Tag: Property investment

More landlords are refinancing portfolios to fund buy to let growth

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st July 2026, 16 hours ago | 0

More than three-quarters of landlords are considering refinancing their existing portfolios to fund further buy to let investment over the...

Why I believe the biggest property opportunities could come before the Autumn Budget

Author: Simon Zutshi

30th July 2026, 2 days ago | 0

One lesson I’ve learnt after more than 30 years in property is that the biggest opportunities rarely come after the...

Landlord company registrations rocket by 1,700%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th July 2026, 4 days ago | 0

Landlord company registrations rose from 1,882 in 2000 to a record 34,128 in 2025, an increase of more than 1,700%,...

Buy-to-let demand falls across UK claims estate agent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2026, 4 weeks ago | 1

The buy-to-let market has become harder to justify for small landlords as demand across the UK continues to fall, according...

Keir Starmer resigns — could this create some of the best property opportunities we’ve seen in years?

Author: Simon Zutshi

24th June 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ll have seen the news that Keir Starmer has announced he will resign...

House and flat price gap hits 30-year high

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th June 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Houses now cost 1.7 times more than flats across the UK, as weaker flat price growth and leasehold costs widen...

Professional landlords still eyeing portfolio growth

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th May 2026, 2 months ago | 1

Landlords with larger portfolios are still looking to buy despite the Renters’ Rights Act, higher costs and uncertainty over the...

Buy to let mortgage costs climb 64% in 10 years

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th May 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Buy to let landlords are paying up to £5,839 more over a two-year mortgage term than they were a decade...

Nottingham BS and ModaMortages boost buy to let ranges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th April 2026, 4 months ago | 0

Nottingham Building Society has extended its maximum buy to let mortgage term to 40 years and opened lending to first-time...

Landlord exodus slows but uncertainty remains

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th April 2026, 4 months ago | 3

Fewer landlords are actively selling up than last autumn, but a big chunk is still exiting or weighing up leaving...

21) What does your portfolio actually give you today?

Author: Landlord Consultant

22nd March 2026, 4 months ago | 0

What does your portfolio actually give you today?

20) Am I missing a trick?

Author: Landlord Consultant

22nd March 2026, 4 months ago | 0

It is a question most landlords never ask at the beginning. In the early years, there is no time for it...

Why Many Investors Stay Busy But Do Not Build Real Wealth

Author: Simon Zutshi

6th March 2026, 5 months ago | 0

Many investors never ask themselves an important question. What if this year ends up looking exactly like the last one...

Why the property deal fast tracker helps investors move forward

Author: Simon Zutshi

6th February 2026, 6 months ago | 0

Many property investors don’t get stuck because there are no deals available. They get stuck because they are unsure how...

Why invest in property today amid tightening legislation?

Author: Readers Question

4th February 2026, 6 months ago | 6

In the beginning (1980), I thought it was a great idea to invest in property and buy my flat in...

How Mortgage Valuations Work for Buy-To-Let Properties

Author: Mark Alexander

26th January 2026, 6 months ago | 0

When applying for a buy-to-let mortgage, one of the most important steps is the valuation. Lenders need to know both...

The Role of Mortgage Brokers in Securing Buy-To-Let Finance

Author: Mark Alexander

5th January 2026, 7 months ago | 0

In 2026, mortgage brokers play a more important role than ever in helping landlords navigate the complex buy-to-let market. With...

Buy-To-Let Mortgages for First-Time Landlords

Author: Mark Alexander

15th December 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Getting started in property investment can feel daunting, particularly in today’s mortgage market. First-time landlords face stricter criteria, larger deposit...

Case study: The landlord who expanded using buy to let gearing

Author: Mark Alexander

8th December 2025, 8 months ago | 0

For landlords, growth often depends on using gearing – borrowing against equity in existing properties to fund further acquisitions. In...

The Black Friday Property Opportunity You’ll Want To Be Ready For

Author: Simon Zutshi

21st November 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Every year I see the same divide. Some investors position themselves early, stay switched on and secure opportunities that move...