Tag: Property investment

Buy to let mortgage costs climb 64% in 10 years

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th May 2026, 24 hours ago | 0

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

Landlord resilience grows despite legislative pressure

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th May 2026, 2 days ago | 0

Despite ongoing pressure in the private rented sector, landlords remain resilient, with new data showing most are still making a...

Nottingham BS and ModaMortages boost buy to let ranges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th April 2026, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 2 months ago | 0

What does your portfolio actually give you today?

20) Am I missing a trick?

Author: Landlord Consultant

22nd March 2026, 2 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, 2 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, 3 months ago | 0

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

How Mortgage Valuations Work for Buy-To-Let Properties

Author: Mark Alexander

26th January 2026, 4 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, 4 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, 5 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, 5 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, 6 months ago | 0

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

What lenders really think about EPC regulations and ‘green’ finance

Author: Mark Alexander

19th November 2025, 6 months ago | 0

Energy efficiency and sustainability have become central themes in the property market. For landlords, EPC regulations are not just a...

Landlord optimism surges as confidence rebounds in the buy to let market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th November 2025, 6 months ago | 2

Positivity is returning to the buy to let sector, with landlord confidence more than doubling since last year’s Autumn Budget,...

Buy to let lenders launch new products and cut rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th October 2025, 7 months ago | 0

Shawbrook, Landbay, Gatehouse Bank and Vida have each rolled out changes to their buy to let offerings, catering to a...

Capital gains tax bills soar for London’s second homeowners

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2025, 7 months ago | 0

London’s second homeowners face a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) bill of thousands of pounds, according to new research. Over the...

Chancellor’s National Insurance plan for landlords will push up rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th October 2025, 7 months ago | 7

BTL mortgage brokers fear that the Chancellor’s reported plan to impose National Insurance (NI) on landlords’ rental income could trigger...

Leading economist warns against short-term PRS tax raids ahead of Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2025, 7 months ago | 2

Speculation about new tax grabs on the private rented sector (PRS) could inflict long-term harm on the economy, a leading...

Bridging Finance Explained – When It Works, When It Doesn’t

Author: Mark Alexander

8th October 2025, 7 months ago | 0

Bridging finance is one of the most talked about, yet least understood, tools available to landlords. Fast, flexible, and widely...