Tag: Buy to let

Government urged to halt PRS reforms amidst rising rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th February 2025, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year ago | 3

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

Student cities and employment hubs top buy to let hotspots

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th February 2025, 1 year 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...

Northern England sees a surge in first-time landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th January 2025, 2 years ago | 6

First-time landlords are increasingly investing in northern England, capitalising on lower property prices and higher rental yields. That’s according to...

Landlords delay rental property EPC upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th January 2025, 2 years ago | 29

More than half of landlords with properties with an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating below C are delaying essential upgrades...

London reclaims BTL crown as Northern hotspots surge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

London has emerged as the dominant force in the UK’s buy to let market in 2024, experiencing a 13% increase...

Roma Finance and HTB unveil new products

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Roma Finance has launched RomaPro, a new buy to let funding solution designed for property investors which is available exclusively...

Landlords are selling up because of legislation and tax changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2025, 2 years ago | 20

Most landlords planning to exit the private rented sector (PRS) within the next two years are driven by concerns over...

Landlords support new possession grounds in Renters’ Rights Bill – Landbay

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2025, 2 years ago | 6

While many landlords are concerned about the abolition of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, they believe the expanded Section 8 possession...

Kick-off 2025 with cash in the bank by selling your property portfolio

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

10th January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

2024 was a tough year for landlords, with Labour winning the general election and introducing new legislation that will make...

London rents will rise slightly as market adjusts – Chestertons

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th January 2025, 2 years ago | 3

London’s private rented sector is experiencing a period of moderation, with Chestertons forecasting rent increases of just 1.5% – that’s...

The key areas for property investors to watch in 2025

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

The UK’ property investors will be facing a turbulent year, navigating a complex landscape of economic and political headwinds, one...

Why Do Property Investors Use Interest-Only Mortgages?

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30th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

When it comes to property investing, one of the most common questions is: why do so many investors choose interest-only...