New landlords look to the rental sector for retirement
A greater proportion of landlords are turning to the private rental sector to prepare their finances for retirement according to the latest BM Solutions/ BDRC Continental survey.
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Landlords question a false portrayal of the private rented sector
The British Property Federation (BPF) has expressed concern that the lack of official data on rents is fueling misinformation and a false portrayal of the private rented sector.
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Landlords turn to the rental market to safeguard their income in retirement
A greater proportion of landlords are turning to the private rental sector to prepare their finances for retirement.
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Lodger boom helping to bill the bills
Almost a million Brits are letting out a spare room this year, twice the number who did in 2011, according to new research from LV= home insurance.
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Research by specialist buy-to-let lender Paragon Mortgages has revealed that adding flats and semi-detached houses to rental property portfolios, has increased in popularity amongst landlords.
New research from BM Solutions shows that Buy to Let (BTL) investors have seen average gross rental yields edge up to 6.2% in June 2012, compared to 6.0% 12 months earlier.
Landlords in Yorkshire and Humberside have topped the rental yield league table during the second quarter, achieving an average yield of 6.8%, according to new research from Paragon Mortgages.
The Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has cautiously welcomed Holyrood proposals to reform stamp duty in a move that could see an end to the distortive ‘slab’ approach from 2015.
Latest research from Halifax shows the ability of key public sector workers to purchase their own home continues to improve and is approaching the level achieved ten years ago before the house price boom.
New evidence supports Yorkshire Building Society’s findings that more borrowers are choosing to fix their mortgage for the longer term as economic conditions remain uncertain.
Latest research from Halifax shows the ability of key public sector workers to purchase their own home continues to improve and is approaching the level achieved ten years ago before the house price boom.
Research commissioned by specialist buy-to-let lender Paragon Mortgages, has shown a significant regional shift in the rental yields achieved by landlords.
