Buy-to-let tax update: your no-nonsense guide to the current rates and allowances.
There have been lots of changes to the way landlords are taxed over the last few years, creating plenty of confusion and leaving some questioning whether buy-to-let is a worthwhile investment. The answer is very much a personal choice, but having complete clarity is a great place to start when deciding on your future.
Buy-to-let or pensions: which has the profit, freedom, and security that’s right for you?
If you’re on the fence about becoming a landlord or whether to expand or offload your lettings portfolio, we hope you find some clarity to start 2023.
Let’s get organised: New Year’s resolutions for landlords.
January always brings about a desire or search for change, so now is the perfect time to examine whether the way you operate as a landlord is entirely good for you.
Landlord legal errors: are you on the right side of lettings law?
Every landlord needs to follow around 170 different pieces of lettings legislation, so you’re not alone if you’re feeling flummoxed by so many rules and regulations. Even though we let and manage rental homes every day, we still need to set aside time to keep track of changes to the law and landlords’ responsibilities. And […]
Premium lettings: how to attract high-earning professional tenants.
By actively designing your buy-to-let to attract high-earning professionals, you’ll achieve premium rent, add value to your property and keep it ahead of the market. And as your equity increases, you can release it to fund future investments.
Letting up: could rising inflation spell good news for landlords?
Everyone’s talking about inflation right now, and usually in negative terms. The current climate of rising prices is affecting us all, from filling up the car to doing the weekly shop. There’s also plenty of news about tenants and buyers feeling the squeeze, but what about landlords? Reduced tax allowances and rising interest rates are […]
Its buy-to-let broken? Facts, figures and future trends for private landlords.
Property has proven itself time and time again as one of the safest investment strategies. People will always need a home, and, whatever happens in the market, your buy-to-let cannot disappear overnight. There’s a reason for the phrase: “as safe as houses”.
Buy. Revamp. Rent. Repeat: For sustainable Lettings success.
With tenancies getting longer and renting becoming a lifestyle choice, tenants are looking for high-quality homes to live in for longer. By meeting this continually growing demand, you’ll achieve higher rents and grow a profitable long-term business. Finding suitable homes to renovate, getting the specification right, and having the finance in place for the purchase and works are essential elements of any successful project. So here’s our comprehensive guide to the “buy, revamp, rent, repeat” system used by many successful landlords.
What I let: an insight on being a landlord in Redhill.
Brook Road straddles the border of Redhill town centre and Earlswood, and set back in an exclusive, gated development lies a modern two bedroom, top floor apartment, currently let by landlord Rob Wood. Our lettings manager, Sam, recently caught up with Rob to get an insight on being an investor, and what it’s really like to be a landlord.
