Monday, 21 May 2012

Income From Off Campus Housing in Soho, London

By Mariam Goney


There are nearly 100 colleges and universities in Soho. These include the University of Westminster, London Film School, Eynsford College, Belgravia College and many, many more. To cope with rising tuition and expenses, many students seek to live off campus in privately rented housing.

Students generally have higher occupancy rates than other renters and are willing to pay more for rent than others. When students share rent with friends and classmates, landlords can charge higher rents. This is well tolerated by the renting scholars because overall everyone wins.

Soho properties are a great investment because the area is highly desirable to both renting students and professionals. The bohemian and arts cultures attract people from all over the world. In addition, there are hundreds of pubs, nightclubs and restaurants where people can sample food from the diverse cultures around the globe. The lively nightlife and adult entertainment retain enough of Soho's seedy past to keep it exciting.

Advertising to potential renters is easy. Landlords can brag about the bounty of live theatrical and musical performances, and comedy clubs like the Soho Comedy Club at Leicester Square or the Amused Moose on Greek Street. Particularly helpful to students and those concerned about safety, is the proximity of public transportation. On every street bordering the Soho area, the tube and buses are readily accessible. Renters may also anticipate the 2012 Olympics which are to be held in London.

The area of Soho covers one square mile and is part of Westminster which offers many more rich and diverse attractions including the Florence Nightingale Museum on Lambeth Palace Road, the London Aquarium where visitors can meet sharks and learn about ocean conservation as well as traditional events like Trooping the Colour, an extravagant parade and centuries old tradition in honour of the Queen's birthday in June, with the Queen herself riding in a carriage in attendance.

First time properties buyers are currently being encouraged to wait until the market is more stable. They are heeding that advice and keeping their rentals. Rental renewals have increased by forty percent and are expected to remain stable. Investors should feel confident that rental properties will maintain their high occupancy rates and purchase real estate while the prices are enticing.

Soho terraces for rent include spacious warehouse style studios, split level and 3rd floor lofts with private loos. One and two bedroom apartments are doing well also. Lots of these terraces are shorter term and can be leased monthly, quarterly or if you prefer yearly. On average, studio terraces fetch between 320 to 610 GBP weekly. Naturally, some students will desire more privacy and may ask others to share the rent in a larger space. This will demand more bedrooms and higher rental fees. The student will have an easier payment and the landlord will also profit in greater income.

ISoho income rental property is a sound investment. If the current conditions continue, the property will pay for itself over and over.




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