Failing to refinance could see portfolio landlords hit with a £23,000 hike to mortgage costs. The latest research by specialist property finance expert, Rangewell, has revealed that buy-to-let portfolio investors who fail to take the appropriate action when it comes to refinancing could see their monthly mortgage costs climb by over […]
The Renters’ Rights Bill is making its way through the House of Lords and, if passed in its current form, will bring major changes to how tenancies are ended. One of the most significant proposals is the abolition of Section 21, often referred to as the ‘no-fault eviction’ process. This […]
Selling a property should be straightforward. Once the buyer is in place, assuming the process will move ahead without friction is easy. Yet many sellers find that legal complications appear just when timing matters most. These issues don’t always relate to price or demand; they’re rooted in documents, rights, and […]
Landlords looking to minimise property risk face a growing number of products that can help them ensure rental payments. But, as ever, there are many differences between products and plenty of fine print to scan to see which is best for any particular circumstances. Read on to find out which […]
Remote work has permanently reshaped how people use their homes – but rental regulations haven’t caught up. New insight from Inventory Base shows that furnishings and fixtures in rental properties are wearing out 30% faster than before the pandemic. Yet the rules that define Fair, Wear and Tear remain stuck […]
Exclusive new insight from COHO, the HMO management platform, reveals that almost half of shared living tenants would happily pay a rental premium of up to 10% if they knew that they were socially compatible with their housemates. Shared living is something that many people have or will experience at […]
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 […]
Last week the government took its next step in implementing a mandatory EPC C rating for all privately rented homes by 2030, as it launched its official consultation into the matter we look at what does it mean for the nation’s private landlords? Previous research from epIMS found that: – […]
What can I do as a landlord to ‘future-proof’ my business? Buy-to-let is a medium to long-term investment. To maximise your returns and see the benefit of capital gains – allowing for the market’s natural cycle over time – you should aim to hold a property for around 15 years […]
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 […]
