Buy to let

Buying to let? The what, why, when and where
Peter Bill, former editor of Estates Gazette and author of Planet Property, suggests factors potential buyers should consider as the demand for rental property soars ever higher.
Peter Bill, former editor of Estates Gazette and author of Planet Property, suggests factors potential buyers should consider as the demand for rental property soars ever higher.
According to climate experts Britain is facing the most savage winter freeze for over a decade. Direct Line for Business highlights the importance for landlords of protecting a property against harsh winter weather.
Spotting cowboy builders or plumbers can be tricky. Most of us have come across them, even suffered at their hands. But how many of us have failed to spot the warning signs?
A three per cent stamp duty surcharge and a change in tax regulation are factors future landlords will have to consider.
The latest data from OnTheMarket.com shows the best places for landlord investment
With increasing numbers deciding to rent, there is no shortage of areas where the case for property investment is compelling, despite squeezed margins
Renting is not cheap! But if you know where to look, there are still deals to be had. Here’s a raft of hotspots for those in search of their next rental home
Charles Proctor, Partner at Proctors’ West Wickham branch, explains why the area is becoming popular among those looking to buy to let
March saw mortgage lending power ahead and reach an eight year high. The sluggish trend witnessed at the end of last year was reversed and the statistics indicate that confidence has returned to the market.
As the buy-to-let rollercoaster gathers pace, investors benefit from pension changes, rental growth and better mortgage deals.