Property investment Archives - Page 6 of 28

Boat on the River Tyne with Newcastle’s Sage Gateshead and Tyne Bridge in view

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,...

Mortgage rate cuts from Accord Mortgages and Molo highlighted with step graphic and percentage symbol

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...

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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,...

Confused landlord thinking about 2030 EPC energy efficiency requirements

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...

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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...

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, 2 years 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, 2 years 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, 2 years 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, 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...

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, 2 years 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, 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...

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, 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...

Stacks of coins with houses on top symbolizing property investment growth with Roma Finance and HTB logos.

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...

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, 2 years 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, 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...

Business professional smiling in formal attire during interview about landlord portfolio diversification

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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