Tag: Property investment

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...

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...

Roma Finance and HTB unveil new products

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2025, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 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, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year ago | 3

London’s private rented sector is experiencing a period of moderation, with Chestertons forecasting rent increases of just 1.5% – that’s...

Buy to let lending set to soar – IMLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st December 2024, 1 year 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, 1 year 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, 1 year ago | 6

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

Rental yields rise across England – London leads the way

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2024, 1 year ago | 6

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

Landlords face rising costs and challenges – English Private Landlord Survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 1 year ago | 7

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th December 2024, 1 year ago | 3

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

Prune Your Portfolio: What to Sell and Keep

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

2nd December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Unlock the secrets of successful property investment with our latest episode: “Prune Your Portfolio: What to Sell and Keep.” Dive...

Aldermore eases its buy to let remortgage criteria

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Aldermore has announced a relaxation of its buy to let remortgage criteria for properties purchased within the last six months....

Terraced houses offer the best London BTL investment

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th November 2024, 1 year ago | 1

London’s terraced houses are the most lucrative property type for buy to let investors, research reveals. With average property prices...

Why Do You Really Want to Invest in Property?

Author: [email protected]

22nd November 2024, 1 year ago | 14

When people think about getting started in property investing, the reasons they give often sound impressive: “to increase monthly income,”...

Free landlord seminar will help avoid council enforcement fines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd November 2024, 1 year ago | 0

A free seminar for private landlords will help educate them about how they can protect themselves from potential fines and...

Portfolio landlords buck the trend by expanding their portfolios

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd November 2024, 1 year ago | 1

The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) landlords are defying growing economic pressures by expanding their property portfolios, according to a...