Investors
Hands-off property investment in the North East
Three proven ways to invest, buy to let, BRRR and flips, and one way of working: we do everything. Sourcing, purchase, refurbishment, lettings and management, handled by our own departments from start to finish.
01 What we do
Investors
Most people who invest with us are busy professionals with around £50,000 to deploy. They want a property that pays, not a second job. They do not want to learn the trade, chase builders or drive to viewings.
That is what we are built for. Better Homes runs as four departments: sourcing, refurbishments, lettings and management. Each one hands the property to the next, so you deal with one company and one point of contact the whole way through.
You approve the deal and the figures. We take care of the rest and keep you informed at every stage, from the first viewing to the first rent payment and every month after.
- Buy to let
- BRRR
- Flips
- Off-market and below market value
- Refurbishment managed for you
- Let and fully managed
- One point of contact
02 The models
Three ways to invest.
Buy to let
You buy a property, we make sure it is ready to let, then we find the tenant and manage it. Your return is the monthly rent after costs, plus any growth in the property’s value over time.
- Steady monthly income
- Simpler to start
- Property sourced, let and managed by us
- Suits investors who want to hold for the long term
BRRR
Buy, refurbish, refinance, rent. We buy a property below market value, refurbish it properly, and the lender then values the finished property rather than the one we bought. Refinancing on that new value can release much of your original capital to go again, while the property keeps paying rent.
- Capital can be recycled into the next deal
- Built for growing a portfolio
- Depends on an accurate refurb and a sound valuation
- Every figure shown to you before you commit
Flips
Buy, refurbish, sell. A shorter-term project where the return comes from the sale, not the rent. We buy below market value, add value with the right refurbishment, and the property is sold on once it is finished.
- Profit from the sale rather than monthly rent
- Shorter hold, capital back on completion
- Value added through the refurbishment we manage
- Purchase, refurb and expected sale price shown up front
03 How we support you throughout
Step by step.
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Your criteria
A call to understand your budget, the return you need, buy to let, BRRR or a flip, and how hands-off you want to be.
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Sourced and vetted
Our sourcing team finds the property, views it in person, films it and prices the refurbishment before you hear about it.
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Presented
You see purchase price, refurbishment budget, end value, rent and comparable properties nearby. You decide.
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Purchase
We guide the purchase through to completion and keep you updated at every step.
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Refurbished
Our refurbishment department budgets, runs and manages the works with qualified, trusted contractors. EICR, Gas Safe and EPC signed off.
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Refinanced (BRRR) or sold (flip)
For BRRR the lender values the finished property and refinancing can return much of your capital. For a flip, the finished property is sold and the profit comes back to you.
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Let (buy to let and BRRR)
Marketed on Rightmove, Zoopla and social media. Applicants filtered, referenced and moved in.
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Managed
Rent collected, inspections done, repairs handled. You hear from us, not your tenant.
Investor deals group
The best deals go to our WhatsApp group first.
Our off-market and below-market-value properties are sent to our investor WhatsApp group before they go anywhere else. Every one has been visited, filmed and costed. Want first look at the next one? Message us now and we will add you.
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Reviews
What landlords say.
4 reviews across Facebook and Checkatrade. Read them on Facebook.
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Gordon is the most straight forward guy I’ve come across. He did my entire refurb, found tenant, sorted out literally everything before I had even seen the property. Always available on the phone, clear communication, all of which is so rare to find in the species of builders! I wish this guy was in my area as I would trust him to renovate and manage properties in my city!
Ramaraja Homes Limited, Checkatrade
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Gordon manages three properties for me and it has been completely hands-off and reliable from day one.
Slim, Facebook, April 2025
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Knowledgeable guidance throughout, and when an issue came up during the refurb it was sorted without fuss.
Bola, Facebook, March 2025
05 Questions
Straight answers.
How much do I need to invest?
Most of our investors start with around £50,000. That typically covers a deposit, the refurbishment and the costs on a North East terrace. We will tell you honestly if your budget does not fit.
Buy to let, BRRR or a flip: which is right for me?
Buy to let is simpler and suits investors who want steady income from one property. BRRR suits investors who want to recycle their capital and build a portfolio. A flip suits investors who want a shorter project and a return from the sale rather than rent. We talk it through on the first call and show you the numbers for each.
Do I have to do anything?
No. We source, buy, refurbish, let and manage. You approve the deal and the figures, and we keep you informed at every step. You never have to chase a builder or show a tenant round.
What does refinancing mean here?
After the refurbishment the lender values the finished property, not the one we bought. A new mortgage on that higher value can return much of the cash you put in, while the property keeps paying rent.
What are the risks?
Property values and rents can fall as well as rise, refurbishments can uncover problems, a refinance depends on the lender’s valuation, and a flip depends on the sale price and how long the sale takes. We show you real figures and we do not promise returns. Take independent financial advice before investing.
Where do you buy?
Sunderland, Washington, Houghton-le-Spring, Durham and Gateshead. Close enough to our office in Shiney Row that we can be on site the same day.
06 Related
Where to next.
Ready to start your portfolio?
Book a call. We will talk through buy to let, BRRR and flips, your budget and what a real deal looks like, before you commit to anything.