In this year’s spring budget, the Chancellor announced that the way holiday lets are taxed will change, so will that take the shine off the sector? Short-term lets, also known as holiday lets, experienced something of a surge in popularity over recent years, accelerated by the onset of the Covid pandemic. As overseas travel became... Read more »| BuyAssociation Group
Property investors and landlords looking for a new investment location with strong yields, capital gains prospects and further improvements in the pipeline are focusing on these cities. Buy-to-let landlords and property investors are still extremely active in the UK property market, but the current economic climate means it’s more even more crucial to get the... Read more »| BuyAssociation Group
There are plenty of things you need to factor in before you embark on any UK property investment, and the first step is often choosing the best location. Most investors make money through property in two ways: via monthly rental returns where the investment property is rented out, and through capital appreciation when the property... Read more »| BuyAssociation Group
UK house price trends continue to present a mixed – yet overall stable – picture to buyers. Whether you’re a homeowner or landlord, it can be difficult to know whether now is a good time to buy. For property investors and homebuyers alike, as well as tenants who hope to get onto the housing ladder... Read more »| BuyAssociation Group
Building costs have fallen significantly since their peak in 2022, and this along with a rise in demand for UK new-builds indicates a positive outlook for the sector. While there is still a level of uncertainty regarding the current economic outlook for the UK, exacerbated by an impending general election later this year and a... Read more »| BuyAssociation Group
The north east, the north west and Yorkshire and the Humber are all bucking the trend for house prices, while the regions in the south of England lag behind. UK property prices increased between January and February this year by an average of £200, and are down only marginally (-0.3%) compared with last February, according... Read more »| BuyAssociation Group
Despite a recent levelling off in house prices and mortgage rates, it seems that the UK rental market is set to remain in high demand as renting is often cheaper. The UK rental market has experienced unprecedented levels of demand in recent years, with many in the industry pointing to factors such as prospective buyers... Read more »| BuyAssociation Group
This week we’ve had some major announcements relating to UK inflation and interest rates, both of which could have an impact on the property investment outlook. Today, the Bank of England announced that it would be holding its base rate once more at 5.25%, where it has remained since August 2023. Just yesterday, the Office... Read more »| BuyAssociation Group
Diversifying your portfolio can be a successful strategy for investors, and HMO property investment has become a popular option for many.| BuyAssociation Group
The rate of capital appreciation often fluctuates throughout the course of a property investment, and interest rates can have an impact.| BuyAssociation Group