Tag: Property investment

Two lenders cut buy to let mortgage rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2025, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 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...

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...

North East leads for the highest HMO yields

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

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

Northern England sees a surge in first-time landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th January 2025, 2 years ago | 6

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

London reclaims BTL crown as Northern hotspots surge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

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

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

Author: Mark Alexander

21st January 2025, 2 years ago | 6

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

Roma Finance and HTB unveil new products

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Roma Finance has launched RomaPro, a new buy to let funding solution designed for property investors which is available exclusively...

MFS and TML both reduce rates for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th January 2025, 2 years 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....