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Most landlords remain profitable despite regulatory concerns, study finds
Aldermore and Pegasus Insight found that 84% of landlords said their lettings activity remains profitable.
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Commercial Finance
Professional landlords pivot to higher-yielding properties as refinancing trends reflect caution
Shawbrook’s latest data shows professional landlords shifting towards higher-yielding semi-commercial and commercial properties in 2024, while refinancing activity highlights a cautious focus on debt management.
Buy-to-let Mortgages
As more landlords offer ‘bills included’ rentals, EPC improvements could boost margins
New research from epIMS shows savings of up to 70% on energy bills for properties upgraded to a C rating. COO Craig Cooper said small adjustments can achieve compliance and improve profitability ahead of the mandatory 2030 requirement.
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Average buy-to-let yields rise to 6.72% in Q3 2024, Paragon data shows
The average yield reached 6.72% in September, up from 6.69% at the end of Q2 and 6.48% a year earlier.
Buy-to-let Mortgages
Landlords benefit from record high yields, rent control concerns remain
60% of landlords reported that they have borrowed to fund their portfolios, holding an average of 5.3 loans.
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London renters face £613 monthly reality gap as high demand drives up prices
New research from London lettings and estate agent Benham and Reeves reveals that the actual cost of renting in the capital is 37% or £613 more per month than official statistics indicate.
Buy-to-let Mortgages
Bradford takes top spot for rental yields
Bradford ranks highest for rental yields providing an 11.6% return, followed by Dundee at 10.1% and in third place, Sunderland at 9.9%.
Buy-to-let Mortgages
Bristol knocks Manchester off top spot as best city for buy-to-let investment
Aldermore’s Buy to Let City Tracker, has named Bristol, Oxford and Cambridge as the best cities for landlords to invest in for 2022.