Rentvesting: What It Is and How It Works
Rentvesting is an arrangement where you rent a home to live in yourself – but buy a property elsewhere and rent it out. Rentvesting has received a lot of attention in Australia, New Zealand and the USA in recent years. Here we’ll look at whether it might work for you. The pros of rentvesting Rentvesting […]
The Pros and Cons of Owning Buy-to-Lets Through a Company
New figures show there are over 401,000 buy-to-let companies* in the UK – more than any other type of business. Let’s look at what landlords need to know about owning their property through a limited company. Reasons to set up a limited company Possible tax savings are the main reason some landlords opt to own […]
How to Avoid Invalidating Your Landlord Insurance
Landlords who make any of these common mistakes could find their insurer refuses to pay out on claims. Picture this: you’ve been loyally paying your landlord insurance premiums for years without ever making a claim. Then there’s an unfortunate and unforeseen incident at your buy-to-let. Once you’ve dealt with the immediate crisis, you lodge a […]
Base Rate Drops and More Cuts Could Be on the Way
Today, the Bank of England (BoE) cut the base interest rate to 4.25%, delivering a boost for borrowers. The quarter-point rate cut is the second of 2025, with more expected to follow later this year. Looking forward Financial forecasters predict interest rates will continue to fall due to several deflationary factors. The first is the […]
Is Now a Good Time to Invest in Rental Property?
As a letting agent and a landlord myself, I know firsthand how crucial it is to time property investments wisely. After more than thirty years in the industry, it is certainly the question I am asked most and after closely reviewing the current data, market trends, and economic outlook, I’m not just advising others—it’s the […]
What Landlords Must Do About Electrical Safety
A shocking 53.4%* of house fires are caused by electrical hazards, according to a new report from the electrical trade body NICEIC. Here’s what landlords must know about electrical safety in their property. Landlords’ responsibilities for electrical safety Landlords are legally responsible for the safety of the permanent wiring in their property. They’re also responsible […]
Five Ways Local Landlords Can Minimise Stress
Protect your investment and your health by following these stress-busting property management tips. Being a landlord is a great way to earn income and build equity – but it’s a job that can be challenging sometimes. While most tenancies run without a hitch, issues such as emergency repairs or tenant disputes can occasionally crop up. […]
New Financial Sanctions Rules: What Landlords Need to Know
Strict new financial sanctions rules affecting many landlords and tenants apply as of May 2025. Here’s a quick heads-up on the changes. What are the new financial sanctions rules? Financial sanctions rules prevent certain people and organisations from doing business in the UK and enable their assets to be frozen. These include those suspected of […]
How to Increase the Net Yield on Your Rental – Without Raising the Rent
Buy-to-let investors can tighten their belts and improve their bottom line in many ways. Landlords searching for inspiration need look no further than Apple founder Steve Jobs, who famously said, “Details matter.” That’s because the key to success as a landlord is keeping a firm eye on all the details. That means making the big […]
Landlords’ Redecoration Responsibilities: What Are They?
Redecorating your rental helps protect your investment and keeps your tenants on side. Here, we’ll look at how often you should refresh your buy-to-let. The law on rental redecoration There are no specific rules on how often you must redecorate a rental property. The law says that a rental property must be fit to live […]