Tag: Buy to let

Landlords set to raise rents as costs increase

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th July 2024, 2 years ago | 29

Landlords across the UK are planning to raise rents in the next year, with nearly 85% expecting to do so,...

Metro Bank launches limited company BTL products

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Metro Bank has launched its first mortgage product specifically designed for limited companies looking to invest in buy to let...

Paragon and Aldermore reduce BTL mortgage rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Paragon Bank and Aldermore have both announced interest rate cuts on their buy to let mortgage products, offering landlords greater...

How Will Leasehold Reform Affect Buy-to-Let Property Investing?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Welcome to Property Answers! In this episode, join Liana, John, and Ranjan as they go in-depth with expert analysis on...

Most landlords manage properties themselves despite higher costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 5

More than half of landlords say they manage their portfolios themselves, treating it as a full-time job. Surprisingly, those who...

Scottish property taxes soar to record highs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Scottish property taxes have reached a record high, exceeding £628 million in the past year, according to analysis by DJ...

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TMW cuts BTL rates – Accord and Foundation follow suit

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Mortgage Works (TMW) has announced a reduction in its buy to let mortgage rates for both new and existing...

BTL landlords see rental yields rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Landlords across England and Wales are seeing a boost in their rental yields, according to the latest Buy to Let...

Half of HMO landlords rely solely on rental income

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st June 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Nearly half (47%) of HMO (house in multiple occupation) landlords rely solely on their rental income for their livelihood, a...

Paragon launches refurb-to-let mortgage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Landlords wanting to modernise a rented property can now take advantage of new, streamlined mortgage options from Paragon Bank. It...

Is my victorian warehouse unmortgageable without a lift?

Author: Readers Question

12th June 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Hi, I have a converted Victorian warehouse in London which is six storeys high. The top flats are duplexes entered...

Is Reform UK the Best Party for Property Investors and Buy To let Landlords?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

10th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Does Reform UK have the best policies for property investors, developers and buy to let landlords? In this Election Special,...

More landlords planning to buy property in the next year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Landlords are showing renewed confidence in the buy to let market, with 44% intending to purchase property in the next...

Growing trend of landlords investing in semi-commercial property

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Landlords wanting higher yields are increasingly looking towards semi-commercial properties for investment, research reveals. Shawbrook Bank says that applications for...

Scottish property taxes top £623m

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Property taxes in Scotland surpassed £623 million over the past year – a slight increase of £3 million over the...

Landbay reduces stress test requirements for BTL remortgages

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th May 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Landbay has streamlined its like-for-like remortgage products for buy to let landlords by simplifying its affordability checks and offering lower...

Buy to let landlords adapt to rising costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th May 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Many buy to let landlords in the UK have adjusted their finances in the past 18 months to deal with...

TMW expands BTL options for limited company landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd May 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Mortgage Works (TMW) has announced changes to its buy to let mortgage criteria for limited company landlords. The move...

Southern England loses BTL dominance as Stamp Duty takes its toll

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th April 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The buy to let market in Southern England has hit a significant milestone, with the proportion of investment properties purchased...

London has few tenanted properties for buy to let investors

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th April 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Finding a buy to let property with a tenant already in place can be a challenge for investors in London,...