Buy to Let
The latest news, updates and opinions on Buy to Let from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Is the UK housing market doomed to stagnation?
Opinion Housing is the mirror image of Britain’s moribund stock market. A crash would be the best outcome
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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Rents outpace mortgages with 21% rise over three years
Renters have seen a bigger increase in their monthly housing costs since 2022 than mortgaged homeowners, according to Zoopla
By Ruth Emery Published
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Portfolio landlords could save £8,500 by remortgaging – or risk costs soaring by £23,000
Buy-to-let landlords with multiple properties could save thousands by taking advantage of this year’s lower mortgage rates, but failing to refinance could see them hit with a £23,000 bill.
By Laura Miller Published
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Rents rise at slowest pace for four years – is buy-to-let still worth it?
Slowing rental growth and higher property taxes are creating a headache for landlords. Does buy-to-let still offer a good yield?
By Katie Williams Published
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New EPC rules for landlords: how much will it cost to upgrade your property to make it more energy efficient by 2030?
A government consultation on ensuring all rental properties have a minimum EPC rating of C ended this month. If you're landlord, you have have until 2030 to update your rental property, but may want to act now as costs could run into thousands.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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What sole traders and landlords need to know about Making Tax Digital with one year to go
Sole traders and landlords will have to start reporting their earnings digitally on a quarterly basis to HMRC from April 2026 – here is what you need to know
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Zoopla: UK rental growth hits three-year low - is buy-to-let still worth it?
Landlords are already battling with higher taxes and reduced reliefs and now rental growth is slowing
By Marc Shoffman Published
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How much stamp duty do you pay on buy-to-let properties?
Stamp duty is an important cost to consider when buying property. We explain what rates landlords can expect to pay when purchasing a buy-to-let.
By Holly Thomas Published
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Average rents drop for first time since 2019 - what does it mean for buy-to-let landlords?
The rental market is starting to cool, with more supply and less demand, says Rightmove. That’s good news for tenants, but where does it leave landlords?
By Ruth Emery Published