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𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭-𝐆𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐲-𝐓𝐨-𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐭 𝐈𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑
- By Vanya Radeva
- landlords
- 26 June 2023
“Is buy-to-let still worth it?”. Hardly a day goes by when someone doesn’t ask us that question. For a lot of people, the answer is no. Changing lettings law and tax rules have caused many landlords to drop out and sell up, particularly if rent is their main or only source of income. But here's the thing: many private landlords are still actively expanding their portfolios. And large corporations are starting to invest heavily in rental homes. So why is that?
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Buy-To-Let And Working From Home: Tap Into The Trend To Boost Your Rental Property's Income
- By Kate Shore
- landlords
- 12 September 2022
Homes are being scrutinised for how suited they are to double duties, with high demand for clearly defined workspaces. So whatever the size of your rental property, here's our guide to using what you've got to maximise the performance of your investment.
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Thrifty Landlord Tips: How To Slash Your Upfront Costs When You Buy A Rental Property
- By Mike Jones
- landlords
- 5 September 2022
Despite changes to tax policy, buy-to-let remains a hugely popular life goal for many people as one of the safest long-term investment strategies. So the big question is: can you reduce your upfront buying costs for starting or expanding your lettings portfolio?
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Parents And Paws: Our Landlord Guide For Renting To Tenants With Children Or Pets
- By Kate Shore
- landlords
- 15 August 2022
Surveys have revealed how properly vetted families and pet owners are equally as good as any other tenants, and they come with the added incentive to stay longer to avoid disrupting their children or furry friends. This week’s blog has all you need to minimise the risk and maximise the benefits of this growing and stable market.
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Buy-To-Let Beginner? Get It Right First Time With Our Expert Tips For New Landlords
- By Mike Jones
- landlords
- 1 August 2022
Have you wondered about becoming a landlord but aren't sure whether it's still worth it or even your kind of thing? For anyone with a genuine passion for property, being a landlord is a very natural fit to supplement your income, build financial freedom and nurture your inner designer and entrepreneur.
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Renters Reform Bill: Bad News For Landlords, Or Long Overdue Fairness For Everyone?
- By Mike Jones
- landlords
- 5 July 2022
There’s been a flurry of news and commentary since the Government announced its Renters Reform Bill. Representing the biggest changes to the private rental sector in 30 years, the Bill is set for introduction to Parliament before March 2023, with a view to becoming law by early 2024.
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Doing It For The Kids: Building A Buy-To-Let Legacy For You And Your Family’s Future
- By Mike Jones
- landlords
- 20 June 2022
Property has stood the test of time as a solid way to create wealth with an asset that’s forever in demand and can never disappear overnight. And while nobody can predict what lies ahead, there are steps you can take to accelerate your goals in life, plan a comfortable retirement, and give your children a valuable head-start.
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Number crunching: our essential guide to rental yields for every landlord
- By Mike Jones
- landlords
- 7 June 2022
Financial management is at the heart of every successful business. As a landlord, the rental yield of a buy-to-let can affect whether you buy a property in the first place. After that, it can help you monitor your investment's ongoing profitability and performance.
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Is Buy-to-let Broken? Facts, Figures and Future Trends for Private Landlords
- By Mike Jones
- landlords
- 10 May 2022
Changes in lending criteria mean landlords have to put in more of their own money; changes in tax policy have affected initial yields; changes in lettings legislation have changed what it is to own a rental property.
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Protection Money: A Guide to Landlord Insurance and Reducing Your Premiums
- By Mike Jones
- landlords
- 26 April 2022
Although it isn’t a legal requirement to insure rental homes, a survey of 3,000 landlords revealed that around 85% do protect their buy-to-lets. For the other 15%, research by LV suggests that landlords spend £600m every year on repairs that could be covered by insurance.
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