Ashford named in Top 10 of Property Week’s Hot Housing Index 2021
Posted on 16 September 2021In the Hot Housing Index 2021, Property Week has named Ashford among the top 10 locations for best build to rent investment opportunities.
The build to rent sector has been growing rapidly over the past few years for both residents and investors. In fact, research by the British Property Federation revealed that 188,456 homes were complete, under construction or in planning across the UK in Q1 2021, marking a 21% increase on the previous year.
It is the growth in this sector that led CACI to compile the data on behalf of Property Week. District and unitary authority locations were judged according to five factors including annual rent, affordability, rental yields, number of people likely to relocate to the area and population growth over a 10 year period.
The research also showed that transport links, proximity to green space and the quality of local amenities were important factors when choosing a build to rent location. Ninth on the Hot Housing Index 2021, Ashford has plenty to offer to investors and residents alike.
- Excellent transport links, including 38 minutes from London St Pancras by train, easy access to the M20 and a short drive from Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
- A strong programme of investment and regeneration, including Connect 38, The Coachworks and the upcoming Newtown Works project.
- A thriving retail and leisure scene, with key locations including Elwick Place, Curious Brewery and the recently expanded Ashford Designer Outlet.
- An abundance of green space, including Victoria Park, a short walk from the town centre and the surrounding countryside.
Find out about investment opportunities in Ashford here: https://www.ashfordfor.com/ashford-for-investment