Case Study: How One Landlord Saved £12,000 Through Remortgaging
At NetRent, we often say that the biggest cost to landlords isn’t repairs, voids, or even tax — it’s staying on the wrong mortgage deal for too long. To prove the point, here’s a real-life case study of how one landlord saved £12,000 over five years by remortgaging at the right time. Meet […]
Property Tax in the Spotlight: What Landlords Need to Know
In the run-up to the Autumn 2025 UK Budget, speculation about property taxation has intensified. One of the most striking rumours is the possible introduction of a National Insurance (NI) levy on rental income, a move that would represent a fundamental shift in how landlords’ earnings are treated for tax purposes. If adopted, this change […]
Landlord Horror Stories: What Happens Without the Right Cover
Most landlords understand the need for insurance, but some try to cut corners. Maybe it’s to save money on premiums. Maybe it’s the mistaken belief that “nothing bad will happen.” Or maybe it’s just assuming a home insurance policy is “good enough.” The reality? Disasters do happen — and when they do, the wrong cover […]
Government Sets 2030 Deadline for Landlords to Boost Energy Efficiency
Landlords across the UK have been mandated to upgrade their rental properties to achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of ‘C’ by 2030, a significant move announced by Ed Miliband, the Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary, in a recent House of Commons session. Mr Miliband highlighted that this directive is a cornerstone of […]
Rightmove Criticizes Leaders for Ignoring Housing Crisis in TV Debate
In a scathing critique, property portal Rightmove has lambasted Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for neglecting to address the critical housing crisis during their first televised election debate. The head-to-head clash, broadcast live on ITV, focused primarily on the cost of Labour’s pledges, leaving housing issues largely unmentioned. Housing Overlooked […]
Mortgage Rate Surge Dampens UK Property Market Recovery
The resurgence of the UK’s property market has been dealt a blow by a significant surge in mortgage rates, with lenders persistently raising costs for aspiring homeowners. According to a survey conducted by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics), new home buyer inquiries experienced a setback in April following three consecutive months of growth. […]
BTL yields strong across the board
Fleet Mortgages has published the latest iteration of its Buy-to-Let Rental Barometer covering Q4 2022 rental yields across England and Wales. The regional snapshot covers all areas of England and Wales in which Fleet lends and highlights the rental yield changes that have occurred in each of those regions. In this iteration, the yearly comparison […]
Landlords looking to offload properties onto tenants, say brokers
Brokers report they have seen a growing number of tenants say they have been given first refusal to buy the property they are renting over the last two months. It is believed this is due to a combination of the new energy performance certificate (EPC) rules coming in 2025, an economic environment that is making […]
Revealed – how much landlords spend on maintenance each year
It may sound a small sum compared to many landlords’ experiences, but a new survey suggests a landlord spends an average of £1,088.48 maintaining each property per year. Towergate Insurance says the most expensive single activity is repairing appliances over the value of £100 – so faulty fridges or overheating ovens, for example. Roof leaks rank […]