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There wasn’t much by way of good news in the Spring Budget for landlords and property investors last month. Although some rumours...
19 April 2024
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The typical buy-to-let investor has reduced the size of their portfolio by as much as 27% across England and Wales in...
18 April 2024
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Maximising Returns: Use tech to make better decisions before acquiring your next property As property investors, staying ahead in today's competitive market...
15 March 2024
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Hamptons head of research Aneisha Beveridge says the early signs in 2024 suggest that the market has firmly turned the page. She...
27 February 2024
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The number of landlords who have fallen behind on their mortgages has jumped, says lenders trade body UK Finance. Buy to let...
15 February 2024
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Landlords are spoilt for choice, having seen the number of buy to let mortgage products increase by 8.8 per cent in...
06 February 2024
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Despite a sharp fall in the number of homes bought by landlords in 2023, the number of limited companies set up...
23 January 2024
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England and Wales have seen rising rental yields for the third quarter in a row, with the total yield up 1.0...
24 October 2023
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Prime London markets are proving more resilient to rising interest rates than their mainstream equivalents, says high end agency Savills. Prices in...
19 October 2023
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One-in-five landlords are considering diversifying into commercial property, according to research from Shawbrook. In the midst of economic volatility and uncertainty within...
17 October 2023
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As the ‘big buy-to-let’ sell off gathers momentum, we take a look ways you can guestimate the value of your rental...
14 September 2023
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A high profile buy to let lender has announced the launch of top slicing on applications. This enables investor borrowers to use...
12 September 2023
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Buy to Let investors about to remortgage are being urged to secure a new rate as early as possible - even...
31 August 2023
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A property investment platform has analysed rental yields to see the best returning areas for buy to let investors. Sourced Franchise analysed...
15 August 2023
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An international ratings agency has given its verdict on investors’ prospects for the UK buy to let market - and it...
08 June 2023
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Following three years of seismic shifts in the property sector, the UK is moving towards a ‘new normal’ – with the...
11 May 2023
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Where are the top locations for property investment in 2023? It's the question all existing or budding property investors will be...
23 December 2022
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The last few years have seen an eruption of geopolitical volatility. A pandemic, several global lockdowns, and the re-emergence of war...
18 November 2022
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A new online marketplace which will connect property investors to property sourcers across the UK has been launched. Invesourced, a property investment platform,...
11 November 2022
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Buy-to-let purchase activity saw a spike in June, according to new data from Legal & General’s SmartCriteria tool, which has been...
03 August 2022
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The Queen’s speech was yet another opportunity missed by Government to decarbonise the nation’s homes according to Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the...
27 May 2022
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Dave Butler recently stood down as the CEO of the UKAA (the UK Apartment Association), the main membership body for the...
11 May 2022
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Landlords’ portfolios are not generating the same income as they once were, as many are concerned about the future of the...
13 April 2022
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In this mini update, PIT looks at the latest in planning applications, with affordable factory-built homes in Hastings, high-quality homes anticipated...
30 March 2022
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The government’s Levelling Up Home Building Fund is unlikely to provide enough funding to supply loans to all of the nation’s...
14 March 2022
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Research by Rentd has revealed that, despite the government’s best efforts, the return on a buy-to-let (BTL) purchase currently sits at...
04 March 2022
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Buy-to-let (BTL) portfolio landlords are more likely to be aware of the government’s proposed EPC requirements than non-portfolio landlords, according to...
02 March 2022
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When it comes to investing money and making it grow, there are few options that deliver as high returns as property....
25 February 2022
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The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has outlined the key areas it believes the government and the industry should focus on...
21 January 2022
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Bristol, Oxford and Cambridge have been named as the best cities for landlords and investors to invest in for 2022, according...
08 December 2021
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The number one buy-to-let (BTL) hotspot next year will be the North West, according to new findings from SevenCapital and Zoopla. The...
26 November 2021
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Research by Sequre Property Investment has revealed which cities are seeing the largest level of high yield rental homes. The buy-to-let (BTL)...
17 November 2021
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Landlords have begun to take steps to improve the energy efficiency of their properties ahead of new rules which are due...
10 November 2021
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One of London's leading property services groups has explored the most amenity-rich and walkable communities in Outer London in a report...
29 October 2021
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The North West of England has held the title for buy to let property hotspot for some time now. However, property...
15 September 2021
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The property market in Hounslow is soon set to receive a major boost with the delivery of a ‘much-needed’ 780 new...
27 August 2021
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In this guest piece, Stuart Williams, director of property investment firm Thirlmere Deacon, outlines the golden rules for armchair investing. Over the...
12 July 2021
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This week – today (June 23), to be exact – marks five years since the EU referendum. It was a significant moment...
23 June 2021
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The latest research by a nationwide buy-to-let (BTL) specialist has revealed which major cities across England and Wales have seen the...
09 June 2021
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While restrictions around international travel remain largely uncertain, demand for UK staycations has experienced a meteoric rise. Thousands of holidaymakers are zoning...
28 May 2021
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More than a third (34%) of landlords have recently purchased another buy-to-let (BTL) property or intend to buy one within the...
19 May 2021
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It emerged a few weeks ago that TV stars Ant & Dec and Phillip Schofield are set to lose around £8...
10 May 2021
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Three in every five landlords are now interested in green mortgages, according to Mortgages for Business. The buy-to-let (BTL) broker says 62%...
30 April 2021
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A north-west based property development company has put together a comprehensive checklist of the top things UK property investors need to...
19 April 2021
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Recent research from CIA Landlords revealed the top 10 locations where landlords can potentially make the most profits from buy-to-let. Brighton, Bangor,...
12 April 2021
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Construction work on a set of new riverside apartments in North Tyneside has begun. The £10 million development, Shepherds Quay, will be...
24 March 2021
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Many landlords and property investors will have watched the Chancellor’s budget with a feeling of trepidation. There had been hints of...
12 March 2021
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Investors trying to expand their portfolios can avoid delays caused by residential buyers taking advantage of the Chancellor's stamp duty extension by using four 'buy-to-let hacks', according to broker Mortgages...
10 March 2021
From: Property Investment & Strategy
International investors are increasingly focusing on the buy-to-let (BTL) property market in the North West of England, according to property investment...
10 March 2021
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The government has not been quiet in targeting landlords and the rental sector. The changes to mortgage interest restrictions for individuals...
19 February 2021
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In recent years, buy-to-let investors and landlords might feel as if they have been deliberately targeted, with changes to mortgage interest...
12 February 2021
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Manchester has topped the list of the best areas for landlords to invest in, according to Aldermore’s 'Buy to Let City Tracker'. The...
27 November 2020
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Sometimes even seasoned investors will need guidance, help and assistance, particularly during times of crisis and uncertainty. With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,...
23 November 2020
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HMOs are an important part of the UK housing market as they offer students and young professionals affordable accommodation. There is...
10 November 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy
A property valuations and disposals firm has been appointed by the joint administrators of two further Elliot Group development schemes in...
02 November 2020
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The coronavirus crisis has hit the UK's economic outlook, and many buy-to-let landlords are understandably worried about their post-lockdown rental property...
30 October 2020
From: Conveyancing, Mortgages, Tax & Finance
While the UK experienced a property boom during lockdown, buy-to-let (BTL) landlords aren’t necessarily reaping the benefits so easily, according to...
23 October 2020
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We recently reported on the resilience of the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector, which has seen a net increase of 2.6%...
21 October 2020
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The trend for Londoners moving to outer city areas continues, with agencies reporting a surge in enquiries from city dwellers for...
19 October 2020
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Up-and-coming Salford is the most profitable city for buy-to-lets, followed by Manchester and Leeds. That’s according to a new study by CIA...
23 September 2020
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In recent years, there has been considerable controversy over the use of ‘no DSS’ in homes being listed for let, with...
29 July 2020
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The nation's property investors are increasingly looking to grow their cash reserves and expand their portfolios, according to Mortgages for Business. The...
01 July 2020
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The property market in England is beginning to reopen, with the government green-lighting its restart on May 13, but are investors...
15 June 2020
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The latest industry research and market commentary shows that the buy-to-let sector is showing signs of recovery following the strain of...
10 June 2020
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In part one, we told the story of how Paul Hanafin, a former busker and chemistry graduate, created a £1 million...
03 June 2020
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Lots of people throughout the years have made considerable sums of money from property, but it seems unlikely that many started...
01 June 2020
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Following the reopening of the property market on May 13, a specialist buy-to-let mortgage broker is advising investors to expand their...
18 May 2020
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Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic disrupting pretty much every aspect of daily life, the latest research from lettings management platform Howsy...
13 May 2020
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As is always the case in times of crisis, people are asking what might follow, what industries might thrive as normal...
08 May 2020
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As we keep being regularly told at the moment, we are living through unprecedented times, with the greatest restrictions on our civil...
06 April 2020
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In an unprecedented global climate, and with the new tax year looming, investors everywhere will be thinking about the future and...
30 March 2020
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Women now account for 47% of the total 2.5 million buy-to-let investors in the UK, up from 46% in the previous...
06 March 2020
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A vast majority of landlords have revealed their acquisition plans for the year ahead, with the North West expected to be...
24 January 2020
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Many property pundits have been espousing the benefits of investing in the North West to take advantage of low buy-in costs...
17 January 2020
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Timing is critical for international transactions in the current London property market. Currency brokers probably haven’t been as busy for a...
09 December 2019
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Confidence among landlords and property investors has slumped to an all-time low, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA). The latest survey...
13 November 2019
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Lending in the buy-to-let mortgage market has been steady in recent months, despite a slowdown in overall mortgage business, according to...
13 November 2019
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When it comes to regulating and managing foreign investment in highly desirable UK bricks and mortar, understanding the subtleties of the...
11 November 2019
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The government has been urged to 'recognise the importance of increasing supply' for renters now a date for a General Election...
01 November 2019
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Buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage costs have continued to fall since the second quarter of 2019, according to Mortgage Brain analysis. The cost of...
18 September 2019
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Whether you’re a first-time landlord or an experienced one, there are frequent regulatory changes in the buy-to-let sector that you will...
19 August 2019
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Research from online mortgage broker Property Master has shown the majority of fixed rate buy-to-let rates are continuing to fall due...
16 August 2019
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More than half (55%) of landlords plan to use limited companies for purchases compared to 24% of landlords who intend to...
14 August 2019
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Online mortgage broker Habito has announced the launch of its new mortgage origination platform. The range – which hosts a suite of...
12 July 2019
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Some 73% of buy-to-let investors considered property as the best, least volatile long-term investment when compared to all other asset classes,...
03 July 2019
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Newcastle is the best UK university town or city for property investment, new research by AI-powered property investment portal One and...
21 June 2019
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New research from online mortgage broker Property Master has revealed that the cost of the majority of fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgages appear...
12 June 2019
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UK letting agents reported a rise in the number of landlords selling up in April, according to ARLA Propertymark’s April Private...
05 June 2019
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When furnishing a rental property, it’s important to think about how you can maximise your income and really make the most...
17 May 2019
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The rain in Spain is said to fall mainly on the plain, which may be why property buyers in Spain do...
10 May 2019
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Landlord action to reduce higher tax costs could lead to a lower level of buy-to-let mortgage transactions going forward. That is according...
12 April 2019
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New research has revealed that property investors can more than double the 8% yield the average landlord aims for by making...
10 April 2019
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Allsop’s latest residential auction achieved a total of £57 million, with 258 lots offered and 192 lots sold. The auction was held...
10 April 2019
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Scottish landlords now face higher tax bills than their English counterparts, according to leading accountants French Duncan LLP. This is due to...
05 April 2019
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The average age of people buying investment property has fallen by more than three and half years in the past nine...
22 March 2019
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Investment yields from prime London buy-to-let properties don’t reflect the risks involved, Hadrian’s Wall Capital (HWC) has claimed. The London-based specialist debt...
23 January 2019
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The majority of buy-to-let fixed rate mortgages are currently down year-on-year – some by as much as £29 per month for...
11 January 2019
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Students appear to be generally happy with their living conditions and the services provided by their landlords, according to a new...