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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...

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...

Buy to let income for landlords living in London reached £7 billion in the last tax year, according to estate agent...

Bridging loan finance continues to grow amidst low interest rates, Brexit uncertainty and mortgage lender caution, Commercial Trust Limited research has...

Fresh figures from Mortgage Brain’s product data analysis show that the buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage market remains ‘unsettled’, with mixed movement seen...

Plymouth has been named as the top location for landlords investing in purpose-built student accommodation, data from online buy-to-let agency yieldit has...

The top investment opportunities for landlords have been revealed in a new analysis of the buy-to-let (BTL) market. Despite the string of...

LendInvest has released the latest LendInvest Buy-to-Let Index report. The LendInvest BTL Index is published quarterly and ranks 105 postcode areas around...

Asking rents have reached a record high this quarter following an ongoing trend of fewer property investors purchasing buy-to-let properties, according...

The number of buy-to-let lenders lending to limited companies has increased by 47% over the past year, according to Mortgages for...

Recent research from Your Move has revealed that nearly half of all UK buy-to-let landlords are ‘Pension Pot’ landlords. ‘Pension Pot’ landlords...

Ireland has retained its position as Europe’s most attractive destination for buy-to-let investors for the third year in a row, according...

The UK’s second largest city is home to the nation’s highest rental yields surrounding a university, making it the top choice...

The housing market is not set up for the increasing number of life-long renters, a property management company has claimed. DJ Alexander,...

The latest research from Octopus Choice suggests that Britain’s buy-to-let landlords are divided over their future, due to recent tax and...

Property investors with holiday lets are set for a bumper year as record numbers of tourists visit Britain. New research from...

Almost one in 10 UK adults have shown an interest in taking out a buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage in 2018, new research...

Some 18% of landlords said they intended to remain in the buy-to-let (BTL) market indefinitely, with the same number of portfolio...

The average age of buy-to-let investors has dropped by 10 years since 2014, according to analysis by Manchester-based estate agent yieldit. Analysing...

There will be a continued dampening of the buy-to-let sector over the next three years, before the market stabilises in 2021...

Attitudes towards being a landlord in the current economic and political climate remain optimistic, according to recent research from Your Move. Its...

Hundreds of landlords are moving from long to short-term lets on Airbnb and other online outlets to counter falling yields, according...

Durham is the university city which offers landlords the best buy-to-let returns, new research has revealed. Simple Landlords Insurance yesterday published a...

UK national house price growth is on an upward curve, according to Carter Jonas. But it continues to slow with rates...

Some 93% of landlords financing buy-to-let property opted for a fixed rate mortgage in the second quarter of 2018, according to...

Investors are increasingly searching for cheaper and higher yielding properties despite buy-to-let (BTL) investments offering attractive return rates, according to a...

Following feedback from investors who have had difficulty selling their investments through traditional high street sales agents, Knight Knox has announced...

Landlords from the Yorkshire and Humberside region have the biggest appetites for property investment, according to a new survey by property...

Since the start of the year, the cost of a typical five-year fixed buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage has fallen despite the possibility...

Despite the resilience in the buy-to-let (BTL) market, landlords are taking a ‘wait and see’ approach to assess how the market...

Despite challenging buy-to-let (BTL) conditions, private landlords remain positive about the future of the industry, a new report from specialist bank,...

Buy-to-let (BTL) investors remain largely optimistic about the market in spite of Brexit uncertainty and increasing tax burdens for landlords, according...

The share of buy-to-let (BTL) lending decreased to 12.5% in June 2017 – the lowest percentage since Q3 2013 – which...

The cost of most mainstream buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages is starting to climb following political uncertainty and last November’s interest rate rises,...

The National Landlord Show arrives at Olympia on Thursday 15 March to give advice via complimentary seminars, leading suppliers and two...

Investors in the buy-to-let (BTL) market have recently faced significant challenges, primarily increased taxes on capital gains, and the restriction of...

Lenders absorbed more costs to keep their rates competitive in the last quarter of 2017, according to the latest results of...

The South East nearly caught London for buy-to-let purchase market share during 2017. That's according to new annual data from Commercial Trust Limited. Last...

Allsop Residential Auctions has taken a look back on a successful 2017 for the firm, when it raised a total of...

Analysis by London estate agent ludlowthompson has revealed that UK buy-to-let landlords will still benefit from £16.7 billion worth of tax...

Expats and foreign nationals in the UAE are using the weak pound to snap up UK properties while prices remain affordable...

A buy-to-let (BTL) loan product targeted at experienced, professional property investors and landlords operating in England, Wales and Scotland has been...

The cost of buy-to-let mortgages has remained mostly unaffected by the second phase of Prudential Regulation Authority changes, coupled with months...

Birmingham has joined Manchester and Liverpool as one of the top Northern property investment hotspots, according to fresh research from IP...

The proportion of new buy-to-let purchase applications in Northern England has grown year-on-year for Q3 2017, according to a fresh report...

Investors could have seen their buy-to-let (BTL) returns increase by as much as 1,131% over the past two decades, according to...

The delay to the implementation of HMRC’s ‘Making Tax Digital’ system announced in July was warmly welcomed by buy-to-let landlords. A plan...

With more than a quarter of homes in the rented sector (PRS) failing to meet the government’s Decent Homes standards, a...

There has been a sharp decline in the number of buy-to-let property acquisitions, following the government’s decision to introduce the 3%...

Paragon Mortgages is the latest in a long line of lenders to announce that it will be implementing changes for portfolio...

The North West of England has been named the top buy-to-let hotspot for 2017, according to new figures from Rightmove. The property...

Pepper Homeloans has launched a new limited edition buy-to-let five-year fixed rate mortgage at 2.98% up to 75% loan-to-value (LTV). The product...

Property investors are increasingly taking note of a new ski resort development situated in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Andermatt Swiss...

There was a significant increase in the volume of buy-to-let mortgage products available in the UK in the first quarter of...

According to research from the NLA, 4 in 10 landlords are either seriously considering forming a limited company or looking into...

Buy-to-let investors must ensure that they are compliant with current legislation to avoid facing costly consequences, according to Legal Associate Andrew...

Nearly three quarters (72%) of buy-to-let investors have claimed that legal changes to the sector this year will have a negative...

Recent research has unearthed that one in ten over 55’s own a buy-to-let, and this is only set to grow in...

A South West London residential refurbishment firm has been ranked 39th in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100, which lists privately...

Since the Chancellor’s announced measures to curb the buy-to-let in the Summer Budget, there has been a flurry of debate –...

According to the latest Bank of England figures, the huge hike in buy-to-let landlords in the UK has led to a...

Newcastle Building Society Intermediary Services (NBSIS) has this month announced its entry into the buy-to-let (BTL) market with a range of...

Some 69% of landlords arranged their last buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage through an intermediary or broker, according to research by the National...