I bought my first rental property when I was 19. That was decades ago, and like many of you reading this, I didn’t just build a property portfolio, I built a business. It’s been the foundation of my family’s security, my independence, and my identity. Now, as I watch my own children, aged 33 and 31, thrive in their own careers, I’ve found myself thinking more about what happens next. Not if. When. Because here’s the truth: I don’t want to run this business forever, and I don’t want it to be sold off the moment I’m gone either.
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Landbay adds summer special BTL range
Landbay has launched a summer special buy-to-let (BTL) range of standard products, with rate reductions by as much as 0.44% compared to existing product lines.
Read MoreTop buy-to-let hotspots in the UK as lending surges by almost 40%
Buy-to-lets have become less and less attractive in the last few years, but there are still some areas where landlords can realise rental yields of over 10%. We look at the UK’s buy-to-let hotspots.
Read MoreFirst-time buyers warned of four ‘hidden’ home defects to look out for during viewings
Experts are advising on what to keep an eye on when viewing properties to avoid potential future issues and costs.
Read MoreBorrowers can save £255 a month by taking a 40-year mortgage term, Moneyfacts says
Mortgage borrowers can save £255 per month by opting for a 40-year mortgage term over a 25-year term, research shows.
Read MoreThings that are likely to get you turned down for a mortgage
It now takes the average first-time buyer more than 12 years to save for a house deposit. But personal finance experts say issues such as your deposit, your credit score, and your loan-to-value ratio can make a huge difference, particularly when it comes to being approved for a mortgage, and then getting a good rate.
Read MorePaying rent on time could finally start helping renters get a mortgage: ‘A very positive step’
Rachel Reeves revealed plans to allow renters to show they can afford a mortgage through paying rent on time. It’s a change Big Issue has long been calling for. Here’s what it could mean for your credit score.
Read MoreThis week’s best mortgage deals include a 3.76% rate for first-time buyers
Best UK mortgage deals of the week, 24 July.
Read MoreRent shake-up on the horizon for commercial landlords
Upward-only rent reviews will be outlawed in new leases across England and Wales under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.
Read MoreMore tenants may get CCJs as a result of Renters Rights Bill
A lettings expert at PropTech firm Goodlord says he’s concerned at a growth of tenants with County Court Judgments as a result of the Renters Rights Bill.
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