The latest research by nationwide buy-to-let specialist, Sequre Property Investment , has revealed which regions of England present the most promising opportunities for buy-to-let landlords based on a shortage of stock in the current rental market.
By analysing the overall stock levels of private rented homes in each region of England and comparing it with the number of available...
Manor Interiors , the expert in build-to-rent furnishing solutions, has found that the vast majority of UK tenants have found themselves living with furniture that is unfit for purpose having moved into a furnished rental property.
For many tenants, a furnished rental property is the preferable option as it saves a great deal of hassle on moving day, while others simply don’t own...
Research from build to rent specialists, Ascend Properties , has further highlighted the important role of the sector in meeting the needs of the modern-day tenant, as an overwhelming majority say they want longer-term tenancies.
The survey of over a thousand UK tenants commissioned by Ascend found that 93% of those asked think that tenancies longer than 12 months should be more...
The latest research by the nationwide buy-to-let specialist, Sequre Property Investment , has revealed that despite a string of government changes around stamp duty, tax relief and a potential change to capital gains tax, UK landlords remain undeterred where their investment intentions are concerned.
While changes to tax relief and a three per cent increase to the rate of stamp duty...
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...
UK rental properties don’t meet the needs of modern-day tenants, with the vast majority (83%) stating they would pay more for a property that did.
That’s according to a study commissioned by build-to-rent specialists, Ascend Properties , which found 81% of tenants don’t think rental market stock is up to scratch in today’s world.
The UK is a nation of serious pet lovers and up until recently, finding a home that was pet-friendly has been notoriously difficult, especially for people in London.
According to recent research by Estate Agents Douglas & Gordon 82% of people say having a pet would positively impact their mental health, with 76% saying a dog or cat at home would make them feel less lonely....
London’s rental market is a true melting pot of nationalities from around the world but there’s one nationality that has become the preferred choice for the capital’s landlords.
London letting and sales agent, Benham and Reeves, has seen demand soar for Japanese tenants by over 200% since the opening of their dedicated Japan desk in 2017 due to a combination of both the financial...
Leading lettings management platform, Howsy , has revealed that buy-to-let investments with a tenant already in situ are most in-demand across Glasgow, Leeds and Bristol, while Cardiff, Oxford and Leeds are home to the highest chance of buying a buy-to-let complete with a tenant.
Buying a property with a tenant in situ means there is already a tenant living in the property and...
