Category: Buy To Let
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BTL Mortgage Arrears Still Low Despite Small Rise – Should Landlords Be Worried?
The latest figures show a tiny increase in the number of landlords falling behind on their mortgage payments, but experts reckon it’s nothing to worry about. So is now a good time to grab a bargain? Read on… The number of buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages in arrears edged up by just over 0.5% in the second…
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Landlords Splashed the Cash as Mortgage Rates Fell
Buy-to-let investors have been snapping up properties and expanding their portfolios as mortgage rates fell, new research reveals. Despite government policies aimed at cooling the buy-to-let market, landlords were riding a wave of confidence, fuelled by cheaper borrowing costs. Analysis by Octane Capital shows the average buy-to-let mortgage rate plummeted from 5.99% in September 2023…
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Go Green, Boost Your Rent: How Landlords Can Profit from Energy Efficiency
Want to add thousands to the value of your rental property and watch your rental income soar? Going green is the answer, according to the latest research. A new report by The Mortgage Works reveals that landlords who invest in energy-efficient upgrades could be sitting on a goldmine. But there’s a catch – a looming…
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Rents Soar to Record Highs – But Will Tax Changes Hit Landlords?
It’s official: rents are higher than ever. But with whispers of tax hikes and stricter energy rules, are we about to see a landlord exodus? Rightmove’s latest data reveals the average rent outside London has skyrocketed to a staggering £1,344 per month. That’s a hefty 5.2% jump compared to last year. London Landlords The capital…
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Buy-to-Let’s Not Dead! Landlords Achieving 7.2% Rental Yield
Thinking about becoming a landlord? Despite all the doom and gloom you hear, buy-to-let is booming! New figures reveal record-breaking rental returns for property investors brave enough to take the plunge. It’s true that landlords have faced a barrage of challenges lately, from soaring interest rates to stricter regulations. But the latest data from estate…
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Landlords Face 26 YEAR Wait to Recoup EPC Upgrade Costs!
New research shows it could take more than 26 YEARS for landlords to earn back the cost of eco-upgrades on their rental properties. The government wants all rental properties to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C or above by 2030. This means landlords could be forced to shell out thousands of pounds…
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North East Landlords Getting 8% Rental Yields
New research from Paragon Bank has revealed that landlords in the North East are making average rental yields of 8.13% – the highest in the UK! Wales came in a close second at 8.07%, with the North West taking third place at a respectable 7.84%. Yorkshire & Humber also boasted impressive returns, with landlords enjoying…
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Landlords Face Longer Wait to Evict Tenants Under Labour’s New Plan
Landlords are being warned they could face lengthy delays when trying to evict tenants who fall behind on rent, under new government proposals. The Labour party’s Renters’ Rights Bill aims to give tenants breathing room by increasing the allowed arrears period from two to three months before landlords can issue an eviction notice. This change…
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Grainger – Rent Growth Set to Continue Despite Renters’ Rights Bill
Despite the government’s new Renters’ Rights Bill aiming to give tenants more power, industry giant Grainger predicts rents will keep climbing. Grainger, the UK’s biggest residential landlord, has welcomed the Bill but believes it won’t dampen the rental market’s fiery growth. Why? They point to the continuing imbalance between the high demand for rentals and…
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2.9 million Rental Homes Need Upgrades – Will Yours Make the Cut?
2.9 million rental properties need a green makeover. And if those properties want to meet the government’s proposed minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C by 2030, a hefty £23.4 billion needs to be spent – averaging out to £8,074 per property. This news comes straight from Rightmove’s latest Greener Homes Report, which spills…