Buy – INK Houses

Buying A Property

Inkhouses, established in 1972, is a leading specialist property agency in Central London, focusing exclusively on this vibrant market. With over 50 years of experience, we offer unmatched expertise and personalized service. Our sales and rentals departments work closely together, ensuring a smooth experience for our clients. We’ve built lasting relationships with a network of investment landlords who have purchased properties through us and trust us to manage them. Inkhouses continues to be the preferred choice for landlords and tenants seeking top-quality properties and expert guidance in Central London’s competitive property landscape.

Buy-to-let opportunities

Delivering High-Quality Properties

Numerous private landlords have invested in real estate for rental purposes, creating a competitive rental market in Central London. High standards are expected from tenants, and more individuals are moving to the UK, especially to London. The market for corporate rentals is still robust, but tenants are demanding buildings with chic interiors that have recently been remodeled and refurbished.

International Student Properties

With more universities and international students in London than any other city in the globe, the international student market is also a substantial source of potential tenants. But a lot of new landlords don’t know about the standards that are currently required, nor about the financial and legal aspects of renting out their property.

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Check Out Our Properties

Browse our selection of premium properties and find the perfect home or investment opportunity in Central London.

Apartment For Rent

120 m²

$2548000

Shop For Rent in London

Bedrooms

NA
Bathrooms

1
Parking

2

Farm House For Rent

140 m² Sqft

$3500

Apartment In London

11 S.G. Ave

Bedrooms

4
Bathrooms

2
Parking

1

Town House For Sale

220 m²

$375000

Townhouse in London

209, S.W. Ave

Bedrooms

5
Bathrooms

3
Parking

2

For Rent

100 m²

$7000

Shop For Rent

Bedrooms

NA
Bathrooms

1
Parking

1

Modern Villa For Buy

320 m²

$78500

Family House in London

35 Southwark

Bedrooms

6
Bathrooms

5
Parking

2

Office Space For Buy

120 m²

$1500000

Office Space Westfield London

Ariel Way

Bedrooms

NA
Bathrooms

1
Parking

1

250 m²

$58740

Modern Villa For Rent

1077 Crown St Acton

Bedrooms

7
Bathrooms

5
Parking

3

Shop For Buy

365 m²

$5487900

Townhomes in prime England

Bedrooms

5
Bathrooms

4
Parking

2

Town House

440 m²

$15000

Condo in Avalon London

43 Harvest Valley Ave

Bedrooms

5
Bathrooms

3
Parking

2

Buy-to-let advice

There is no place for “amateur” landlords in the cutthroat market for real estate rentals. Inkhouses provides the following guidance as a basic reference to what and where to buy for a lucrative rental investment.

What to buy and where

1. The most important part

The basic criteria for rental property are: centrally situated and in a good neighbourhood, near public transport, schools and shops. Quiet, light and airy.

2. Tube access

Flats should be within a 5-10 minute walk from a tube station with easy access to the City and West End.

3. Focus on flats

Although houses are popular with families looking for larger properties, the steady demand is for flats – but both are popular.

4. Open spaces

There should be easy access to open spaces – whether private garden, roof terrace or balcony, communal gardens or parks.

5. Easy to refurbish

The property should be structurally sound, and able to be redecorated without incurring vast expense.

6. Pick the right property

The property should be structurally sound, and able to be redecorated without incurring vast expense.

Preparing your buy-to-let

1. Budget accordingly

Anyone considering buying to let should allow sufficient funds to decorate and furnish (if applicable) the property to a good standard. Above all the property must be clean, newly decorated, light, bright and fresh.

Unfurnished properties should include fixtures and fittings such as curtains and kitchen appliances.

2. Redecorate carefully

Redecorate in neutral shades with good quality carpets and curtains in co-ordinating colours. All carpets and curtains should be new, or if not, professionally cleaned. Most tenants prefer wooden floors.

Even in rented property most people like to extend their own personality to their surroundings. Prepare the property like a primed canvas ready to take individuals’ finishing touches but with enough character to give the property a homely feel.

The property must have modern amenities, furniture should be new, or if not, should be of good quality and condition. Upholstered furniture should be professionally cleaned and must comply with the Fire and Furniture Regulations 1993.

3. Step into their shoes

Try to imagine the kind of tenant who will be living in the property, and be guided by the letting agent. The requirements of a single city highflyer will differ from those of a family with young children. In one-bedroom flats, provide a sofa-bed in the living room for guests.

4. Equip the home properly

Washing machine, separate dryer (imperative for larger properties), oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, and if they are not new, make sure they are spotlessly clean and in perfect working order.

Provide good quality crockery, cutlery, pots and pans. For the average one or two bedroom flat, six place settings should be provided, plus a selection of wine glasses and tumblers. Provide eight place settings for a three bedroom property.

Bathrooms must be modern and a proper ‘power shower’ should be installed. Bathroom floors should be tiled.

5. Make it gas safe

All gas appliances must be checked by a CORGI registered plumber and a Landlords Gas Safety Certificate must be obtained. Electrical appliances also need to comply with safety regulations and wiring must be in good order.

6. Cater to high-end clients

At the top end of the market, corporate tenants will need the resources to entertain formally – the kitchen and dining and reception rooms should all be equipped and decorated accordingl