Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Property Investment Partner in the North East
North East Property Investment (NEPI) has been a leading force in the UK residential buy-to-let market since 2008. Our team brings over 50 years of combined experience in property investment, specialising in portfolio building, ethical social housing, and high-yield opportunities. We pride ourselves on offering tailored solutions, from sourcing off-market deals to managing full property portfolios for clients ranging from first-time landlords to institutional investors. Our expertise extends to commercial property, development projects, and real estate investment trusts (REITs), supported by a network of industry contacts across the North East. We provide end-to-end services including due diligence, financing assistance, refurbishments, and tenant management through our in-house teams. With a focus on long-term capital growth and secure income streams, we help investors navigate market fluctuations while adhering to strict ethical standards in social housing. Our directors, including industry expert Max Armstrong, have sourced and developed over 40 million in residential property, establishing NEPI as a trusted partner in the region's evolving property landscape.
Services
Portfolio Building
Ethical Investing
High Yield Bonds
Property Acquisitions
Social Housing Investment
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- 15+ years of expertise in North East property markets
- End-to-end portfolio management services
- Ethical social housing investments with 8-12% yields
- 50+ years combined experience across our senior team
- In-house refurbishment and lettings teams
Associations and certifications
- Property Ombudsman Scheme
- ICO
What people say
Professional service
Excellent standard of work
Increased rents by 45%
Stress-free tenancy management
Proactive approach to completion
Services
Portfolio Building Service
Our portfolio building service creates tailored property investments through rigorous market analysis and off-market deal sourcing. We coordinate mortgage brokers, solicitors, and surveyors to acquire high-yield properties in low-vacancy areas. Post-purchase, our in-house teams handle refurbishments and tenant vetting to ensure continuous rental income for investors.
Ethical Investing
Ethical investing focuses on long-term social housing leases with yields up to 12%, partnering with councils and charities. Investors receive partially repairing leases (36-60 months) on properties meeting strict quality standards for vulnerable tenants, combining financial returns with community impact.
High Yield Investment Bonds
High yield bonds offer 1% monthly returns (12% annual) through secured property loans or shared ownership vehicles. This hands-free investment provides capital security with no management responsibilities, ideal for investors seeking predictable income streams.
Property Acquisitions
Property acquisitions cover residential and commercial purchases with due diligence, legal coordination, and post-purchase management. Our team identifies properties matching client criteria, negotiates optimal prices, and facilitates rapid cash purchases for sellers.
Social Housing Investment
Social housing investments deliver stable returns through government-backed leases to PLCs and housing associations. We specialise in sourcing, refurbishing, and leasing properties under full repairing agreements, eliminating maintenance burdens for landlords.
People
Max Armstrong
Company Director
Max Armstrong has over a decade of North East buy-to-let experience, sourcing 30m+ in properties. A former co-founder of Jack Harrison Estates, he focuses on social housing partnerships with councils and charities while contributing property insights to the Daily Telegraph.
Jonny Wright
Investment Manager
Jonny Wright brings 16 years of property investment expertise, specialising in development sites for social housing. With early career experience at major estate agencies, he leverages extensive industry contacts to identify opportunities for NEPI's clients.
John Woolley
Business Development Manager
John Woolley leads NEPI's projects department with 15+ years in social housing. He manages relationships with UK charities and housing providers, facilitating 10m+ in annual social housing sales while maintaining industry connections across supported accommodation sectors.
Questions
What property investment options exist in the North East?
We offer portfolio building, ethical social housing leases (8-12% yields), high-yield bonds (12% annual returns), and commercial property acquisitions across the North East's growing markets.
How does NEPI manage property investments?
Our in-house teams handle sourcing, due diligence, financing, refurbishments, and tenant management to ensure seamless portfolio growth and consistent rental income for clients.
What are social housing investment benefits?
Social housing provides secure returns through government-backed leases with full repairing agreements, eliminating maintenance responsibilities while supporting community housing needs.
Can overseas investors use NEPI's services?
Yes, we specialise in managing entire investment processes for international clients, including legal compliance, financing, and property management across the UK market.
How quickly can property transactions complete?
We facilitate rapid acquisitions with cash purchases completing in seven days, supported by established mortgage broker relationships for financed purchases requiring expedited timelines.
What yields should investors expect?
Our investment properties typically deliver 9-12% net yields, with high-yield bonds offering fixed 12% annual returns through secured property financing options.
Reviews (8)
Ed Wakeman
Dec 18, 2023
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It has been an absolute pleasure working with John and the rest of the NEPI team. They have been super helpful and reliable throughout the entire process from start to finish. This is my first investment property and they have all been so helpful at guiding me through the process and ensuring a smooth transition on to the investment property ladder. I would highly recommend NEPI to anyone wishing to invest with them and I look forward to working with them all again.
Claire Shaffery
Nov 17, 2023
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Super happy so far - easy, straightforward experience with purchasing and renting. Team always on hand to answer questions and give advice. Thank you to Jonny and Ed. Refurb is fab. Would recommend!
Robin Gill
Nov 03, 2023
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Jonny W has always done a great job to source the right properties for me and supported me throughout the process.
Nick Stevens
Nov 03, 2023
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Solid team at NEPLM / NEPI. They have helped me with various investments, refurbs and property lets over recent years. They're honest and efficient and the standard of their work is good. Recommended.
Torsten Hart
Nov 03, 2023
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Jonny from NEPI has been really helpful in switching a couple of my single-lets onto Mears contracts, which has increased their rents from 500/m to 728/m. He's also sourced me a 4 bed Mears HMO with a net yield of 12%. Those Mears properties are like index-linked gilts on steroids!
Chris Nunn
Nov 03, 2023
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I have worked a long side Max at NEPI in a few Joint Ventures over the last 2 years and I have been really impressed with his efficiency, professionalism and proactive approach to ensuring each opportunity progresses towards completion. I would definitely recommend Max and NEPI.
Dovid Schleider
Oct 28, 2023
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Great dealing with! Especially Jonny who was constantly keeping both sides informed in real time. A sale gone smoothly, on to the next!
C. N.
Dec 26, 2022
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I have had a great experience being a tenant within one of NEPLM's lettings. A special mention to Sarah Seed, Property Manager, who provided an outstanding quality of service via prompt correspondence and her reliable nature, making the duration of my tenancy stress-free from start to finish. Highly recommend!