Buy to let can be lucrative, but only if you target properties in the right areas. As any experienced landlord knows, rental yield has to be above a certain margin or the business will not be profitable. Read more…
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The Rise of Build to Rent
Build to rent is not a new concept, but it is becoming increasingly popular with corporate investors. The UK rental market has never been more buoyant. There are too many tenants and not enough available (or affordable) properties, so in places like London, it is extremely difficult for young professionals to find anywhere to live. Read more…
Supreme Court Judgement Rules in Favour of Landlords
The case of Edwards v Kumarasamy sent shivers down the spines of landlords everywhere, but with the original judgement overturned in the Supreme Court, landlords can now relax. So what was the Edwards v Kumarasamy case all about? Read more…
RLA Helpline Advises Harassed Landlords
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) provides a useful Landlord Advice Team service to landlords with problems. Most of their advice covers two important categories: evictions and deposit protection. Every week, the RLA posts an interesting report Read more…
Growing Number of Landlords Look to Reduce Tax Bills
Tax planning is perfectly legitimate, but tax avoidance is not. Legitimate companies do a great job providing useful advice to help landlords mitigate property tax, but in the wake of the government’s 3% stamp duty surcharge, enquiries from landlords and property investors has snowballed. Read more…
