Buy to Let
Private rented sector voids hit two-year low
The average void period of private rented sector property has fallen for three consecutive quarters on the back of strong levels of tenant demand, research by buy-to-let mortgage specialist Paragon has revealed.
Barratt's Highcroft provides sound investment for parents
Many students dream of the perfect pad after they leave their halls of residence but that dream is reality for one University of Winchester student who has just moved into Barratt’s Highcroft development.
David Wilson Homes offers excellent rental income in Felpham
David Wilson Homes is calling all investors in the West Sussex region to take advantage of its show home leaseback scheme which comes with a guaranteed yield of seven per cent.
HomeLet sales up amid concerns over rental arrears
The uptake of HomeLet’s new tenant reference, Optimum, which guarantees to remove the tenant if they fail to pay the rent, is up 150% on projected sales figures. With inflation and unemployment rising the popularity of this product has been attributed to growing concern of rental arrears.
Buy to let investment apartments in Tonbridge
With a number of buy-to-let purchasers already snapping up waterside apartments in Tonbridge, other would-be investors who choose to join them could see a higher yield on their savings.
Tenant demand soars in the North and Central England
Tenant demand has soared in the North and Central England over the past year, while the South and London have remained broadly flat.
Martin & Co shortlisted for Letting Agent of the Year 2011
The Estate & Letting Agent Awards, the largest and longest running awards in the residential lettings industry have announced their shortlist for 2011.
Letting agent predicts new wave of repossessions
New figures published yesterday put the retail prices index (RPI) measure of inflation at 5.5 per-cent – the largest increase in over 20 years, adding momentum to the debate that interest rates could also see a rise in the coming months.
Buyers beware of financing schemes warns Belvoir Sheffield
A new wave of ‘creative financing’ schemes, targeted at novice buy-to-let investors, are returning to the market – with potentially dangerous consequences, warns Belvoir Sheffield , the leading lettings agent in Sheffield.
Skipton re-enters buy-to-let market
Having temporarily ceased buy-to-let lending in 2009, Skipton Building Society is returning to this market with new two and three-year fixed rate mortgages.
Top tips for buying-to-let
The buy-to-let concept was coined by ARLA during the 1990s and has now become a key component in the growth of the UK's Private Rented Sector (PRS).
Green makeovers improve appeal for tenants and cut costs
According to a recent poll the buy to let market has reached record highs with 41 per cent of landlords planning to increase rents during the next 12 months.
Brokers’ positive outlook on the BTL market
A new survey gauging brokers' expectations of the buy-to-let market has painted a positive outlook for the coming year.
Rents edge higher in Q1 2011
Nearly a third of landlords have increased rents during the first quarter of the year, research from buy-to-let mortgage specialist Paragon has revealed. Paragon research shows that 32% of landlords have raised rents across their portfolios during the period.
Guaranteed income for showhome investors at Market Quarter
Barratt is offering property market investors the chance to buy one of its popular showhomes and then lease it back for a guaranteed rental income.