Category: Buy To Let
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HMO Investments – High Costs but High Returns?
While traditional residential properties remain a popular choice, Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) have emerged as a compelling investment strategy, offering superior yields despite higher initial costs. What is an HMO? An HMO, or House in Multiple Occupation, is a property rented out by at least three people who are not from one ‘household’ (e.g.,…
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Northern Appeal: London Landlords Migrate for Higher Profits
For years, London stood as the cornerstone of property investment in the UK. However, recent trends indicate a significant change in the property landscape. An overwhelming majority of London-based landlords—around two-thirds, to be precise—who ventured into new property investments this year have turned their eyes away from the capital. Instead, they’re exploring the rich potentials…
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CSJ Says Landlord Exodus is Exaggerated
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), a policy study group, has expressed strong support for the Renters (Reform) Bill, which is slated for debate in the Commons. Rishi Sunak and Levelling-Up Secretary Michael Gove are the key figures advocating for this significant piece of legislation. This Bill primarily aims to terminate assured shorthold tenancies and,…
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The Areas Where More Landlords are Selling
In the Simply Business Landlord Report, a survey involving 1,455 UK landlords, it’s clear that confidence among property investors is wavering. Despite an ever-growing demand for rental spaces, 25% of landlords are considering selling at least one of their properties within the coming year. This decision is largely influenced by a cocktail of factors, including…
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Rental Yields Rise by 1%
Rental yields, much to the delight of investors, have not just grown but have sustained this growth for the third consecutive quarter. Compared to the same time span in 2022, the average yield has seen a substantial rise of 1%, settling at an impressive 6.9%. This growth is not just an annual highlight; it also…
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Professional Landlords Poised to Take the Reins in Buy-to-Let Market
Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicates a modest year-on-year increase in house prices by 0.2%. While this increment may suggest a rejuvenated market confidence among homeowners and buy-to-let investors, it also brings with it a set of implications for those operating on a smaller scale within the sector. According to Alan…
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No-Fault Eviction Ban Delayed but on the Horizon
Michael Gove, the housing secretary, seems to have prevailed in his tussle with Downing Street, ensuring the forward motion of the ban on no-fault evictions among other reforms. However, the protective umbrella for renters won’t unfurl until next year, The Guardian reports. This development is part of a larger overhaul of the private renting system,…
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Landlords on the Edge: 1 in 4 Plan Exit Amid Tough Market Conditions
According to the Simply Business Landlord Report, which scrutinises the feedback of 1,455 UK landlords, a substantial shift is looming on the horizon: despite an upswing in the demand for rental homes, one in every four landlords is contemplating selling at least one investment property within the forthcoming year. This decision doesn’t seem impulsive, considering…
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Renters’ Reform Bill gets Second Reading
The Renters Reform Bill is set for debate in Parliament on Monday 23 October. This bill, if passed, will mark a new era in the private rented sector, particularly by revoking landlords’ ability to end tenancies through the infamous Section 21 notices. Gearing Up for Change: The Renters Reform Bill Explained Introduced under Theresa May’s…
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Who’s Investing in Buy-to-Let? A Guide to Landlords
A recent study has peeled back the layers, providing a detailed profile of who these property investors really are in England. According to the in-depth analysis conducted by Confused.com, utilizing government statistics, industry figures, and its own data, a whopping 93.7% of landlords are private individuals. This insight dispels the common notion that big corporations…