Benholm – What to look for in houses for sale?

Whenever looking for a house for sale in the UK or in Benholm, it is vital you look at the market trends and house price fluctuations in the wider area of Aberdeenshire too. House prices of houses for sale can change even among different streets very close to each other so, as a landlord, it would be a good idea to be familiar with the area of Benholm.

In this article, we will be looking at the city of Benholm in detail so you know how to navigate the area and have a better understanding on where to invest.

Why you should consider the average rental yield when searching for houses for sale in Benholm

In Benholm, how has the number of houses changed?

Before committing to Benholm to make a housing investment, an investor should always ask the question, what is the growth like in the area?

So take a look below at the growth patterns of the previous years displaying the percentage of new houses being built. This will help you understand how the number of houses for sale will evolve in the future.

Whether housing growth actually changes the price of a house depends on if the city in question is outstripping demand with the supply of new housing. You’d have to do some more research on what rate Benholm is building housing to find your answer.

If you’re buying a house for investment rather than for the reason to live in the house over time and use the house as a place to stay in the long term, there is a need to look at the rental yield figure to see if the house for sale you are considering to buy is a good investment or not.

This figure is usually looked at by investors as well as the rental income of the area, the sale turnover and the rent turnover.

The table below represents this data and compares Benholm to Aberdeenshire and the broader suburb of the UK; Scotland.

Let’s assume you want to sell the house you’re looking to buy in Benholm for profit in the future, in this case, looking at the data for the number of houses sold per month in Benholm would give you an idea of whether the area is actively getting new investors. This figure is 34.

It is vital you be careful with this figure however as the data can suggest something that isn’t true in Benholm. To give an example, a lot of people buying new houses could also indicate there are a lot of new first time buyers in the area which would in fact drive down the rental yield.

The more people there are interested in renting, rather than buying, the more likely that area of the UK has high rental yields and hence investors like these areas to invest in to create a large amount of cash flow.

In general, for the city of Benholm, what are the final purchase prices for the houses for sale?

In Benholm, houses for sale are sold at an average of £143,829. In general, multiple factors impact this figure because lots of variables impact properties valuation. This can include the quality of the buildings in general, whether the population has grown, if there is demand for housing or if there is a low crime rate which would make the area more desirable.

In the table below, you can see for yourself how the average price of a house for sale looks based on the different sizes of housing in Benholm. The exact amount of variation between the types of housing depends on the local demand for particular types of houses in the area.

As you can see above, for Benholm, price varies based on the type of house that is being sold. If these prices shock you it could be due to population change in the last 10 years of 1% where lots of movement may inflate or deflate house prices.

Looking at the second table about Benholm, you are able to tell which type of housing is most affordable to you as a buyer. However, for a general overview of what house price is, the average price per square foot for a house in Benholm is £1,410.

What are the people like in Benholm?

In Benholm, what are the deprivation levels like?

The number of people who are deprived can have an impact on the perception of your house in the general marketplace. Additionally, if you are looking for a house to live in for the long term, you can start to picture what your neighbours and the people in your area live like financially.

If the proportion of deprivation of Benholm is no relevant data for this city and in general for the UK this figure is somewhere around 33%, you can see if this figure is something you are happy with as you search for a house to buy.

Located in Aberdeenshire is the city of Benholm, in a large part of the UK; Scotland. Before you look for houses for sale in this area, it is a reasonable question to ask what the people who live there are like.

Below, the population of Benholm has been dissected in terms of if the population is educated, what the crime rates are like and much more. All important factors to consider before making a house purchase among the offer of the houses for sale.

The knowledge below is based on a lot of different variables relevant to the city of Benholm which impacts the profitability of making an investment here or how desirable buying a house to live in is if you want to live on a permanent basis.

In the city of Benholm, how much green space remains for residents?

In the city of Benholm, there are 20.5 acres of green space per 1000 residents.

The charity, ‘Fields in Trusts’ recommends a minimum of 6 acres of green space per 1000 people so it is easy to see where Benholm is when seeing if green space availability is sufficient. This green space could be parks, nature reserves, public gardens or playing fields.

What is a social grade score and how does this relate to Benholm?

The social grade score is a good indicator of what type of jobs people generally work in the area. Whether that be working in the primary sector, secondary sector, tertiary sector or maybe the quaternary sector of jobs.

The scale is slightly different to this though on a scale of A to E. A refers to people who are in the most skilled, managerial roles whereas E include people such as casual workers.

In Benholm, the percentage of people in the two highest categories, A and B is no relevant data for this city. This figure includes people who are therefore most likely to be more skilled and have higher paid jobs.

When contrasting these figures, the average household income for the area is no relevant data for this city. This income will generally get bigger as the percentage of people in the A and B categories go up too (no relevant data for this city).

What’s the crime rate in Benholm?

The crime rate of Benholm must be looked at sceptically. The reason for this is that the crime rate can vary within a city greatly and the type of crime committed can also vary too.

For example, the area has a crime rate of no relevant data for this city, but another city may have a higher crime rate but not be deemed as dangerous due to lower level crime or minor offences being committed.

Either way, high crime rates are never a good sign so consider the rate against the UK average of 79.52 for every 1000 people as a benchmark.

Lower rates could mean things like home insurance is cheaper and you have to install fewer security measures throughout your house. Saving you money in the long run. So the statistic of crime rate (no relevant data for this city) is both useful and is recommended to be compared to the average.

What salary does the community in Benholm take home?

While not always the case, the amount people earn can be associated with better schools in the area and perhaps a nicer environment to live in.

no relevant data for this city is the average household income of the area. And the higher this figure is the more likely it is that there is a higher percentage of people with a social grade score in the A or B categories which is no relevant data for this city for Benholm.

In Benholm, how has the population changed?

In total, the number of people in Benholm is 21,937. This figure can be used to estimate the appreciation of the houses but it is also important you look at the population growth figure in order to make this more accurate.

Whether a large population benefits you as a landlord is dependent on what you want from a home. A large population is great if you have children who prefer the bustle of crowds in cities but there are also those who purposely want to buy somewhere rural.

You may also be able to find a balance of both where there are shops, restaurants and entertainment and also rural areas all within a short distance which may be the case ni Benholm, depending on where exactly you are.

How has Benholm changed in the past five years?

Five years provides enough time for a city to grow dramatically. It may be the case that the population grows or shrinks but the city of Benholm has changed by -1%. Read more here

It is also helpful to compare this data to a longer time period like 10 years like in the below subheading. If the population trend of growth or decline has been there for a longer period of time you’ll be able to tell if -1% is a recent change or not.
Click here to know more on the UK population trends.

In the last decade, what is the difference in population in Benholm?

1% has been the population growth change in the past 10 years.

Usually, this is more of a conservative figure compared to the five year change of a city.

Industrial changes can also be the reason for this shift but it could also be due to immigration or emigration. Bringing people in or out of the area.

The recent global pandemic has also shifted the number of people living in cities as people realise they can now work remotely. It may be that the people of a Benholm have seen a more desirable way of working, moving to make themselves more comfortable in their careers.

For example, the population of the South west of England has seen a massive increase in population because workers want to move there to benefit from the slightly better weather, lower house prices and also the rural area. Nonetheless, they can also benefit from travelling to the capital city of the UK, London.

How educated are the people in Benholm?

In Benholm, the proportion of people who have a degree is no relevant data for this city. Generally speaking, as the number of people with degrees increases, the more people are able to afford houses to buy as a degree is a good indicator of a higher income. To put this into perspective, the average income of Benholm is no relevant data for this city.

This figure for average household income usually goes up alongside the percentage of people who have degrees.

However, this is not a hard and fast rule, there are many factors influencing the buying power of a population and hence the appreciation of housing and the number of houses for sale in the area. This can include the rental yields of the area and other demographic statistics like crime rate.

Nonetheless, it cannot be argued that those with degrees tend to live in more affluent areas as 82% of people who achieve a first in degree level education are owners of the place they live.

On average, what is the figure for the asking price of a house for sale in Benholm?

Table showing the asking prices for houses for sale in Benholm

The tables should give you a generic view of what the prices of the houses for sale are like. To close things off in terms of the house asking price, the average asking price for the house for sale in the whole of Benholm is £0. This should show you the general prices overall and for individual types of houses too.

When investors make offers for houses for sale in Benholm, the average price asked by the homeowners works out to be £155,129.

In the table below, for all the different sizes of houses in the area, the average asking prices have been displayed. This tells you what kind of house is more or less expensive and sought after despite houses with fewer bedrooms being overall less expensive anyway.

Any house that looks like it is overpriced for the number of bedrooms it has in Benholm is typically not overpriced. It is just the case that that type of housing has a higher demand, therefore, people are willing to pay more.

Invest in houses for sale in Benholm with the right professional advice

In today’s market with an abundance of homes available for sale, choosing the best house for sale can be challenging.
With several houses for sale to choose from, who will guide you through the process of choosing?
We have listed here below several experts and companies able to advise and support potential buyers.

The process of finding and investing in a house for sale can be lengthy and time-consuming, this is why we suggest you consult with the following professionals:

• Banks – Lend you the cash
• Insurance companies – Insure your new real estate investment
• Conveyancer – handles all the legal labour that is needed to proceed in buying a house for sale.
• Surveyor – Carries out an independent and complete property valuation of the house for sale
• Mortgage advisor – If you are thinking to get a mortgage to get the finances needed to afford to buy a house for sale, a mortgage advisor is the person you should be looking for
• EPC person – Always get a quote on the Energy Performance Certificate of the houses for sale listed in a certain city

House for sale in the same UK region

Examine this short list of cities belonging to Scotland, the same region where Benholm is located.

• Dipple in Scotland
• Dalmeny in Scotland
• Aberdour in Scotland
• Bankshill in Scotland
• Arbirlot in Scotland

If none of these is of your interest, we suggest you visit our landing page with all data related to the houses for sale in the UK.

Finding the ideal house for sale for you

Criterias that have an impact on the actual price of a house for sale have been listed here below. Consider them all to find the perfect houses for sale in Benholm.

• Affordability – check this article from the UK government to find out (see what house for sale you can afford)

• Location – if the house for sale is in the city centre rather than further out, this may be why it is more expensive than the market average.

• Transports near the house for sale – Being able to use public transports is a huge plus for a house, especially in big cities. This will have an impact on the price as well.

• Bedrooms – the more bedrooms there are in a house for sale, the more tenants a buy to let investors will be able to host, therefore, realistically the price will also increase.

• EPC of the house for sale – today more than ever, the energy performance of properties for sale on the market should be one of the first things you check.

• Wi-Fi speed – We recommend you check the internet plans available for the areas where you are considering to buy a house for sale

• Are you a motorist? – If yes, filter out your searches and compare prices of houses for sale with parking availability. Remember, a car parking space can cost as much as £400 per month

• Conditions of the house for sale – New builds and properties that were recently built usually need little to no repairs; instead, other houses for sale may require consistent or structural maintenance. These investments that can be both expensive and laborious to complete. Before making your offer for a house for sale you should always carefully assess this criteria.