Buy-to-let opportunities at Brighton’s City Point

Legal assistant Denise St Cyr is so delighted with her buy-to-let investment at City Point, Barratt Southern Counties’ flagship development in the heart of Brighton that she now wants to invest in another property in the near future. Denise lives in Harrow, North London and on a visit to Brighton last year – her first for some time – she was surprised how much the city had changed.

A lot of regeneration had taken place since her previous visit and she was very impressed by all the changes.

City Point is at the heart of the New England Quarter, part of the regeneration of the centre of Brighton. It is ideal for those who enjoy an active lifestyle and want to be within walking distance of theatres, cinemas, clubs and shops; there’s a new Sainsbury’s literally on the doorstep, as it occupies the ground floor of one of the apartment buildings. For commuters, Brighton station is only a five minute walk away.

With travel times to London Victoria of under an hour, it’s feasible to work in the capital and live by the sea, using your spare time to revel in the exclusive boutiques, great restaurants, marina, historic landmarks and bohemian street life that make Brighton unique. Gatwick airport is less than 30 minutes way.

Denise comments: “The two-bedroom apartment I have bought is very spacious and the specification and location make it an ideal buy-to-let investment. Barratt also had a range of attractive incentives on offer for investors. The letting agents, Strutt & Parker, have provided an excellent service, finding suitable tenants in no time, and keeping me regularly informed and it’s very reassuring, living and working in London, to know that my Brighton investment is being professionally managed.”

Fashionable urban living is clearly evident at City Point; the specification includes Paula Rosa kitchens with Whirlpool appliances, ash veneer internal doors, contemporary white bathrooms and shower rooms by Twyford. Throughout there are large windows, open plan spaces and pale neutral décor to make the most of the seaside light.

City Point is situated in a partially traffic-free zone, but residents can take advantage of the Car Club which provides the use of a car for just £100 a year.

Roger Avey, Head of Lettings at Brighton & Hove Strutt & Parker comments: “City Point is equally popular for buy-to-let, second homes or for young professionals buying a home. It is fresh, modern and incredibly convenient, being so close to the station and within walking distance of most of the city’s amenities.” Comments Denise: “Buying a property to let was certainly a stress-free experience; one I hope to do again very soon.”

Prices at City Point start from £322,000. For further information visit Barratthomes.co.uk.