Property investment Archives - Page 6 of 27

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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...

Hands in handcuffs holding a model house with a sold sign, symbolizing landlords escaping rental struggles

The winners are hostile tenants with less to lose – Landlord Sales Agency are on your side

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

31st January 2025, 1 year ago | 0

News last week on Property118 about amendments in the Renters’ Rights Bill, which could allow tenants to move in without...

Man preparing checklist of questions for Labour MP on landlord and housing policies

Points and questions for my Labour MP – Have I missed anything?

Author: Readers Question

31st January 2025, 1 year ago | 20

Hello, I am having my first video call with our local Labour MP later this week. I have sent an...

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North East leads for the highest HMO yields

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th January 2025, 1 year ago | 0

There are big regional disparities for HMO landlords in the UK with Greater London boasting the highest average property value...

View of Newcastle Quayside with Fleet Mortgages branding promoting first-time buy-to-let investment.

Northern England sees a surge in first-time landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th January 2025, 1 year ago | 6

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

Holiday rental home split between family enjoyment and rising VAT costs impact.

Holiday Let Crunch: Why VAT Could Lead to Fewer Choices and Higher Costs for Travellers

Author: Mark Alexander

24th January 2025, 1 year ago | 0

If you’ve been enjoying affordable and flexible holiday lets in recent years, prepare for a potential shake-up. The recent HMRC...

London skyline with Tower Bridge and Buy to Let crown graphic highlighting landlord market trends

London reclaims BTL crown as Northern hotspots surge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd January 2025, 1 year ago | 0

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

Judge’s gavel with VAT and holiday home keys symbolizing tribunal ruling on serviced accommodation.

VAT Bombshell for Serviced Accommodation: Upper Tribunal Ruling Shakes the Industry

Author: Mark Alexander

21st January 2025, 1 year ago | 6

“This ruling could spell financial disaster for operators and property owners alike.” That’s the message echoing across the serviced accommodation...

Mortgage rate percentages representing falling BTL and bridging loan rates for landlords

MFS and TML both reduce rates for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th January 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has reduced its rates across its bridging, buy to let and Bridge Fusion ranges. The lender...

Concerned landlord reacts to Welsh tenant compensation proposal with cash and Welsh flag shown

NRLA criticises Welsh government’s “absurd” tenant compensation proposal

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th January 2025, 1 year ago | 4

The NRLA has slammed the Welsh Government’s “absurd plans” to pay compensation to tenants. A recommendation from the Senedd’s Housing...

Renters’ Rights Bill comes back to Parliament – start the clock!

Author: Landlord Crusader

10th January 2025, 2 years ago | 12

Like the proverbial bad penny, the unwelcome return of the Renters’ Rights Bill to Parliament next week is not to...

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Professional landlords diversified portfolios in 2024 – Shawbrook

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Professional landlords shifted focus last year to higher-yielding property types, including semi-commercial and commercial, while refinancing activity reflects a cautious...

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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...

Heat pump with poor energy rating and rising costs warning

Landlords warned against costly EPC upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd January 2025, 2 years ago | 6

Landlords are being warned not to rush into installing heat pumps as a solution to improve their rental properties’ Energy...

Stacked coins with house models symbolizing rising buy-to-let lending forecasts by IMLA.

Buy to let lending set to soar – IMLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st December 2024, 2 years ago | 6

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) is forecasting a 14% surge in buy to let lending in 2025, reaching £38...

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Stamp duty threshold change could boost PRS demand

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Nearly half of landlords believe that the upcoming changes to the stamp duty threshold could boost the private rented sector,...

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Portfolio landlords are eyeing expansion not exit – Claim UTB

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th December 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Portfolio landlords are increasingly looking to expand their properties rather than sell, according to research from United Trust Bank Mortgages....

Model house with coin stacks and green leaves symbolizing rising rental yields in England

Rental yields rise across England – London leads the way

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Landlords across England have seen their rental yields climb in 2024, thanks to rising rents and relatively stable house prices....

Stressed landlord reviewing bills and finances with calculator on desk

Landlords face rising costs and challenges – English Private Landlord Survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 2 years ago | 7

A survey of England’s private landlords has unveiled a complex landscape marked by increasing costs and shifting landlord strategies. The...

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Landlords take a long-term view after the ‘disappointing’ Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th December 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Landlords across the UK have expressed disappointment with the recent Budget and are now taking a longer view of the...

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