05/10/2026
The question is, which one do you think makes the best investment?
Personally, I’d never buy a new-build property.
New builds are often overpriced, and in many cases, they’re built to a lower standard than older properties.
Instead, I increasingly like buying ex-council homes that were originally purchased through the Right to Buy scheme.
Why?
Many of these properties have been poorly maintained or left run-down, creating a great opportunity to refurbish them and increase their value.
You can also potentially rent ex-council properties back to the council through a social housing provider on a 3- to 5-year lease.
Depending on the agreement, this can mean guaranteed rent with much of the day-to-day management taken care of.
If you want to learn how strategies like this work, I’m running a FREE online property training where I break down some of the best ways to get into property in 2026.
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