Category: Buy To Let
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Landlords – How the Election Could Shake Up Your Property Portfolio
The upcoming general election is heating up, and one of the hottest topics is housing. With 35% of England living in rented accommodation, both landlords and renters are keenly watching to see how the political landscape will impact their wallets. Renters: A Growing Force in the Election The number of private renters in the UK…
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HMO Landlords Feeling Bullish – Are You Missing Out?
Are you thinking about getting into buy-to-let? Well, according to a new survey by Landbay, there’s a good reason to be optimistic, especially if you’re considering HMOs. HMO landlords, those who rent out properties with multiple tenants sharing, are feeling more confident about the future than the average buy-to-let investor. The survey found that 43%…
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HMOs – Are You Ready To Ditch Your Day Job?
Are you thinking of becoming a landlord? Maybe you’re already a landlord, but want to grow your portfolio? Then House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) properties could be the key to building your financial future. New research from Landbay, a buy-to-let lender, shows that half of all HMO landlords rely on their properties for their entire…
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From Students to Property Tycoons – Sisters Reveal How They Built a £2 Million Portfolio in Their 20s
Two sisters in their early thirties have revealed how they built a multi-million pound property empire – all starting from their student days. Ruth Shipley-Palmer, 32, and her sister Becky, 33, currently own eight properties worth over £2 million, raking in a cool £120,000 each year in rental income. But their journey began much earlier,…
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Cash In on the EV Boom – Landlords Can Charge Up Their Profits
Want to make your rental property even more appealing to tenants? It’s time to think electric. New research shows that landlords are embracing the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) and are keen to install chargers for their tenants. A recent study by Direct Line revealed that 86% of landlords with suitable properties would consider installing…
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Portfolio Landlords Believe Election Won’t Shake Up Property Empire
Don’t worry, landlords! The upcoming election won’t send your buy-to-let empire crashing down, according to new research from Zero Deposit. 82% of landlords have kept their buy-to-let portfolios the same size, despite a barrage of changes from the Conservative government. These include tweaks to mortgage tax relief, heftier stamp duty on additional homes, and the…
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Landlords Beware – Renters Are Hitting Crisis Point
It’s a tough time to be a renter in the UK. Prices are soaring, and many are struggling to make ends meet. The cost-of-living crisis is hitting renters hard. Rent prices are up 8.9% in the last year, with tenants paying over £100 more per month on average. And it’s only getting worse. Here’s the…
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BTL Landlords Are Getting Savvy, Are You?
The buy-to-let (BTL) market is no longer the gravy train it used to be. Forget the ‘accidental’ landlords, those who just happened to own a spare property – they’re increasingly heading for the exit door. But while the casual investor is struggling to make ends meet, professional landlords are thriving and snapping up opportunities left…
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Protect Your Property Investment with the Right Landlord Insurance
As a landlord or property investor, securing the right insurance coverage is crucial to safeguarding your investment. With an estimated 2.5 million landlords in Britain, the demand for comprehensive landlord insurance has never been higher. Yet, alarmingly, two in five landlords (41.4%) have not taken out specialised insurance designed to protect them from the unique…
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Renters Leaving Landlords Out of Pocket – New Data Shows Worrying Trend
For landlords, the latest figures are showing a concerning trend – more tenants are ending their leases with unpaid rent, leaving you out of pocket. According to new research from Reposit, a company that offers deposit alternatives, 17% of tenancies ended in 2024 with landlords having to reclaim more than five weeks’ worth of rent.…