Buy-to-let landlords move into shops

The government is chipping away at the appeal of buy-to-let residential property, says Natalie Stanton, prompting some buyers to look for alternatives.

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Buy-to-letters are setting up on the high street

In recent months, the government has been gradually chipping away at the appeal of investing in buy-to-let residential property. Hence some prospective buyers seem to be looking for alternatives, such as semi-commercial property, also known as mixed-use buildings essentially any property that has both residential and commercial elements, such as a shop on the lower floor and a flat above.

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Natalie joined MoneyWeek in March 2015. Prior to that she worked as a reporter for The Lawyer, and a researcher/writer for legal careers publication the Chambers Student Guide. 

She has an undergraduate degree in Politics with Media from the University of East Anglia, and a Master’s degree in International Conflict Studies from King’s College, London.