Buy to Let

Kensington launches into buy to let mortgages

Kensington has launched into buy to let, with products that provide new opportunity for existing landlords to expand their portfolio.

Capital Gains threat to rental market

A lack of available properties and the proposed increase to the rate of Capital Gains Tax presents a grave threat to the Private Rental Sector (PRS), according to the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA).

Buy-to-let activity settles after stamp duty holiday

Buy-to-let activity in the first three months of this year settled back to former levels, following a modest upturn in house purchase by investors at the end of last year triggered by the stamp duty holiday, according to data published by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

Buy to let in failsafe Cambridge

Savvy buy-to-let investors looking to take advantage of the down-turn in the property market and expand their portfolios should turn their sights to failsafe locations such as Cornwall, the Cotswolds and the famous collegiate city of Cambridge according to Bidwells Property Consultants.

The Mortgage Works increases buy to let LTV to 80%

The Mortgage Works has increased the loan to value of its core Buy to Let mortgages, where customers now have access to mortgages up to 80% LTV.

Rental market goes from strength to strength

The rental market will continue to go from strength to strength over the next 12 months according to the latest results from the Assetz Lettings Survey.

A one-stop shop for investors at Wembley City

Investors looking for a high-yielding asset but not wanting to take part in active management are being attracted to the brand new Wembley City development, where developers Quintain Estates and Developments plc offer a complete one-stop shop service for its investors.

Landlords urged to make the most of buy-to-let tax breaks

Buy-to-let landlords need to ensure they are making the most of their allowable tax breaks, buy-to-let mortgage specialist Paragon Mortgages has warned.

Property rental void periods high but stabilised

Void periods for rental property remain high but have stabilised, according to new figures from the National Landlords Association supplied by research consultants BDRC Continental.

Harrison Murray strengthens lettings team

Harrison Murray is reporting an increase in lettings across Leicestershire, particularly among people using rented accommodation as a stepping stone to buying property of their own.

City-centre investment apartments in Derby

Potential property investors are being presented with a prime opportunity, following the launch of a new block of luxury apartments in the heart of Derby from Miller Homes East Midlands.

Investors capitalise on ‘staycation’ holidays

A property with panoramic views of the most south-westerly estuary in the UK – expected to attract investors seeking a rental income from one of the UK’s most popular holiday areas or families wanting a ‘staycation’ holiday home of their own – has come on to the market this month.