Research from epIMS, the EPC and energy efficiency platform developed for landlords, looks at how long it takes to recoup the cost of implementing energy saving measures to the home, including one that will pay back its cost in just six months. There are myriad ways of improving the energy efficiency […]
With the stamp duty increase kicking in from April, homebuyers across the nation are keen to complete in order to make a saving, presenting sellers with an opportunity to take advantage of increased market demand, whilst potentially securing a higher asking price for their home, not to mention saving on […]
Uncertainty was the theme of 2024, thanks to the general election, a ‘painful’ Budget and a slower than expected reduction in interest rates. But from a market point of view, uncertainty resulting in a slow-down has the advantage of creating pent-up demand in the period that follows. Whereas in 2024 […]
Last week’s Autumn Budget included an unexpected 2% increase in the UK’s second home surcharge, raising it from 3% to 5%. The Chancellor latest step will discourage second home ownership, aiming to create more opportunities for prospective homeowners. Another stamp duty change from the Labour government – the end of the temporary nil rate increase […]
House prices climbed by 0.1% in October versus the previous month, although this monthly rate of growth slowed from 0.6%. On an annual basis they increased by 2.4%, with this annual rate of growth again slowing from 3.2% the previous month. Here what some of the industry’s leading experts have […]
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 […]
