Sustainable Residential Investing: How to Make Profits with Positive Impacts from UK Property

UK residential property is a great investment, but the market has changed. Investors value sustainability more than ever before, and the UK residential property market is lagging behind. This book provides guidance for private investors on how to invest in a way that is both profitable and sustainable, highlighting common mistakes and sharing advice to avoid them. It is about answering the question of the decade: 'How can I invest profitably with positive impacts?'

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 116 pages
Publication date: 08 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

For investors from all corners of the globe, the UK residential property market stands as a prime investment opportunity, offering robust and stable returns that are relatively straightforward to comprehend and execute. However, the market landscape has undergone a significant transformation. The investors of tomorrow place greater emphasis on sustainability than ever before, with an unprecedented and escalating demand for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing, currently valued at $30 trillion in Assets Under Management annually, constituting approximately one-quarter of all professionally managed assets.

The traditional objective of maximizing profit is giving way to a new paradigm. Investments must now not only generate financial returns but also demonstrate sustainability, exhibiting economic resilience while delivering positive ESG metrics. Regrettably, the UK residential property market, valued at over £7.5 trillion, lags behind in this regard. There is a dearth of clear and readily accessible guidance specifically tailored for private investors, who constitute a substantial portion of the market. The potential benefits of sustainable property investing for profit-driven investors, individuals, and the planet are immense. Conversely, the financial, environmental, and social consequences of making mistakes in this domain could be catastrophic.

To navigate this landscape effectively and mitigate the risks of getting it wrong, it is essential to gain a comprehensive understanding of:

• What sustainable residential property investing entails
• What changes are necessary
• How, in a practical sense, investors can allocate their resources in a manner that yields both profitable returns and positive societal and environmental impacts.

This book harnesses expertise from within and beyond the realm of real estate, presenting a concise framework for refining your investment approach. It identifies common pitfalls and offers valuable advice to help you steer clear of them. Ultimately, its purpose is to address the pressing question of the decade: 'How can I invest profitably while making a positive impact?'

Weight: 240g
Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032053097