Category: Buy To Let
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Buy-to-Let Rebound – Do Record Lending Figures Signal Market Recovery?
Is the buy-to-let market back in action? After a few tough years, things are looking brighter, and lenders are reporting a surge in activity. It seems those gloomy days of falling prices and hesitant investors may be finally behind us. Experts say the market is experiencing a much-needed rebound, with lenders like Together seeing a…
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Landlords – Record Yields, But Rent Control Fears Are Looming
Rental yields are booming, hitting a ten-year high of 6.3%. This means buy-to-let properties are making more money than ever before. But it’s not all sunshine and roses. New legislation and rent control are starting to cause some serious headaches. Landlord Lending – A Booming Business The recent Landlord Trends report from Foundation Home Loans…
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Landlords Face 2030 Energy Efficiency Deadline – Are You Ready?
New research has revealed that landlords may struggle to meet the government’s ambitious 2030 target for energy efficiency in rental properties. While progress has been made, the rate of improvement needs to dramatically increase to hit the goal. The 2030 Target The government aims for all privately rented homes in England and Wales to achieve…
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More Landlords are Selling Up, Driven by Tax Fears
If you’re a landlord looking to sell your rental property or second home, you’re not alone. A new analysis from estate agent Savills reveals a big jump in landlord sales across the UK – and it could be down to fears over changes to capital gains tax (CGT). The data shows sales of buy-to-let properties…
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Landlords Hit with £700 Fees as More Councils Introduce Mandatory Licensing Schemes
If you’re a landlord in England, you could be facing hefty new costs. A growing number of councils are introducing ‘selective licensing’ schemes, which require landlords to pay for a special license just to rent out their properties. According to a Freedom of Information request, the average cost of these licenses is a staggering £700.…
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Landlords’ Yields Hit 10-Year High!
Rental yields have just climbed to their highest point in a decade, reaching 6.3% in the last quarter. That’s the best news for landlords since 2014, and it means your investment properties are starting to bring in some serious cash. The average landlord is now seeing a return of 6.3% on their investments. This is…
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Buy-to-Let Purchases Tumble – Fewer Landlords Buying Property
The buy-to-let market is in a slump, with fewer people buying rental properties than at any time in the last eight years. This news comes from experts at Lubbock Fine, who have been crunching numbers from the government. They looked at the number of property purchases that had the extra stamp duty charge slapped on…
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Landlords Get 7 Years to Improve Homes’ Energy Ratings
Get ready, landlords! The government is cracking down on energy-guzzling rental properties. They’re bringing in a new law that forces you to make your properties more energy-efficient. What’s Changing? Right now, you only need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of “E” to rent out your property. But, starting in 2030, you’ll need to upgrade…
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Landlords Selling Up? Yes, But There’s Still Opportunity!
It’s no secret that the property market has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride lately, with interest rates rising and landlords facing new challenges. But don’t get spooked just yet, because there’s still plenty of reason to be optimistic about investing in buy-to-let! Ex-Rental Properties on the Rise You might be wondering if the…
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Rental Market – Tenant Demand is Easing (Slightly)
A new study by Zero Deposit, a tenancy deposit alternative company, predicts that the number of available rental properties will increase by 9.5% by 2030. That means almost 5.4 million rental homes will be available, up from the current number of nearly 5 million. Fewer Tenants Per Property This increase in available homes means there…