Despite fears of a property market slump, historical trends indicate that house prices rise in the long term, and that although it means weathering some unfavourable conditions along the way, property remains a fundamentally sound investment for the future. But guidance is needed for successful buy-to-let investment. Author Ajay Ahuja is a chartered accountant and well-known buy-to-let property millionaire who offers an inside view on the subject. In this revised, fourth edition of his bestselling book, he divulges the practical techniques and financial tips that have taken him from an initial investment of GBP500, to a property portfolio of successful buy-to-let properties up and down the country worth more than GBP10 million. Ajay also advises councils and accommodation projects on social housing problems and their solutions. This guide covers: Finding the right property; Finding the right lender; Finding the right tenant; Legal issues; Lists of buy-to-let mortgage lenders; List of more than 350 UK buy-to-let hotspots, by region; and, a List of 'Top 10' hotspot locations in the UK.
Ajay Ahuja is the founder and owner of the national accountancy practice Accountants Direct. It is the first in the UK that deals exclusively with the provision of references for the self-employed for mortgaging purposes. This experience has led to an in-depth knowledge of mortgages and the property market in general.
He currently consults with various local councils and accommodation projects, attempts to provide innovative solutions to problems being faced by the homeless and comments on issues surrounding social housing.
He now owns and controls a property portfolio worth £3m and provides housing for more than 250 people around the UK.