Buy to Let
The latest news, updates and opinions on Buy to Let from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Portfolio landlords could save £8,500 by remortgaging – or risk costs soaring by £23,000Buy-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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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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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
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Autumn Budget: Stamp duty hike on second homes spells bad news for landlordsThe stamp duty surcharge on second homes will rise from 3% to 5% in “another nail in the coffin” for buy-to-let landlords
By Katie Williams Published
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UK ranked as ninth-worst country for property investmentHigh taxes and rising transaction costs have put pressure on the UK's buy-to-let sector. Is the UK still profitable?
By Chris Newlands Published
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EPC rating standards for private landlords set for major overhaul amid ‘biggest ever’ energy efficiency pushNews The government wants landlords to achieve an EPC rating of at least C in private rented homes. The policy revives plans previously put forward by the Conservatives.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Could an electric car charger boost your rental income?Advice Landlords have seen their buy-to-let profits come under pressure but tenants may be willing to pay a premium for an electric car charger
By Marc Shoffman Published
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