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 […]
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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
Five postcodes that offer landlords huge yields for an initial investment of below £100K The latest market analysis by Inventory Base, the UK’s market leading Property Inventory Specialists, reveals the five UK postcodes where buy-to-let investors can generate the highest yields with an initial investment cost of below £100,000. Inventory Base analysed average […]
The financial success of your buy-to-let depends on the investment making a profit, and both the property value and your profits at least keeping up with inflation. So, before buying, it’s essential to carry out extensive research on prices, trends and demand in your area, and ‘stress test’ your figures […]
Renting a property can be a long, difficult, and often confusing process. What do I ask? What do all these confusing terms mean? And how can I ensure that I’m getting the best terms? According to the experts at Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed provider of private rental homes, that’s […]
