The buy-to-let sector is highly competitive and, not surprisingly, the landlords who are most successful are the ones who appreciate the importance of making their properties attractive to tenants.
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A three per cent stamp duty surcharge and a change in tax regulation are factors future landlords will have to consider.
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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.
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