Category: Buy To Let
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Most Tenants Are Happy with Their Landlords
New figures prove what we already know: landlords are doing a great job! A recent government report shows that private renters are actually more satisfied with their homes than those living in council housing. Private Renters Are Smiling According to the latest English Housing Survey, a whopping 82% of private renters are happy with their…
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Landlords Fleeing? Buy-to-Let Exodus Fuels Rental Crisis
It’s bad news for renters and a potential goldmine for savvy investors: landlords are selling up in droves, leaving a shortage of homes for rent and a bonanza of bargain buy-to-let opportunities. A Landlord Exodus New data from TwentyEA reveals a massive spike in landlords ditching their buy-to-let properties. In June alone, almost 28,000 homes…
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Buy-to-Let Market “In Good Health”
The buy-to-let market is looking healthy, with more properties being let than ever before! Despite some worries about future government regulations, the latest figures show strong growth in the rental sector. More Landlords Jumping Onboard Lettings agency giant Connells, one of the biggest names in the game, says the number of landlords listing their properties…
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Millennials Are Taking Over the Buy-To-Let Market
Older landlords are cashing out, and a new generation of property investors are entering the market While the property market is facing increasing challenges, with higher taxes, stricter regulations, and growing renter rights, the average landlord is getting younger. As older landlords are selling up, a new generation of investors, mainly in their 30s, are…
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What Does the New Government Mean for Landlords?
The dust has settled on the election, and the Labour government is in. While many landlords might have breathed a sigh of relief when the Conservatives failed to pass their Renters’ Reform Bill, the new government is bringing its own plans to the table. The Big Questions for Buy-to-Let Labour’s manifesto was light on specifics…
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Landlords, Your Profits Are Vanishing!
It’s a tough time to be a landlord, with profits shrinking faster than a shrinking violet. A new study shows that the average landlord is now pocketing a staggering £4,000 less per year than they were just a few years ago, according to personal finance site Finder. Here’s the lowdown: This is a massive blow…
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Landlords Set to Hike Rents
85% of landlords are planning to increase rents over the next year. That’s right, most landlords are feeling the pinch and are passing on the cost to tenants. Higher Costs, Higher Rents The reason for this rent rise? A combination of higher mortgage rates and increased costs for managing properties. Many landlords are facing a…
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Metro Bank Launches BTL Mortgage
Metro Bank has just launched a brand new product. They’re now offering buy-to-let mortgages specifically designed for companies. This means you can buy properties through a limited company, which could save you a lot of money on tax. How can owning a property through a company save me tax? If you own a property through…
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HMOs are Hot Property for Landlords
According to Paragon Banking Group’s latest report and a recent landlord survey, HMOs are in high demand. While we all know about the housing shortage, tenants are snapping up rooms in these shared properties, leading to a healthy market overall. What’s driving this demand? The Numbers Tell the Story Paragon’s report shows just how popular…
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Landlords Sell Up as CGT Fears Grow
Get ready for a property market shake-up as landlords are rushing to sell their rental properties before the upcoming general election. The rumour mill is churning with whispers of potential capital gains tax (CGT) hikes, leaving landlords jittery and seeking to avoid a potential tax bombshell. A Rush to Sell Experts are reporting a dramatic…