I bought my first rental property in Wellingborough (brand new home). I've just had an offer accepted on another one to be completed in August next year.

Wellingborough has direct links by fast train to Kings Cross St. Pancras. It's also only 10 minutes from the M1.

2 & 3 beds are the best renters at the moment. You can get so much money off of brand new homes with loads of incentives. They are just gagging to sell for not much money too.

Parking is always an important one too.

I always go with the "Would I live in it mentality" when looking at houses.