Tag: Property investment

Property Investors Awards winner Mariam Radi

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

From being inspired by her mum, to finding her feet in the property world and turning deals into a profit,...

Fintech firm opens doors to first-time buy to let investors

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Offa, an Islamic property finance technology firm, has unveiled a series of revised criteria for its Sharia-compliant buy to let...

Is The Renters Rights Bill Loophole Hysteria Justified?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

18th February 2025, 2 years ago | 1

Avoid costly mistakes in property investment with this expert tenancy agreement tip! Learn how to protect your rental property and...

Government urged to halt PRS reforms amidst rising rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th February 2025, 2 years ago | 3

Landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) are in desperate need of an amnesty from further government intervention to prevent...

PBSA investment hit a record £3.9bn in 2024

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Investment in the UK’s purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector last year reached £3.87 billion, a 14% rise from £3.39 billion...

Landlords, it’s time to sell and take advantage of lower interest rates and a 13% increase in demand for UK properties

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

14th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

With the Bank of England cutting interest rates down to 4.5% and demand for homes increased by 13% in January...

The looming cataclysmic EPC event for the private rented sector

Author: Landlord Crusader

14th February 2025, 2 years ago | 29

It’s been a hectic week for landlords with lots of EPC news – a consultation to bring in EPCs for...

Landlord company ownership doubles in five years

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Property ownership by landlords within limited companies has surged, more than doubling in the past five years, research reveals. According...

Three more BTL mortgage lenders lower rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Three more buy to let lenders have joined the race this week to lower BTL mortgage rates after the Bank...

Paragon and Fleet cut BTL mortgage rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Paragon Bank and Fleet Mortgages have both announced reductions to their buy to let (BTL) mortgage rates. Paragon has trimmed...

BTL landlords shift to a limited company structure for investing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Seven in 10 landlords planning to expand their portfolios this year intend to buy new buy to let properties through...

Property Investors Awards – HMO Property Investor of the Year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

From meeting at university to building a property business together — all while managing life with their one-year-old! Jake Colwill...

Why Labour’s squeeze on the PRS is creating a perfect storm

Author: Landlord Crusader

7th February 2025, 2 years ago | 12

Let’s be honest, the Conservatives did landlords in the UK no favours, but Labour are delivering something that is making...

Aldermore and CHL announce BTL rate reductions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Aldermore has revealed a series of buy to let interest rate reductions for both new and current clients. For new...

North East beats London for best BTL returns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

The North East has delivered the highest average rental yield for buy to let investors over the past five years,...

Two lenders cut buy to let mortgage rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Two leading lenders have announced reductions in their buy to let mortgage rates, offering competitive financing options. The first is...

Landlord exodus threatens the UK’s PRS – survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2025, 2 years ago | 9

A looming crisis will hit the UK’s private rented sector as two-thirds (67%) of landlords say they will either leave,...

Landlords unaware of upcoming EPC changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th February 2025, 2 years ago | 19

A surprising 42% of landlords are unaware of the impending requirement for a minimum EPC rating of C for private...

Student cities and employment hubs top buy to let hotspots

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Cardiff, Birmingham and Plymouth have emerged as prime locations for buy to let investment, according to Paragon Bank’s 2024 lending...

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, 2 years ago | 0

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

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

Author: Readers Question

31st January 2025, 2 years ago | 20

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