When investing in property, one of the biggest decisions is whether to prioritise rental income or capital appreciation. Should you buy a property that generates strong monthly cash flow, or purchase below market value in the hope of making a substantial profit when you sell? The answer depends on your […]
When you invest in property, buying the right property is only part of the job. Once you have a tenant living in your property, there are potentially dozens of things that need to be dealt with: collecting rent, responding to tenants, arranging repairs, carrying out inspections, dealing with contractors, finding […]
Live-in landlords and people renting spare rooms are being warned that copying a standard tenancy agreement could misstate or obscure the parties’ rights and responsibilities over notice, deposits, access to bedrooms and the process for ending the arrangement. The Renters’ Rights Act introduced wide-ranging protections for assured tenants in England […]
The lettings experts at Beresfords Group have released advice to help landlords navigate Making Tax Digital (MTD) and understand the role that lettings agents can play in supporting this change. As of April 2026, unincorporated landlords with a gross qualifying income over £50,000 based on the 2024-2025 tax year, will […]
The Pros and Cons of Investing in UK Supported Housing Social Properties with Long-Term Management Contracts Supported housing has become an increasingly interesting part of the UK property investment market. For investors looking for longer-term income and potentially less day-to-day involvement than a conventional buy-to-let, properties leased or managed by […]
Rent challenges: what the first tribunal cases are telling landlords One of the biggest concerns surrounding the Renters’ Rights Act was what would happen when tenants began challenging rent increases. We now have some actual decisions to examine, and they make interesting reading. An analysis by LonRes identified 47 published rent […]
Running a buy-to-let business – whether that’s having just one property or a large portfolio – can be profitable over time. It’s one of the few asset classes that can deliver ongoing income while also growing in capital value, and that’s as true in 2026 as it has always been. […]
EV charging is becoming another upgrade for landlords to assess alongside heating, insulation, broadband and other features that affect how a rental property works for tenants. The decision is not simply whether electric cars are becoming more common. A charger only makes sense when the parking arrangement, electrical setup and […]
There is a lot going on right now that’s impacting the property market, both in terms of direct legislation and the wider economy: Global conflicts affecting consumer confidence and interest rates Ongoing cost of living issues challenging affordability for homeowners and renters The recent introduction of key measures in the […]
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 […]
