy transport links to make their commute to work as easy as possible.
