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MAKING RETIREMENT DREAMS
A REALITY WITH PROPERTY
Read how these three South West Londoners are funding
their retirements with buy to let property.
Melinda
Melinda had spent years living in and
lovingly renovating her Richmond flat.
However, when considering a move
to the Swiss Alps, she was reluctant
to sell the property she had poured
so much time and effort into.
“I had been working with a lettings
company for a few years, but after
various Covid lockdowns I found that
I wanted to come back to London
more spontaneously and regularly.”
Discovering that her current agents couldn’t
meet her need for flexibility, she turned to
Smarter Rent. Their complete hands-off
management service means Melinda has
total peace of mind while away, but can still
return to her UK home when she needs to.
“I completely trust Smarter Rent to make
the right decisions on my behalf. I earn
thousands every month in passive income
that is financing my retirement dreams.”
Guy and Kate
Looking to grow their buy-to-let portfolio,
the retired Teddington couple turned to
Smarter Rent to help them find an investment
property that could fund their retirement
but not take up their precious time.
“We were interested in adding a few more
properties to our portfolio, but are well aware of
the hassle. We wanted to use Smarter Rent to try
to avoid the headaches we know are inevitable.”
Smarter Rent used their extensive experience
to help Guy and Kate source and purchase
their investment. They then took full control of
decorating, furnishing and preparing it for the
market. The property was styled and professional
photos were taken, all utilities were set up and
it was advertised, all in a matter of weeks.
“Property has always been my best
investment…I have learned you have
to treat an investment property with no
emotion and Smarter Rent made that
not just possible but easy this time.”
Ken
A Seattle-native, Ken moved to
Richmond in the mid-90’s and
bought his home in an exclusive
riverside estate, and subsequently
purchased a second nearby property
with the idea of renting it out.
Modernising his new purchase with
some light refurbishments, Ken handed
it over to Adrian and the Smarter
Rent team. Looking for a hassle-free
service, Ken took advantage of their
full management service - including
bookings, maintenance and cleaning -
and impressive 95% occupancy rate, and
eased into being a hands-off landlord.
“I have been very fortunate. We
have had excellent tenants including
several movie people. Smarter Rent
are astute in their knowledge of
the different platforms and have
creative ways of finding renters”
From part-time landlords to portfolio investors, Smarter Rent has helped
over 250 people unlock possibilities through homes. If you are looking for
an independent, trusted advisor, reach out to us today.
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