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Mortgages getting pulled quickly
According to the Telegraph, the number of mortgages available to buy-to-let investors has dropped 5% in December alone. This is due to a drop in demand from private investors, more taxation and further [...]
Buy-to-Let – What are you going to do in 2017?
Now that most people have returned to work and Christmas seems a distant memory, what are landlords and property investors looking to do in 2017? There are many factors to consider… [...]
Section 21 – What you need to know
When can I issue a section 21 notice? You can issue a section 21 notice any time after the initial 4-month tenancy period. What do I need in place [...]
25% of Landlords Selling
The Residential Landlords Association ran a survey of 1,000 landlords and found that 1 in 4 landlords have sold already or are planning to sell their properties. Another survey they ran showed 56% of [...]
50% of Mortgaged Landlords to Pay More Tax
Various reports have come out over the last few days stating that 440,000 landlords are going to be impacted by the new tax rules. This means that from April 2017 those landlords that are currently [...]
50% Tax: Using Limited Companies for Buy-To-Let
I fully understand the rationale for using limited companies, especially more recently for being able to claim financial costs fully. However, there is another aspect to consider and that is taking money out of the [...]
Where to invest in London
Estate agents Portico London have released their list of the top places they recommend investing in buy-to-let in London. The measure they are using is based on rental yield. This is always a good [...]
House prices drop again across the UK
According to Martin Ellis, Halifax housing economist, said: “House prices in the three months to August were 0.7% higher than in the previous quarter; down from 1.5% in July. The annual rate of growth [...]
Beware mortgage trap
Landlords, you need to think very carefully about what type of mortgage you get next. Mortgage brokers also need to be very careful on what mortgages they recommend. If you take out a 2-year [...]
Homes built – 45% off target
The news this week focused on the fact that the number of homes built in the year to June has increased by 6% to 139,030, latest Government figures reveal. What these headlines don't [...]