The Property Podcast The worst areas to invest in 2025
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Apr 10, 2025 Discover the not-so-great areas to steer clear of for property investments in 2025. The hosts unveil locations struggling with weak capital growth and stringent regulations, particularly in Wales and Scotland. They also dissect the high costs and low returns in Southeast England and the holiday let market's shrinking appeal. Learn why affordability alone doesn’t guarantee value and gain insight into what makes a location worth your investment. Plus, hear about an innovative app that offers cashback for mortgage payments.
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Avoiding Bad Investments
- Consider where not to invest when making investment decisions.
- Avoiding bad investments is as important as picking good ones.
Buy-to-Let Returns
- Buy-to-let returns over the past ten years have been surprisingly good, averaging 8.6% annually.
- This is despite a historically bad decade for property and the figures not accounting for leverage.
Location, Location, Location
- Picking the right investment area is crucial for maximizing returns.
- The difference between London's 6% and the Northeast's 12% annual return demonstrates this importance.