Now that we’ve put 2020 behind us… an unpredictable year in property due to the pandemic and the uncertainty of Brexit’s impact… we can look forward to seeing what this year holds. To find out if there will be growth in the rental market in 2021, we’ve researched the property predictions. Here is our summary….
If your current property is in a good location, for example, a busy student area or close to good transport connections, then you may want to consider converting it into an HMO. The good news, HMO’s provide more people with affordable accommodation, while generating a rental income increase of four to five times your current…
Now that Brexit is official, as a landlord you may be wondering what it means for your existing EU tenants and what is your additional responsibility. This blog summarises the details of the UK Government EU Settlement Scheme. For full details, refer to https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. What is the EU Settlement Scheme? The EU Settlement Scheme allows EU,…
Although London is a brilliant place to live, work and study, it has the highest rents of any city in the world. However, because there are so many people wanting to rent in London, the rental market can be competitive. The good news is, if you spend time researching, you will find flats that are…
The private rental sector has had several recent challenges and although the rental market is regaining momentum, landlords may be left wondering if property is a good investment. This article gives new (and existing) landlords tips to becoming a profitable long-term landlord. But first, we explore why being a landlord is more challenging now, than…
We hope you and your family are staying safe during this uncertain time. We acknowledge it is a challenging time for both Landlords and Londoners living in the private rented sector. The good news is that the Mayor is working to ensure renters get the support they need from the Government to help them through…
When choosing to purchase a buy-to-let investment, you need to take a few factors into account, including the size of the property. Although it’s true that the more bedrooms you have in your property, the more tenants you can have; it’s doesn’t mean that you will have the best yields with a larger property. Single…
The good news is that the fall in demand has rebounded, and the increase in demand is consistent across the market. What’s more, the annual rental growth is expected to grow more than last year. With a potential second wave of coronavirus, it is important that you focus on attracting your ideal prospective renters, in…
If you have a property, then you probably know that long-term renting is a reality for many Londoners due to the high cost of home ownership. But if you’ve struggled to find quality tenants or reduce your rental vacancies, then maybe letting your property to help social housing is a solution. As landlords ourselves, we…
Up until recently, the number of female entrepreneurs was low. However, research conducted by HSBC in 2016, indicates that 59% of entrepreneurs under 35 years of age are female. What’s more, the number of UK female entrepreneurs investing in buy-to-let properties has increased. This is evident from research done by RW Invest that revealed an…