Burnley – an upcoming buy-to-let gem in the north?

Val Watson
Authored by Val Watson
Posted Monday, August 2, 2021 - 6:04am

When you purchase a buy-to-let property, there is no need to worry about the financial costs. The UK Government has reduced stamp duty rates and created incentives for those looking to invest in this market until 2021; they have even guaranteed mortgages with up to 95% LTVs! There truly has never been a better time than now.

There is a new wave of optimism in the property market. After being battered by the 2008 financial crash, it looks like this time buyers are taking advantage of low house prices to get onto the property ladder earlier than ever before for fear that they will miss out again on an opportunity. This has lead us back into another era where demand outweighs supply, and everyone wants their slice of affordable housing pie!

Burnley is a quiet town that used to be known for its cotton mills and the Blackburn Rovers football club. These days it's more well-known as a buy-to-let powerhouse with new entrants keen to get their hands on some quality properties in an area that is still remote enough to offer value but close enough for locals commuting into Manchester or Liverpool.

Burnley has been the go-to spot for house flipping in Britain since 2011. With an average of five flips a day, it is no wonder that Burnley has had more than its share of success as one of the most popular cities to make quick money renovating and then re-selling houses.

It is a small town, and therefore this may seem like too small a place when we're talking about making big bucks. Still, some interesting factors are at play here: firstly, you have all those flipped properties - on top of us having mentioned before how many days they last on sale (just over 60). Secondly, you've got this really low population density meaning less competition, so while other towns might see only two or three possible buyers per property.

Burnley is the UK's flipping hotspot because of its cheap property prices. If you buy a house for £125,000 or less in Burnley (which costs significantly less than homes priced at more than £125k), then you'll avoid paying stamp duty fees on it when buying and selling properties. This has made investing easier over the last six years-- many people have been able to flip their houses without risking much money due to low-priced housing around them!

However, flipping houses is a risky business. You may be able to make a tidy profit, but it's not going to work for everyone since you need the opportunity of being able to buy the property outright. Suppose your flipping chance is through mortgages and there are restrictions on resale or when an empty property costs more than what you paid in order for someone else to take over ownership. In that case, this strategy will not suit every homebuyer who wants a quick turnaround from purchase-to-resale with unfavorable market fluctuations that affect their overall profits.

Flipping houses can seem like a lucrative trading option due to their potential high return rate; however, many people find themselves unable because they might have purchased using loans that restrict them.

On the other hand, the buy-to-let route can be more profitable than buying one outright. Buy-to-let mortgages have interest-only repayment terms, meaning your monthly payments are small, and you make money by renting the property long-term or on holidays to others looking for short stays within an area of your choice. If you're lucky enough to buy it outright then, any rental fees will go towards recouping the cost plus extra profits that could potentially come from higher rates due to demand in certain areas for rentals as well as other factors such as inflation, high turnover rate vs. low turnover rate over time (the ease with which tenants find places), etc.

Burnley is a good choice for buy-to-let investors as the cost of property is cheaper than in other places. For example, Rightmove reported that prices are about £117,939 on average and much lower than national averages; furthermore, they're less expensive than local hotspots Bretherton and Bispham. Price ranges between £588,750 - 580667 pounds respectively.

You may be thinking of moving or just visiting, but there are plenty of reasons why you should stay in Burnley. First off, the town is home to some great shopping and entertainment opportunities for all ages. Plus, it's not too far from other fantastic parts of England with breathtaking scenery like Pendle Hill Forest Park, which offers hiking trails that will take your breath away!

 

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