Archive

A key supplier is warning that landlords penalised by ever higher government taxes and rules will be forced to increase rents. Andy...

Investors are sitting on an average of over £37,000 each in investment capital they are poised to inject into the property market. That’s...

The Competition and Markets Authority is to probe property investment companies that have purchased freeholds from developers and that go on...

A new survey suggests that landlords are less enthusiastic than in the past about buy to let. The study 1,004 UK landlords...

A tax barrister has restructured his way of working and is appealing to buy to let and other property investors as...

Two property investment companies and an associated business have all been closed down “in the public interest” by the government’s Insolvency...

The government has launched an unexpected consultation which may indirectly highlight a new opportunity for landlords and other investors - converting...

A property investment firm has given tips to landlords who may feel m threatened by the prospect of a hike in Capital Gain...

HMOs are an important part of the UK housing market as they offer students and young professionals affordable accommodation. There is...

In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, many of the countries worse hit – reliant on tourism and outward investment...

When it comes to property investment, there is no one ‘right’ way to do it in order to succeed. Likewise, there...

Although the last six months have undoubtedly been difficult for many property investors and landlords for others this has been a...

A number potential property hotspots have been identified for buy-to-let investors with an eye on the future.   Government infrastructure spending and investment...

In a video interview for his Move iQ service, Phil Spencer speaks to Vanessa Warwick, co-founder of Property Tribes, active landlord...

Roma Finance has launched a holiday let and serviced accommodation five-year term base rate tracker mortgage product. The criteria offered by the...

Demand from consumers, including buy-to-let investors, for new build homes has increased over the past 12 months, new figures show.  Fresh applicant...

Do you think Covid-19 been a stress test for the property sector? Have you made knee-jerk decisions? Have you been adversely...

With buy-to-let returns continuing to beat all other mainstream investments, including commercial property, UK government bonds and cash, while remaining a...

Almost half of UK-based investors see property as a safe and secure asset despite the existing Covid-19 pandemic, new research shows.  FJP Investment...

Many landlords and letting agents are increasingly concerned about the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their tenants and property...

Further signs of greater activity in the housing market have come from Knight Frank. The company reports that the volume of online enquiries...

The Government should consider postponing upcoming tax changes because of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to Apropos by DJ Alexander.  The property management...

If you have recently entered the buy-to-let market for the first time, here are a few tips to help you ensure...

Landlords have seen income from property investment and management fall by an average of almost 20% since 2011, new research shows.  A...

The west of England’s Landlord Expo returns to Bristol next month.  The free-to-attend event, organised by the four West of England Local...

The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibition, takes place at London ExCeL in April – 3 &...

London remains one of the biggest property investment destinations in the world, attracting a wide range of national and international investors.  But...

Property investors are being advised to head north for better returns, with new research revealing that Bootle in Merseyside is currently...

All landlords experience void periods when renting their property, and that is why it is important to adopt a strategy to...

There are more than half a million reported burglaries in the UK each year, but there are plenty of ways people can...

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned investor, finding the right buy-to-let investment is far from simple. With many factors to...

Skipton International has announced plans to expand its buy-to-let mortgage lending and increase offshore savings deposits. Skipton, which offers buy-to-let mortgages to...

Skipton International has amended its mortgage criteria to enable borrowers to potentially borrow more against their buy-to-let property investments.  Skipton, which provides...

The UK has a chronic undersupply of housing. This is not news; it’s just a statement of a fact which has...

A number of landlords are jeopardising their property investments - probably their biggest assets - by failing to comply with basic...

Buy-to-let landlords and property enthusiasts will once again descend on the Olympia Conference Centre in London next month where they will...

Landlords currently looking for significant rental returns will find that there are plenty of high yielding buy-to-let areas to choose from,...

More than half of buy-to-let landlords interviewed as part of a new study commissioned by secured property lender Fitzrovia Finance said...

Buy-to-let landlords and property enthusiasts will descend on Manchester United FC’s Old Trafford next week where they will be able to...

Selina Finance has introduced a new property investment credit facility aimed at experienced property investors and landlords.  The digital secured lender has...

Brexit has undoubtedly deterred many buy-to-let landlords from investing further in the private rented sector, with fresh research showing that more...

A new PropTech platform aiming to turn rundown properties into cash-flowing investments has been launched.  Revive-to-Rent, a new property investment category from...

Habito has added to its buy-to-let offering by launching its first suite of company buy-to-let mortgages.  The products, available exclusively through Habito’s...

The English Private Landlord Survey shows that couples aged 25 - 49 make up the largest proportion of private renters, a...

Touchstone Education is planning to expand with the launch of online additions to its nationwide courses in property investment strategies. The property...

Although new capital gains tax rules could cost some landlords thousands of pounds when they sell up, property is still a...

Almost all of the UK’s top 20 best postcodes for buy-to-let rental yields are located within close proximity to a university...

Rental yields have increased to their highest level for two years, according to the latest edition of Kent Reliance for Intermediaries’...

Construction has been completed on the first major city centre Build to Rent development in Glasgow. With young professionals flocking to the...

Buy-to-let landlords are being driven out of the private rented sector and will soon start looking for more profitable alternative investments. That...

LendInvest has introduced a range of new buy-to-let mortgage products, in addition to reducing rates on select offerings. New buy-to-let rate deals...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card?  My name is Daniel and I’m a director at...

A number of property investment specialists plan to join forces this week to host an advisory seminar designed to highlight the...

Returns for private landlords have dropped in recent years, while strong returns have instead come from investing in corporate residential landlords, according...

Recent years have seen a shift in buyer activity across the UK’s property market, with London’s much publicised decline in popularity...

Buy-to-let landlords north of the border continue to achieve higher returns on their property investments than their counterparts south of the...

Tax and legislative changes have unsurprisingly left many buy-to-let investors with little alternative but to pass costs onto tenants by pushing up...

Many people invest in property or sign up to investment club arrangements, which are not uncommon in the industry, but sometimes it...

A no-deal Brexit could trigger a deep and damaging recession with worse consequences for the UK economy than the 2008 financial...

Despite the introduction of profound changes to the taxation of buy-to-let investments, leaving many landlords facing higher tax bills, there are...

Winter is now very definitely here and the weather is only going to get harsher, possibly a lot harsher, before spring...

A new crowdfunding project has been launched by Shojin Property Partners allowing investors to make a minimum investment of £5,000. The investment...

Draconian tax changes applying to buy-to-let investors will leave many private landlords with little alternative but to evict tenants and sell...

Residential popery prices in Manchester have increased significantly in recent years, with research showing that the city outperformed all other core...

Private landlords across the UK collectively earned £33.8bn from their buy-to-let investments in the year from 5 April 2017 to 2018,...

One of the government’s suggestions to help fix the UK’s “broken housing market” was to oblige landlords to offer tenancies with...

Buy-to-let landlords in Scotland continue to achieve higher returns on their property investments than their counterparts south of the border, the...

A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered website designed to allow BTL landlords and investors to search for property investment deals by...

Millennials looking to get a foot on the housing ladder are now able to do so two years earlier because of the...

The High Court has shut down a Ponzi scheme operated by a property investment firm after ruling that it was misusing...

Buy-to-let investment in the long-term is still likely to beat savings rates by a significant margin over the coming years, despite recent...

If you are thinking about adding to your property portfolio or remortgaging an existing buy-to-let property, it can be a helpful...

The 60th National Landlord Investment Show will take place at Manchester United FC’s Old Trafford this week. The event, which will take...

Liverpool has once again been highlighted as an ideal destination for buy-to-let landlords seeking solid rental returns, this time by an...

Birmingham, a metropolitan borough and major city located in the West Midlands, has been awarded the title of the 6th best...

The number of buy-to-let landlords acquiring new properties continues to tumble as recent tax changes bite, but property remains a viable...

Retired homeowners have gained £9,744 each on average in property wealth over the past 12 month despite uncertainty in the property market,...

While most private renters in the UK aspire to buy property, the reality is that many people simply cannot afford to...

Magellan Homeloans has extended its range of products with the launch of new buy-to-let mortgages. The new BTL mortgage products, which are...

On 29 March 2019, the UK is scheduled to leave the European Union (EU). Despite the profound significance of this event,...

Higher taxes, tougher mortgage lending conditions, along with political and economic uncertainty are making investment in buy-to-let less attractive to many existing and potential...

Over recent times, politicians of all persuasions have been increasingly vocal about their sympathy for the plight of renters. So far,...

The Bank of England’s decision to raise interest rates by 0.25% last week could be a sign of things to come,...

If you wish to raise finance against an existing property and are self-employed then you may find a secured loan provides...

Glasgow or Edinburgh? Glasgow is a lot like Edinburgh, only more affordable. Obviously don’t make that comment if you’re actually talking...

Men typically earn more income from property investments than women, fresh research shows. The average rental income for male landlords is £24,050...

Rents for residential properties fell across parts of London in quarterly terms as the supply of properties coming on to the...

When it comes to investing in property, it pays to know about the latest property hotspots and up-and-coming areas, not just...

Property investment is not a quick fix, but rather a long-term financial solution to building wealth, as any good buy-to-let landlord will...

An online petition calling for buy-to-let tax relief changes to be reversed has received almost 16,500 signatures. Buy-to-let landlord and property investment...

Overseas family holidays are a relatively recent concept in the UK. They came about as a result of air travel becoming...

Landlords are being advised by buy-to let broker Commercial Trust Limited to seek specialist tax advice before making the decision to...

Mansfield Building Society is hoping to tap in to demand from British expats seeking to invest in the UK buy-to-let market...

Brexit uncertainty, higher taxation and more stringent mortgage lending conditions are among the toughest challenges currently facing property investors, including buy-to-let...

Propio Properties has launched a new online property investment platform that it hopes will appeal to buy-to-let investors looking for a...

A new online platform designed to simplify the sale and purchase of buy-to-let property has been launched by Knight Knox. The UK...

The UK buy-to-let property market has witnessed some extensive changes over the last couple of years, making the market much more...

The government has responded to a petition calling on the reintroduction of full mortgage interest relief and the scrapping of the...

There are a number of key changes facing private landlords at the moment, which is why this year’s Landlord Expo, to...

A number of people have unsurprisingly invested in property over the years as a means of supplementing their income, supported by...

Expert packager Crystal Specialist Finance and Together have teamed up to successfully deliver fast finance enabling their client, a property investment...

The buy-to-let market in London and the South East has seen stronger levels of activity since the start of the year...

Located in a central position of the UK, Nottingham is a fantastic city with a population of more than 350,000 people,...

Buy-to-let landlords in Scotland continue to achieve higher returns on their property investments than their counterparts south of the border, the...

A majority of buy-to-let landlords see the UK’s vote to leave the EU as a threat to their property business, with...

Demand for property in the private rental market is showing no signs of slowing down, and this is placing upward pressure...

In recent years, cites within the north of the UK have become more and more popular within the property investment world,...

Private rental prices paid by tenants in Scotland rose by 0.7% in the 12 months to February 2018, reaching an average...

Paragon is introducing a procuration fee for intermediaries who submit further advance business for buy-to-let customers that subsequently completes. The specialist bank...

In recent times, Birmingham has widely been considered as one of the very best places to invest in, throughout the whole...

The Northern Powerhouse cities of Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool have been identified as global property investment hotspots. According to the research from...

Buy-to-let landlords are being advised to turn to the North West of England in a bid to increase their annual yields following the...

Changes to the way in which buy-to-let mortgages are assessed and sold has meant that those wishing to invest in property...

Residential property price growth continues to prove resilient despite political and economic uncertainty, which is partly why buy-to-let remains the investment...

Almost half of buy-to-let landlords are looking to expand their property portfolios despite recent tax changes in the industry, according to...

Buy-to-let investors seeking the best returns should look at investing in key northern cities where the gap between asking and achieved...

Fresh research into how investors are planning to manage their financial strategy in 2018 shows that more than half - 53%...

The future of the pensions industry has been dealt a further blow as young people feel saving for property is more...

Liverpool, Nottingham and Cardiff are among the latest hotspots for buy-to-let investors looking for the best returns. The latest edition of Private...

The majority of UK landlords did not set out to create significant property businesses and, even today, about half (49.7%) of...

News that a growing number of buy-to-let landlords are likely to exit the private rented sector or reduce the size of...

With house prices increasingly steady outside of London and the South East, the housing market across many parts of the country...

With the new year almost upon us, now is a good time to think about your property investment strategy and potentially...

The signs are that 2018 looks set to be another difficult year for buy-to-let landlords as tax hikes bite. An increasing number...

With the recent report from Hometrack stating ‘Birmingham is rising faster than anywhere in the country’ it’s clear the property market...

Investment in buy-to-let continues to outperform most major asset classes, at a time of low saving rates and stock market volatility. Despite...

The past few months have seen a number of buy-to-let investors sell up, and this is expected to place upward pressure...

Private rental prices paid by tenants in Great Britain rose by 1.5% in the 12 months to October, but this was...

More than 500 landlords attended Brent Council’s latest Landlord Forum in north London last week where they were given presentations from...

As the letting fees ban looms ahead, it is clear that however it plays out we are seeing more and more...

The annual rate of house price growth increased to 2.5% in October, according to the latest figures, pushing homes further out...

Investing in the buy-to-let sector has proved a shrewd move for many private landlords, with fresh research revealing that they have...

Landlords across the East Midlands are being invited to attend a free event offering mortgage, tax and new legislation advice. The event,...

Despite a host of anti-landlord policies adopted by the government, including higher stamp duty and the phasing out of mortgage tax...

Buy-to-let landlords in Scotland continue to achieve higher returns on their property investments than their counterparts south of the border, according...

The rapid growth in popularity of buy-to-let in recent years has been fuelled in part by the failings of the pensions...

Landlords have identified what they believe to be London’s next buy-to-let hotspots, which includes the likes of Woodford, Leytonstone and Redbridge. North...

Plans have been unveiled for a development of 375 new Build to Rent (BTR) homes, as part of the proposed redevelopment...

The government’s decision to introduce a number of measures to curb the growth of private landlords has prompted concern that the buy-to-let...

When investing in buy-to-let, you can’t always be sure when the appliances and pipe work in the property were last serviced...

Despite the anti-landlord policies adopted by the government, many investors continue to be drawn to the buy-to-let market as the returns...

The anti-landlord policies adopted by the government has had an adverse impact on private landlords, especially the smaller players, over the...

Having long provided mega double-digit returns for investors, investment in buy-to-let has outperformed all major asset classes in recent years, but...

Fresh research using a combination of house prices, salaries and rental prices suggest that Stoke-on-Trent is the best destination to invest...

There has been a significant increase in the number of people investing in the buy-to-let sector for the first time over...

The North West of England has been named the top buy-to-let hotspot for 2017, according to new figures from Rightmove. The property...

Buy-to-let returns continue to beat all other mainstream investments, including commercial property, UK government bonds and cash, while remaining a highly...

Landlords can earn attractive returns when buying property near a university, but only if they are shrewd about where they purchase,...

A new buy-to-let insurance system designed to help advisers offer landlords a simplified way to ensure that their rental property investments...

The first large-scale PRS development along the south coast is set to launch soon as part of the Bow Square scheme...

A growing number of women are investing in the buy-to-let market as an alternative to the failing of the pensions industry,...

The vast majority of Britons, including many renters who could soon find their rents rising as landlords look to recoup their...

The rental market north of the border remains strong, but demand fell across all regions, especially in areas with high numbers...

Buy-to-let Landlords will descend on London's ExCel on April 28 and 29 for the annual Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, which...

A number of landlords putting their property investments - probably their biggest assets - at risk by failing to comply with...

For many people buy-to-let continues to look an attractive income investment at a time of low saving rates and stock market...

Following the events of 2016, it’s easy to see why experts across the country are torn when it comes to the...

The National Landlords Association (NLA) has once expressed its opposition to pending changes to mortgage interest tax relief ahead of the...

More than half of renters do not believe they will ever be able to afford to buy their own home, a...

Buy-to-let landlords are increasingly looking to move out of central London to more affordable suburbs where higher yielding property investments are...

While many will agree that 2016 was not the best year for buy-to-let, as the government introduced a raft of anti-landlord...

If rental yields form a crucial part of your property investment strategy in 2017, look no further than the North West...

A growing number of buy-to-let landlords are struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments, new figures show Mortgage arrears among landlords...

The substantial imbalance between supply and demand is likely to persist, maintaining upward pressure on rental prices in 2017, according to...

Buy-to-let landlords will be left with little alternative but to raise rents or sell their properties due to the government’s punitive...

Tenant evictions could rise sharply in the coming months amid reports that many buy-to-let landlords plan to increase rents next year...

Buy-to-let landlords have been left disappointed at the 'missed opportunity' in the Autumn Statement to support those that invest in the...

Ian Shipley provides an insight into how you can prepare for the new minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) set to come...

Private landlords believe that this week’s Autumn Statement provides the chancellor Philip Hammond with an opportunity to bolster activity in the...

Tenant defaults could increase significantly over the next 12 months amid reports that many buy-to-let landlords plan to increase rents next...

Buy-to-let landlords will be left with little alternative but to raise rents or sell their properties due to the government’s punitive...

Having long provided mega double-digit returns for investors, investment in buy-to-let shows very few signs of slowing, despite the increase in...

Dundee based Carling Property Group has become Scotland’s largest independent residential landlord after completing the purchase of Alloway Halls in Dundee...

Some 440,000 basic-rate tax payers will be forced into a higher tax bracket from April next year once planned changes to...

As the UK prepares to change the way landlords are taxed by scrapping the existing rules that permit them to offset all...

Bitex Home has announced that it will be holding a residential property investment seminar next week in aid of LOROS – a...

Buy-to-let landlords may have failed last week in their legal battle against planned government tax relief changes for buy-to-let homes set...

Landlords represented by Cherie Blair have failed in their legal battle against planned government tax relief changes for buy-to-let homes set...

Auctions are a great way to add to a buy-to-let portfolio, with a wide range of bargains often going under the...

A new off-plan development of 64 high end flats located in the heart of Manchester city centre has been launched onto...

Landlords fighting to prevent punitive tax relief changes for buy-to-let income being introduced in April 2017 are ‘hopeful’ that a hearing...

Rental yields in Scotland increased sharply in July due to both higher rents and rising house prices in many areas of the...

A leading tax expert has slammed claims made recently that buy-to-let landlords face the risk of double taxation if they choose...

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has confirmed that it will introduce tougher underwriting standards for buy-to-let lenders by the start of...

Plans for the Northern Powerhouse scheme, designed to rival London and the South East as the main driver of economic growth...

Buy-to-let landlords face the risk of double taxation if they choose to put their property investments into a limited company to...

Planning consent for the construction of an £82m private rented sector (PRS) residential waterfront tower in Liverpool has been approved by...

A landlord who was jailed earlier this year after being found guilty of cultivating a cannabis crop of £75,000 in two...

A growing number of buy-to-let landlords are becoming ‘self-sufficient’ by letting and managing their own rental properties, new analysis from Simple...

You can list your rental property with a letting agent that has the finest website in the world - a site that...

Landlords fighting to prevent punitive tax relief changes for buy-to-let landlords being introduced next year will get their day in court,...

Landlords are being reminded to remain attentive when viewing or inspecting rental homes in order to weed out tenants that may...

The most lucrative university cities in the UK, based on house prices, rents and growth in local housing markets, have been...

Landlords who rushed to acquire properties earlier this year are now actively renting them out, providing tenants with a flood of...

London Central Apartments III (LCA III), the latest property investment fund to invest in prime central London’s private rented sector (PRS)...

Plans for the Northern Powerhouse scheme, designed to rival London and the South East as the main driver of economic growth...

With just hours remaining until the polls close, the outcome of the EU referendum is too close to call. The sense of...

Buy-to-let landlords seeking high returns should consider investing in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) which continue to outperform standard buy-to-let properties,...

A legal campaign to fight punitive tax relief changes for buy-to-let landlords continues to build momentum as campaigners move closer to...

Competition among bidders was fierce at Allsop’s latest residential property auction as investors remained undeterred by stamp duty increases and tax relief...

The North West of England tops the charts as the best place to invest for high annual rental yields, whereas the...

The recent increase in stamp duty land tax (“SDLT”) on “additional residential dwellings” represents the latest in a series of measures...

Small-scale landlords with mortgages on their buy-to-let properties are being urged to fight back against unjust mortgage tax relief changes by...

With alluring rental returns achievable and low-cost interest-only mortgages, otherwise deemed too risky for regular homebuyers, still available to landlords, buy-to-let...

A survey of nearly 1,400 private rented sector landlords undertaken by BDRC Continental on behalf of Paragon Mortgages has revealed that...

The government’s attack on the buy-to-let sector means 9% of potential investors have cancelled their plans to buy property while around...

Keystone Mortgages is now lending to both first-time landlords and limited companies following feedback from mortgage intermediaries and investors.  The lender has...

A new property crowdfunding platform named Propnology is set to launch after receiving full authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority. Like its...

Q: Who Are Go Commercial Finance & why did you set up Go Commercial Finance? Go Commercial Finance is a true, whole...

PRING is a fast, informative and interactive website for property investors. Why Investors Love PRING Search Functions No other website offers investors so many...

A portal dedicated to investment and buy-to-let property has launched this week. Buy2Let.com, which describes itself as the first of its kind,...

Q: What does it say on your business card?  Director of Operations – South Q: Who are Orchard and Shipman?  Orchard and Shipman is...

Landlord Investment Show heads to Woking in Surrey on Thursday 29th January at the H.G Wells Centre in Woking. We hear much...