Buying a rental property is a big investment for the long-term, but buy to lets can so easily turn into money pits. When you’re viewing potential buy to let properties, the aim is to try and weed out those with problems that will cost more to fix than you’ll ever make in rent or capital …
10 problems to look for when viewing investment properties View Post »
The first draft of the Renters Reform Bill published on 17 May 2023 contained wording to abolish Section 21. We may still be waiting for the first parliamentary debate on the Bill, but there’s no sign of the government backtracking on Section 21. Assuming the abolition of Section 21 passes into law, what is it …
What abolishing Section 21 means for private landlords View Post »
According to research by the NRLA, published in February 2023, 30% of landlords are planning to sell at least one of their buy to let properties in 2023. This exodus of landlords may seem difficult to understand when rents and rental demand have never been higher. The reasons range from George Osborne’s restriction on mortgage …
Ever notice how costs seem to appear from nowhere when a property is unoccupied due to voids and refurbs? It’s bad enough not having any rent coming in, when all of a sudden you start receiving bills for things you hadn’t factored into your cashflow projections. All landlords and other property investors will have an …
How to reduce costs and risks during void periods and refurbishment View Post »
Thinking of becoming a landlord for the first time? Wanting to expand your buy to let portfolio? Unsure how to make a profit? The good news is that I share 4 practical tips in this blog post to help you make good profits from being a buy to let landlord, whilst prioritising your well-being. It’s …
