How to source the ideal area using TECA

The location of your property plays a fundamental role in how successful your investment will be, so it is crucial you conduct an in-depth research into the right locations before you even start looking at buying properties.⁠ ⁠ I’ve come up with TECA, an acronym for the 4 golden rules I use to source the right investment area.⁠ ⁠ In particular you are looking for:⁠ ✔️Transportation: When searching for new areas to invest in, we are mainly after easy commuter towns. We are aiming for locations close to buses and main train stations.⁠ ✔️Employers: I always make sure the areas I invest in are in close proximity to key employers as this is a key factor for inwards migration of people. The more employment opportunities there is in an area, the more people will be drawn to the area which in turn means good demand for properties for both rental and buying.⁠ ✔️Close to the city centre: Being close to a city centre usually ticks all the other boxes of the TECA acronym!⁠ ✔️Close to amenities: The more the area has to offer to your tenants or prospective buyers, the easier it will be to rent out or sell. Ideally we want to be close to supermarkets, gyms, bars, hotels, cinemas etc.