Property As Investment

Have you ever taken part in any market research sessions including telephone, online, face to face etc. for any market research company?

YesNo

How long ago did you attend your last group/interview?

Less than SIX MONTHS agoOver SIX MONTHS agoNever

How many group/interviews have you been to in total?

None1-23 +

What was the topic of this session?

Do you, or any of your close friends or relatives work, or have worked in any of the following industries?

Market researchMediaAdvertisingMarketingTV/BroadcastingDesignGraphic DesignNew product developmentSales promotionPRJournalismFinance/Banking/Investment/AccountancyFinancial Services/Recruitment AdviserManagement consultant working with financial clientsNone of the above

Your marital status?

SingleDatingLiving with partnerMarriedCivil partnershipDivorcedWidowed

Do you have children?

YesNo

How many children?

Their ages?

Under 18 months18 months – 3 years (Pre-school)3 – 10 years (younger)11 – 18 years old (older)18+ still living at home18+ living away from home (empty nester)

Which country were you born in?

How long have you lived in the UK?

Less than 10 yearsMore than 10 yearsUK National

What is your working status?

StudentHomemakerUnemployedSelf EmployedPart time workingFull time workingRetired / Semi-Retired

Which of the following best reflects your annual personal income before tax?

Under £25k£25,000 - £49,999£50,000 - £74,999£75,000 - £99,999Over £100k

Which of the following best reflects the total value of your savings and investments, excluding pensions and property?

Under £25k£25,000 - £49,999£50,000 - £74,999£75,000 - £99,999Over £100k

Who makes the financial decisions regarding your personal finances and mortgages?

I am the chief decision makerI am jointly and equally responsible for decision makingI am not particularly involved in the decisions

Which of the following best describes your current living situation?

I own my home outright without a mortgageI own my home with a mortgageI part-own my home with a mortgage – shared ownershipI rent a property (privately, council owned or housing association)I live with a family member/friend

Which of the following statements best applies to you?

In addition to the property I live in most of the time I also own a portfolio of other properties in the UK (i.e. own more than 2 properties in the UK)In addition to the property I live in most of the time I also own a portfolio of other properties across the world (i.e. own more than 2 properties in the UK and abroad)In addition to the property I live in most of the time I also own one other property abroadIn addition to the property I live in most of the time I also own a 2nd property in the UKI currently only own the property I live in but I am in the process of buying a 2nd property in the UKI currently only own the property I live in but I am doing research into buying a 2nd property in the UKI currently only own the property I live in but I am seriously considering buying a 2nd property in the UKI currently only own the property I live in and have no intention of buying a 2nd property in the UK any time soon
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THOSE WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE PROCESS
When did you purchase your 2nd property in the UK?

In the past 3 monthsIn the past 6 monthsIn the past 9 monthsIn the past 12 monthsOver 12 months agon/a

What was the reason for you to purchase a 2nd property in the UK?

Holiday home for my family to useBuy to letFor my childrenFor work (work in a different city to where main home is)n/a
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THOSE WHO ARE DURING/PRE PROCESS
Why are you thinking about purchasing a 2nd property in the UK?

Holiday home for my family to useBuy to letFor my childrenFor work (work in a different city to where main home is)n/a

Which of the following best reflects the total of your liquid assets available to invest in this 2nd property in the UK?

Under £25k£25,000 - £49,999£50,000 - £74,999£75,000 - £99,999Over £100kn/a

Which of the following have you done so far as part of considering whether to buy a 2nd property in the UK? (Choose all that apply)

Spoken to a mortgage brokerSpoken to a Financial AdvisorSpoken to my bank or building societyLooked online for mortgage productsOrganised viewings for 1 or more potential propertiesSpoken to an estate agent(s)Researched online for general advice about owning a 2nd propertySpoken to friends and familyOther (specify)

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Have you ever owned a 2nd property in the UK before that you no longer own?

YesNo

Who your mortgage is with?
a) For the property you live in most of the time?

b) For the 2nd property you own in the UK? (if applicable)

Which of the following applies to you?

I used or will be using a mortgage broker for the mortgage for my 2nd propertyI went direct or will be going direct to the mortgage provider for the mortgage for my 2nd property

Please state;
(a) Who your main personal bank account is with?

HalifaxSantanderBarclaysHSBCNatWestTSBMetroLloydsCo-OperativeNationwideOther (specify)

(b) Who else you bank with?

HalifaxSantanderBarclaysHSBCNatWestTSBMetroLloydsCo-OperativeNationwideOther (specify)

(c) Who would you never consider banking with?

HalifaxSantanderBarclaysHSBCNatWestTSBMetroLloydsCo-OperativeNationwideOther (specify)

Now thinking creatively, if you were to open a restaurant, what would it be called and what kind of food and atmosphere would it have?

Please confirm that you are able and happy to talk about your mortgage experiences - including where potential confusions, frustrations and barriers occurred - in a depth interview in a viewing facility environment?

YesNo

Non-disclosure statement:

I agree to protect all confidential information and materials disclosed to me during the market research discussion against unauthorised disclosure and will use the confidential information only for the purpose of participation in the research.

Do you confirm you agree to the above?

YesNo

The market research session will be recorded and may be audio/visually filmed. We may ask you to take part in a vox pop filming session at the end of the workshop, this will include being filmed on your own for up to 5 minutes maximum.

Are you happy to participate on this basis?

YesNo

As a result of your participation in this research project, the research company may wish to re-contact you for the following reasons.
Please confirm if you are happy to be re-contacted for:
Future market research

YesNo

To discuss your input/answers

YesNo

Further activity with this project
YesNo

Which time slot would you like to be interviewed in?

Slot 1: 10.00am to 11.15amSlot 2: 11.30am to 12.45pmSlot 3: 1.15pm to 2.30pmSlot 4: 2.45pm to 4.00pm

Alternative time if first choice is not available?

Slot 1: 10.00am to 11.15amSlot 2: 11.30am to 12.45pmSlot 3: 1.15pm to 2.30pmSlot 4: 2.45pm to 4.00pm