Buy to Let
Buy-to-let mortgage rates lower than residential for the first time
Typically, a buy-to-let mortgage for landlords is more expensive than a residential mortgage because lenders believe there is a greater risk when properties are rented out compared to being occupied
Standards are rising for UK rental properties
New research by insurance giant AXA has revealed that standards of rental properties are on the rise. As more and more people turn to renting and build-to-rent projects take hold
Rent renewals are where landlords are making the most profit
New figures from leading UK estate agent Countrywide have revealed that landlords are increasing the rents on rental renewals at more than double the rate of rental growth for new
The Urban Renaissance Continues
According to research by Centre for Cities, young people in the UK are flooding into city centres to live, with substantial increases seen in city centre populations over recent years.
Will three-year tenancies soon be the norm?
Three-year tenancies could soon be the norm if the UK government is able to push through its new proposals on minimum tenancy. New proposals are currently being put forward by
Property investment performance continues to outpace wage growth and inflation
Recent research from Hamptons, the leading estate agents, has revealed that despite the negative effects of government policy on the buy-to-let sector, it is still growing apace. The research shows
Landlord numbers still rising
One year on since the UK government announced major changes to the buy-to-let sector, including the new 3% stamp duty levy, have we seen a significant drop in landlord numbers
Liverpool and Nottingham are achieving the best rental yields
Recent analysis from mortgage broker Private Finance, has revealed that Liverpool and Nottingham are topping the charts when it comes to offering the best rental yields for buy-to-let investors in
As the new EPC legislation looms, are landlords ready?
As the new EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) legislation looms, landlords have just over a month to ensure that their rental properties meet the stated criteria. The UK government is in
House prices in Northern Powerhouse cities set to rise by 20% over the next 4 years
New forecasts from JLL predict that it will be the Northern Powerhouse cities that will see the best house price rises in 2018. They forecast that cities such as Manchester,
