Why Kidderminster is an ideal town for Buy to Let investors

Are you a Worcestershire property investor considering extending your portfolio? Or perhaps an aspiring landlord ready to buy your first buy-to-let property in the West Midlands? The most important factor to take into account when taking the leap is location. The area must be a great investment for yourself, but also a great home for your tenant.

Kidderminster is a large town situated in the Wyre Forest and is often chosen for its ability to provide everything family needs from great schools, shopping and entertainment and being a stones throw from some of the most beautiful countryside walks and trails in the Midlands. The Wyre Forest region has a great mix of properties from every era so you will be sure to find a property that suits your lifestyle and taste along with local beauty spots, the canal, and the area is home to the famous Severn Valley Railway. Kidderminster is the largest town with three shopping centres, a retail park and numerous restaurants and café’s making it a superb choice for families.

The central Railway Station offers direct trains to the local cities of Birmingham and Worcester just a short half hour or so train ride away as well as links to London. The town is also is well connected for the motorway links, making the area an ideal spot for commuters.

Great schools aren’t hard to find in Kidderminster, with many primaries being a short walk away from the majority of town homes. This is a huge benefit for tenants with children. Make sure to ask your agent about school catchment areas when finding a suitable property.

Aside from Kidderminster being an ideal home for your tenants, it’s also a great place for landlords. Average rental prices are currently set at £580pcm, and there is a range of 1-3 bed homes to choose from to fit your budget. House prices in Kidderminster have increased 40% over the past ten years, and in the past year alone has increased by 8% making it a great investment for your business or future. Rental properties of all sizes are also in huge demand in the area, meaning your home will never be empty if you have the right agent looking after you.

Choosing your agent and property manager has never been more critical and Nock Deighton have a tried & tested, innovative method of marketing and qualifying your applicants so we can present you with only the best potential tenants to choose from. Another plus of purchasing a buy-to-let property in Kidderminster is that it will sit within Nock Deighton’s Property Management patch. Our dedicated property management team take the stress away from landlords by having all contact with the tenant under the managed service. This includes rent collection, property inventories and maintenance issues, whilst also providing advice and support to landlords and their tenants.

For more information, call Kidderminster Branch Principal, Caroline Morse, on 01562 745082, or find out more about How to Let your property here.