Category: Buy To Let
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Only 14% of Landlords Optimistic About Renters (Reform) Bill
The upcoming State of the Lettings Industry report, set to be released on September 12th, 2023, provides insights into the opinions of over 2,000 letting agents, landlords, and tenants in the UK. The report will cover various topics, including how agents feel about upcoming legislative changes, landlord considerations regarding reducing their portfolios, the industry’s perception…
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HMO Buy-to-Let Still a Popular Choice
According to a recent survey conducted by Sourced Franchise, the majority of UK property investors remain confident in the value and performance of their portfolios. The research revealed that 71% of investors have not experienced a decline in the value of their portfolios since the Bank of England began raising interest rates in December 2021.…
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More Landlords Selling Properties With Tenants in Situ
A growing number of buy-to-let landlords in the UK are choosing to sell their investment properties while tenants are still living in them, due to an increasing number of property investors leaving the market. According to recent data, there are currently 12,518 properties listed for sale with tenants in-situ. Of these properties, 20% (2,545) are…
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Change in Rental Yields
The yield of a property is a crucial figure for landlords as it indicates the return on their investment. It can be used to track the performance of the property over time and compare it with other buy-to-let properties and market averages, as well as other forms of financial investment. Yields tend to vary based…
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More Landlords Selling Than Buying
Nearly 40% of landlords are planning to sell property – twice as many as those expecting to buy. That’s according to new research from BVA-BDRC. So, What Does This Mean for Property Investment? In a nutshell, the landscape for UK property investment, especially for would-be landlords, is quite shaky at the moment. While tenant demand…
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Landlords Earn £4,000 Less Due to Higher Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates have risen. This means the cost of borrowing money for property has gone up. As a result, landlords have made about £4,000 less in profit from each property they rent out over the last year. 2. Numbers to Understand: 3. What Did the Study Find? A platform called finder.com checked various data, like…
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Landlords Selling Miss Opportunity for Maximum Profit
Landlords who are selling their properties this year might earn about £10,000 less than if they had sold earlier. Simply put, last year would’ve been a better time to cash out for the highest profit. That’s according to a report from estate agents Hampton’s. A Look at the Numbers: On average, landlords this year have…
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The Challenges of EPC Upgrades for Landlords
The push to get UK landlords to upgrade their properties to improve energy-efficiency (EPC ratings) is not going as well as hoped, the Financial Times reports. Situation Summary With potential changes in regulations and the uncertainty surrounding them, both landlords and tenants find themselves in a tricky situation. Being informed and prepared is crucial for…
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Buy-to-let arrears see dramatic 28% rise
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Landlord Mortgage Problems Rising
The number of landlords falling into arrears on their mortgage payments has doubled in the last year, according to figures from UK Finance. Summary A combination of rising interest rates and other economic factors is making it harder for landlords and homeowners to pay their mortgages on time. While the percentage of those affected is…