Category: Buy To Let
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Will New Renters’ Rights Bill Drive Landlords Out of the Market?
The new Renters’ Rights Bill could be a game-changer – and not in a good way. This bill, which aims to shake up the buy-to-let market, goes further than many expected and could send shivers down a landlord’s spine. More Than Just a Ticking Box The bill isn’t just a rehash of the Conservative government’s…
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Tower Hamlets: London’s Highest Yielding Buy-to-Let Hotspot
Forget those fancy West End flats, smart investors are heading to East London! Tower Hamlets is the new star of the buy-to-let world, offering a 5.9% rental yield – that’s way higher than the London average of 4.81%. It’s simple: high demand, low prices! The average property in Tower Hamlets costs £456,375, but renters are…
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Singapore Tops the Charts as Overseas Landlords Flock to UK Property
Singaporean investors are pouring money into British bricks and mortar, new figures reveal. Landlords based in the Asian financial powerhouse have become the biggest source of overseas rental payments, accounting for 17.1% of all international transactions. Hot on their heels are property investors from Switzerland, who take second place, contributing 16.2% of payments, according to…
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Landlords May Get Help with Energy Efficiency Changes
The government’s new plans could see rental properties needing a major energy efficiency upgrade by 2030. Right now, you can’t rent out a property with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating lower than an ‘E’. But that’s about to change. The government wants all rental properties to be at least an EPC ‘C’ by 2030.…
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Landlords Face Eviction Shock – No-Fault Evictions to be Axed
The Labour government is set to ban “no-fault” evictions within months, giving renters more security and causing ripples across the property market, according to The Guardian. No More Section 21: A Big Win for Renters Remember Section 21? It’s the clause that allowed landlords to evict tenants without a reason. Well, it could be gone…
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Landlords Are Bullish – Buy-to-Let Booming Despite Worries
The buy-to-let market is still looking strong, with many landlords planning to expand your property portfolios. But, there are some clouds on the horizon, so it’s time to be smart about investments. A recent survey of over 1,100 landlords, by Landbay, revealed that while most are optimistic about their long-term prospects, there are some short-term…
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Phil Spencer Advises Landlords – Don’t Rush to Rent Out Your Property Just Yet
Property guru Phil Spencer is urging landlords to hold off on advertising their empty properties for a few weeks. He’s warning that the influx of students looking for accommodation at the start of the academic year could lead to a lot of last-minute changes and uncertainty. The student rush: September sees a huge surge in…
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Airbnb or Buy-to-Let – Which is Best for Your Pockets?
You’ve inherited some money and you’re ready to invest in property. But with the buy-to-let market changing, you’re wondering if Airbnb is the better bet. The FT’s financial expert answered a reader’s question on the tax changes that could make or break their property plans. The Big Changes Coming in 2025 Currently, Airbnb hosts enjoy…
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Landlords Are Going Block-Busting – Why Multi-Unit Freehold Blocks Are Hot Right Now
For landlords, there’s a new property type on the block – literally! Multi-Unit Freehold Blocks (MUFBs) are becoming a real hot ticket for investors looking to boost their returns. What’s the Deal with MUFBs? Simply put, a MUFB is a building with multiple apartments or flats, where the landlord owns the entire building – freehold…
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Landlords Face Slower Rent Growth
The red-hot rental market is cooling down! After three years of rents climbing faster than wages, things are starting to change. While landlords can still expect rent increases, the pace is slowing down significantly. The number of people looking for rentals has dropped by a massive 39% in the last year. However, the market is…