buy to let

Few Landlords Plan to Sell Up in 2023 Despite Speculation

In the past year there have been many claims that the days of the amateur landlord making a profit on a buy to let (BTL) property investment are over. But that is far from true, according to research of the landlords themselves by property services specialist Leaders Romans Group (LRG).

In early February, LRG surveyed 271 landlords across its country-wide estate agency brands, from...

Covid rental arrear woes start to ease for UK landlords property

Covid rental arrear woes start to ease for UK landlords

Research by the nationwide buy-to-let specialist, Sequre Property Investment , has revealed that the tide of pandemic rental arrear woes that have impacted one in five landlords could be starting to turn, as the majority are now seeing a reduction in the level of late rental income owed to them.

The survey of nearly 4,000 UK landlords commissioned by Sequre Property Investment found...

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What would a CGT tax hike mean for B2L landlords and second homebuyers?

Research by lettings and estate agent, Beham and Reeves, has estimated that buy-to-let landlords and second homeowners could see the capital gains tax (CGT) owed if they choose to sell increase by as much as £24,000. That’s if recommendations by the Office of Tax Simplification to change the tax threshold are introduced.

CGT is tax paid on the profit of an item sold that has...

Buy to let

Has lockdown change the way we invest?

22% SPIKE IN FIRST-TIME BUY-TO-LET LANDLORDS DURING PANDEMIC

With the pandemic driving interest rates into the ground, it’s only natural that people are searching for a more lucrative return on their investments. Research by insurance and personal finance comparison experts Quotezone.co.uk reveals that 85% of those looking for landlord insurance own just one property – suggesting...

Lower-income areas provide higher yields for buy to let

Lower-income areas make for the best buy-to-let investments

The latest research from lettings management platform, Howsy , has revealed that when it comes to the best buy-to-let investments, lower-income areas provide higher yields when compared to areas with higher annual incomes.

Howsy looked at each local authority across the UK and the average net annual income as well as the average rental yield on offer.

The research shows that...

furnishing rental property

To furnish or not to furnish?

The latest research by lettings management platform, Howsy , has revealed that across the UK’s major cities, tenant demand is highest for homes that come unfurnished.

Howsy compared the level of stock already snapped up by tenants as a proportion of all stock listed to see which was most in-demand when it came to furnishings and whether it’s worthwhile for landlords to kit out their...

Former chapel to auction, Whiddon Down, Devon

Former Devon chapels to auction with Rendells

It’s a dream for many of us to buy a former chapel and feel the splendour within its historic walls. The Chagford office of Rendells is a specialist in such properties and is offering a choice of two for sale by online auction this month.

Only last week, the long-established firm of chartered surveyors, auctioneers, valuers, land and estate agents, sold Bridford Village Mission...