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About Us

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Our Story

GIGI ESTATES LIMITED is a property sourcing company. We provide a wide range of services related to property, from sourcing deals to managing portfolios. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals, and we strive to provide the highest quality of service to our clients.

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We are passionate about helping people find the perfect property, and take pride in providing personalized solutions for each situation. Whether you are looking to buy and hold or buy to flip properties, we are here to help you every step of the way.

Our Values

  • At the forefront of our mission is the priority we place on the financial stability and security of our valued investors. This commitment is achieved through a diligent and meticulous process of handpicking properties that demonstrate exceptional potential for delivering robust returns on investment. 

  • We value open and transparent communication with our investors, providing regular updates on the performance of their investments and any relevant developments.  We believe that keeping our investors well-informed empowers them to make confident decisions and strengthens our partnership with them throughout their investment journey. 

  • We understand the importance of diversifying investments to reduce risk, and works to offer a range of properties across different markets and asset classes.  By carefully curating a diverse portfolio of properties across various markets and asset classes, we strive to provide our investors with a balanced and resilient approach to their investments. 

  • We are committed to responsible and sustainable investing, ensuring that our sourced properties meet high standards for environmental and social impact. 

  • Gigi Estates, has a team of experienced professionals with deep expertise in the property market, who work to identify the best investment opportunities and maximize returns for investors.

Working with Gigi Estates FAQs

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  • At Gigi Estates, we only source properties we would invest in ourselves. Typically 2 or 3 bed houses in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds or Birmingham. Terrace or Semi detached in established residential areas with high rental demand. These areas tend to be outside of the city centre.

  • There are 2 ways to finance a UK property investment.

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    1) Purchase the property with cash
    2) Obtain a Buy-to-let mortgage which will typically be 65-75% of the purchase price, meaning that you will need 25-35% of the property value in cash.

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    With both finance routes there will also be other purchase costs such as legal fees, stamp duty, repair costs to get property into a lettable condition and sourcing agent fees.

  • With all of our properties, we will always add a £3k contingency for repairs. Some properties will require a bigger refurbishment than others; our viewing team will only select properties they feel will reach a high ROI, and this means some properties may require a refurbishment and others may not. If a property does require a refurbishment, we can connect clients to one of our Property Maintenance partners, who can take care of all your needs when it comes to refurbishment; from plastering and decorating to roofing and joinery, we can follow the full refurbishment process for your property. We can recommend, quote, and deliver the refurbishment work, and use trusted tradespeople to deliver the best possible service.

  • Absolutely, non-residents can actively participate in UK property investment from abroad. While there are no legal barriers for foreigners purchasing property in the UK, it’s essential for overseas investors to be mindful of certain points including tax and legal considerations. If you need advice from an accountant or mortgage broker we can introduce them to you.

  • • Standard Buy-to-let, 2% Sourcing fee (minimum £3,000) of the property purchase price (50% on the reservation; 50% on completion of the purchase)

    • H.A (Housing Association) Lease creation service – £2,000

    • Source property and convert into a professional HMO – £7,000

    • £100 for viewing service on single dwellings and £150 for HMO’s (property visited and a written report, set of photos & video walk round). This is useful for investors who have already seen a property online but would like us to visit on their behalf.

    • Please note we will request £1,000 + VAT commitment fee on agreed brief (refundable on fees above). Only charged once for new clients.

    • Maintenance and lettings fees are additional to the fees above.

    *All fees subject to VAT at the prevailing rate.

    To request a copy of our full client contract. Please contact us today.

  • Yes; Gigi Estates expert viewing team is well-versed in looking closely at potential investments to assess their quality, providing our clients all the crucial information they need to make the right decision. This is not limited to the property itself, but also the local area, and our team prides itself on its in-depth, boots-on-the-ground research.

    If you have a particular property in mind, please contact our team and we can arrange a viewing – our agents will write you a full report on their findings, take a range of detailed photographs, and produce a virtual tour of the property. Our ultimate goal is for you to be intimately familiar with properties without having to deal with the inconvenience of visiting them.

    Our team covers; Greater Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Coventry, Nottingham, Warrington, Newton-le-Willow, St. Helens, and East Lancashire.

    How much is your Viewing Fee?

    We are very pleased to offer a viewing service for just £100 + VAT per viewing.

  • Purchasing property in the UK from Hong Kong is entirely feasible and a popular choice among overseas investors. However, navigating the process requires thorough research and expert guidance to ensure a smooth transaction.

    At Gigi Estates, we specialize in assisting foreign nationals with UK property investments. Our services include property selection, mortgage referrals, and investment management. With extensive experience, we have successfully helped numerous investors from Hong Kong find and secure suitable properties in the UK.

    If you have any questions or need further assistance with your UK property investment, feel free to reach out!

  • Buying property in the UK from the UAE is a viable option, but it’s crucial to approach it with careful research and professional guidance.

    Gigi Estates has extensive experience in helping UAE investors navigate the UK property market.

    While foreigners can purchase property in the UK without restriction, living in the property may require a visa, unless they are UK citizens.

    If you have any questions or need further assistance regarding purchasing property in the UK from the UAE, feel free to ask!

  • Experience. Knowledge. Time. Communication.

    • We have years of experience in the property investment industry. We are your eyes and ears on the ground where it matters the most. We know what type of properties to buy and where to buy them.

    • We understand investing in a property can be daunting – we are here to put your mind at ease. We have the experience, the knowledge, the time, and the communication skills to help you through your property investment journey.

    • Whether it is your first investment or your tenth, we can help. Our aim is to build long-lasting relationships with our clients.

    • Our in-house property administrators manage the entire purchase for you. We work closely with all third parties involved, working with solicitors, our maintenance team, estate agents, and others.

    • If your property requires any refurbishment, we work with some reputable Property Maintenance companies that would provide any services you may need.

    • We can arrange to let your property for you, as we work with different letting agents. 

    • We understand time is precious. Our clients tend to be working professionals where time is limited. We put in the work to save you time.

    • We provide an aftercare service for all of our clients.

Process and Finance FAQs

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  • If you would like our team to put an offer on a property for you, to secure this offer we will require some documentation – please know all of your documents will be safe and GDPR compliant.

    • Proof of ID (Passport) – Certified

    • Proof of Address – Certified

    • Proof of Funds

    • Limited Company Incorporation Document

    • Mortgage In Principle

  • Our team is always on hand to help, you can call us on +44 7576161269, email us at hello@gigiestates.co.uk or, if you prefer, you can complete our survey which will share with us an indication of the type of property you are looking for, in what area, with what expected yield and more.
    It won’t take long to complete and a member of our team will be in touch once completed. 

  • Yes, we do source HMOs (Houses of Multiple Occupation). However, we are very specific about the types of HMO that we will source and that we will only ever source HMOs that either have a HMO License and planning permission or a development HMO project where the correct planning and HMO license will be gained (managed by us).
    We also ensure that any HMO that we source and develop are undertaken to a very good standard and are suitable for any type of tenant including young professionals. We do not source HMOs in Article 4 areas.
    We tend to have a waiting list for HMOs so if you would like a HMO please let us know as it may take some time to arrange one for you.

  • The difference between ROI (return on investment) and yield is that the ROI measures a return specific to the amount invested or spent on an income-producing asset whereas a yield measures the return on the overall value of an asset. For example, if an investor buys a house for £100,000; she puts down a deposit for £25,000 and gets a mortgage. The rent per month is £500, and after mortgage and letting fees she is left with £200 per month. The ROI is 9.6% while the yield (gross/before other costs) is 6%.

  • Freehold property is when you purchase a property in full, whether that be with a mortgage or through a cash purchase. This means you own the property and the land that it is on. A leasehold is when you purchase the rights for the property for a period of time, this is normally for about 99 years.

  • You can purchase a property as both cash buy or mortgage. Alternatively, you can split the purchase between cash and mortgage.

  • Gigi Estates works with some letting agents who will ensure your letting experience is smooth and successful. Once we have sourced a property for you, and it's ready to be rented, we can connect you with our letting agents that we work with and they would be happy to help you find the right tenants for your property – our aim is to help you secure long-term, good tenants for your property.

  • Of course! We pride ourselves on good customer service. We have an in-house team who will manage the purchase process for you. Our dedicated team will share bi-weekly updates with you and will have regular contact throughout your purchase. Did you know we operate on WhatsApp, email, and telephone? However you like to keep in touch, we are happy to help.

  • After years of experience, we are confident in the areas we source in. We know the best (and the worse) locations across the UK. We always aim for strong rental areas with a high yield/ROI.
    We cover properties in:

    • Manchester

    • Birmingham

    • Liverpool

    • Leeds

  • It’s well-known that purchasing a property can take time and have setbacks along the way – here at Gigi Estates, we always aim to complete our process within 8 – 12 weeks. Our team will always do everything in their power to get your property purchase complete as soon as they can.

First Time Investors

Our Team at Gigi Estates, is here to support your first property investment. Book a call today!

Experienced Investors

  Make your next property investment easier with our end-to-end sourcing, maintaining and letting services.

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