What Home Owners Should Know About Investing In An Energy Efficient Boiler As homeowners in Britain contemplate enhancing their property’s efficiency, the importance of an energy-efficient boiler becomes increasingly apparent. The decision to upgrade to a more efficient boiler system not only impacts your home’s warmth and comfort but also […]
By Allison Thompson, National Lettings Managing Director, Leaders Romans Group 2024 will be a year to watch for landlords, especially those who are self-managing, as there will likely be many changes and new announcements that will affect how landlords operate. In addition to the Renters (Reform) Bill making its way through Parliament, […]
eXp UK, the platform for both personal estate agents and existing estate agency businesses, has revealed which UK housing markets are currently bucking the trend of cooling house prices growth, as well as which areas are the ones to watch in 2024. eXp UK analysed the latest sold price data […]
Towards the end of December, The Mortgage Lender (part of Shawbrook Bank) published the results of its survey of UK property investors. It found that 74% of residential buy-to-let landlords “feel confident about the performance of the property market over the next 12 months.” The research identified higher levels of […]
A recent survey of a thousand UK landlords has indicated growing confidence within the buy-to-let market, particularly amongst landlords who maintain portfolios of five or more properties. The specialist lender, Shawbrook Bank, reports that 88% of portfolio landlords have made new acquisitions in the last six months. Looking ahead, one […]
Homebuyers could save as much as £160k by heading to auction. The latest research by property finance specialists, Apex Bridging, reveals that homebuyers could save themselves on average -29% on their property purchase when choosing to buy at auction instead of the open market on similar properties. Apex Bridging analysed market data* on […]
If you’re a landlord renting out a property, you might wonder what kind of home insurance you need. If so, you’re not alone. In the last year, over 8,000 people in the UK Googled “What does landlord insurance cover?” according to new research by Confused.com’s home insurance experts. Landlords often buy […]
A fixed-rate mortgage is where the rate stays the same for the specified deal period. Your payments remain stable for this time; this is reassuring as you shouldn’t face higher costs if interest rates rise. But it also means you don’t benefit from lower payments if rates fall. Your fixed-rate […]
Investing in student properties can be a rewarding venture for buy-to-let landlords. But, it’s important to balance making a profit and offering students a decent and affordable place to live. To help anyone looking to invest in student housing, Claire Flynn, Confused.com mortgages expert, has shared her 12 tips: 1. Research the […]
