Landlords remain interested in property investment despite recent increases in stamp duty on additional homes, according to Landbay research.
Thinking about moving? Exciting times! But when you start viewing properties, it’s easy to get swept up imagining your future life there — picturing lazy Sunday mornings with a coffee or deciding which color to paint the kitchen. Still, there are important things to check so you don’t miss anything crucial. Here’s a simple checklist to take with you!
On February 13th and February 28th, we will be hosting two talks in Reading and Wokingham with Cupcake Mortgage. We’ll be sharing tips on how to invest in property in the UK and how to apply for property mortgages in the UK.
The UK buy-to-let market is facing challenges with slowing rental growth and increasing regulations, but landlords can still earn a good return. Benefits of property investing have been affected by slow rental growth, tax relief restrictions, and increased regulations like the Renters’ Rights Bill. This has led some landlords to consider leaving the market.
London has emerged as the fastest-growing buy-to-let market in the UK, earning the title of the nation’s buy-to-let capital. New data from insurer Simply Business reveals a 13% rise in new landlords taking out insurance policies between 2023 and 2024. This marks a sharp rebound from the previous year’s modest growth of 4.11%.
