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Portsmouth is pretty unique. It’s the only Island city in the UK, home to the Royal Navy and it’s densely populated. There is, in other words, strong demand and limited supply. Portsmouth also has a robust, growing economy and a bright future ahead.
Like the hot springs which gave Bath its name Bath also has a very hot property market. Thanks, probably, to being one of the most historic, beautiful and most often visited cities in the UK. Here’s our guide to finding the best buy-to-let property in Bath.
If things had turned out differently, Norwich could well be the capital of the UK. For hundreds of years, Norwich was the largest and most prosperous city in the country. While modern Norwich is no match for London’s hustle and bustle it’s highly rated for its quality of life.
Exeter is an exciting, fast-growing city, with conditions that bode extremely well for property investors and buy-to-let landlords. But more than that, Exeter has a solid, growing economy and is quickly gaining a reputation for being a vibrant, fashionable place to live and work.
Bradford is a fast expanding city with a lot of under-utilised potential. And with some of the lowest property prices in the UK it’s a prime spot for property investors on the look out for future price-rises and a good rental income in the meantime.
Milton Keynes is a fast-growing, commercial powerhouse of a town with an exciting future ahead of it. It’s a place that property investors ought to take a look at, while property prices are still low, offering good value for money and with some excellent rental yields.
Hereford might be off the beaten track and for property investors and buy-to-let landlords, that’s part of its attraction. Most will never discover the many attractions that this small Cathedral city offers as a property investment hotspot.
Sometimes the best value locations for investment are those you’d least expect. It’s true, Gloucestershire has a reputation for being an expensive part of the country but when you dig into it, Gloucester has some of the best value property around.
Wakefield might be one of Yorkshire’s smallest cities, but it’s big in one way – it offers excellent value for money for property buyers and property investors. Investors who buy property in Wakefield can get much more for their money compared to Leeds just a few miles down the road.
The beautiful Roman city of Chester has a reputation for being exclusive and expensive. But if you know where to look there are still affordable property investments in Chester. Here’s our guide to the property market in Chester to the best areas of the city to invest in buy-to-let.
Inverness is either the first city in Britain or the last… depending on which direction you’re going. But it’s also a quickly-developing, economic powerhouse and a city to which property investors should be paying close attention.
York offers a wide range of more contemporary propertied and is still a very affordable property investment location. But it is also a city steeped in history and one of the few places where you can buy a property with Roman or Viking origins.
Close to one of Britain’s busiest tourist areas, Carlisle is also one of the UK’s cheapest property investment hotspots. In short, you can get a lot of bang for your buck and rental demand is pretty high and getting higher as the city becomes better-connected.
The main industries in Huddersfield are textiles, manufacturing, engineering and advanced engineering but the town also has fantastic connections to its neighbouring cities. Certainly, the town is one that property investors should keep an eye on.
Most people (except perhaps freeholders who own leaseholds) tend to agree that the leasehold system is unfair to leaseholders. They argue that leasehold is a feudal system of property ownership that has no place in a modern economy. Here, we will look at the facts.
The popularity of the limited company structure for property investment continues to grow, and a major reason is the tax-efficient nature of the company structure. At the same time, there are multiple other benefits of using a limited company for tax investment.
HMOs can be fantastic investments with rental yields that are far over-and-above what can be achieved with a more standard buy-to-let. But, as with all things, there are downsides as well. Here, we will look at what the HMO market looks like in 2024.
Bristol is one of THE most vibrant, buzzing cities in the country and voted on the best places for young people to live. It is also one of Europes biggest centres for tech. Today we break this city down region by region and ask where is Bristol is best to invest in buy-to-let.
Many people overlook Doncaster but it’s a place that property investors should take a serious look at. As a newly minted city as of 2022, It has a growing economy, lots of potential for growth and property prices that are far below the national average.
Being sent to Coventry is a bad thing but, in reality, every shrewd property investor should welcome it with open arms. Coventry is a fast expanding city with huge plans for regeneration and development but with property prices that are still well below the UK average.
Described as a city with no dark side, Chichester is simply lovely in a way that is quintessential to Sussex. It’s also very sought after meaning the property market is competitive and prices are high. That said, there are still deals to be had for the right kind of investor.
Some commentators have been forecasting that another housing market crash is likely to happen in the UK. We don’t have a crystal ball be we can look backwards. In this article we will look back at the housing market crash of 2008/09 and at what we might learn from it.
In times of high inflation and a cost of living crisis affordability is key when it comes to finding a place to live. We’ve crunched the numbers and found which are the cheapest places to live in north west England when it comes to the average cost to buy a home and the average cost to rent a home.
Under landlord and tenant law there are different types of tenancy agreement, including the most widely-used assured shorthold tenancy or AST. However, landlords and tenants may sometimes come across non-assured tenancy agreements too. Here’s what what you need to know about them.
The Isle of Man can be an expensive property area, especially when compared to the UK. The average property price across the Isle of Man is currently £347,117 according to the latest Isle of Man Housing Market Review published by the Isle of Man Government.
Sometimes you might see a property with a price that states OIEO alongside. You might decide to sell your property with an OIEO asking price. But what does OIEO or Offers in Excess Of mean and, more importantly, what are the implications of it?
Sheffield offers a lot of opportunities for property investors as well as boasting some of the lowest property prices around. Today, we break this city down region by region, looking at the housing market and economy and asking the question, where is Sheffield is best to invest in buy-to-let?
Since it was founded in 2008, Airbnb has transformed the business of letting and renting accommodation on a short-term basis or for holidays. But what does the future look like for Airbnb? What can hosts in the UK expect from Airbnb over the next few years?
UK house prices have been on a broad upswing for a decade or so. Buyers and sellers have come to believe that house prices will always rise. Recently though, the market has become much less certain. So now is a good time to ask: Will house prices keep on rising or will there be a housing market crash?
Selective licensing schemes require landlords to have a type of property license if they own a buy-to-let property in certain areas. The are not universally needed in the UK and it comes down to local authorities to decide on designated areas. Here’s what you need to know.
One of the most important aspects of successful property investment is raising property finance for your buy-to-let or investment property. Here we’ll look at the different ways of raising property finance that are open to landlords and investors, from mortgages to P2P.
A recent report by Benham and Reeves shows Newcastle as having among the best rental yields in the country making it one of the best-paying areas for landlords in the UK. Today, we break this down and look at exactly where in Newcastle’s investors should be putting their money.
Plymouth has crowned itself Britain’s Ocean City, thanks to its links with the sea which date back hundreds of years. Perhaps surprisingly then, for such an important and historic ocean city, Plymouth is one of the cheapest cities in the UK for property investment.
Just because Southampton isn’t the biggest doesn’t mean it isn’t (nearly) the best. According to one survey Southampton is the third best place in the country to live and work. Today we break it down area by area and ask where in Southampton is the best place to invest in buy-to-let.
Brighton is the place that offers not just the best of both worlds… but the best of ALL worlds for residents and property investors alike! Brighton has the sea and is fringed by rolling countryside. It also has one of the busiest business start-up scenes in the country.
Nottingham is a centre for high-tech industry and a bellwether for the UK economy, yet is also one of the cheapest cities in the UK. In terms of rental yield, Nottingham is among the highest scoring in the country. Unquestionably, Nottingham is one of the best cities in the UK, to invest in property.
A Section 6 Notice, governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1987, is a critical legal instrument. Also referred to as an acceptance notice or more fully a tenant’s acceptance notice, it is the method by which leaseholders can formally accept a landlord’s offer to sell them freehold rights.
In the context of property law, understanding one’s rights and obligations is paramount. This is particularly true for landlords and tenants navigating the intricacies of leasehold properties. One such critical aspect is the Section 5 Notice, a provision under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.
The Section 13 Notice is a legal document that landlords can use to increase the rent of their properties. This notice is part of specific housing legislation (Housing Act 1988) and is designed to protect tenants from sudden and unreasonable rent increases.
Legislation is a critical tool in addressing societal issues, and homelessness is no exception. The United Kingdom made significant strides in this area with the enactment of the Homelessness Act 2002. This Act outlines the responsibilities and duties of local housing authorities in preventing homelessness.
The Homelessness Reduction Act is a law which aims to reduce homelessness by providing help to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Here we will explain what the Act means and look at its success and failures since it was made law.
In the complex landscape of UK property law, the Section 40 Notice stands as a critical tool for landlords and tenants navigating business premises leases. This legal instrument, rooted in the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, serves as a formal request for information.
The Landlord and Tenant Covenants Act 1995 is a critical piece of legislation that governs the relationship between landlords and tenants in the United Kingdom. This Act, enacted to rectify perceived injustices in the landlord and tenant law, has influenced the obligations of both parties.
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, specifically Section 3 Notice, is a critical component of UK property law that every landlord and tenant should understand. This notice, which is required when property ownership changes, ensures transparency and fairness in the landlord-tenant relationship.
Navigating the complexities of landlord-tenant laws can be a daunting task for both parties involved. One such critical aspect is the Section 48 Notice, a legal requirement under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987. This notice plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the rights of tenants.
The setting up of a national landlord register is a subject which is in the property news at the moment. In this article, we will look at what we know so far about the creation of a national landlord register. One thing seems for certain though, a register for landlords in England is coming.
The Decent Homes Standard is a legal standard which regulates housing provided by the social housing sector. However, it is currently being proposed that this standard will be applied to the private rented sector or PRS at some point in the near future.
Asbestos cement, a once-popular building material, lurks in many homes across the UK, a silent reminder of a time when its durability and resistance were prized above all else. Yet today, we know that the asbestos in this cement can pose serious health risks if disturbed.
Investing in property has made very good sense in recent years. It has been relatively easy and the value of your property investment has increased year after year after year. Just recently, property investment hasn’t looked like such an easy option. However, the numbers still add up.
Harlow is within the London commuter belt but has great value property for a fraction of London prices. Harlow is also an up-and-coming town, with its sights firmly set on becoming a small city in the future. In this article, we look at the property market in this promising southeastern town.