BuyAssociation explores what Labour’s first Autumn Budget announcement could mean for property investors and landlords and how the housing market is expected to perform in the coming months. Inside the guide, they cover: Labour’s first Autumn Budget announcements and what they mean for you Current property prices and rental yield analysis Positive trends in mortgage rates Key updates on the Renters’ […]
Sterling is enjoying two-year highs, central banks have started cutting rates and the UK Government has just released the October budget. Are we on the cusp of an opportune time to sell up and escape to warmer climes? Here is some food for thought… Stronger sterling A €400,000 house by […]
Buy-to-let landlords and second home owners were expecting another tax squeeze from the Chancellor. But what they got was a whack with a hammer. according to Peter Stimson, Head of Product at MPowered Mortgages, who commented: “Not an increase in general taxation or the Capital Gains Tax they pay when selling […]
A new survey of buy-to-let (BTL) landlords in the UK has found: 60% are optimistic about the future performance of their property investments, both in terms of capital growth and rental returns. 57% say the Bank of England’s August rate cut had a positive impact on their investments. Two-thirds (58%) believe […]
As property prices continue to increase, many people – particularly those who aren’t yet home owners – are concerned about whether they will be able to afford to buy or move home. While getting together a deposit is one part of affordability, the other is the level of income you […]
For some time now, tighter lettings legislation and increasing taxation for landlords have resulted in media speculation that landlords are quitting the market. But while it’s true that some have decided to stop being landlords, the reality is that a lot of rental properties come to the sales market simply […]
