Our unrivalled portfolio attracts record occupancy levels from both new and repeat customers.
Our high visibility offices in Ambleside and Bowness, on-going comprehensive programme of advertising, award winning web site, full on-line booking and “best-in-class” full colour brochure – all ensure that occupancy levels and thus return on investment to our property owners far exceed those obtained by many other agencies in The Lake District.
Indeed, we challenge you to find any agency which offers such a complete service and with such a high return on your property.
How Lakelovers can help you
Local knowledge
Through our wealth of local knowledge and experience, we are able to identify properties that will offer excellent rental return and, in most cases, outstanding capital appreciation. We often know of properties with demonstrated rental history, some of which are already let through Lakelovers and are being sold privately by their owners.
Important factors to consider before your purchase.
1. The LOCATION is essential.
akelovers cover the 'honeypot' locations in our area and, speaking generally, we list the following locations as those being most preferred by holidaysmakers:
Grasmere, Elterwater, Langdale, Ambleside, Troutbeck, Hawkshead, Coniston, Lakeside, Bowness and Windermere
Lakelovers are proud to market and manage properties in all these 'honeypots' with outstanding occupancy levels and indeed, are always seeking to add to our portfolio in these specific areas.
There are exceptions to the rule and these locations have several outlying properties which provide excellent results, so please contact our offices to discuss any property that you may be looking at (we will be able happy to give you information on the likely level of bookings and rental income).
2. The STYLE of the property.
The perfect style is Lakeland 'olde worlde': similar to Beatrix Potter's Yew Tree Farm, but with state of the art interior including all modern day indulgencies. Talk to us before deciding on the bedroom layout etc. as we are familiar with trends and customer expectations.
The character lake District cottage with roses round the door, a lovely garden, wonderful view, parking and all the 21st century bits is perfect.
In reality however, the availability of such property is very limited and we at Lakelovers cater for all tastes and budgets.
We therefore have a vast range of different properties, but ALL of them are Tourist Board Graded and MUST achieve a minium of three stars, for Lakelovers to consider taking them on. We are proud to market and manage different styles of properties with outstanding results.
3. The LETTING PRICE.
We know only too well that customers are price driven and here at Lakelovers we have the experience to professionally guide you to reach the desired occupancy levels with the best possible returns.
Repeat business is important: we will continue to guide you over the years ahead.
To sum up: Get all three right above and you have a winner! Get two right and you probably have a winner! Use our expertise to help you get as close as possible to the perfect purchase...
Proven track record
Our professional expertise will help you understand the likely income you would achieve on any property.
We may advise changes to increase the income and occupancy levels (even the most popular investment property needs updating to maintain outstanding results).
Remember: capital growth in our area has been outstanding, 'Safe as Houses' is a saying our clients know only too well. Due to the very strict planning restrictions, supply of desirable letting properties is ALWAYS very limited and in many cases buyers need to moved very fast to secure key letting properties.
Just ask the experts!
Business expertise
Some of the properties which we let have changed hands several times and in many cases over the last five years have seen gains of over 100%, which is of course in addition to the rental income, which on some properties can be in excess of £45,000 per year. For a sleeps four property this is typically between £15,000 and £23,000 per year depending on location and quality level.
Lakelovers are also able to directly support loan applications from potential new owners and investors alike, to the Cumberland Building Society, who offer loans for this very purpose. Just ask them how secure investments have been over the last 10 years!
Timely information
We have an excellent working relationship with local Estate Agents who inform us when potential properties will come to the market, before they are advertised.
Lakelovers are regularly contacted by prospective buyers asking if
we would let them know of any properties that become available to
buy. We can help you find that property so please register with us
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help you find your dream holiday home.
