Hi there, I have some experience of this development and thought I would give you all the benefit! (disclaimer: This is only the second Buy-to-Let property I have bought, so I am still a novice at this game!) I bought a two-bedroom ground floor flat in Century Wharf for 140,000. Despite incredibly enthusiastic claims from local property agents while I was buying it, it took almost six months to find tenants (in fact they are moving in TODAY!). Luckily I could afford to pay the mortgage during the void period, otherwise I would have been in serious trouble. The location is not as good as other developments and the area is still undergoing a lot of development. There are several more phases coming up, so it will be quite some time before the area converts from a building site to a 'proper' residential area. Having said this, I THINK I have made a good investment for the long term. I used a very good local interior decorator who gave me a package price to do up the whole property. This included everything from kithen equipment, flooring, bed sheets, lighting, furniture, TV, video and a hi-fi. This is because I was aiming for an executive let and did not want to cut corners. Also useful because I live and work in Saudi Arabia. Total cost: 5,800 pounds. The builders, Westbury Homes, were not the most professional people I have ever dealt with and we went through quite a few ups and downs during the sale (too complicated to list, but they were mainly to do with local planning permissions). Anyway, that's my tuppence worth...hope it helped someone out there! Rehman

Hi Rehman, I am just going through a purchase in Century Wharf as well and they'vejust opened the gym facilities and swimming pool so I hope the agents will be able to let it quicker than 6mths. I am very interested in the details of your designer as I live in London and need to have the place furnished once I complete in a few weeks. Do you mind sending me the details and let me know if you were very happy with the end results. Thanks.

Hi Kaffo, I was very pleased with the end results and the service was extremely professional. The company name is Chelsea Interiors and the owner's name is Phil Mainwairing (mobile: 07977 230761). Tell him 'Rehman from Saudi Arabia' sent ya! A little post script to my original message: My flat lay empty for 5 months, but I finally got it rented last month for £700 p.c.m. Good luck with your project and let me know if I can be of any further help. Rehman

Hi Kaffo, I was very pleased with the end results and the service was extremely professional. The company name is Chelsea Interiors and the owner's name is Phil Mainwairing (mobile: 07977 230761). Tell him 'Rehman from Saudi Arabia' sent ya! Good luck with your project and let me know if I can be of any further help. Rehman