Let’s be honest – no landlords signed up to become compliance officers, legal experts, or legislative gurus. They signed up to invest in property. And yet, the weight of the regulatory obligation that’s landed on their shoulders has never been heavier. And that’s even before the Renters’ Rights Act swept […]
As councils tighten HMO rules, property experts have revealed the pros and cons of HMO ownership and whether the proposed legislation set to increase regulations will mean the end for HMOs. Saif Derzi, Founder of Property Buyers Today, comments: “Due to the rise in the cost of living, including the rise […]
The latest research from Propoly forecasts that 2026 will see a 7.6% increase in the number of companies set up to hold buy-to-let portfolios, as landlords and investors seek out more favourable tax arrangements, liability protections, and easier portfolio management ahead of the new tax year and the impactful rollout of the […]
In the last quarter of 2025, the Government held a consultation on its proposed home buying and selling reforms, and the feedback is now being analysed. They recognise that the buying and selling process is currently “long, complicated and frustrating”, with offer to completion taking an average of around four months and […]
The UK government presented its 2025 Autumn Budget to Parliament yesterday with a clear intention to plug a large hole in public finances. The Budget relies heavily on the addition of personal and property-related taxes. Some of these measures will have a material long-term impact on the UK housing and […]
Advertising rental properties is tougher than ever for landlords and property investors. Many face too many choices on where to list their property and a lot of competition for tenants. Often, money is spent on ads that bring few useful enquiries or no results at all. This quickly adds up, […]
The removal of temporary rent control may make buy-to-let investments more appealing, says Auction House. From the 1st April 2025, the temporary rent restrictions placed on existing tenancies in Scotland will be lifted. This means that landlords will be able to increase mid-tenancy rents to market levels for the first […]
The accelerating property market is enabling cash buyers to secure average discounts of over 13% compared to the prices paid by buyers needing a mortgage, new analysis by MPowered Mortgages reveals. The study of Land Registry records of sales completed in September 2024 found that across Great Britain, cash buyers paid £28,189 […]
Here’s where rental yields have climbed the most so far this year… The latest analysis from Inventory Base, the UK’s market leading Property Inventory software, reveals that England’s landlords have benefitted from rental yield increases of up to +0.7% since the start of the year. Inventory Base has analysed how the average […]
As we move toward 2025, the UK real estate market is navigating a complex and ever-evolving landscape. Investors must weigh evolving factors such as political uncertainties, shifts in rental demand, and the impact of economic pressures on borrowing costs. Here’s five areas to watch in real estate in 2025: Political […]
