Buy to Let
Make the most of your money by investing in property
With interest rates at an all time low, Taylor Wimpey South Wales is encouraging people to consider the benefits of investing their money in bricks and mortar. With the top rate of interest offered by financial institutions standing at around 3%, many people are getting very little return for their money.
High Wycombe apartments offer investment potential
Taylor Wimpey is urging would-be landlords to discover the rewards of investing in a brand new apartment at Kingshill Grange, the leading housebuilder’s popular development of property for sale in High Wycombe.
New tenant online referencing system launches
Risk Management Specialist, Leaseguard Ltd, is moving forward in 2012 with the launch of their new Tenant Online Referencing Service for both existing and new agents.
North East is the place for buy-to-let investors says Barratt
As mortgage interest rates remain low, more and more people are taking the view that putting their money into bricks and mortar could be a better long-term investment than leaving it in a bank account.
New homes in Telford offer great rental potential
Taylor Wimpey’s Castle Meadows development of new homes for sale in Telford offers a selection of high-quality apartments which are ideal for property investors.
A brighter forecast in Maidstone for buy to let investors
With rental values strengthening over the past six months and property prices remaining low, investors could get an even better yield on new properties in Maidstone, according to one local letting agent.
Private landlords should be aware of their fire safety obligations
As The Department of Communities and Local Government teams up with Aico to deliver a Fire Kills campaign to private landlords, Belvoir Sheffield, the leading letting agent in Sheffield, is warning that many landlords may be unaware of what is expected of them legally.
Lack of confidence in financial market set to boost lettings market
In light of new figures being released by the National Landlords Association (NLA) revealing that 81 per-cent of landlords expect to rely on their portfolio to help them financially during their retirement, Belvoir Sheffield, the leading letting agent in Sheffield, is highlighting the importance of seeking professional advice.
Active landlords may sit tight in 2012
Latest survey of landlords shows increased buying and selling activity in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) in 2011 but indicates this may not continue in 2012.
Top tips on finding and keeping great tenants
2012 looks set to be a particularly fruitful year with buy-to-let lender Paragon Group revealing that landlords are expecting tenant demand in the UK to remain high, predicting a double-digit increase in the number of people who will choose to become "professional tenants", opting to rent rather than buy.
Yorkshire Building Society expands buy-to-let offering
Yorkshire Building Society is extending the geographical reach of its buy-to-let proposition from Monday 23rd January to cover loans on suitable properties across England and Wales.
Crest Nicholson advises property investors to act now in Penarth
Crest Nicholson is encouraging potential investors to consider the rental returns they could receive if they bought an apartment at its prestigious Penarth Heights development.
Rise in reluctant landlords in private rented sector
Latest research from the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA) indicates that the number of homes coming onto the rental market because they cannot be sold is increasing in some parts of the UK, causing a rise in the number of ‘reluctant landlords.'
Paragon Mortgages launches 44 new products
Paragon has launched 50 new products expanding their offering to help landlords further grow their businesses in 2012.
Landlords benefit from extra protection with asset management tool
An innovative software tool has been launched to help landlords record and value contents and assets in fully furnished properties.