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How your next property could be a cash generating HMO

One of the biggest challenges faced by all property investors is that at some point, everyone runs out of their own deposit money. Maybe you are close to this point yourself.
Most people stop investing at this point

Landlords increasingly diversify portfolios with HMOs

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) are becoming increasingly popular among landlords in the UK, according to data from specialist lender Shawbrook.
It says there is a shift in buy to let strategies as landlords navigate a challenging economic landscape.

Unlock Financing Potential: Obtaining finance with Lendlord

Any property sourcer or property investor knows the value of a smart investment strategy. But securing the right financing sometimes can feel like an obstacle course. The Lendlord software is here to help you navigate the terrain, bringing a suite of t…

UK rental yields are on the rise – Fleet

There has been a 0.4% rise in the total average yield for England and Wales, reaching 7.1% in the first quarter of 2024, a buy to let rental index reveals.
According to Fleet Mortgages, despite a 0.4% drop in yield for landlords in the North East

BTL landlords are shrinking portfolios despite rising rents

Buy to let investors in England and Wales are reducing the size of their portfolios, despite healthy rental income growth, research reveals.
According to Open Property Group, which analysed data on portfolio sizes and profitability, the average investo…

BTL lending slumps amid rising costs for landlords

The UK’s buy to let market is experiencing a significant slowdown, with a sharp decline in new lending and increasing financial pressures on landlords, according to the latest quarterly data.
UK Finance has revealed that the value of new BTL mort…

Rental market under strain as demand outpaces supply

A new report reveals demand consistently outstripping supply in the rental market, leading many landlords to sell as their mortgage deals end.
According to the latest figures from Propertymark’s Housing Insight Report, February saw a significant 26% de…

Warning: Are landlords being encouraged to sell too early?

By now you’ve probably heard of Landlord Sales Agency, and our articles that suggest the market is in favour of landlords selling. But is this a genuine concern or is it another strategy designed to get landlords to ‘sell for less’?

Buy to let profits dip despite rising rents

Landlords have seen a 6% drop in the average buy to let property’s total return over the past two years as costs rise, research reveals.
Octane Capital says the profits fall is down to rising mortgage costs, rising agent charges and lower capital…

First-time buyer numbers surge in 2024

First-time buyers are a driving force in the housing market this year, making up a record one-third (33%) of all purchases in Great Britain during the first quarter, Hamptons reveals.
This marks a significant jump from 29% in 2023

Paragon Bank and Foundation unveil new BTL products

Paragon Bank has introduced new mortgage options for experienced landlords looking to expand their buy to let portfolios with a range of five-year fixed-rate products with both low fees and competitive rates.
These new BTL deals are specifically design…

Tame the Tax Beast: How property management Software Makes HMRC Happy (and You!)

Tax season. Just the mention of it sends shivers down the spines of many landlords.  Paperwork piles up, receipts get lost, and the looming deadline of filing with HMRC creates a whirlwind of stress.
But what if there was a way to transform tax season …

Landlord warns: “Sell now” as headlines encourage Government measures for a further reduction of the private rented sector

In a worrying turn of events this week, The Guardian reported alarming news for landlords who might still be holding on to their property portfolios.
It heralded “The end of landlords” with the suggestion that the Government should start to veer toward…

Property investors turn to trade press amid economic uncertainty

Property investors in the UK favour trade publications over advisors when making investment decisions, research reveals.
The study of 2,000 adults by Market Financial Solutions (MFS) reveals that 16% hold property investments.
The investors have intere…

The End of Multiple Dwelling Relief: How Property Investors Can Adapt

In this video, join Ranjan Bhattacharya to discover the latest developments from the Spring Budget that have sent shockwaves through the property investment community – the abolition of Multiple Dwelling Relief.
Join him as he explores what this…

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