Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Five factors to consider before investing in startups UK

Investing in startups UK has increased by an estimated 50% in the last five years. This is because an increasing number of startups investors are purchasing low-cost properties to rent out, which have a relatively high return on investment (ROI) ranging between 20 and 25%.


If you are thinking for investing in startups UK, factor in the following:
1.       Popular investment hotspots include Birmingham, Glasgow, London, Manchester and Liverpool.
2.       The value of residential property (including apartments and houses) increases by 12 to 20% per year, while that of commercial property (including retail and office space) increases by 9 to 16%.
3.       The average rental yield of residential and commercial property ranges between 7 and 11% of total value of the property.
4.       Foreigners are allowed to purchase residential and commercial property in the UK even if they do not reside there. However, foreigners who do not have a residence permit cannot qualify for a mortgage.
5.       While invest in startups UK, sales transactions can be handled by Solicitors / lawyers in the UK even if investors are not physically present there. This is the most popular way of purchasing property there for foreigners.

The purchase price ranges for investing in startups UK in the field of property are:

Plots
·         Available residential plot sizes include: 500, 1,200 and 2,000 square feet.
Ø  Purchase price range: $ 200 – 600 per square foot.
·         Available commercial plot sizes include: 100, 500 and 1,000 square feet.
Ø  Purchase price range: $ 400 – 1,300 per square foot.

Apartments
·         Available sizes include: 500, 700 and 1,500 square feet.
Ø  Purchase price range: $ 300 – 700 per square foot.

Houses
·         Plot sizes include: 700, 1,200 and 2,000 square feet.
Ø  Purchase price range: $ 300 – 800 per square foot.

Rental and Office Space
·         Available sizes include: 100, 500 and 1,000 square feet.

Ø  Purchase price range: $ 500 – $ 1,400 per square foot.