Blog: Investor

New figures show there are over 401,000 buy-to-let companies* in the UK – more than any other type of business. Let’s look at what landlords need to know about owning their property through a limited company.

New Home Office figures show there were 5,000 reported cases of rental fraud last year, alongside losses of £9 million. Here’s how tenants and landlords can protect themselves.

With new figures revealing the scale...

Buy-to-let investors can tighten their belts and improve their bottom line in many ways.

Landlords searching for inspiration need look no further than Apple founder Steve Jobs, who famously said, “Details...

A rise in the number of landlords taking out buy-to-let mortgages shows that the market fundamentals in the lettings sector remain strong.

As Chief Commercial Officer of buy-to-let lender Fleet Mortgages, Steve Cox is...

Landlords need to know about an important government rule change that quietly came into force late last year.

Landlords have been warned to keep a close eye out for any new regulations introduced by their local...

Many landlords will find themselves managing joint tenancies. Here are some tips on how to get the best out of them.

It’s easy to understand why joint tenancies are so popular with renters in the UK.

Sharing a...

Don’t get just any letting agent to manage your investment property. Here are six useful questions to help you find a top professional.

Are you looking to lighten your load as a landlord in 2025?

Finding...

If a pipe bursts at your rental, quick action will save you time and money. Here’s what landlords need to know.

To steal a quote from Game of Thrones ‘Winter is Coming’. (Well, ok it’s here already.)
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If you’re a landlord, the deadline for filing your 2023-2024 income tax return is fast approaching. Here are some important things you need to know.

When to file your tax return

Self-employed landlords...

Now the dust has settled on the Budget, let’s look at what it might mean for landlords and buy-to-let investors.

The overall themes behind the Budget, according to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, were economic stability...