Tag: Buy to let

PRS faces crisis as just one-in-five landlords plan to remain

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th April 2025, 1 year ago | 12

A looming shortage of rental properties threatens the private rented sector as a significant portion of landlords prepare to offload...

PRS faces shift as landlords sell up to avoid new regulations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The private rented sector is seeing landlords sell up in the face of tighter government regulations and escalating financial pressures,...

Landlords to continue thriving despite the Renters’ Rights Bill?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd April 2025, 1 year ago | 3

The private rented sector continues to flourish, with landlords poised to maintain profits despite the introduction of the Renters’ Rights...

Is the PRS pendulum swinging too far against landlords?

Author: Readers Question

24th March 2025, 2 years ago | 24

The biggest problem facing landlords is that the PRS is like a pendulum, swinging slowly from one policy extreme to...

Landlords see profits soar from downsizing “loophole”

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

21st March 2025, 2 years ago | 0

A landlord’s buy-to-let flats sold for £1.15 million in 4 weeks, another in just 2 weeks for 18% higher than...

Control a rampant Property Management Company or even better replace them altogether?

Author: Readers Question

17th March 2025, 2 years ago | 7

I own 2 leasehold flats within a block of 27. The building includes a Medical Centre on the ground floor...

Bridging helps to boost landlord purchases – Shawbrook

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th March 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Landlords are increasingly utilising bridging finance to invest in buy to let properties and Shawbrook says that 63% of their...

Fed up with the hassle of selling, dealing with certifications, and tenant evictions? We’ve got the perfect solution

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

21st February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Landlords know the score – it’s tough out there. With numerous articles on Property118 about landlords rushing to sell before...

Manchester crowned top BTL investment city as London plummets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Manchester has reclaimed its position as the UK’s prime location for buy to let investments, according to Aldermore’s annual Buy...

Property Investors Awards winner Mariam Radi

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

From being inspired by her mum, to finding her feet in the property world and turning deals into a profit,...

Government urged to halt PRS reforms amidst rising rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th February 2025, 2 years ago | 3

Landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) are in desperate need of an amnesty from further government intervention to prevent...

BTL mortgage rates predicted to fall further

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

The Bank of England’s recent base rate drop, coupled with declining swap rates, hints at improved BTL mortgage affordability, Octane...

Top property investment cities for under £200,000 revealed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Property investors looking for bargains should take a closer look at Liverpool, Birmingham and Manchester which lead the UK for...

Landlord company ownership doubles in five years

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Property ownership by landlords within limited companies has surged, more than doubling in the past five years, research reveals. According...

Landbay unveils streamlined BTL product transfers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Landbay has introduced a new product transfer service for buy to let mortgages, offering brokers and landlords increased efficiency and...

BTL landlords shift to a limited company structure for investing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Seven in 10 landlords planning to expand their portfolios this year intend to buy new buy to let properties through...

Property Investors Awards – HMO Property Investor of the Year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

From meeting at university to building a property business together — all while managing life with their one-year-old! Jake Colwill...

Landlords eye portfolio cuts amidst Renters’ Rights Bill impact

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th February 2025, 2 years ago | 3

The third survey this week is highlighting that landlords are planning to sell properties this year with the latest one...

North East beats London for best BTL returns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

The North East has delivered the highest average rental yield for buy to let investors over the past five years,...

Student cities and employment hubs top buy to let hotspots

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Cardiff, Birmingham and Plymouth have emerged as prime locations for buy to let investment, according to Paragon Bank’s 2024 lending...

Landlord confidence rises amidst Renters’ Rights Bill concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th January 2025, 2 years ago | 5

There has been a rise in landlord optimism, despite the introduction of higher Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and the potential...