Landlords with properties near the coast often face repair patterns that differ significantly from those experienced inland. Salt-laden air, elevated humidity and sustained exposure to moisture create conditions in which damp can develop more quickly and spread further through the building fabric. What may present as minor condensation in a […]
Most property investors don’t lose money because they picked the “wrong area”. They lose money because they skipped one critical check, assumed something was “fine”, or trusted a deal pack that only showed the best case. Also, I’ve seen too many deals that looked solid on paper, but fell apart […]
Specialist Supported Housing (SSH) refers to properties designed to support individuals who need extra assistance to live independently. This includes older adults, people with disabilities, or those with specific mental health or social care needs. Unlike traditional care homes, SSH promotes autonomy while ensuring residents have access to professional support. […]
By Howard Sefton, Managing Director, Real Estate at Ingenious As we move into 2026, the UK real estate market stands at a pivotal crossroads. Economic uncertainty, political shifts, and changing lifestyles are converging to reshape how people live, work, rent, and invest. With a major Budget announced just weeks before […]
As property investors look for some great deals over the course of the Black Friday run in, we would like to bring to your attention some of the properties we are currently marketing for our friends at Residential Estates to close out the year, that are forecast to do very […]
Although the rent you charge must be in line with local market rates, there will be a range of prices, and you want to be at the top end. Modern fittings and clean, fresh décor are a standard ‘must’, but what are the extra things you can do to attract […]
The concept of building new towns once epitomised a transformative approach to addressing housing and infrastructure challenges in Britain. From early developments such as Letchworth Garden City to post-war projects like Milton Keynes, these planned communities provided innovative solutions to overcrowding and economic stagnation. Yet, momentum appeared to stall in […]
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 […]
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 […]
