Design Buy Build Issue 46 2020 | Page 18

EDITORS CHOICE Recent surveys on the UK staycation market from leading bookings company Sykes Holiday Cottages, Mintel and Barclays Corporate Banking reveals that the Brexit factor is having a positive influence on people choosing more holidays ‘at home’ in the UK. The ‘Sykes Staycation Index’, which uses booking figures, consumer research and data to reveal trends in the UK holiday market, shows that 66% of Brits enjoyed a staycation last year, which is a 10% rise compared to 2017, benefitting holiday home owners significantly. This, coupled with the reduction in investors purchasing buy-to-let residential properties as a result of Government changes to tax allowances around these types of properties, means that the Aria Resorts mortgageable, fully managed, luxury letting properties could be the ideal opportunity for both ‘armchair’ and lifestyle investors who are looking to use the property as a holiday home for themselves, friends and family. Paul Nicol, sales director for Aria Resorts, said, “We are delighted to bring a select number of these absolutely stunning boutique barns to the market for all manner of buyers and investors. An investment in one of our boutique barns at The Meadows at Retallack Resort & Spa offers a fixed return of 7% with all marketing and management requirements taken care of. All of the research from highly credible sources is showing that the UK holiday property sector is set to perform very well, be resistant to the cloud of Brexit and is set to benefit from increased demand now that lockdown easing means that holidays are approaching again. Our first, discreet invitation to invest saw all of the initial released properties being snapped up, so we are now inviting the second phase of sales. For those who choose to make a positive and secure a coveted luxury Cornish lifestyle or armchair investment at this time, this is a fantastic financial opportunity." For further information on Retallack’s boutique barns, or to discuss investment opportunities, please visit www.ariaresorts.co.uk or contact Aria Resorts on 03333 700 555. 18