House prices: Tottenham is said to be a brilliant area to invest in property
04-22-2018
House prices: This football haven is the best UK area to INVEST says property expert
HOUSE PRICES: A popular football destination in Greater London is the best area of the UK to invest in property, an expert has said. Tottenham Hale is currently undergoing a renovation, which makes it a great area to buy.
By Francesca Specter
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House prices: Tottenham is said to be a brilliant area to invest in property
House prices in the UK vary hugely from place to place, with London properties traditionally having the highest sale price.
However, a Greater London district in the borough of Haringey has broken the trend.
Its below average for London house prices coupled with the area’s current regeneration means Tottenham has been dubbed one of the best areas in the UK to invest.
The Tottenham area, which is famous for being home to the Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium, is now on of the best areas to invest in the UK, said an expert.
“Tottenham is definitely one to watch,” said Mark Stephen, Founder and Managing Director of Reditum Capital.
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All these reasons contribute to the need to invest in this area soon, while a one-bedroom apartment will cost you around £300,000.
In comparison, the average London flat costs £429,372, according to UK government data.
“With the £1 billion regeneration scheme and the new £400 million Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium, Tottenham is enjoying a welcome transformation.”
“The increased expenditure in this formerly overlooked part of London is set to bring new character to the area and with that, a great new opportunity for investment.”
The area also holds a favourable location minutes away from Central London via public transport.
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House prices: A one bed flat costs £300,000 in Tottenham on average
The best commuter towns to London
Top 10 commuter towns to London Getty
10. Waltham Cross - 28 minute commute (£2,568)
9. Slough, Berkshire - 17 minute commute (£3,344)
8. Horley, Surrey - Commute 35 minutes (£4,060)
7. Sevenoaks in Kent - 35 minutes commute (£4,052)
6. Maidenhead - Commute in 20 minutes (£4,592)
5. Ebbsfleet - Commute 18 minutes (£5,180)
Tottenham Hale is currently situated around 15 minutes from Oxford Circus, but if plans for Crossrail 2 are accepted, Tottenham will become a new hub of activity and a major interchange along that connecting line.
Mark Stephens also gave more general advice on which areas to choose when investing in UK property.
He said: ““If you are looking to invest, keeping an eye on the property market and new transport links will ensure that you find great places to invest in that offer the potential for excellent returns.”
He suggested a number of other property places where you can invest.
Lewisham
Whilst it might surprise you to hear that Lewisham is an area to consider when looking for investment opportunities, it is without a doubt one of the fastest growing boroughs in London. The borough is undergoing a period of regeneration and is set to become one of the best new areas to buy properties in London. Although historically this borough was undervalued and ignored, the growth that the area has experienced, including the implementation of a leisure centre, new homes and commercial spaces, makes it a place to watch.
Currently Lewisham is accessible via TFL rail and the DLR, but if plans go ahead to extend the Bakerloo Line in 2023, Lewisham will enjoy further transport links, making it all the more desirable.
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House prices: Hull and Luton were also said to be good areas to invest