Articles & Property News in Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard

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Having met the new owners of the old Woolworths/Londis Store on High Street South in Dunstable I'm pleased to report that we can expect to see it redeveloped soon

It might seem strange to some that the developers came into a Letting Agent and discussed sales, but what they were looking for was advice and knowledge about the area and property values and once we started talking they realised that my knowledge extended much further than how much a property will rent for and how quickly

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The Woodside Link and A5-M1 link road will attract even more employers to Dunstable & Houghton Regis but will we have the housing to support it ?

The Woodside Link is 2.9km long (1.8 miles) and will connect the industrial areas of Dunstable and Houghton Regis to a new M1 junction 11a thereby reducing traffic congestion and supporting new housing developments and economic growth.

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This part of Dunstable High Street is in desperate need of regeneration but plans are in place to provide housing and new shop units

Once work starts and completes on these buildings it will bring much needed residential accommodation to the centre of Dunstable which in turn means more 'locals' to spend money

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The best deals are often the ones that are not on the market yet such as this development of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in Dunstable town centre

In the last few years I have worked with a number of developers and one I have been working with recently is about to complete a conversion of a building in the centre of Dunstable into 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with parking.

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Why are we receiving more enquiries from Buy to Let investors? It's not just because of the recently announced stamp duty rise.

In Dunstable a good modern 1 bedroom apartment will cost £125,000 and rent for £625pcm. Of course there would be service charges and ground rent to consider, but demand and choice of tenants for 1 & 2 bedrooms is far higher than 3 bedroom houses

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Luton Property Investors Network (PIN) Meeting - Tuesday 26th January.- FREE invite to this popular meeting of new and experienced landlords.

This first meeting of the year is always very popular so why not give yourself a great start to 2...

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Looking to invest in Dunstable, Houghton Regis or Luton ? Which area performed best in 2015?

This improvement in the Dunstable housing market was there for all to see as demand from London buyers unable to afford the London house prices and rents have moved out past the other unaffordable areas like St Albans and Hemel Hempstead.

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Another successful year for Belvoir Dunstable

Belvoir Dunstable had the most 'Let Agreed' properties in Dunstable & Houghton Regis in 2015 according to Rightmove

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Old or new property in Dunstable ? Which is more favourable if you want a smart investment ?

Get it right and you will find yourself with an investment that not only yields a secure, premium rental income but also goes up in price at a rate faster than that of the average new-build.

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Will the distraction of parties & presents and the slowing of the housing market for Christmas and New Year mean now the best time for the property investor to go to work ?

We always hear it this time of year that the housing market slows as everyone turns their attenti...

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As we reach the end of the year a look at some of the recent house sales in Dunstable and Houghton Regis to see how they have performed

However some of the developments that completed in 2006/2007 are yet to reach the prices that were paid for them at that time and we have had many new landlords purchase a bargain in these developments as the owners decide to sell now that the prices are rising.

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Belvoir Dunstable offering half price landlord fees until the 1st January 2016

Belvoir Dunstable most Let Agreed properties in Dunstable and Houghton Regis on Rightmove this year

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