Buy to Let
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UK ranked as ninth-worst country for property investment
High 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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Renters' Rights Bill: landmark reforms to put an end to no-fault evictions
The long-awaited housing bill gets its second reading in parliament on Wednesday - how will it affect you?
By Chris Newlands Last updated
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EPC rating standards for private landlords set for major overhaul amid ‘biggest ever’ energy efficiency push
News 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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Rightmove reveals UK's busiest rental market – where are the buy-to-let opportunities?
News A large supply and demand imbalance is still benefiting landlords in some parts of the UK, with Wrexham seeing 54 enquiries per home. We reveal the top spots for buy-to-let investors
By Marc Shoffman Published
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10 most expensive places to rent outside of London revealed by Rightmove
News Rightmove’s list is dominated by regions in the south of England. It comes as the cost of homes to rent has soared over the last five years amid inflation and an imbalance between supply and demand.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Foxtons: rental demand and supply imbalance continues to boost landlord portfolios
News Landlords may be facing extra rules and taxes on their buy-to-let portfolio, but high levels of demand mean rents continue to rise
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Gap in rents between north and south England ‘smallest on record’, letting agent finds
News Rents in the north of England have surged by almost half since Covid, Hamptons found. But the increase in the south was just 34% over the same period.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Renters’ Rights Bill: what reasons can landlords use to evict tenants?
Advice No-fault evictions are set to be banned and landlords will instead need to justify evicting a tenant. Here are the reasons landlords can use to get their property back
By Marc Shoffman Published
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