Tag: Property investment

20) Am I missing a trick?

Author: Landlord Consultant

22nd March 2026, 7 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, 8 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 10 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, 10 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 12 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, 12 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, 12 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, 12 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, 1 year 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, 1 year ago | 0

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

Funding Portfolio Growth – Using Equity Release and Leverage Wisely

Author: Mark Alexander

8th October 2025, 1 year ago | 0

For landlords looking to expand, the biggest question is often: where will the capital come from? With property prices and...

‘Second cites’ spearhead rental yield surge for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th September 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Britain’s property hotspots are shifting away from traditional favourites like London, Birmingham and Manchester, as a new set of second...

93,000 BTL landlords set to exit the PRS – claim

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th September 2025, 1 year ago | 6

Researchers have found that a shocking 93,000 buy to let landlords are set to abandon the PRS this year. The...

Landlord yields equal a decade high

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th September 2025, 1 year ago | 2

The average rental yield for landlords has bounced back to equal a 10-year high, research reveals. According to market analyst...

BTL lenders boost landlord options as remortgage activity grows

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th September 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Buy to let landlords have new deals to consider from two leading lenders as research shows more investors are looking...