The “back-to-back leasing strategy” is gaining momentum among UK property investors seeking long-term, stable returns with minimal involvement in day-to-day property management. This approach involves two agreements: the property owner leases their property to a third-party tenant (often a corporate entity or management company), who then subleases the property to individual tenants or businesses. One…

This week, the after-effects from the budget continue to filter through to the rental sector. I would posit that there will likely be an exacerbation of current shortage in rental stock in the short term (and consequent high rents – particularly in more expensive areas where the stamp duty changes will have more teeth). But…

Whilst the budget announcements on Wednesday could’ve been alot worse for property people and tenants (many Landlords were running for the door before the budget even came out – they can be a skittish bunch), there were still however some key changes. And it remains to be seen how Scotland for example will use their…

They say “luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”. But many will be feeling decidedly unlucky within the property space – whether that be through their own lack of preparation or a perceived lack of opportunity. But with next week’s budget, there will at least be something else – more certainty. And this clarity…

This week, a mixed bag; house prices are rising due to falling mortgage rates and wage growth, but homeownership still remains challenging for many. Notwithstanding this, market confidence appears to be tentatively rising. Meanwhile, councils like Milton Keynes are stepping in to tackle rent gaps, while Labour’s housing plan faces scrutiny for not addressing middle-class…

Change is inevitable, whether it’s in the property market or our daily lives. In the rapidly growing Build to Rent sector, Royal London Asset Management’s acquisition of 500 flats in Bracknell and Slough highlights the need to adapt to emerging opportunities. As the stamp duty changes in 2025 approach, landlords and investors are re-evaluating their…

You Don’t Need to Own Property to Be a Property Investor. That’s right – thanks to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), private investment opportunities and crowdfunding platforms, you can invest in property without owning physical assets – even from as little as around £100. These investment vehicles allow you to pool your money with other…

One of many investors’ regrets in property investment (apart from “not starting sooner”) is paying down their mortgage on their first property. That may sound strange or surprising – after all, it’s the aim of many a property owner to own their property outright – however, if you are looking to get into Property Investment,…

This week, worries about the Private Rental Sector continue to headline in the Press; rental stock shortages, Landlords selling-up, tax changes and a new Housing Emergency (lack of stock) declared in yet another Council (Scotland this week). All very eye-catching. So we have continuing – and new – Housing Emergencies, an apparent diminishment of stock,…

Many of the Landlords leaving the Private Rental Sector right now (and potentially facing a huge Capital Gains Tax trap – we’ll see in November) are older, and started at a time when being a Landlord was a very different thing and BTL mortgages were only just becoming a significant “thing” in the mid-90s. Don’t…