Debates around levies, rent adjustments, council leasing schemes and perhaps even fundamental property rights continue to shape the current Property Investment landscape – causing some investors to become squeamish and exit – reducing rental supply and contributing to rent increases as a result. Yes, the potential changes to Capital Gains Tax coming potentially in November…

Ok, so there’s alot of uncertainty still in the air for Landlords what with various regulations and legislation being floated, so I thought I’d start this week with some reasons why fundamentally, getting into property investment is still a good idea: (1) Rents are rising, and should continue to do so for the foreseeable future…

The leaders they tried to appease,With rules that would bring about ease.But balance, they broke?And now it’s no joke —Both tenants and landlords say “Please!” There are several fairly drastic-sounding changes to legislation being publicly discussed regarding the Private Rental Sector right now. Who knows what will and will not come through. But it is…

When others Zig, Zag – so they say. There is alot of change in the air for the world of Property right now – or so it would seem on the surface at least. There are certainly Landlords exiting, but there have always been Landlords exiting. The question remains is how will the supply-demand balance…

And so after 14 consecutive interest rate rises since Dec 2021, the Bank of England has dropped the interest for the first time – from 5.25% down to 5%. The last time the rate was at 5% was Sep 2008. Just remember that by longterm historical standards, that 5% isn’t all that high (for example,…

Warning! Lots of maths in this one! Return on Investment (or ROI), can be an emotive and confusing subject. Just what is it? And how does it compare to Gross Yield and Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)? Well there are lots of interpretations of it – and that’s the problem. I have had questions about…

And so the negotiation is back on – it’s a tough act to balance the rights of Renters with Landlords. Too much one way or another and the market will quickly go out of whack. Make it not worth the risk/return for Landlords – or worse attack fundamental property rights, and you’ll end up with…

Is a new dawn coming for the property world? From listening to the mood music over the last week from both the Government, Councils and investors, it would appear that Councils are requesting more and more help from Landlords as they attempt to balance their books. Additionally, Labour’s flagship housing policies appear – at least…

Out with the old, in with the new. Every business has to operate in the environment which it is presented. Whichever way you look at it, this is a critical time for property investors – who typically need to think both long-term and very strategically – having a plan A, B (and C). As the…