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There's good news for the buy to let sector as mortgage product availability is showing signs of stability, according to the...

There wasn’t much by way of good news in the Spring Budget for landlords and property investors last month. Although some rumours...

The typical buy-to-let investor has reduced the size of their portfolio by as much as 27% across England and Wales in...

Maximising Returns: Use tech to make better decisions before acquiring your next property  As property investors, staying ahead in today's competitive market...

Hamptons head of research Aneisha Beveridge says the early signs in 2024 suggest that the market has firmly turned the page.   She...

The number of landlords who have fallen behind on their mortgages has jumped, says lenders trade body UK Finance. Buy to let...

Landlords are spoilt for choice, having seen the number of buy to let mortgage products increase by 8.8 per cent in...

Despite a sharp fall in the number of homes bought by landlords in 2023, the number of limited companies set up...

England and Wales have seen rising rental yields for the third quarter in a row, with the total yield up 1.0...

Prime London markets are proving more resilient to rising interest rates than their mainstream equivalents, says high end agency Savills. Prices in...

One-in-five landlords are considering diversifying into commercial property, according to research from Shawbrook. In the midst of economic volatility and uncertainty within...

As the ‘big buy-to-let’ sell off gathers momentum, we take a look ways you can guestimate the value of your rental...

A high profile buy to let lender has announced the launch of top slicing on applications. This enables investor borrowers to use...

Buy to Let investors about to remortgage are being urged to secure a new rate as early as possible - even...

A property investment platform has analysed rental yields to see the best returning areas for buy to let investors. Sourced Franchise analysed...

An international ratings agency has given its verdict on investors’ prospects for the UK buy to let market - and it...

Following three years of seismic shifts in the property sector, the UK is moving towards a ‘new normal’ – with the...

Where are the top locations for property investment in 2023? It's the question all existing or budding property investors will be...

The last few years have seen an eruption of geopolitical volatility. A pandemic, several global lockdowns, and the re-emergence of war...

A new online marketplace which will connect property investors to property sourcers across the UK has been launched. Invesourced, a property investment platform,...

Buy-to-let purchase activity saw a spike in June, according to new data from Legal & General’s SmartCriteria tool, which has been...

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...

Dave Butler recently stood down as the CEO of the UKAA (the UK Apartment Association), the main membership body for the...

Landlords’ portfolios are not generating the same income as they once were, as many are concerned about the future of the...

In this mini update, PIT looks at the latest in planning applications, with affordable factory-built homes in Hastings, high-quality homes anticipated...

The government’s Levelling Up Home Building Fund is unlikely to provide enough funding to supply loans to all of the nation’s...

Research by Rentd has revealed that, despite the government’s best efforts, the return on a buy-to-let (BTL) purchase currently sits at...

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...

When it comes to investing money and making it grow, there are few options that deliver as high returns as property....

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has outlined the key areas it believes the government and the industry should focus on...

Bristol, Oxford and Cambridge have been named as the best cities for landlords and investors to invest in for 2022, according...

The number one buy-to-let (BTL) hotspot next year will be the North West, according to new findings from SevenCapital and Zoopla. The...

Research by Sequre Property Investment has revealed which cities are seeing the largest level of high yield rental homes. The buy-to-let (BTL)...

Landlords have begun to take steps to improve the energy efficiency of their properties ahead of new rules which are due...

One of London's leading property services groups has explored the most amenity-rich and walkable communities in Outer London in a report...

The North West of England has held the title for buy to let property hotspot for some time now. However, property...

The property market in Hounslow is soon set to receive a major boost with the delivery of a ‘much-needed’ 780 new...

In this guest piece, Stuart Williams, director of property investment firm Thirlmere Deacon, outlines the golden rules for armchair investing. Over the...

This week – today (June 23), to be exact – marks five years since the EU referendum. It was a significant moment...

The latest research by a nationwide buy-to-let (BTL) specialist has revealed which major cities across England and Wales have seen the...

While restrictions around international travel remain largely uncertain, demand for UK staycations has experienced a meteoric rise. Thousands of holidaymakers are zoning...

More than a third (34%) of landlords have recently purchased another buy-to-let (BTL) property or intend to buy one within the...

It emerged a few weeks ago that TV stars Ant & Dec and Phillip Schofield are set to lose around £8...

Three in every five landlords are now interested in green mortgages, according to Mortgages for Business. The buy-to-let (BTL) broker says 62%...

A north-west based property development company has put together a comprehensive checklist of the top things UK property investors need to...

Recent research from CIA Landlords revealed the top 10 locations where landlords can potentially make the most profits from buy-to-let. Brighton, Bangor,...

Construction work on a set of new riverside apartments in North Tyneside has begun. The £10 million development, Shepherds Quay, will be...

Many landlords and property investors will have watched the Chancellor’s budget with a feeling of trepidation. There had been hints of...

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...

International investors are increasingly focusing on the buy-to-let (BTL) property market in the North West of England, according to property investment...

The government has not been quiet in targeting landlords and the rental sector. The changes to mortgage interest restrictions for individuals...

In recent years, buy-to-let investors and landlords might feel as if they have been deliberately targeted, with changes to mortgage interest...

Manchester has topped the list of the best areas for landlords to invest in, according to Aldermore’s 'Buy to Let City Tracker'. The...

Sometimes even seasoned investors will need guidance, help and assistance, particularly during times of crisis and uncertainty. With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,...

HMOs are an important part of the UK housing market as they offer students and young professionals affordable accommodation. There is...

A property valuations and disposals firm has been appointed by the joint administrators of two further Elliot Group development schemes in...

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...

While the UK experienced a property boom during lockdown, buy-to-let (BTL) landlords aren’t necessarily reaping the benefits so easily, according to...

We recently reported on the resilience of the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector, which has seen a net increase of 2.6%...

The trend for Londoners moving to outer city areas continues, with agencies reporting a surge in enquiries from city dwellers for...

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...

In recent years, there has been considerable controversy over the use of ‘no DSS’ in homes being listed for let, with...

The nation's property investors are increasingly looking to grow their cash reserves and expand their portfolios, according to Mortgages for Business. The...

The property market in England is beginning to reopen, with the government green-lighting its restart on May 13, but are investors...

The latest industry research and market commentary shows that the buy-to-let sector is showing signs of recovery following the strain of...

In part one, we told the story of how Paul Hanafin, a former busker and chemistry graduate, created a £1 million...

Lots of people throughout the years have made considerable sums of money from property, but it seems unlikely that many started...

Following the reopening of the property market on May 13, a specialist buy-to-let mortgage broker is advising investors to expand their...

Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic disrupting pretty much every aspect of daily life, the latest research from lettings management platform Howsy...

As is always the case in times of crisis, people are asking what might follow, what industries might thrive as normal...

As we keep being regularly told at the moment, we are living through unprecedented times, with the greatest restrictions on our civil...

In an unprecedented global climate, and with the new tax year looming, investors everywhere will be thinking about the future and...

Women now account for 47% of the total 2.5 million buy-to-let investors in the UK, up from 46% in the previous...

A vast majority of landlords have revealed their acquisition plans for the year ahead, with the North West expected to be...

Many property pundits have been espousing the benefits of investing in the North West to take advantage of low buy-in costs...

Timing is critical for international transactions in the current London property market. Currency brokers probably haven’t been as busy for a...

Confidence among landlords and property investors has slumped to an all-time low, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA). The latest survey...

Lending in the buy-to-let mortgage market has been steady in recent months, despite a slowdown in overall mortgage business, according to...

When it comes to regulating and managing foreign investment in highly desirable UK bricks and mortar, understanding the subtleties of the...

The government has been urged to 'recognise the importance of increasing supply' for renters now a date for a General Election...

Buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage costs have continued to fall since the second quarter of 2019, according to Mortgage Brain analysis. The cost of...

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...

Research from online mortgage broker Property Master has shown the majority of fixed rate buy-to-let rates are continuing to fall due...

More than half (55%) of landlords plan to use limited companies for purchases compared to 24% of landlords who intend to...

Online mortgage broker Habito has announced the launch of its new mortgage origination platform. The range – which hosts a suite of...

Some 73% of buy-to-let investors considered property as the best, least volatile long-term investment when compared to all other asset classes,...

Newcastle is the best UK university town or city for property investment, new research by AI-powered property investment portal One and...

New research from online mortgage broker Property Master has revealed that the cost of the majority of fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgages appear...

UK letting agents reported a rise in the number of landlords selling up in April, according to ARLA Propertymark’s April Private...

When furnishing a rental property, it’s important to think about how you can maximise your income and really make the most...

The rain in Spain is said to fall mainly on the plain, which may be why property buyers in Spain do...

Landlord action to reduce higher tax costs could lead to a lower level of buy-to-let mortgage transactions going forward. That is according...

New research has revealed that property investors can more than double the 8% yield the average landlord aims for by making...

Allsop’s latest residential auction achieved a total of £57 million, with 258 lots offered and 192 lots sold. The auction was held...

Scottish landlords now face higher tax bills than their English counterparts, according to leading accountants French Duncan LLP. This is due to...

The average age of people buying investment property has fallen by more than three and half years in the past nine...

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...

The majority of buy-to-let fixed rate mortgages are currently down year-on-year – some by as much as £29 per month for...

Students appear to be generally happy with their living conditions and the services provided by their landlords, according to a new...

The remaining December auctions from SDL Auctions will feature unusual lots and plenty of buy-to-let opportunities. A large Victorian school building in...