Category: Buy To Let
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More Landlords Selling Up as Renters Face Record High Rents
The rental market is facing some big changes, and it’s good news for anyone who owns a buy-to-let property or is thinking about becoming a landlord. A new report by Goodlord & Vouch, who provide software to letting agents, has revealed some interesting facts about the private rented sector (PRS). The report, which surveyed over…
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Landlords’ Rental Yields Hit 7.2%
Despite whispers of a slowdown, rental yields across England and Wales are holding strong at a respectable 7.2%. That’s according to the latest buy-to-let Rental Barometer from Fleet Mortgages, which reveals good news for anyone with a property portfolio. While rental yields are down slightly from the previous quarter (by just 0.4%), they’re still up…
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The New Wave of Landlords Taking Over Britain’s Rental Market
Forget what you thought you knew about landlords – a new generation of property moguls is emerging, ready to shake things up in the UK’s rental market. With seasoned landlords approaching retirement, who are these ambitious individuals stepping into their shoes? A recent study by Paragon Bank has unveiled the face of Britain’s future landlord:…
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Landlords Fear Rent Shake-Up Will Decimate Property Market
New research reveals over half of landlords are pessimistic about the future of buy-to-let, with many fearing government meddling will make things even worse. The stark warning comes from a major industry survey which found widespread gloom among landlords and letting agents. The ‘State of the Lettings Industry Report 2024’, published by Goodlord and Vouch,…
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Does London Rent Slowdown Spell Opportunity for Landlords?
Could falling rents in the capital mean more chances to snap up new tenants? New data suggests that landlords in London and Scotland could be seeing shorter tenancies in 2024. This comes as rents in these areas are growing at a slower rate than in the rest of the UK, according to analysis by property…
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Wrexham Tops Rental Hotspots as Landlords Get 50+ Enquiries Per Property!
Looking for your next buy-to-let investment? New data from Rightmove reveals that Wrexham is the UK’s hottest rental market right now. Landlords in the Welsh town are raking it in, with an average of 54 enquiries per property! That’s right, for every rental property that hits the market in Wrexham, letting agents are swamped with…
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Will Labour’s Looming Tax Hikes Wipe Out Landlords’ Profits?
Whispers around Westminster suggest that landlords could be facing big tax changes in the upcoming Budget. Property experts are predicting a significant increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT), the tax you pay on the profit when you sell a property. This could see landlords rushing to offload their properties before the new rules come into…
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Suffolk Building Society Makes Holiday Let Mortgages Cheaper for Expats
Suffolk Building Society has announced it is cutting interest rates on its mortgages for expats looking to invest in holiday lets in the UK. The building society is reducing rates on its two-year discount and its two and five-year fixed rate deals. It has also increased the maximum loan size for its expat holiday let…
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Landlords Flock to Limited Companies to Boost Profits
Landlords are shifting their properties into limited company structures to beat the taxman and boost their rental income, according to new research. More and more landlords are choosing to manage their properties through limited companies, a trend that’s been on the rise for the past four years. This move allows them to take advantage of…
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Landlord’s Guide: Renters’ Rights Bill – What You Need to Know
The Renters’ Rights Bill is coming, and it’s time to get your ducks in a row. This new bill aims to overhaul the private rental market and while it’s not going to come into effect overnight, it will eventually change how you do business. Writing in The Telegraph, “The Secret Landlord” shared some tips for…